![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What I want you to know is that we are in a race, we here, all of us here, a race against time, (so) it’s time for all the leaders, all the people, all of us to come together in the spirit of unity so we can move this world to a positive form.” reported that Wonder performed a hit-packed setlist that included a surprise version of Carole King's “You've Got A Friend.” Wonder addressed the crowd, stating, “I’ve never seen the color of my skin, nor the color of your skin. In October 22nd, 2017, Stevie Wonder kneeled while performing “The Star Spangled Banner” in Austin during his performance the Formula 1 U.S. Listen closely and you'll hear the musicians struggling to keep up with Wonder as he improvises at one point, one musician can be heard shouting, “What key? What key?” At 12-years-old, “Little Stevie Wonder” had his first Number One hit with “Fingertips – Part 2,” recorded live in concert. Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan in 1950, and later on legally changed his last name to Morris. How did it feel to celebrate freedom that we’re still fighting for? It felt, and feels, too familiar.” He spoke about how he commentated Juneteenth, despite the fact that it's not a nationally recognized day, saying, “As a matter of fact, there are three states that still do not recognize it: North Dakota, South Dakota and Hawaii. Wonder quoted from his 1973 Innervisions classic “Visions,” reciting “I'm not one who makes believe/ I know that leaves are green/ They only turn to brown/ When autumn comes around/ I know just what I say/ Today's not yesterday/ And all things have an ending.” Last June, Wonder posted a video on social media, titled “The Universe Is Watching” in which he spoke at length on race relations in the country and how America can move beyond what he believes is Donald Trump's overt race baiting and prejudice. Rolling Stone reported at the time, “Proceeds from the song’s sales will benefit Feeding America, which, Wonder says, has requested $1 billion in donations to help families in need around the country.” The tracks were issued under Wonder's own Republic Records, marking his first break from Motown in nearly 60 years. “Where Is Our Love Song” was a tune he began writing way back in 1968 and the second track - “Can't Put It In The Hands Of Fate” - features Busta Rhymes and Rapsody alongside backing vocals from five of his nine children. Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder, who turns 71 today (May 13th)!!! Last October, Wonder released his first new music in 15 years. ![]()
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