Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed (Unplugged) 1st take 1983 (Rare)
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2008
- Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed 1st take 1983 (Rare) First official release 1985. Overjoyed was written first for the 1979 album
Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants,
but was left off the album, and re-recorded for the album In Square Circle.
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This is the greatest song ever written. Perfect mesh of lyrics and melody. Stevie Wonder is truly a wonder.
does it give you goosebumps when you sing along? It does to me.
The greatest song ever written... Along with all the other great songs he wrote and thousands of other great songs in human history
This and All In Love is Fair
I can't believe this is a live version, it's just insane, just perfect.
I have a tear of joy i.in my heart over a certain women.i can't wait for it to drop when she daus i do......peace....
You are absolutely correct
And one of the first times he performed it in public, too. It was from (of all places) when he was the guest on Saturday Night Live....the same episode where he's playing someone with a squeaky voice at a talent agency, and Eddie Murphy is trying to teach him how to move and sing like Stevie Wonder. "He still sucks!" I remember watching this episode when it aired and he just unleashes this in the middle of the show, and it was stunning....like what the heck did I just hear? It was kind of a friendly reminder from him like, "In case you forgot...I'm the most musically talented person on Earth."
@@Fugettaboutit Thanks so much for sharing that! I couldn't help but think that many in the audience (based on that thunderous applause and screams) subconsciously knew they had just bore witness to something fantastic. Maybe even historical.
@@wcstrawberryfields8011 Imagine the SNL band just sitting there listening. They must have been blown away. Especially this version with just his piano accompaniment as opposed to the full recorded version. Just how distinct and beautifully complex the song structure is in as intimate a presentation as it gets. Absolute magic.
It seem they don't write songs like this anymore. Simply beautiful.
Nobody writes songs like Stevie. The man is an absolute genius in how he can craft something beautiful, memorable and complex all in one.
The master. Some of his phrasings are just crushingly beautiful.
+Mississippi Dave couldn't have said it better
this is the best musical performance ever on SNL, imo
I'd say this is definitely one of his greatest live vocal performance!!!!
Stevie Wonder is a gift from God to us People to enjoy the music others can´t do.
God bless your soul Stevie, and thank you for making our life full of joy and supernatural music.
BobsArtGallery
I'm not sure what you said, but I agree.
BobsArtGallery perfectly said
BobsArtGallery You are so rigbt about Stevie. Those brilliant Albums, such innovative songwriting xx
You give me a lot to think...
so grateful that this recording exists. Never gets old. Never ceases to amaze and inspire.
+Michael q
Here's the video for it, you can't upload to youtube due to copyright!
videa.hu/videok/zene/stevie-wonder-overjoyed-at-snl-debut-first-live-kJ2NssOrPH604TFf
+Dr.Rhy†hm: You, Dr Rhy†hm made my afternoon! So nice to see what I only before imagined, and it lives up! Thanks and blessings.
+Dr.Rhy†hm Thanks...I posted it myself in 2006 and I had to delet it due to copyrights.
+Dr.Rhy†hm Thanks!
BobsArtGallery twitter.com/Faithpearce7/status/919016331336404992
One of the best songs EVER written and performed. EVER.
The crowd goes absolutely crazy after forever being changed by this amazing first live performance - and rightly so. I keep coming here again and again just to hear it's perfection.
You must listen to his other version here on you tube also my friend. Much better than this one. God has blest this man with a beautiful voice
I am overjoyed right now listening to this masterpiece!
Perhaps the best, most powerful song ever written. Stevie Wonder has written and performed so many hits, but there is something very real and pure about just his piano and his voice. I remember how I felt when I saw him perform this on Saturday Night Live many years ago. Wow!
There isn't a song from Stevie Wonder that doesn't sound perfect. He's one of the Greatest Singer Ever 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 ❤👏 👏
I saw this on SNL the night it was originally performed - live. It was an astonishing performance and I think that it remains the single best recording of this song. Imagine hearing this for the very first time on live television! I'll never forget it. Thank you Stevie and thank you to whomever found this and put it here!
The dislikes are done by people who have a serious lack of music education, or people who do it by purpose just to be mean !! Queen´s "Bohemian Rahpsody" was elected as the song of the century, but in my openion Stevie´s "Overjoyed" is the song of century, becauseit´s one man/one piano and a genious work of art...
You might just be right. This is the only song I listen to on a daily basis and yet it always sounds like the first time
Young Four Always sound sounds like the first time!
awesome \
absolutely.
We got to remember some dislikes R more about their inner being.. Rather than the material.. Epic
This was Live, folks...
Such perfection.
Stevie has that gift to transcend his soul through his voice, it’s spine tingling to listen to.
I remember seeing this live on SNL in 1983 and thought I had just heard one of the most beautiful songs ever sung. I could not wait to purchase the album
and listen it over and over again. Stevie Wonder songs and vocals have brought great joy to my life and still do today. An American treasure and incredible talent. Thank you Mr. Wonder and God Bless.
Never realized how soothing and lovely his speaking voice is also. This performance sounds like he's recording the track in the studio. That's how amazing he is
My absolute favorite rendition of OVERJOYED! No better lyrics ever!♥️♥️♥️🥰
Stevie is like the last man standing ...
A master work by a master musician.
SUCH AN
EXTRAORDINARILY BEAUTIFUL
SONG!!! 🎵💖🎵
Stevie Wonder is in a class
ALL.BY.HIMSELF.
🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽
Raw and heartfelt, it is now my favorite version.
Sometimes that song runs through my head for days....what a talent !!!!!
Imagine being in the audience and hearing this played live! This song and version are just so perfect. Every year or so I find my way back here, and end up listening over and over.
8/14/23, I'm back lol.
Stevie Wonderful killed this joint right here! This has to be one of his all-time best live performances. Dayummmmm, he put this thing down too nice! Get it Stevie!
How can a man compose such a wonderful song like this! Thanks, Stevie and thanks BobArt!
Stumbled on this today - a gift from God to hear his pure voice with just the piano. Exquisite!
One of the best Piano tunes in pop music
I absolutely love hearing the bare bones version of a song. Overjoyed is one of my favorite songs of all time. Hearing this stripped down version of simply vocals and keys is such a treat. Thank you so much for posting this for all to hear and enjoy!
Stevie has the biggest gift from God, and from him to us !!
Absolutely mind blowing.
Genius! I love Stevie
Overjoyed = Fav Stevie Wonder EEEVVEERRRR!!
What a beautiful rendition, almost sublime. I can't stop listening to this. On it's surface it sounds like a nice love song, and it is a love song but is about unrequited love. That hits hard.
He is truly one of the Greats of all time no contest!!!! Love you Stevie you are a True Wonder of the world😄😄😄❤❤❤
BREATHTAKING SONG !!! One of my all time faves !! 💓 Gorgeously sad lyrics,but yet,beautifully positive !!! Phenomenal lyrics/ melody !! 💔💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
ABSOLOUTELY Awesome.....premier of a GOD-GIVEN voice that is unequalled!!!!!!!!!!!?
This is the most beautiful that has perhaps ever been written
I remember seeing this live on Saturday night live and then 30 years later being able to find this version of this song on the internet. Now if you can understand this is made by one man, with a piano and he wrote those lyrics. That is music my friends!!!!!!
The Beatles is music... this is scripture
Simply amazing.
Mr Wonder is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time. One can't help but to respect his rare and beautiful craft!
I am weeping.. what amazing Thing/Power created this astonishing creature? I love this song... always been one one of my favorites... but THIS version is simply... overwhelming... the writing... the performance... the voice... this is what the word 'sublime' means... almost incomprehensively deep.. yet effortless in the delivery
It's one thing to write such a beautiful song, and another to sing it with such emotion, complexity and skill - perfectly.
I can't listen to this enough. Over and over again brings me JOY. My favorite song of ALL-time!
I'm only 13 and in loooove with this song! I must say this is a beautiful song ;)
a staggering vocal performance on a perfect song
One of my absolute favourite songs. Makes me cry. Wonderful!!
I always think this is such a difficult song to sing. This man is a master.
So beautiful!
Overjoyed!!!
I prefer this version to the studio version. I like how bare it is, without that overwrought Disney-esque string arrangement muddying it up in the background. There's a few minor hiccups in this version, but they actually make it more endearing.
Absolutely agree 100%. Just Stevie and a piano. His voice is so strong. Just wonderful!
Ridiculously gifted musician. I actually remember see in this episode and this performance, hearing the song for the first time. Crazy that there isn't another existing/available video of it.
Breathtaking 😌
Beautiful song
Jansae Atkins :)
M eyes floods with tears so beautiful this song is
i know....oh GOD I HAVE BEEN CRYING AND CRYING OH GOD I JUST NOT UNDERSTAND WHY...First, it was the studio recording version with the lyrics on it. Then, i found this LIVE version, and that is when I totally lost it...I read that, when humans are flooded with positive emotions we cry, because then, smiles and laughter become useless, trying how to express the unsurpassed level of joy and happiness we are feeling. What a gift to the Universe Stevie Wonder and this song are...
A God send. Thank you for this timeless piece of humanity.
marvellous..never heard this live version... and i love stevie wonder from 20 years! sublime ..my ears are pleased now and i have shivers..
BELLO !!!!! BELLO !!! DEVINE !!!! KING !!!!
HUGS !!! SENDING POSITIVE ENERGY. THAT VOICE .......no words to describe
the elegance of the MALE MODULATION.. Hugs and peace Stevie 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Came here from watching The Voice, had to re-listen to this great wonder of a song.
Mee tooo
I love ths man
When I was 5 I used to listen to this song on repeat (I'm young, so I had the luxury of CDs when I was little) every night before I went to bed. And now, here I am 10 years later doing the exact same thing. Makes me wonder if in another ten years I'll be looking back on how little things have really changed.
So this song puts you to sleep?
He's such an inspirational artist. Overjoyed, one of my favorite songs of all time. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you yt recommends algorthm. This recording is unbelievable. I'm just...speechless.
Amazing chord progression.
talented man right here. if he's not born again may Jesus save him. love u stevie ; )
I love it when Stevie is just sitting at a piano, like when he does 'If It's Magic' on the SoftKoL documentary. Gorgeous sounds.
Man.. after all these tears I keep coming back to this video, I always say to myself, the people in that crowd got BLESSED! Jesus...
he's blind but he's hard work and dedication made him where he is.
This is my favorite Stevie Wonder song. It has so much; the melodic line, the beautiful, soulful lyrics, some haunting minor chords, and that awesome Stevie Wonder vocal track. It's the embodiment of what makes a song not only great, but unforgettable. How amazing to hear this early rendition.
The song is magical!
By far my favourite Stevie Wonder song. Had it been allowed a little more promotion, it would have become an 80s soul classic. Then again - it IS an 80s soul classic... just an underrated one ! :)
This is a spectacular moment for a well-deserving artist...Stevie pours his heart into every single line and captures the mood of a man in romance ...Overjoyed , over love and over you... keep the music coming
This is really spectacular!!!!
I would tremble in fear if I had to follow up a performance after Stevie Wonder. Great voice, great heart and the ability to laugh at himself. I think he was hosting Snl and did a Polaroid sketch where he was taking photos, totally random photos, and delivered the tagline, "So easy anyone could use it!".
This song is EVERYTHING! I don't have just one fave song but this one is definitely in my top ten. Just beautiful...
Le talent et rien d'autre ! Magnifique...
I can't like this song enough! ! One of my all-time favourites.
Oh my gosh I love Stevie Wonder's music.
stevie wonder's voice hits the deepest part of my soul
i looooooooove this song.
I can listen to this song over and over again until I die.
Thank God for Stevie!
Fantastic song and fantastic version. This and 'Lately' have been constantly in my mind this past week or so. Wonderful!
Raw Talent! one man one piano.
I can't stop listening to this song!!! It's so beautiful!
merci !!! je l adore depuis mon enfance,superbe interpretation de stevie
Pure heartfelt lyrics and beautifully performed only as Stevie Wonder can, I feel the heart and soul of this amazing gentleman...
My uncle played this all the time when I was little and I never knew who sang it. I never went to look for it even though I loved it, but I stumbled across this while watching a video of Tom Jones and Jerry Lee Lewis. And I normally listen to punk, rock, and heavy metal. But I love this song, it's perfect, and Stevie is incredibly talented
A powerfully beautiful heart rending song written and performed as only he can. We thank you Stevie for the gift of your talent.
I bet there was not ONE person in that whole building that wasnt fixed on watching, and hearing him. Gods gifts flow through him on this.
Absolute perfect!!! Who on earth....on earth..... would give this a thumbs down. Let me guess.
Thank you for this masterpiece Mr. Wonder it restored my hope when I had no hope left, thank you.
This is talent at its natural form.
I witnessed this performance on SNL in 1983. At that time I'd woodshedded for 4 pain filled years to develop solo arrangements for a prayed for career in Piano Bar. God blessed me with that career which still continues. Always remember to ASK GOD FOR HELP (James 4:2). THANKS genius Stevie Wonder for one of your most beautiful compositions. Overjoyed is my favorite song to perform and audiences just love it. 😃👍
I had it saved and was crushed when it got removed...It's by far the best live version you can find!
This is one of my favorite songs ever by any artist I just love Stevie Wonder his voice is magical this song is so pure i can play it over and over again ☺️
I never have enough to hear this song.This version is the best version ever.Stevie forever💖💖💖
Overjoyed and Overjoyed and Overjoyed. Thank you so much Stevie Wonder for all you have provided us all.
Screw NBC for not letting us watch this performance. It might be the best musical performance SNL has ever had in its history.
You are right...I posted the video back in 2008 but I almost got a strike, so
I had to delete it and use the audio only...
BobsArtGallery NBC is notoriously greedy. They essentially stole a lot of Conan O'Brien's material when they ruthlessly fired him after moving him, his family, his entire staff and their families to Los Angeles in a ploy to garner headlines and remove him from the network in favor of Jimmy Fallon. They could've just fired him and replaced him with Fallon, but Jeff Zucker is a ruthless, evil bastard who has had a rivalry with Conan since they were both in college at Harvard.
+BobsArtGallery where did you get the video? Can you share the link so we can download it?
I feel it should be up to the Artist to determine control ol live TV performances, not the broadcaster. The work belongs to the performer, not some suit sitting in an office at NBC.
Greatest popular musician of the last 70 years
Love you Stevie
C'est tout juste parfait 👌 💕🎶
How privileged that crowd was to hear the very first performance of this gem, though it was written in 1979; the song wasn't released till his 1985 album.