Stevie was immensely influential with that nasty synth bass sound that drives this song and many others. It became one of his signature sounds...that and writing genius songs haha
watched it three times. you all really bring it home. this has such a great groove, so many funky instruments pushing the walls of sound here. and getting to hear the two of you chat about it back and forth makes me feel like i'm "inside" the conversation with you, inside the room, having a chill day, eating indian samosas and jalapeno-pineapple pizza and nodding along to the conversation. sad to think how every second of this 8-minute music-video could have been photos and names of unarmed people shot and killed by police. because sometimes i'm a folk music freak the Medgar Evars photo really hit home ("Ballad of Medgar Evars" by Phil Ochs, 1964, whose story is somewhat intertwined with Emmett Till, also pictured here). seeing Paul Robeson in there was cool. do you know his story? Michael Franti mentions him in the song, "Stay Human" -- "I speak low but I'm like a lion roaring / Baritone like a Robeson recordin' / I'm givin' thanks for bein' human / Every morning". after hearing that i had to look up Robeson. he was a popular singer and activist in the 40s and 50s -- long "before it was cool," when there was even more tremendous pressure to get people to be quiet about human rights. to "punish" him, the US Government took away his passport so he couldn't do concerts outside of the country, which was a big part of his income at the time. famously, he set up a stage on the Canadian border and sang across into Canada to the delight of a large crowd. Robeson's whole life story is fascinating and inspiring. of course, even at 8-minutes the song is too short to list everyone who might easily be listed here, but i was disappointed there was no photo and name high-lighting Nikki Giovanni, the badass poet and activist who went through a tragic revival of sorts when she was the calm, sane voice after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, where she teaches. *sigh.* ... well. gotta listen to it again. =)
We’re glad you enjoyed the video (multiple times :)! Haven’t heard of Paul Robeson before but we’ll definitely have too look into his story. It sounds amazing!! As always, thanks again for everything you do for us :)
I've often said that: "If extraterrestrials make themselves known--and wish to take some humans back to their home as Ambassadors, Stevie Wonder should DEFINATELY be on that committee." In my opinion, he represents the very best of what we ALL should be proud to showcase to others; here at home, or out in the cosmos on "Another Star" 🤗. (pun intended) Who would be on YOUR list, folks?
A litany of truths - mostly, I guess - Abe was reportedly reluctantly in the abolitionist camp, but he did lose his life to the cause, ultimately - set over a monster groove. Classic Stevie move.
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Amazing track. Truly powerful message. Love how he doesn't only mention black accomplishments, but accomplishments of all races
Agreed
Stevie was immensely influential with that nasty synth bass sound that drives this song and many others. It became one of his signature sounds...that and writing genius songs haha
Genius all around!
They should make this the official song of Black History month!! Loved it as a 14 year old, still love it now!
This song is EMPOWERING. I saw this live back in 2015 and there wasn't a soul who wasn't singing along and jamming. It was absolutely insane.
This song is so Relevant to this day
True
watched it three times. you all really bring it home. this has such a great groove, so many funky instruments pushing the walls of sound here. and getting to hear the two of you chat about it back and forth makes me feel like i'm "inside" the conversation with you, inside the room, having a chill day, eating indian samosas and jalapeno-pineapple pizza and nodding along to the conversation.
sad to think how every second of this 8-minute music-video could have been photos and names of unarmed people shot and killed by police.
because sometimes i'm a folk music freak the Medgar Evars photo really hit home ("Ballad of Medgar Evars" by Phil Ochs, 1964, whose story is somewhat intertwined with Emmett Till, also pictured here).
seeing Paul Robeson in there was cool. do you know his story? Michael Franti mentions him in the song, "Stay Human" -- "I speak low but I'm like a lion roaring / Baritone like a Robeson recordin' / I'm givin' thanks for bein' human / Every morning". after hearing that i had to look up Robeson. he was a popular singer and activist in the 40s and 50s -- long "before it was cool," when there was even more tremendous pressure to get people to be quiet about human rights. to "punish" him, the US Government took away his passport so he couldn't do concerts outside of the country, which was a big part of his income at the time. famously, he set up a stage on the Canadian border and sang across into Canada to the delight of a large crowd. Robeson's whole life story is fascinating and inspiring.
of course, even at 8-minutes the song is too short to list everyone who might easily be listed here, but i was disappointed there was no photo and name high-lighting Nikki Giovanni, the badass poet and activist who went through a tragic revival of sorts when she was the calm, sane voice after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, where she teaches.
*sigh.* ... well. gotta listen to it again. =)
We’re glad you enjoyed the video (multiple times :)! Haven’t heard of Paul Robeson before but we’ll definitely have too look into his story. It sounds amazing!! As always, thanks again for everything you do for us :)
I've often said that:
"If extraterrestrials make themselves
known--and wish to take some humans
back to their home as Ambassadors,
Stevie Wonder should DEFINATELY be
on that committee."
In my opinion, he represents the very
best of what we ALL should be proud to showcase to others; here at home, or
out in the cosmos on "Another Star" 🤗.
(pun intended)
Who would be on YOUR list, folks?
Stevie for sure!
A litany of truths - mostly, I guess - Abe was reportedly reluctantly in the abolitionist camp, but he did lose his life to the cause, ultimately - set over a monster groove. Classic Stevie move.
Haha CSM = Classic Stevie Move
Creo que tenía 16 años cuando lo compré en vinilo Song of the kiey of life y tengo 65 y lo sigo escuchando, creo que es el mejor que tiene. 🤝🤝
Such a nasty groove. One of the great albums of all time.
Black man is so
Great song..thanks for the review
Thanks for watching Rashad!
nice song choices ; i’m a nostalgia freak for 70s
We love the 70s! Glad you’ve enjoyed :)
The lyrics are everything in this song. The music itself is probably my least favourite on the album, but it’s there as a vehicle for the message.
Exactly!
@@SightAfterDark You have to remember the times. I was in college at the time, my friends and I would relax and smoke to this music.
But the funny groove on this is amazing!
Ruby Ridges
Name me a terrible Stevie Wonder song. I'll wait.
I luv Stevie Wonder but some of the history is wrong