Okay, we all know how awesome Stevie Wonder is, so can we just take a second to appreciate how incredible that trumpet player is? I was not aware fingers could move that fast.
you may already know this; in the actual released cut, Stevie plays the drums himself, something he did often - almost every song on his seminl album 'songs in the key of life' is him on drums and assorted instruments
YEP! The man released 5 albums 30-40 years ago whose relevance still resonates. I am a massive music fan in all areas, but nobody has cut across genres like Stevie.Bless him.
Wonder's 22 Grammys, Lifetime Achievement Award, 50+ "Top 40 Singles," Golden Globe, Academy Award for Best Original Song, along with countless other recognitions, awards, and honors, speak for themselves. He is a legend.
Stevie Wonder is an inspiration. I listen to sub-genres of metal, rock and punk. But as a musician I can honestly say this man is an inspiration. Coming from the man himself "Music is a word within itself, in a language we all understand".
Drummer, high as a kite, Trumpet player top notch, session players Brilliant. And there are no words to even describe Stevie. He is soul and r&b Royalty.
Have you seen how Stevie plays the riff? Totally unique. I never noticed that he plays the F# with his right index. I always assumed all was done ont he one hand. Dam. He tapping the top bit and that is what adds the groove. Theres the magic.
Good Lord.... So good...it makes my head spin. The horns coupled with the vocal melody and the riff...so intricate. Hard to imagine a sequence of sounds can be so pleasing and satisfying to the soul. What can you say about this.....one of the greatest artistic contributions to the world.
Despite having a disability, he continued his life and career like it was nothing. This video demonstrates the passion he had playing his own music, what a character!!! :)
I know what it is like to see blurry because everyone thought it was in my mind that I needed glasses. Having a vision problems is harder than you think if you can read this or see twenty feet away without seeing blurry. People, psychology is messed up. Like to me it is weird like superstitions.
This song started playing on the radio when I turned it on in my car while driving... For those five or so minutes this song played, my car was, literally, the Funk Mobile.
It's a shame that most of my generation (teenagers) think that vocalists such as 1D overrule talent such as Wonder. His music is utterly mesmerising and there's power and thought which comes with the incredible melody in the background. Absolutely brilliant. I love Stevie Wonder, he's so talented.
This song is so freeking great. Love the drums, bass, and that incredibly good trumpet that goes through my ear like a sword! And synthesizers and Stevie's voice and fingers on those keyboards makes this jam so awesome!
I noticed that tons of modern teens are flocking to the true music artists from back then. Just read the comments in any old-school music video. Gives me hope that new generations will get inspired. I have this suspicion that we're moving into a new renaissance of music. Maybe not now, but in a few years/next decade. It's bound to happen. Stuff has been deteriorating far too long now, it must go up again. That's the natural cycle. I definitely can't wait.
Stevie directs the band with his head moves and facial expressions - Just look how his bass player is so focussed on him - They were all such a tight unit.
I think they did a study on this video and it has been determined that it is scientifically impossible to get more funky than this. Stevie reached Absolute Funk
Very superstitious, writings on the wall, Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall, Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past When you believe in things that you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain't the way Very superstitious, wash your face and hands, Rid me of the problem, do all that you can, Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong, You don't wanna save me, sad is my song When you believe in things that you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh Very superstitious, nothin' more to say, Very superstitious, the devil's on his way, Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass, Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past When you believe in things that you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
"very superstitious...the devil's on the way..." That is so true. Beware of superstition masked as "truth". There is no peace in following fears based on superstitions. A lot in so many religions these days.
We all need them I suppose. I know that a lot of religious fervor is based on our fear of bad luck, or evil spirits, or things not based on Truth. I know I have superstitions. We all do and need to respect that about the human condition. We ALL have a superstitious fear of what we don't know. I try very hard to overcome them by faith that everything in this life has a purpose and we need to try to NOT operate in fear of what we can't see or control, and not dismiss that about our fragile existence in this life. There isi sooooo much we cannot have any power over. We need to try not to allow fear of it in...and Stevie makes the point in this one line that when we do, "the devil's on his way." That is an entry way to letting fear of evil control us...to know this gives us more power Steve MUFC and to respect it in others will give us more unity to overcome our fears (hopefully).
A lot of people in religion don't act out of fear however, and it's difficult for some people to understand this until they've truly experienced what they have, or as you would believe what they claim to have experienced. I myself believe, I believe I've had genuine revelation and some of it yes I suppose could be down to fear. But in truth it isn't the entire picture. I would feel fickle if my entire faith was based around fear.
Steve MUFC A scripture I try to live my life hour by hour is very grounding. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love, and power and a sound mind. If these things come they aren't from God and can be gotten rid of by facing what we fear. I had to. I learned that to keep running from my fear only helped it keep chasing me. Once I turned and faced it...the flight was over. The fight to bring it to nothing has begun. What we don't know CAN hurt us...we learn to take a sense of fear as a warning that something is not right and to be on alert. Ignoring our fears is not conquering them. If we ignore our foe it empowers it. To let evil have its will unrestrained is the way to certain destruction. We must resist evil non violently if possible. If someone keeps attacking me I will defend myself...but no one can provoke me to violence as a first resort. He didn't say what to do after we offer the other cheek and he strikes that one too. He said to sell what we own and buy a sword meaning to prepare to defend ourselves now that He was leaving the planet. He spoke damnation on the synagogue of satan but did He turn around and forgive it on the cross? Idk...i think He forgave those who didn't know what they were doing. The Pharisees knew what they were doing...? That one has me stumped lately.
Walkin Bonita He forgives those who truly ask for forgiveness, those who truly accept that he died to save us and through him it is the only way to gain eternal life. The Pharisees were power hungry and jealous, they saw but they did not listen, they had every opportunity to repent and follow Jesus but instead they killed him. For them, their god was the power and praise and respect they got from their position, and that is their full reward. If someone keeps attacking you and persecutes you and tries to kill you because of your faith, what is better, to die for Christ? Or to live for nothing?
It is the incredible talent that makes the difference - Justin isn't bad, Stevie is awesome- he touches you with his gifts and talents - there are vibes that touch your life, your heart and encourage you and even empower you. Now if that is what Justin does for you, great - each one of us is unique and can enjoy all - if you choose! Choose wisely grasshopper!
The words... wow! "When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer" "the devils on the way" "Rid me of the problem, Do all that you can, Keep me in a daydream, Keep me going strong, You don't want to save me, Sad is my song"
crazyAsF**k A superstition is the belief that saying/or doing a certain act will cause some form of bad luck. An example is that it is bad luck to open an umbrella indoors, or cut across a black cats path, bad luck to step on a crack in the pavement etc.
Elvis presley he's saying being superstitious causes us to suffer because it's something the person cannot understand or truly use to their advantage anyway , and though he's using statements of popular superstitions to illustrate the point, i personally think it's a jab at organized religion
Wish you many more best years to come. When I heard this song for the first time, I was living in the Bronx. Now I'm in Bangkok this song really take me back. Thank you very much.
The funkiest funk that ever funk'd a funk.
Absolute masterpiece.
Agreed!
You said it Josh, 8 notes in and I'm dancing! Still feeling it in my soul: I'm 65. Get your groove on brother! 😆
Who's listening to this in 2024?
Always ❤
The album version is a classic but this, this version is in a class of its own.
Steve Madaio is awesome on trumpet. He played with so many top artists during his career. Sadly he died last year of a heart attack. RIP Steve
No fckin' way, he's still alive in da' big house and his name is Ron Jeremy!
So did Willy big eyes Smith on drums
@@zhoubaidinh403 Ron-Jeremy-is-blowin-the-skin-flute-in-prison...loooool
Okay, we all know how awesome Stevie Wonder is, so can we just take a second to appreciate how incredible that trumpet player is? I was not aware fingers could move that fast.
Dizzy Gillespie.
BEST SUPERSTITION VERSION !
Now this is what's called locking down a groove. Awesome drummer.
you may already know this; in the actual released cut, Stevie plays the drums himself, something he did often - almost every song on his seminl album 'songs in the key of life' is him on drums and assorted instruments
starman714 hell, on most of his albums and their songs he played nearly every instrument himself
starman714
Dazzling He's still alive lol
Harry Byrne he's alive in the flesh too lol - he was just at his own tribute ceremony hosted by the 2015 Grammy people lol
This is when the God of music looked down and said. `I`m just gonna role a joint and enjoy listening to this for a while.`
I miss the funk of the 70’s. Nothing better anytime of the day.
One of the greatest songs to come out of the seventies! I can listen on a loop for an hour. My happy early teenage years ❤
After all these my jaw still drops when I see Stevie W. playing this master piece.
One of the top 10 best songs ever made...
actually, the best song ever made
@@erick70raiders song probably yeah
oh hell yeas song for anytime that's that shit-never gets old, always on the 1
I approve. Steve is blessed. A creator like god
Well said.
A masterpiece from Mr. Stevie...:)
Brian Powers wonderful song
This funk beat is groovy!
One of the most incredible songs ever written, there's so much going on here it baffles the mind.
So true ... 👌
Agree. Complex melodies and rhythm absolutely locked into place by the genius of SW.
Yeah Him and Jimi Hendrix had it going on … no doubt … !!!
YEP! The man released 5 albums 30-40 years ago whose relevance still resonates. I am a massive music fan in all areas, but nobody has cut across genres like Stevie.Bless him.
Little Stevie got that clavi burpin' like a brand new set of tupperware bowls!!!
Wonder's 22 Grammys, Lifetime Achievement Award, 50+ "Top 40 Singles," Golden Globe, Academy Award for Best Original Song, along with countless other recognitions, awards, and honors, speak for themselves. He is a legend.
The trumpet and Stevie's singing are just phenomenal!
The coolest drummer in the history of rock/funk/soul....please let me come back as him@!!!!!
Stevie Wonder is an inspiration. I listen to sub-genres of metal, rock and punk. But as a musician I can honestly say this man is an inspiration.
Coming from the man himself "Music is a word within itself, in a language we all understand".
Drummer, high as a kite, Trumpet player top notch, session players Brilliant. And there are no words to even describe Stevie. He is soul and r&b Royalty.
has to be one of the Funky-est bass lines of all time
Those little fills during that end break had me all like "UUGHN funky!!!"
it's not the bass but the clavinet, the bass part is pretty simple actually
Have you seen how Stevie plays the riff? Totally unique. I never noticed that he plays the F# with his right index. I always assumed all was done ont he one hand. Dam. He tapping the top bit and that is what adds the groove. Theres the magic.
philster611 one of my favorite a #1hit from Steve I think is from 1974
Benny Jacob-It is from 1972
Those bongos are 🔥🔥🔥 in this version. Nice slower tempo, too. Adds to the groove…and that last minute. 😮
Gosh, I think his vocal on this are better than the albums....
I just love watching his hands move when playing the piano. It's so effortless
It is like E.T. would do :-))
It looks like, he's just faking it :-)
With Ron Jeremy on the Trumpet... There ain't no faking anything ;)
@yankeez99 it's not a piano it's a clavinet and you can clearly match it at the beginning of the song
Good Lord.... So good...it makes my head spin. The horns coupled with the vocal melody and the riff...so intricate. Hard to imagine a sequence of sounds can be so pleasing and satisfying to the soul. What can you say about this.....one of the greatest artistic contributions to the world.
This is not even the best recording of this song. Unbelievably amazing song and artist!
Michael was the King of Pop, James was the Godfather of Soul, that makes Stevie the King of Funk!
Despite having a disability, he continued his life and career like it was nothing. This video demonstrates the passion he had playing his own music, what a character!!! :)
I know what it is like to see blurry because everyone thought it was in my mind that I needed glasses. Having a vision problems is harder than you think if you can read this or see twenty feet away without seeing blurry. People, psychology is messed up. Like to me it is weird like superstitions.
Considering Stevie Wonder's considerable music talents, I would argue that most people are more disabled than he is
Now there is a brilliant man. He has more talent in his left hand than every current mainstream "pop star" combined.
this is the grooviest bit of music on earth i almost forgot to breath
See kids, this is why you don't do drugs 😂😂😂
Best funk/R&B hook ever written
I just love watching his hands move when playing the piano. It's so effortless
Now this is what's called locking down a groove. Awesome drummer.
A very gifted artist. He refused to let his blindness stop him from becoming the music icon that he is now. God bless you, Stevie Wonder.
The apex of Hohner clavinet funkiness! What a groove!
Its funny how a blind man can see the beauty in people better than most of us.
This song started playing on the radio when I turned it on in my car while driving... For those five or so minutes this song played, my car was, literally, the Funk Mobile.
Stevie really is a wonder.
Insane, I love this...musical genius
Unique, génial, merveilleux… Stevie ❤🎉
That trumpet player can blast!
And the drummer and bass player were following each other beautifully.
Damn what a band of talented musicians!
It's a shame that most of my generation (teenagers) think that vocalists such as 1D overrule talent such as Wonder. His music is utterly mesmerising and there's power and thought which comes with the incredible melody in the background. Absolutely brilliant. I love Stevie Wonder, he's so talented.
Stevie Wonder is a genius possessed of a sublime gift, Happy Birthday Stevie!
I don't think that is what sublime means.
Stevie just plays and sings so naturally that he makes it look and sound like magic.
Being blind ,he has contributed through his music more than those who can see .
This song is so freeking great. Love the drums, bass, and that incredibly good trumpet that goes through my ear like a sword! And synthesizers and Stevie's voice and fingers on those keyboards makes this jam so awesome!
Holy shit...The raw talent/musical ability in that room...what even...
I noticed that tons of modern teens are flocking to the true music artists from back then. Just read the comments in any old-school music video. Gives me hope that new generations will get inspired. I have this suspicion that we're moving into a new renaissance of music. Maybe not now, but in a few years/next decade. It's bound to happen. Stuff has been deteriorating far too long now, it must go up again. That's the natural cycle. I definitely can't wait.
That large cat on bass has more soul than this whole current generation.
A true masterpiece! This song still kicks ass in 2017!
This music is MAGIC !
That has to be hand down the coolest jam he's ever done
I love Stevie Wonder. He's just awesome!!
Funkalicious! Dig his musical talents and voice!
So nostalgic! 1973 was a good year ;)
Стиви играе на сам на пиано....Страхотен е !!......Чудесен е!!
the arrangement? priceless
Piano Fingers Of Speed!!!!
PFOS!!!!
Stevie's GOT PFOS!
Playing keyboards like that... That must be real life hacking. Love this song
Second best song ever written! 😎✌️
Excellent song.....
The nail on the head, I think this one goes hand in hand with the Barry White's songs. A little bit earlier, but it hung on for long.
The Afro cup is THE haircut of the black people music, it's so class !!!
Stevie rocks, He laid down a piano track, then 7 more tracks over the first to get that ""Stevie" sound...☺
Stevie directs the band with his head moves and facial expressions - Just look how his bass player is so focussed on him - They were all such a tight unit.
All this many years before auto-tune, thank you very much.
That song, but the last minute blows my head clean right off.
22 MILLION going on 23 million have had their ears served with this tasty bit of Superstition by the great Master Blaster!
No auto tune, just instruments and pure talent. I miss that.
One of the greatest songs ever. I just can't stop wobbling my head every time I'm listening to it.
Stevie Wonder is the man he make good music!
Just because someone's disabled doesn't mean they can't be awesome. Just look at this guy and Beethoven. One guy's blind, the other's deaf.
I think they did a study on this video and it has been determined that it is scientifically impossible to get more funky than this. Stevie reached Absolute Funk
Insane, I love this...musical genius
I'm not superstitious, but i am a little stitious...
Careful using someone else's quote, that's called identity theft and it's not a joke
“You people are jerks. Imagine if you had left Stevie Wonder on the floor of that bathroom instead of me.”
Very superstitious, writings on the wall,
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall,
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain't the way
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands,
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can,
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong,
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you believe in things that you don't understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say,
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way,
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass,
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand,
Then you suffer, Superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
I'm not superstitious, but i am a little stitious...
The office 😍
Philip Throssel lol
Yess Michael Scott me too hhaha
I played this song today in the Motown Review here in Detroit. This groove is HOT!!!
Love the horn.
Thumb Up if you still listen to This in 2016
it is for ever :-) like Beethoven ...
Yep... Just better ;)
2017
2017
2019 !!!
"very superstitious...the devil's on the way..." That is so true. Beware of superstition masked as "truth". There is no peace in following fears based on superstitions. A lot in so many religions these days.
Yes maybe, but it is also ignorant to simply dismiss someone's beliefs because you see them as "superstitions"
We all need them I suppose. I know that a lot of religious fervor is based on our fear of bad luck, or evil spirits, or things not based on Truth. I know I have superstitions. We all do and need to respect that about the human condition. We ALL have a superstitious fear of what we don't know. I try very hard to overcome them by faith that everything in this life has a purpose and we need to try to NOT operate in fear of what we can't see or control, and not dismiss that about our fragile existence in this life. There isi sooooo much we cannot have any power over. We need to try not to allow fear of it in...and Stevie makes the point in this one line that when we do, "the devil's on his way." That is an entry way to letting fear of evil control us...to know this gives us more power Steve MUFC and to respect it in others will give us more unity to overcome our fears (hopefully).
A lot of people in religion don't act out of fear however, and it's difficult for some people to understand this until they've truly experienced what they have, or as you would believe what they claim to have experienced. I myself believe, I believe I've had genuine revelation and some of it yes I suppose could be down to fear. But in truth it isn't the entire picture. I would feel fickle if my entire faith was based around fear.
Steve MUFC A scripture I try to live my life hour by hour is very grounding.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love, and power and a sound mind.
If these things come they aren't from God and can be gotten rid of by facing what we fear. I had to. I learned that to keep running from my fear only helped it keep chasing me. Once I turned and faced it...the flight was over. The fight to bring it to nothing has begun.
What we don't know CAN hurt us...we learn to take a sense of fear as a warning that something is not right and to be on alert. Ignoring our fears is not conquering them. If we ignore our foe it empowers it. To let evil have its will unrestrained is the way to certain destruction. We must resist evil non violently if possible. If someone keeps attacking me I will defend myself...but no one can provoke me to violence as a first resort.
He didn't say what to do after we offer the other cheek and he strikes that one too. He said to sell what we own and buy a sword meaning to prepare to defend ourselves now that He was leaving the planet. He spoke damnation on the synagogue of satan but did He turn around and forgive it on the cross? Idk...i think He forgave those who didn't know what they were doing. The Pharisees knew what they were doing...? That one has me stumped lately.
Walkin Bonita He forgives those who truly ask for forgiveness, those who truly accept that he died to save us and through him it is the only way to gain eternal life. The Pharisees were power hungry and jealous, they saw but they did not listen, they had every opportunity to repent and follow Jesus but instead they killed him. For them, their god was the power and praise and respect they got from their position, and that is their full reward. If someone keeps attacking you and persecutes you and tries to kill you because of your faith, what is better, to die for Christ? Or to live for nothing?
greatest singer/musician in human history!!
Amazing song but 2:04 always gets me
😂😂😂😂
+female hahahahahaha
Nobody lol I stopped and was like what is happening too!
Stevie is the man,,, but why did he hire Ron Jeremy to play trumpet ? Who knows where that trumpet's been.
+geektoro Had to LMAO on that one! Oh man, I've got a smile bigger'n a chicken on a June bug right now!! hahahahaha
+geektoro LMAO!
+geektoro hahah man you made my day
+geektoro WHAAAA!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
+geektoro I dont get it :\
Happy Halloween 🎃👻 2019!
It is the incredible talent that makes the difference - Justin isn't bad, Stevie is awesome- he touches you with his gifts and talents - there are vibes that touch your life, your heart and encourage you and even empower you. Now if that is what Justin does for you, great - each one of us is unique and can enjoy all - if you choose! Choose wisely grasshopper!
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オンエア中のＢＧＭ は、 この歌だったんです！！！
『Superstition』 スーパースティション ♪ _ Stevie Wonder
James cordon ride along just made me Stevie wonder fan
Anyone else reminded by that one movie?
"The thing"
Mae Malloy good memory,sweetie
Incroyable, Stevie wonder is soo Great, unbelievable, he is soo genius, he is a real artist and we are proud of him...
The trumpet player looks so HIGH... lol
the whole band is yo
Still a kick-ass song....:)
Steve Madaio
Why did Stevie Wonder write Superstition in the key of D♯?
Because he can't C♯.
BA DUM TSSS
stephen dwyer Isn't E♭ the same as D♯?
Deandre Topper It's only a joke, mate
Deandre Topper It's not even offensive...
perhaps today No because there is nothing offensive in what I said.
perhaps today No because I'm into girls.
the saxophonist looks like Pablo Escobar :O
:D
so does the trumpet player
oh yes, my mistake........the trumpet. You right bro. He looks like Escobar :D
Look up the Swampers.
I was thinking Ron Jeremy, but yeah, Pablo too.
The words... wow!
"When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer"
"the devils on the way"
"Rid me of the problem, Do all that you can, Keep me in a daydream, Keep me going strong, You don't want to save me, Sad is my song"
Brilliant tune, but is that Pablo Escobar on the trumpet?
metallica fan i don´t know but he´s good
this is the first time am saying whats the meaning for a lyric from a black singer lol but what does superstition mean ?
so what does he say in the song
crazyAsF**k A superstition is the belief that saying/or doing a certain act will cause some form of bad luck. An example is that it is bad luck to open an umbrella indoors, or cut across a black cats path, bad luck to step on a crack in the pavement etc.
Jack O'Keeffe 873 people are superstitious
Elvis presley
he's saying being superstitious causes us to suffer because it's something the person cannot understand or truly
use to their advantage anyway , and though he's using statements of popular superstitions to illustrate the point, i personally think it's a jab at organized religion
***** YOU WAT M8
Anyone here from iRobot?
and me too! :D
Wish you many more best years to come. When I heard this song for the first time, I was living in the Bronx. Now I'm in Bangkok this song really take me back. Thank you very much.
This version is even funkier and better than album version.
I have been listening to this for some 40 years and it ain't never gonna suck. The definition of tight.
The 70s and 80s music make those times waaaay better than now days
Beautiful beautiful voice!!! Stevie Wonder is a genius.