Musical genius is thrown around too often sometimes, but absolutely applies to Stevie Wonder. So great he did this for the children too.

I saw this as a kid on TV. This is why I'm a musician now. Yep.

One of the greatest songs of all time. It can't be overstated the effect this song had on the music world. It influenced the sound of almost all genres of music.

It's like some people are just born to do something, and Stevie was clearly born to make music. I was born to eat peanut M&Ms, apparently.

The brotha on guitar wearing the hat is a young Ray Parker, Jr.!

This is an example of why Stevie Wonder is such a beloved and respected musician. He probably waived his fee or worked for scale to be on the show. He could have gone through the motions and just did an okay version of the song. Instead, Stevie and the band not only bring their A game, they bring their A+++ game. The band is tight, they do a banger version of the song, and then Stevie finishes off with a Sesame Street tribute.

That little kid throwing his head around is young, little Lenny Kravitz.

Most songs are shortened for shows, this one they jam out!

there was a time back in the day when sesame Street was one of the hippest streets to be chilling at streets.. we call it Pre Elmo days everything changed when he was introduced. Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, James Taylor in a whole hell of a lot more check out Mr raydio Ray Parker jr. laying down guitar here..Ben this video lot of people don't remember Ray Parker was a part of the Stevie wonder's band in the early 70s

that one kid on the escape just going OFF

I'm old enough to remember this.

This is what you call some “slammin’, jammin’ SOUL music”!!! ✋️😝🤚

Just looked it up Jamel. Stevie was 23 years old. That performance was April of 1973.

You should check out some old clips from "The Muppet Show". They had a musical guest every week with names like Johnny Cash, Elton John, and even Alice Cooper performing with the muppets. It was pretty funny to see.

Yes!!!! Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo doing Stevie and Frank Sinatra version of Ebony and Ivory. That was a great bit!!

Let's give a shout-out, too, to Ray Parker Jr and his hat!

Saw this as a kid. I remember James Taylor was also on.

I saw this as a kid, and it was my Introduction to R&B.

The guy in the gray skull cap is a young Ray Parker Jr.!

That little kid dancing on the fire escape was sooo cute.

YES! Love this performance! Almost as much as the kid up on the stairs.

Stevie Wonder is one of my all-time favorites. His talent is beyond compare.

can't go wrong on stevie Jamal...the genius on this guy is amazing!!!

Singer---Murray Head Song--"ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK ( FROM CHESS)" I hope this tune is new to you...very catchy video.

Prince performed "Starfish and Coffee" with the Muppets; he acted in a few skits with them as well.

In 1972 when this came out he opened up for the Rolling Stones on their tour and I was fortunate enough to see him. I think he was 21 at the time!

Legend has it that the kid in the red shirt on the balcony is still rocking out to this day.

I remember seeing this vividly on Sesame Street when I was five years old. I couldn't look away because I couldn't believe that they were playing modern music on a kids show and also the song was so damn catchy, still is to this day I might add.

Should watch Eddie do James Brown Hot Tub from Saturday Night Live...✌🏼

I saw this when I was about five, mesmerized by the performance and trying to process my father telling me Stevie was blind. Suffice to say, this is one of the greatest songs in the history of music, in my humble opinion. And for me, this is the definitive performance. Fantastic reaction, Jamel!

I don't recall ever seeing anyone else bring on their whole band and doing one of their hits like that, but if maybe they were doing an episode on superstitions and they asked if he might sing it for the show, thinking probably him singing it with Elmo and Oscar or something... then yah, I can see him walking in with his whole band and giving Sesame Street copyright to what might be the best live rendition of the song ever. He's got a long history with the show.

This song is composed of Funk, R&B, Soul, Jazz and Rock and Roll. Pure genius

The very first Sesame Street episode has Mahalia Jackson sing "He's got the Whole World in his Hand" It's very moving and a good message for right now, as she's accompanied by multi-racial children. Mahalia Jackson is the Gospel Queen, in case you don't know her. Powerful stuff.

I remember this as a kid on Sesame Street -- Original airing! Liked the song then and still do!

If you aren't dancing when Stevie Wonder is playin' then there's something wrong with ya! 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

Stevie Wonder is an example of how someone who has never seen dancing dances, not mocking just marveling at how much the music moves him

Pablo Cruise...."What ya gonna do"....Come on Jamal...Been requesting this forever...You will love it...I know!

Stevie Ray Vaughn did a cover of "Superstition " also. A video was made for MTV and Stevie Wonder was featured in the video.

One day, in my tiny little home town, I walked my little brother after school to our house (three blocks away). As usual, my brother wanted to get home in time to watch Sesame Street. Usually, I just sat down and talked to my mom, but this episode of Sesame Street came on and we all rocked out to Steve! I laughed because that little girl up on the fire escape was rocking so hard that she had to hang onto the rail to keep from falling!

This was when Talking Book was the current album, I remember whenever this perform was broadcasted, whatever I was playing with or doing, it STOPPED..... until it was done. You didn't know when it would come up. The Sesame Street broadcasts were almost never the same sequence, never the same order. So you never know what's coming up until you saw it. No advanced listing in the TV guide, so every broadcast was a treat.

Yes. Those kids lose their minds to the this.

stevie did stay and interact with the characters. he did the in between clip introductions of the letter and number of the day.

"Wash your face and hands" actually is in the lyrics.

Masterful songwriter with the.talent of twenty, rolled up in a kind soul...saw him live (with a 25+- piece band - huge horn + percussion sections, a dozen backup singers, and he sang for almost 4 hours without a break, flashing that extraordinary smile the whole time...still the best concert I've ever been to (at 60!) He embodies his life passion ...

YES!!!!! YOU DID IT!!! YOU MADE MY WHOLE WEEK

THAT is how you play music! Best performance of this song I've heard. Wonderful channel too. God bless you Sir!!!

I love that this is a full on, live performance. It is not watered down for kids and shows the power of the music. I was so happy when this was reposted, as I remembered it as a kid as well!

Five Great Things About This Performance: 1. That tight-ass rhythm section. Man, that drummer is exploding on the skins. The dude on bongos and bass need all the glory for laying down the funk! That is one tight-ass band! 2. Stevie "Gatdam" Wonder. 'Nuff said. 3. That horn section.Tight and brilliant. That horn section is bright, climactic and brilliantly clear. Love every note. 4. That kid in the rafters given'er with the throwdown and doing what we all want to do when we hear this classic. Shit, that kid is awesome! 5. The fact that this awesome performance was on "Sesame Street"!!! This is what children's programming should be about. Not selling garbage or junk food, but depicting peo❤ple in your neghbourhood. Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dressup, and the diverse cast of Sesame Street. I was too young for Stevie's performance but I recall Maria, Luis, Buffy Sainte Marie, Mr. Hooper, Gordon, Bob, and Susan❤you all

I remember that SNL with Eddie, Eddie actually did it when Stevie was there one night.

Smokey Robinson did You Really Got A Hold On Me on Sesame Street too.

Sesame Street in the 70's was an amazing, ground breaking show. I saw this performance when I was 3 1/2 years old and I remember it perfectly. I am blessed to have lived in a time when some of the best music ever played was produced.

Little Stevie, simply the Ultimate talent. One of the most amazing people ever

"...wash your face and hands..." Ritual Ablution (symbolically washing your hands and face) is an ancient practice across many religions. It is so old and primal, that the Egyptian symbol for "holy man" is a person pouring water out of a jug. But so many people do these ritual things, without understanding why they are doing them, and that is what Stevie is talking about: Doing things without understanding ain't the Way. Keep giving us the good stuff! Recommendations: Nine Inch Nails - Head like a Hole Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction, Foreclosure of a Dream Extreme - Warheads (or anything off of 'Extreme 3 Sides of a Story') Sisters of Mercy - More, Detonation Boulevard AC/DC - Soul Stripper

Sesame Street has some great performers, ❤️✌🏼

I just heard Stevie Wonder sing the theme song to Sesame Street the other night on the show 50 Years Of Sunny Days and he was amazing cause he was playing the piano and the harmonica and he was backed by Quest Love on drums.

This song is like three all-time grooves riding on top of each other. I'm struck by it every time it comes on. The drums, the keyboard (also playing the bass role), and then the brass. Epic. Never been anything else like it.

Yay. This is one I recommended! The very performance. Woo hoo!

YES!YES!YES! Jamel! I've been in love with the groove in this song ever since I first heard it back in the day. I'm so ecstatic that you did your reaction to one of Best of the great Stevie Wonder. Thank you for spreading the news about great music. Keep spreading the joy!

Stevie Wonder owned the airwaves for much of the 60s. 70s, and 80s for good reason. The best of the best of the best. It would take you all day to listen to all of his great music. He was a fantastic early mixer. On some albums he played all instruments and did all voices.

I remember seeing this performance on tv when I was a kid. I have always loved this song but even more so now in the live performance here it’s so much more awesome to watch than just listening to the studio version.

He was called little Stevie because like Michael Jackson he started writing songs as a kid.

this episode was brought to you by the letters S and W, and by the number 1. how bout some Basia?

Listening to this for the millionth time made me realize that this song and Stevie Wonder are timeless.

That is literally my favorite performance of any song ever. I almost wanna cry, it's so funky and amazing🥺🥰

"Innervisions" was an epic album from Stevie Wonder. I recently bought a new copy because I wore out my old one!

I remember first seeing him perform as a young teen in black and white. He might have even been 9 or 11. He was discovered early. 👍🏻

Sesame Street introduced me to Stevie Wonder. So I thank them so much!

I love this channel. I get excited when it music I know and love and I am also able to discover new music here. Great vibes, keep it up and keep great music alive!

Hey, anybody remember when children's educational TV was cool? Thought not. Jamel, you have to check out the version of "Superstition" by Jeff Beck's short-lived group Beck Bogert Appice. Stevie originally wrote the song for Jeff Beck (they met and became friends during Beck's days touring America with The Yardbirds). Unfortunately, the then-current version of The Jeff Beck Group broke up before he could record it, so the song stayed on the shelf. While Beck was putting together B B A, Stevie put it out himself, so by the time the B B A album came out, the lead single had already been a hit. "Superstition" has been covered many times, but my favorite cover was by Stevie Ray Vaughan. The video for his cover is really funny, and of course the guitar solo is incredible.

Check out Rita Moreno singing with Animal on drums. Greatest think ever.

Your videos brighten up my day bro! Whenever I have a bad day at work and I come home feeling kinda down or upset, I see that you’ve uploaded and it really helps. Thanks for your videos!

It's been a while since I've watched any of his videos, but man I'm glad I'm back. I love his reactions. Great stuff, keep doing what you're doing man!

Alice Cooper on The Muppet Show!!

Check out Age of Aquarius by The 5th Dimension.

Wow!!! Never seen this version. One of the best live versions of this song ever. Thanks Jamal!

I remember watching this when I was like 5. Wasn’t old enough to understand what I was watching but was captivated. That funky-clavi keyboard sound, the brass, and why is this guy wearing such dark glasses and moving his head back and forth like that? This is still my favorite Stevie Wonder song.

You wouldn't remember mate. This was way before you were a sparkle in your father's eyes. I remember it well in the early 70s. Sesame Street was a staple in Australia too.

How about Animal and Buddy Rich in a drum battle...🤣😜✌🏼

Love it! Next to Hendrix, Stevie is my second all time favorite. I remember seeing this on Sesame Street.

What an amazing sound. I adore this period of Steve's back catalogue.

Trivia: that guitarist is Ray Parker, Jr.

Nina Simone, Tool and the Maytals, The Rascals, The Flying Burrito Brothers

One of my fav Stevie wonder songs 😍

Just wanted to say your such a genuine guy, love your channel love from Ireland ❤️🇨🇮

Do a reaction to the Stevie Wonder/Metallica mash-up "Sad But Superstitious."

There were human characters on Sesame Street back in the day

OMG, yes. One of my requests! I love this version. So amazing. Ray "Ghostbusters" Parker Jr. is on guitar (blue cap, and no mustache yet). I loved this when I was a kid. I would've been 4 when I saw this. But it's unforgettable. In 1969, 18-year-old Luther Vandross was on, too, singing a song with other teens about counting to 20.

One of my favorite songs. Love it! Thank you.

Hey, so this is kind of funny... I'll get into how this reminded me of a video I watched a few weeks ago. I don't know if you're familiar with Jose Feliciano, but he is also blind -- a great Puerto Rican guitarist & vocalist -- and he hit the top 10 in 1968 with a cover version of a song by the Doors which you have reacted to: Light My Fire. And a bit of additional synchronicity: the video was a Live At Daryl's House appearance. Great stuff: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtecda2U0d_ZfY0.html

Hey Jamel! This is one of my greatest memories from Sesame Street. It's a live performance and it's amazing. I always related to the kid who just let himself go and feel the music.😄 I love this so much. Thanks, Jamel. ✌🏽, ❤, and soul!

I was 4 years old when I saw this video for the first time, and that's when I became a fan for life! I saw him in DC in 2015, and that was a dream come true.

Thanks for taking my request, Brother Jamel!

I've loved this for years and play it often!💓👍

I remember when this aired. My mother walked past the tv & said, “I thought you were watching Sesame Street. What’s Stevie Wonder doing on Sesame Street “ I was 8 & my brother was 4 & we watched his shows while I did my homework. (he watched Sesame Street & Mr Rogers)

love stevie wonder his music is timeless

Stevie Wonder, such a talented and soulful artist ! And been around forever too.

One greatest tunes of all time! Awesome.

One of my favorite all-time performances. Love the reactions of the kids!

One of my favorite songs it's a great song.

Gosh darn it Jamaell. I love your channel. You are a great person. I watched 2 months before I subscribed. Please don't stop.