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Stevie Wonder & Sting - Higher Ground and Roxanne (Live)
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14 жыл бұрын
@nadiaruiz6220 8 жыл бұрын
music like this will save this fucking world
@lutherdaviesl847 7 жыл бұрын
so wish that nadia
@lutherdaviesl847 7 жыл бұрын
in my opinion,music is a universal language,wars should never happen,if those responsible for those wars listened more to music then we might all live in a better place..
@yamamoto6179 7 жыл бұрын
Your comment is Sounds nice! I agree too. I was able to regain myself by listening to this. Thanks.
@chirelley57 8 жыл бұрын
that transition from roxanne back to higher ground tho.....speechless
@vernitataylor5530 5 жыл бұрын
Hello straight like that 😄
@lucasvieiraaraujo4788 4 жыл бұрын
Pure technique
@ben-judahlandvreugd6225 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Just a shame Stevie isn't really blind.
@liamgreer8019 4 жыл бұрын
Ben-judah Landvreugd LOL WHAT
@neaituppi7306 4 жыл бұрын
@@ben-judahlandvreugd6225 Of course he isn't. lol
@danielgrodecki6915 4 жыл бұрын
The entire percussion section is just rocking
@SriLankanStuff 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why no one has talked about it ❤
@re4lczech1 3 жыл бұрын
So wonderful colors and rythms coming from there. And Stenely Randolph gives it unbelievable power.
@derpderpson8796 3 ай бұрын
Damn, coming back to this version after a decade, and I'm still blasted away how neat Stevies and Stigns voices harmonize. And the band is so damn tight. Loving it
@juliansandoval8022 2 күн бұрын
well, i will see you again here a decade from now
@johnsullivan1899 2 жыл бұрын
That was ridiculously complex. Amazing talent from Stevie, Sting and every band member. So special.
@bumpdunlop Жыл бұрын
Sting isn't playing until Roxanne
@gezatherton1071 10 жыл бұрын
Stevie's drummer holds it together. Bloody awesome how he can change tempo on a dime.
@nathleflutiste 5 жыл бұрын
I saw two drummers.
@gezatherton1071 5 жыл бұрын
^ Stevie’s Percussion Section!
@memyselfi3792 5 жыл бұрын
doing count in for percussion..well trying to as I'm learning drums atm..great drumming
@Thedrummersalmanac 5 жыл бұрын
Metric modulation! They use the quarter triplet hits in the solo section to bring the time back to a shuffle feel. Tempo didn't really change... just the feel.
@mb8kr 5 жыл бұрын
A real bad ass drummer.
@chadsmeastro 9 жыл бұрын
Man! Stevie Wonder is one artiste whose voice has stayed the same and has even gotten better with age. What range! What power! No signs of aging at all. Hats Off!
@irielion3748 6 жыл бұрын
Make your mind up!
@omikronweapon 4 жыл бұрын
stayed the same and gotten better :/
@ericraphael7830 3 жыл бұрын
Hes a big and stong man. But Sting is monument
@phenixreturns 2 жыл бұрын
*Great cover ! Enjoy too ! **kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ2Sgqpnns-mknk.html*
@Isakbruford Жыл бұрын
That's what happens when you stay away from drugs and alcohol
@carmelinabaumer8106 4 жыл бұрын
That transition at 4:54 was ridiculous. that transition from roxanne back to higher ground tho.....speechless Stevie wonder singing the chorus of Roxanne almost got me in tears
@Fretless99 11 жыл бұрын
Sting did a GREAT job. It is a challenge for ANY bassist to keep up with this song; Higher Ground is not for the faint at heart. Bless Sting for the job he did, he was awesome. Glad to see him sing/play Roxanne, too! Nicely done!
@tinasadler4363 Жыл бұрын
He killed it
@pman272 Жыл бұрын
That's why the bass player behind him played it ;-)
@yoberdob Жыл бұрын
@@pman272 Ding, ding, ding. Not taking away from Sting (great player in his own right), but all the signature slides and funk weren't from Sting's axe.
@yucheunglam4019 Жыл бұрын
@@yoberdob really??
@yoberdob Жыл бұрын
@@yucheunglam4019 Yes, Yu yes, really!!🤪
@justinisjuanchunk8194 7 жыл бұрын
Stevie wonder singing the chorus of Roxanne almost got me in tears
@soiboi5032 5 жыл бұрын
I guess you could say you were...driven to tears
@marcuscross6840 3 жыл бұрын
@@soiboi5032 I see what you did there...
@rohanroll Жыл бұрын
On my way to work, listening on my earphones, and I almost had to stop, such was the kick. It was just as if Roxanne a Wonder and not a Sting song. Tears? You bet it. We are so lucky to enjoy them both, as today. May they live forever. Music is the fucking best!
@VIGNESHWARRR 3 жыл бұрын
The man's innocent childlike humility is so endearing. Keeps screaming STING like he's the biggest fan. So self effacing. And Sting too you can see his joy in performing on the same stage as this legend.
@darkstatehk 9 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Stevie's singing on Roxanne's chrous was spectacular.
@stevemathers3432 8 жыл бұрын
+darkstatehk Sting was smiling - Stevie Wonder is singing my bit
@daiu48 8 жыл бұрын
What did you expect ! Turning base lead into pure gold, that's stevie magic!
@robin_holden 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Gordon can't hit those notes any more!
@debbieemerson1449 7 жыл бұрын
Robin Holden I bet he can.
@robin_holden 7 жыл бұрын
Debbie emerson Emerson No, The Police changed key on a bunch of songs on their reunion tour so Sting wouldn't have to sing so high. Even on the early tours, he would get terrible laryngitis because he couldn't hit those notes without hurting himself night after night.
@shanehagan 10 жыл бұрын
Watching Stevie Wonder perform brings me to tears because I've never seen anyone else perform with such heart, passion, and joy. For him, it is ALL about the music and sharing that amazing feeling with the whole world.
@lulubigdad33 5 жыл бұрын
He's never seen anyone like that either though...
@x4bluntz2urd0me2 4 жыл бұрын
Luca Nogara its been almost proven that he fakes being blind though lol
@viceklanacmasar5661 2 жыл бұрын
He said it in Sir Duke
@carlos64030 4 жыл бұрын
That was soooooo freakin' BAD-ASS!!! Sting and Stevie Wonder... two legends right there!
@smoothcriminal28 7 жыл бұрын
Sting fucking killed it here! Ive never been a fan of his voice but he slayed it on this night. His voice sounds fucking metallic and raw here. Dope asf.
@MSC823 2 жыл бұрын
Stevie is my heart! ❤️!!! Sting is is my heart ❤️!!! No more racism in America! Way to show people love by musically collaborating as one love!
@giuseppebottazzi6004 4 жыл бұрын
As a bassplayer to watch Sting playing (on his songs) off-beat, in the opposite moment I would touch the string, drives me crazy every time. So great!
@ScottHogue 2 жыл бұрын
I know you posted this two years ago, but it's an interesting thought. Sting is probably underrated at bass playing. He does his....Sting thing. I'm no authority, but I feel like I've heard reggae, ska, jazz, and even straight ahead rock. If it is something where Sting is running things, he can strap on that bass, do his "Sting thing" and make the song work to his strengths. I've never really felt sorry for Sting until this Stevie groove kicked in and for the first time, no room (at first) for sting thing. All I could think as I heard Stevie's bass player was "poor sting, his bass playing is not built for this life. He knew and it looked he knew the core of the song, but some six string bass playing monster is just casually killing it off stage
@patrickhughes4914 Жыл бұрын
Sting is a perfectionist. Even though he looks like he's having a great time, I'm sure he was cursing himself afterwards.
@jefflatten9321 Жыл бұрын
The way he can phrase vocally while playing an entirely different part on the bass is awesome. I sound like a retard if I even try to talk while playing, much less sing. What talent on this track.
@betsyking5209 2 жыл бұрын
I first saw SW live in ‘81. 41 years ago. He’s still my go to guy. 1000 years from now, he will still be played. Like Mozart.
@wiltonsmith3397 2 жыл бұрын
1,000 years from now nobody will have ever heard of these two…. even IF there are humans still alive.
@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 Жыл бұрын
Not nearly as much as Sting or Prince. Sting has done more complex interesting music than Stevie Wonder, so has Prince
@mebrahtuhabte4535 2 ай бұрын
Micheal Jackson, prince,Whitney all gone. If Steve was not with us, we would feel empty.with all respect to other artists. Sting is so great and lovely artist. When steve leaves this earth, the world will be silent for a while
@Timliu92 8 жыл бұрын
You can never go wrong with Stevie Wonder.
@rowenaburke4689 6 жыл бұрын
you can't go wrong with Sting either! Love ,love Stevie. DARN , STING, HOW MANY INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY?!
@lorettafleming1384 6 жыл бұрын
Yes never!
@TheCornishCockney 6 жыл бұрын
loved everywhere by everyone.A GOD of music.
@lisabradford8180 6 жыл бұрын
right!! you can always count on stevie to bring it.
@fragglefknrock7568 4 жыл бұрын
@Kasper Kleine Tank sting plays more instruments than Stevie wonder just an Fyi
@Ezerlance 9 жыл бұрын
That freakin' bass SLLIIIIIDDDEEEE!
@Fili2009able 9 жыл бұрын
E Lancelot What's the bass player name?
@Ezerlance 9 жыл бұрын
That's Sting. Sting is playing the bass that I'm talking about.
@JohnieLopez 9 жыл бұрын
Fili2009able Nathan Watts! Stevie's one and only bass player from the get...nobody can hold it down but Nathan! solid and they are locked and nobody has the combination but them, and they can't unlock it if they tried! Go back to any year, any performance of any song, even the same song, always effortless and the songs breathe and grow as time goes on.....I love you Stevie, with all my heart and soul.....and Nate, you keep on keepin' on brother. God Bless you both with many, many, many more years of playing together.
@Fili2009able 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! Does he have solo albums ?
@shotgun517 9 жыл бұрын
Fili2009able Dude seriously?, Sting's been around since the late 70s!
@productions271 4 жыл бұрын
Sting has always had such a distinct and unique voice. And of course the one and only Stevie.
@BoutYoungAnnaLee 4 жыл бұрын
Its so cute when Stevie says sorry for forgetting to come in with the 'Put on the red light' backing vocal. 02:50
@melodistman Жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! This is unbelievable. When they come back to Higher Ground after visiting Roxanne’s crib it is fire!!!!!!
@MSC823 2 жыл бұрын
This is what you call a captivated audience! 🥃❤️❤️🎼💯
@mikiinajijic6763 3 жыл бұрын
Many younger people might not know that Stevie was born blind which makes his prodigious accomplishments even more amazing!
@susangoode4356 Жыл бұрын
Stevie was not born blind. Incubation blinded him after birth.
@ulty7151 4 жыл бұрын
Sting is one of the most underrated bass players of all time
@yusufcanfigengul 7 жыл бұрын
Stevie's "Put on the red light" is amazingg
@notfabio9858 3 жыл бұрын
I can barely get past the intro of this song without replaying it like 10 times. It’s just too sick
@MrStrongbox 8 жыл бұрын
Damn that was a bad ass version of Roxanne. Stevie is the man!!!!
@wandererinadistantland 5 жыл бұрын
That was freak'in awesome!
@adysaxman77 Жыл бұрын
I wish that Sting and Stevie Wonder would do a Sting/Police & Stevie Wonder collaboration concert before it's too late!
@gooddaysahead1 2 жыл бұрын
The total musicianship on this whole duet is otherworldly!
@Briekout 11 жыл бұрын
27 years after Stevie makes it history, Sting comes along to remind everyone the absolute class that Mr. Wonder had. Luv this!
@MarcelLWalker 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know until right now how much I NEEDED to hear Stevie Wonder singing "Roxanne"!!
@jolantos 5 ай бұрын
This is a masterpiece! 👏 Combination of two champions 👍❤️
@Conradogl 2 жыл бұрын
Of course everybody loves to listen to Stevie, but here it's obvious that Stevie loves to listen to Sting's music
@joannehines7806 2 жыл бұрын
Two great Alpha--Male Libran musicians!! Love them both!! 💘 ♎
@geographyinaction7814 2 жыл бұрын
Two bass lines, joined by Sting running scales, fills and solos. I've heard and seen two drum kits, but three basses? Awesome.
@dp-mo5jh 5 жыл бұрын
Stings voice on Roxanne, and then Stevie on the chorus. What a frickin pairing! Loved ❤️✌🏾
@mikemayco7888 7 жыл бұрын
I met sting 20 years ago at Carnegie Hall. could not have been nicer and well you know how he sings - superb
@connorduke4619 3 жыл бұрын
He is a Libran, you can expect him to be nice. Jimmy Carter, Julio Iglesias...
@juanaltredo2974 6 жыл бұрын
I came here to praise Stevie, but wow, Sting was amazing
@user-qr8ki8ue4i 6 жыл бұрын
He's a phenomenal singer/songwriter. No way Mr. Wonder would have had him if he wasn't. I love them both.
@lisabradford8180 6 жыл бұрын
i feel the same way, L. both magnificent!
@seamusin1697 4 жыл бұрын
His bass lines on Higher Ground helped give the song extra punch.
@samisonittonga7061 8 жыл бұрын
Probably the Best Duo performance I've ever seen!!! Stevie & Sting! Props to the Drummer Stanley Randolph! Awesome drumming!
@zpizaman 4 жыл бұрын
Two maestros showing us how it's done!!!
@willstone2536 Жыл бұрын
I'd say Sting definitely remembers his jazz roots. Exemplary generosity, musicianship, and recognition by both Sting and Stevie. Two legends growing each others' stature.
@lucyholland9909 7 жыл бұрын
Love the bridge from Roxanne to Higher ground! Stanley Randolph you are class!!!!
@Gaark 7 жыл бұрын
that segue was just so damn smooth
@marclawrence66 7 жыл бұрын
You got that right buddy, wow!
@wxdude7036 7 жыл бұрын
Lucy Holland awesome...so tight.
@fuzzylogiceire 6 жыл бұрын
Love his hi-hat work.
@joannehines7806 2 жыл бұрын
What I wouldn-'t do to see these two perform together!! 💘 🎶 They need to do an album together!! Great Libran music creativity at work!! Wow!!
@robertescher3082 2 жыл бұрын
Two absolute musical geniuses... Also, Sting looks pretty good with a beard. :)
@kingshearer2 9 жыл бұрын
I wish they did an album together cos they compliment each other so well.
@anndavis2920 2 жыл бұрын
Taurus n Libra w/a lot of Virgo. Stevie is Taurus. Ijs
@zackzallie8735 2 жыл бұрын
@@anndavis2920 stfu w dat astrology bullshitt
@dukeofdubuque950 4 жыл бұрын
There is so much joy when these artists play and sing.
@EstherOdonohue 5 жыл бұрын
Is there even a song that Stevie can’t sing? A true legend and quite frankly my favourite singer. 🙂
@preciousboii7555 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t explain how much I love hearing these guys play together!! They’re all so gel’d together, everything’s tight and I love how Stanley Randolph (Drummer) holds everything together!! His playing is so tasteful! I don’t know how he does it but his placement and timing is impeccable!!! Not forgetting to mention that Stevie Wonder and Sting on a stage together. Magic!
@soloact52 4 жыл бұрын
WOW! That middle section with the triplet lick to get back to higher ground was very cool and then the ending? Only the best can pull these kind of tricks on ya! Sort of unreal man! Love you Stevie and Sting!! Great arrangement and super musicianship!
@rolandpouilloux7153 5 жыл бұрын
transitions between the tracks are just evil!! what a band!!
@mikemaiocco2538 Жыл бұрын
2 of the finest singers of our generation
@adsolo6459 8 жыл бұрын
what a great collaboration! sting and stevie! 👍
@lutherdaviesl847 7 жыл бұрын
ye they awesome together AD.totally gifted ,both of them.
@JerichoBrand 10 жыл бұрын
it's like 2 gods are meeting , this is greatness man' !
@1007antoinefull 10 жыл бұрын
I can't say it in a better way...
@DRACHCIREX 3 жыл бұрын
So privileged to have shared this time and space with you Stevie and Sting . May we meet again on Higher Ground . Thank You , Namaste!
@tomgeorgearts 8 жыл бұрын
Sting's voice voice fantastic on Roxanne - he clearly warmed up properly before singing with a God.
@sebastiansprotte2551 8 жыл бұрын
+Tom George both are gods.
@marka4925 6 жыл бұрын
Sting is a musical god himself warmed up or not
@SriLankanStuff 4 жыл бұрын
Hes a god himself
@eugenehumphrey Жыл бұрын
Music ICONS! Everyone take a moment and give love even those we disagree. We all love music 💖
@bluesnitoper 5 жыл бұрын
when two artists and their songs compliment each other. genius.
@peteperry5712 6 жыл бұрын
Great Brass section, backing girls, the whole kit and kaboodle. Top sess. Imagine the hoots at rehearsal.
@maksiachraf1953 7 жыл бұрын
the percussionists make all the difference !! stupendous performance
@tiagoabreusilva8403 4 жыл бұрын
Tremendous backup band. I've been lucky enough to have seen both of these geniuses live in my lifetime and as impressive as Sting's backup is, having 22 of the most talented people playing on one stage as Stevie has is just breathless.
@jefflatten9321 Жыл бұрын
Stevie always has a kick-ass band behind him.
@chipperchops 9 жыл бұрын
UK here, a huge thumbs up from England, although I am Australian by birth. to you BOTH a huge thank you for being part of my life.
@neomangeo7822 3 жыл бұрын
Sting absolutely KILLED it on this version of Roxanne. I'm sure the band and Stevie has something to do with it too, they were all really awesome, the sound was great. Stings vocals on this song though, holy shit, perfect, legendary. Gave me some tears and I was shaking my head at how good it is. Same with Stevies version of Fragile live with Sting... what an incredible performance by Stevie. Both are such amazing artists! I love how at 3:18, you can see the backing vocalist first watching Sting, and when Sting does the ascending vocal it looks like he's like 'YEAH!'. Probably because it was badass! Haha!
@ChyeahWill 3 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right. I've never really heard him live and I was so surprised at how good he was.
@nadiaruiz6220 8 жыл бұрын
doesn´t get any better than this, Music¡¡¡ all over
@shannon9155 5 жыл бұрын
Two legends in music! Never see men like them again in our lifetime!
@joshdavid-read8918 9 жыл бұрын
The transition from Roxanne back to Higher ground! 👌👌👌
@anndavis2920 2 жыл бұрын
FIRE!
@MrCRIS24715 6 жыл бұрын
I can’t get enough of this song, no matter what version, is just a masterpiece
@HakanARIK 5 жыл бұрын
how do they feed their souls to compose songs like these? just amazing.
@lutherdaviesl847 7 жыл бұрын
you can see the respect that sting has 4 stevie in his body language,2 greats simple.
@anndavis2920 2 жыл бұрын
and vice versa Stevie has for Sting. Sounds great!
@reichlinsmall9765 8 жыл бұрын
Don't give Stevie a song, it will now BELONG to him! Now I can't think of this one without Stevie singing on it!
@kagantuygun532 4 жыл бұрын
Rich Small so god damn true
@marusmoothjazz 9 жыл бұрын
Delicious version of Stevie's song!
@davidferrari2978 8 ай бұрын
My God ...................without words................................Sting Bass...............Sting voice.................and Stevie..........................
@paulx873 4 жыл бұрын
Both are outstandig, talented musicians which don't need to be compared. They both have done great music. I like "moon over burban street", "shape of my heart" or "fragile" as much as "past time paradise" "isn't she lovely" or "part time lover"👌, and they seem to have great respect for each other. It's unnessary to find out who's better and it wouldn't be faire anyway.
@Re4sonGames 7 жыл бұрын
could listen to the chorus of Roxanne everyday for the rest of my life
@thespeechboss 7 жыл бұрын
Sochaa it is a good one
@Van10670 4 жыл бұрын
That was a harmonic convergence of cosmic proportions!!!!
@lutherdaviesl847 7 жыл бұрын
STING AND STEVIE, BOTH IN MY TOP 10,A GIFTED PAIR OF VOCALISTS,MUSICIANS THAT HAVE BEEN GIFTED TO US ALL,THATS MY OPINION,ADEX
@barbandreas638 10 жыл бұрын
Wonderful ! Sting on base and Stevie Wonder on piano ! You guys are just grand!
@vababy45 10 жыл бұрын
Two of My favorites bought one of their greatest performances together. Outstanding, hands down.
@mebrahtuhabte4535 2 ай бұрын
Steve’s humility is a beauty!!
@kendrairvin5673 Жыл бұрын
This is the true Dynamic Duo!!! Awesome!!💕
@zitarodrigues3115 9 жыл бұрын
Sting & Stevie Wonder dois talentos que encantam o publico. Amooooo!
@khurramakhteronline 5 жыл бұрын
Angel on earth...stevie wonder a true musical wonder..no one can sing play n improvise like him...may God bless stevie wonder sir..i love u ..
@okeania Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest performance of the entire history of the world. It is a piece of music, a time period in which you will feel lucky to have lived in the world and listened to it.
@lorettafleming1384 6 жыл бұрын
Isn't it good when you don't have to decide? Stevie! Sting! Sting! Stevie! Stevie! Sting......... I can love them both for their originality and unique talent. Harmony is so much better than competition. Only the immature want to choose one form of beauty over another. The mature appreciated both.
@mikemayco7888 4 жыл бұрын
If I could sing like either one of these guys I wouldn't talk. I'd just sing Everything!
@tomonastick 8 жыл бұрын
Sting is amazing a total different level to most musicians
@sunflower2499 6 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! This is the 1st time I've ever seen this.. I'm in LOVE!!!!
@Slivings911 4 жыл бұрын
That was way better than I expected it to be.
@tiffsaver 5 жыл бұрын
Stevie's band is so tight, that their SWEAT falls off of them in time...
@bellabambina2737 5 жыл бұрын
I would’ve LOVED to have seen this performance live. What an extraordinary collaboration between both iconic’s. Excellent sound and energy! I also want to give 💯 hands down to all the session musicians who were absolute flawless with sound, timing and dedication. Thank you thank you!
@MSC823 11 ай бұрын
Love Stevie and Sting collaboration! Just love how they mixed their hits!
@tophebalingit2845 6 жыл бұрын
I thought for a moment that Sting will slap the bass crazy like Flea. Haha! But heck, still grooved it superbly with Stevie! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@MrTMarshy 5 жыл бұрын
Two absolutely class vocalists...
@imgonnastealyourgirl Жыл бұрын
Sting is unreal here
@joannehines7806 2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear Sting sing this; always reminds me of Eddie Murphy in the jail cell!!! 💘 🎶 😍 🎸 🎹 👗 👡 🌈
@tonideschaine9484 2 жыл бұрын
WOW...just WOW!! Unbelievable performance!
@ZackWilbert-cw4xi Жыл бұрын
Hello , how are you doing dear ?
@pameladotson2503 4 жыл бұрын
That's a great combination singing and playing with another legend! The. sweet sounds of stevie wonder always unreal with his talent! The two legends make good music together!
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