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..
@yamamoto61797 жыл бұрын
Your comment is Sounds nice! I agree too. I was able to regain myself by listening to this. Thanks.
@chirelley578 жыл бұрын
that transition from roxanne back to higher ground tho.....speechless
@vernitataylor55305 жыл бұрын
Hello straight like that 😄
@lucasvieiraaraujo47884 жыл бұрын
Pure technique
@ben-judahlandvreugd62254 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Just a shame Stevie isn't really blind.
@liamgreer80194 жыл бұрын
Ben-judah Landvreugd LOL WHAT
@neaituppi73064 жыл бұрын
@@ben-judahlandvreugd6225 Of course he isn't. lol
@danielgrodecki69154 жыл бұрын
The entire percussion section is just rocking
@SriLankanStuff4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why no one has talked about it ❤
@re4lczech13 жыл бұрын
So wonderful colors and rythms coming from there. And Stenely Randolph gives it unbelievable power.
@derpderpson87963 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
@juliansandoval80222 күн бұрын
well, i will see you again here a decade from now
@johnsullivan18992 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
@gezatherton107110 жыл бұрын
Stevie's drummer holds it together. Bloody awesome how he can change tempo on a dime.
@nathleflutiste5 жыл бұрын
I saw two drummers.
@gezatherton10715 жыл бұрын
^ Stevie’s Percussion Section!
@memyselfi37925 жыл бұрын
doing count in for percussion..well trying to as I'm learning drums atm..great drumming
@Thedrummersalmanac5 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.
@mb8kr5 жыл бұрын
A real bad ass drummer.
@chadsmeastro9 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!
@irielion37486 жыл бұрын
Make your mind up!
@omikronweapon4 жыл бұрын
stayed the same and gotten better :/
@ericraphael78303 жыл бұрын
Hes a big and stong man. But Sting is monument
@phenixreturns2 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
@carmelinabaumer81064 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
@Fretless9911 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!!🤪
@justinisjuanchunk81947 жыл бұрын
Stevie wonder singing the chorus of Roxanne almost got me in tears
@soiboi50325 жыл бұрын
I guess you could say you were...driven to tears
@marcuscross68403 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!
@VIGNESHWARRR3 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.
@darkstatehk9 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Stevie's singing on Roxanne's chrous was spectacular.
@stevemathers34328 жыл бұрын
+darkstatehk Sting was smiling - Stevie Wonder is singing my bit
@daiu488 жыл бұрын
What did you expect ! Turning base lead into pure gold, that's stevie magic!
@robin_holden7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Gordon can't hit those notes any more!
@debbieemerson14497 жыл бұрын
Robin Holden I bet he can.
@robin_holden7 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.
@shanehagan10 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.
@lulubigdad335 жыл бұрын
He's never seen anyone like that either though...
@x4bluntz2urd0me24 жыл бұрын
Luca Nogara its been almost proven that he fakes being blind though lol
@viceklanacmasar56612 жыл бұрын
He said it in Sir Duke
@carlos640304 жыл бұрын
That was soooooo freakin' BAD-ASS!!! Sting and Stevie Wonder... two legends right there!
@smoothcriminal287 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.
@MSC8232 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!
@giuseppebottazzi60044 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!
@ScottHogue2 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.
@betsyking52092 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.
@wiltonsmith33972 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
@mebrahtuhabte45352 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
@Timliu928 жыл бұрын
You can never go wrong with Stevie Wonder.
@rowenaburke46896 жыл бұрын
you can't go wrong with Sting either! Love ,love Stevie. DARN , STING, HOW MANY INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY?!
@lorettafleming13846 жыл бұрын
Yes never!
@TheCornishCockney6 жыл бұрын
loved everywhere by everyone.A GOD of music.
@lisabradford81806 жыл бұрын
right!! you can always count on stevie to bring it.
@fragglefknrock75684 жыл бұрын
@Kasper Kleine Tank sting plays more instruments than Stevie wonder just an Fyi
@Ezerlance9 жыл бұрын
That freakin' bass SLLIIIIIDDDEEEE!
@Fili2009able9 жыл бұрын
E Lancelot What's the bass player name?
@Ezerlance9 жыл бұрын
That's Sting. Sting is playing the bass that I'm talking about.
@JohnieLopez9 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.
@Fili2009able9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! Does he have solo albums ?
@shotgun5179 жыл бұрын
Fili2009able Dude seriously?, Sting's been around since the late 70s!
@productions2714 жыл бұрын
Sting has always had such a distinct and unique voice. And of course the one and only Stevie.
@BoutYoungAnnaLee4 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!!!!!!
@MSC8232 жыл бұрын
This is what you call a captivated audience! 🥃❤️❤️🎼💯
@mikiinajijic67633 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.
@ulty71514 жыл бұрын
Sting is one of the most underrated bass players of all time
@yusufcanfigengul7 жыл бұрын
Stevie's "Put on the red light" is amazingg
@notfabio98583 жыл бұрын
I can barely get past the intro of this song without replaying it like 10 times. It’s just too sick
@MrStrongbox8 жыл бұрын
Damn that was a bad ass version of Roxanne. Stevie is the man!!!!
@wandererinadistantland5 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!
@gooddaysahead12 жыл бұрын
The total musicianship on this whole duet is otherworldly!
@Briekout11 жыл бұрын
27 years after Stevie makes it history, Sting comes along to remind everyone the absolute class that Mr. Wonder had. Luv this!
@MarcelLWalker2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know until right now how much I NEEDED to hear Stevie Wonder singing "Roxanne"!!
@jolantos5 ай бұрын
This is a masterpiece! 👏 Combination of two champions 👍❤️
@Conradogl2 жыл бұрын
Of course everybody loves to listen to Stevie, but here it's obvious that Stevie loves to listen to Sting's music
@joannehines78062 жыл бұрын
Two great Alpha--Male Libran musicians!! Love them both!! 💘 ♎
@geographyinaction78142 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-mo5jh5 жыл бұрын
Stings voice on Roxanne, and then Stevie on the chorus. What a frickin pairing! Loved ❤️✌🏾
@mikemayco78887 жыл бұрын
I met sting 20 years ago at Carnegie Hall. could not have been nicer and well you know how he sings - superb
@connorduke46193 жыл бұрын
He is a Libran, you can expect him to be nice. Jimmy Carter, Julio Iglesias...
@juanaltredo29746 жыл бұрын
I came here to praise Stevie, but wow, Sting was amazing
@user-qr8ki8ue4i6 жыл бұрын
He's a phenomenal singer/songwriter. No way Mr. Wonder would have had him if he wasn't. I love them both.
@lisabradford81806 жыл бұрын
i feel the same way, L. both magnificent!
@seamusin16974 жыл бұрын
His bass lines on Higher Ground helped give the song extra punch.
@samisonittonga70618 жыл бұрын
Probably the Best Duo performance I've ever seen!!! Stevie & Sting! Props to the Drummer Stanley Randolph! Awesome drumming!
@zpizaman4 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.
@lucyholland99097 жыл бұрын
Love the bridge from Roxanne to Higher ground! Stanley Randolph you are class!!!!
@Gaark7 жыл бұрын
that segue was just so damn smooth
@marclawrence667 жыл бұрын
You got that right buddy, wow!
@wxdude70367 жыл бұрын
Lucy Holland awesome...so tight.
@fuzzylogiceire6 жыл бұрын
Love his hi-hat work.
@joannehines78062 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!!
@robertescher30822 жыл бұрын
Two absolute musical geniuses... Also, Sting looks pretty good with a beard. :)
@kingshearer29 жыл бұрын
I wish they did an album together cos they compliment each other so well.
@anndavis29202 жыл бұрын
Taurus n Libra w/a lot of Virgo. Stevie is Taurus. Ijs
@zackzallie87352 жыл бұрын
@@anndavis2920 stfu w dat astrology bullshitt
@dukeofdubuque9504 жыл бұрын
There is so much joy when these artists play and sing.
@EstherOdonohue5 жыл бұрын
Is there even a song that Stevie can’t sing? A true legend and quite frankly my favourite singer. 🙂
@preciousboii75554 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!
@soloact524 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!
@rolandpouilloux71535 жыл бұрын
transitions between the tracks are just evil!! what a band!!
@mikemaiocco2538 Жыл бұрын
2 of the finest singers of our generation
@adsolo64598 жыл бұрын
what a great collaboration! sting and stevie! 👍
@lutherdaviesl8477 жыл бұрын
ye they awesome together AD.totally gifted ,both of them.
@JerichoBrand10 жыл бұрын
it's like 2 gods are meeting , this is greatness man' !
@1007antoinefull10 жыл бұрын
I can't say it in a better way...
@DRACHCIREX3 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!
@tomgeorgearts8 жыл бұрын
Sting's voice voice fantastic on Roxanne - he clearly warmed up properly before singing with a God.
@sebastiansprotte25518 жыл бұрын
+Tom George both are gods.
@marka49256 жыл бұрын
Sting is a musical god himself warmed up or not
@SriLankanStuff4 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 💖
@bluesnitoper5 жыл бұрын
when two artists and their songs compliment each other. genius.
@peteperry57126 жыл бұрын
Great Brass section, backing girls, the whole kit and kaboodle. Top sess. Imagine the hoots at rehearsal.
@maksiachraf19537 жыл бұрын
the percussionists make all the difference !! stupendous performance
@tiagoabreusilva84034 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.
@chipperchops9 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.
@neomangeo78223 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!
@ChyeahWill3 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right. I've never really heard him live and I was so surprised at how good he was.
@nadiaruiz62208 жыл бұрын
doesn´t get any better than this, Music¡¡¡ all over
@shannon91555 жыл бұрын
Two legends in music! Never see men like them again in our lifetime!
@joshdavid-read89189 жыл бұрын
The transition from Roxanne back to Higher ground! 👌👌👌
@anndavis29202 жыл бұрын
FIRE!
@MrCRIS247156 жыл бұрын
I can’t get enough of this song, no matter what version, is just a masterpiece
@HakanARIK5 жыл бұрын
how do they feed their souls to compose songs like these? just amazing.
@lutherdaviesl8477 жыл бұрын
you can see the respect that sting has 4 stevie in his body language,2 greats simple.
@anndavis29202 жыл бұрын
and vice versa Stevie has for Sting. Sounds great!
@reichlinsmall97658 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!
@kagantuygun5324 жыл бұрын
Rich Small so god damn true
@marusmoothjazz9 жыл бұрын
Delicious version of Stevie's song!
@davidferrari29788 ай бұрын
My God ...................without words................................Sting Bass...............Sting voice.................and Stevie..........................
@paulx8734 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.
@Re4sonGames7 жыл бұрын
could listen to the chorus of Roxanne everyday for the rest of my life
@thespeechboss7 жыл бұрын
Sochaa it is a good one
@Van106704 жыл бұрын
That was a harmonic convergence of cosmic proportions!!!!
@lutherdaviesl8477 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
@barbandreas63810 жыл бұрын
Wonderful ! Sting on base and Stevie Wonder on piano ! You guys are just grand!
@vababy4510 жыл бұрын
Two of My favorites bought one of their greatest performances together. Outstanding, hands down.
@mebrahtuhabte45352 ай бұрын
Steve’s humility is a beauty!!
@kendrairvin5673 Жыл бұрын
This is the true Dynamic Duo!!! Awesome!!💕
@zitarodrigues31159 жыл бұрын
Sting & Stevie Wonder dois talentos que encantam o publico. Amooooo!
@khurramakhteronline5 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.
@lorettafleming13846 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.
@mikemayco78884 жыл бұрын
If I could sing like either one of these guys I wouldn't talk. I'd just sing Everything!
@tomonastick8 жыл бұрын
Sting is amazing a total different level to most musicians
@sunflower24996 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! This is the 1st time I've ever seen this.. I'm in LOVE!!!!
@Slivings9114 жыл бұрын
That was way better than I expected it to be.
@tiffsaver5 жыл бұрын
Stevie's band is so tight, that their SWEAT falls off of them in time...
@bellabambina27375 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!
@MSC82311 ай бұрын
Love Stevie and Sting collaboration! Just love how they mixed their hits!
@tophebalingit28456 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! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@MrTMarshy5 жыл бұрын
Two absolutely class vocalists...
@imgonnastealyourgirl Жыл бұрын
Sting is unreal here
@joannehines78062 жыл бұрын
Love to hear Sting sing this; always reminds me of Eddie Murphy in the jail cell!!! 💘 🎶 😍 🎸 🎹 👗 👡 🌈
@tonideschaine94842 жыл бұрын
WOW...just WOW!! Unbelievable performance!
@ZackWilbert-cw4xi Жыл бұрын
Hello , how are you doing dear ?
@pameladotson25034 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!