Pictures From the Grammys All Star Tribute to Stevie Wonder!

[marv2]

The ‘Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life – An All-Star GRAMMY Salute’ had a lot of stars present including Gladys Knight, Mary Wilson, Berry Gordy, Beyonce and many, many more,

Many pictures from this event can be view here:

http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/11/an-all-star-grammy-salute-for-stevie-wonder-beyonce-usher-ed-sheeran-jennifer-hudson-lady-gaga-more/

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[marv2]

More from the Tribute to Stevie Wonder:

[marv2]

Here is a bit of the finale!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtuO3QOmKM

[detmotownguy]

Here is a bit of the finale!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtuO3QOmKM


Martha was certainly the high point IMO on Dancing. I liked how she made them take the music down and she sang to BG. she sounded really good. Great performance. Gotta love Ms. Reeves. Thanks for posting.

BTW Marv: please clean up your in box jeeeesh!

[jack020]

Really looking forward to seeing this next week!

[marv2]

Gladys Knight with Berry Gordy and Mary Wilson


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Stevie's Granddaughter

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Mary with Jennifer Hudson, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

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Babyface, John Legend, Beyonce, Tyler Perry, Berry Gordy

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[REDHOT]

Thanks Marv for postin' these picture's,Mary Wilson looks good,as always.

[detmotownguy]

Sure does Luke...she has been a busy lady. Nice to see Gladys looking fine too. And thanks to you Marv for the great pics.

[marv2]

You are all welcome. Looks like an exciting show. Stevie deserves it.

[detmotownguy]

This made me revisit Stevie's earlier work. He really is a genius. I have seen him in concert 2x; one being at the FOX in Detroit in the mid 90's. That show is one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I will never forget when he played the drums and literally brought the house down. I am surprised there isn't more interest in this thread given his accomplishments.

[marv2]

This made me revisit Stevie's earlier work. He really is a genius. I have seen him in concert 2x; one being at the FOX in Detroit in the mid 90's. That show is one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I will never forget when he played the drums and literally brought the house down. I am surprised there isn't more interest in this thread given his accomplishments.

We were at that show at the Fox! New Year's Eve 1994-95. One of the all time best shows I have seen. It ran something like 3 hours with Carolyn Crawford performing the intermission in the lobby on the huge , elevated stage.

[marv2]

A very personal favorite of mine, "Higher Ground". I couldn't afford the album at the time, but I got the 45.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRIdtZMw_ZA

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I knew Stevie had been around a long, long time ,but this is ridiculous! LOL!


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Pharrell and Jamie Fox

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Jill Scott, Janelle Monae and India Irie.........................

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[thommg]

I'm very much looking forward to this tribute to Stevie. I had no idea they were doing this and have been listening to his albums for the last month or so, just because. There is one song[[s) that I just love and seems to always slip below the radar: Superwoman/ Where Were You When I Needed You. The series of albums from Music Of My Mind through Songs In The Key Of Life are just fantastic. Seminal albums that belong in every collection.

[marv2]

Mary Wilson.............................

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[detmotownguy]

I offer that Songs in the Key of Life is some of his finest work. Back in Detroit I remember how big he was in the late 70's and early 80's. the ladies in Accounts Payable used to play Stevie all day long. Curious to know what everyone here thinks is his finest work. We don't seem to discuss Stevie too much here so be cool to talk about his Motown tenure. To me he was one of first artists to become independent so to speak and take over his own career. Being a multi talented musician, song writer, and performer I am glad he was allowed to carve out his own path. Does anyone know how involved Berry was in his career as his career moved forward? Thanks

[Roberta75]

Mary Wilson.............................

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Real nice photo of Mary you sure spend a lot of money of Getty images marv2. Hw much does it cost to buy them images?

Fondly,

Roberta

[marv2]

I offer that Songs in the Key of Life is some of his finest work. Back in Detroit I remember how big he was in the late 70's and early 80's. the ladies in Accounts Payable used to play Stevie all day long. Curious to know what everyone here thinks is his finest work. We don't seem to discuss Stevie too much here so be cool to talk about his Motown tenure. To me he was one of first artists to become independent so to speak and take over his own career. Being a multi talented musician, song writer, and performer I am glad he was allowed to carve out his own path. Does anyone know how involved Berry was in his career as his career moved forward? Thanks

That album took me through most of high school! Perfectly marketed and promoted by Motown. The range of songs were simply awesome! Remember the bonus 45?

[ralpht]

I'm just catching up to this great thread. Thanks for posting all the pics, Marv. Great participation, gang.

[marv2]

I'm just catching up to this great thread. Thanks for posting all the pics, Marv. Great participation, gang.

Ralph you are most welcome. I can't wait to see Detroit and Motown represented on national television tomorrow night and then later this month on PBS!

[thommg]

That album took me through most of high school! Perfectly marketed and promoted by Motown. The range of songs were simply awesome! Remember the bonus 45?

Since my mind is gone and I am not near my albums.... Is the bonus 45 on the cd of Songs In The Key of Life? Frankly, I can't remember what song was on the 45. Regarding my favorite Stevie album, it would be a tie between Talking Book and Innervisions. Still, as I said before from Music In My Mind through Songs In The Key of Life are all needed in any collection.

[marv2]

Since my mind is gone and I am not near my albums.... Is the bonus 45 on the cd of Songs In The Key of Life? Frankly, I can't remember what song was on the 45. Regarding my favorite Stevie album, it would be a tie between Talking Book and Innervisions. Still, as I said before from Music In My Mind through Songs In The Key of Life are all needed in any collection.

You Thom, I can't remember the bonus song titles now either. My parents bought the album....for themselves. I was allowed to play it. Years later I bought my own copy and was lucky to find one with the bonus 45 as it was a part of the limited edition. I will do a little research to see what I can come up with.

[detmotownguy]

For those from the Detroit area, I remember Stevie coming into Dearborn Music in the dead of winter to test instruments such as the electric piano. My girlfriend called me and said get to the store asap. Stevie was so nice and appreciated the compliments on his music. However, my girlfriend had a fit cause Stevie was wearing this big fox fur coat as she was against fur lol! Even his entourage was fan friendly. I was so lucky so have met so many of the Motown stars by chance living on Detroit. To this day I cant believe how down to earth they were. Once Smokey Robinson stopped an interview in Greek Town to say hi to us! And of course Martha is the best of the best! Anyway I am rambling.......

[marv2]

Stevie Wonder Tribute to Air Week After Grammys

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/stevie-wonder-tribute-to-air-week-after-grammys-20141215

[marv2]

Don't miss it!

It will air on CBS on Monday, February 16th, from 9 to 11 p.m. EST.

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LL-Cool-J-Jamie-Foxx-Jay-Z-Beyonce-Stevie-Wonder-India-Arie-Janelle-Monae-Beyonce.....


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Beyonce makes a surprise entrance as Mary Wilson, Janelle Monae, India Irie and others look on......

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Stevie has everyone in an uproar. LOL!

[marv2]

I would love to have a copy of that huge collage behind Mary Wilson:

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[captainjames]

Since my mind is gone and I am not near my albums.... Is the bonus 45 on the cd of Songs In The Key of Life? Frankly, I can't remember what song was on the 45. Regarding my favorite Stevie album, it would be a tie between Talking Book and Innervisions. Still, as I said before from Music In My Mind through Songs In The Key of Life are all needed in any collection.

I think it was called "A Something Extra" and had "Saturn Eyes", "Ebony Eyes", " "All Day Sucker" and "Easy Going" on it.

[marv2]

Stevie Wonder and fiancee Tomeeka Robyn Bracy

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Mary Wilson poses for a portrait during Stevie Wonder Tribute:

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Annie Lennox and Pharrell

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[thomas96]

Somehow missed this thread. Great stuff, Marv.

[luke]

Great pics Marv..thanks!. Does Mary perform? Nice pic of her and her friend Annie Lennox on marys twitter account. Annie stole the show at grammys with I Put a Spell on you.

[detmotownguy]

Hey Luke! I didn't realize Mary and Annie are friends. Mary is quite popular among her Colleagues!

[jobeterob]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/tv-highlights-beyonce-and-janelle-monae-perform-on-the-cbs-special-stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life/2015/02/15/e58e6dfe-b2f4-11e4-827f-93f454140e2b_story.html

[marv2]

Hey Luke! I didn't realize Mary and Annie are friends. Mary is quite popular among her Colleagues!

Mary is very popular with other artists and performers. Seems she's always been.

[marv2]

Great pics Marv..thanks!. Does Mary perform? Nice pic of her and her friend Annie Lennox on marys twitter account. Annie stole the show at grammys with I Put a Spell on you.

You are very welcome Luke. I am looking forward to this special.

[REDHOT]

Mary is a great beautiful person inside out,love her,most of her colleagues love her too.

[marv2]

Little Stevie Wonder and "Fingertips"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xofddUAV0EA

[stephanie]

Great pics Marv!

[marv2]

Great pics Marv!

Thanks Stephanie. Please try to watch the show tonight so we can discuss it later, cool?

[jillfoster]

Hell yes, I'm watching this tonight! Annie Lennox looks radiant! And so does Mary!

[marv2]

Hell yes, I'm watching this tonight! Annie Lennox looks radiant! And so does Mary!

Watching it and taping it just like in the good old days..................!!!!

[marv2]

From the Fall of 1977 [[released as a single in October, '77) "As".



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhMyOs0pCQ

[marv2]

Of course, the lead single from the album released a full year before "As", "I Wish".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKYka-PNt0

[jillfoster]

So, Mary, Gladys and Martha are not mentioned as performers in the opening. what's up? Did CBS edit out every performer who actually WORKED with Stevie?

[thomas96]

Seriously? Is it just a bunch of new "artist" doing this tribute?

[jillfoster]

So far, I see Beyonce writhing around onstage lookin like she's trying to re-enact herself lowering herself onto a big ole dick.

[thanxal]

So far, I see Beyonce writhing around onstage lookin like she's trying to re-enact herself lowering herself onto a big ole dick.
Now THAT would be a picture worth posting!!!!

[luke]

I'm confused ..where was Martha? Great to see Mary and front and center with Gladys at finale. Why oh why didn't Gladys sing.

[jillfoster]

Yeah, the youtube clip at the first of the thread is gone... and I didn't see Martha in any still pics. Was she there?

[marv2]

Yeah, the youtube clip at the first of the thread is gone... and I didn't see Martha in any still pics. Was she there?

I don't believe Martha was there. The clip that was deleted was a bootleg of the finale......the entire, unedited finale! CBS had it taken down.

[marv2]

I'm confused ..where was Martha? Great to see Mary and front and center with Gladys at finale. Why oh why didn't Gladys sing.

I can tell they edited Mary's speech. She was telling how they first met Stevie as a kid when he came to audition at Hitsville.

[thomas96]

Gladys should've sang. Stevie was good but I thought every other singer was pretty bad. Tony Bennett was okay.

[marv2]

This reminded me somewhat of what Sun. nights television viewing use to be like when we had variety shows on the networks. I would love to see them create at least one traditional variety show with live performances , but not in a contest setting. I cannot stand the American Idol type shows personally.

[marv2]

Gladys should've sang. Stevie was good but I thought every other singer was pretty bad. Tony Bennett was okay.

She probably did, as did Mary Wilson. I am sure the actually taping was much longer than what we saw tonight on commercial television. I hope a DVD is released before i am too old. LOL!

[luke]

I liked janelle,Jill and India and very nice to see Stevie daughter..almost syreetaesque. In my opinion Beyonce was awful and out of place. So martha sang in the original unedited tape? But not present in finale?so confused.

[marv2]

I liked janelle,Jill and India and very nice to see Stevie daughter..almost syreetaesque. In my opinion Beyonce was awful and out of place. So martha sang in the original unedited tape? But not present in finale?so confused.

I was just about to mention his daughter Aisha. She is one beautiful looking young woman.

[marv2]

I liked janelle,Jill and India and very nice to see Stevie daughter..almost syreetaesque. In my opinion Beyonce was awful and out of place. So martha sang in the original unedited tape? But not present in finale?so confused.

I don't believe Martha was even at the event. Beyonce came off a bit too rough sounding and if she doesn't realize it yet, her act can become stale to the public. She looked great though.

[marv2]

Is it just me or does Janelle Monae looks more than a bit like a young Diahann Carroll?

[detmotownguy]

I liked janelle,Jill and India and very nice to see Stevie daughter..almost syreetaesque. In my opinion Beyonce was awful and out of place. So martha sang in the original unedited tape? But not present in finale?so confused.

Yeah never been a fan of Beyoncé. She looked kinda tacky for this type of event. Actually I thought Tony B was real good. In the end, I actually enjoyed the special. Nice to see Berry there too. Gladys and Mary looked great. I think the choice of entertainers kept the focus on Stevie as nobody was showboating so to speak.

[marv2]

Seriously? Is it just a bunch of new "artist" doing this tribute?

Thomas it was clear that they [[CBS) were going for the younger demographic, even though Stevie Wonder's music is of the 45 yo and up generations music. Marketers always make this mistake. Those kids are not going to rush out or download Stevie's greatest hits, but his fans that's been there for years just might after tonight's refresher.

[marv2]

One of my favorite performances tonight was by Babyface and the young lady singing "Signed, Sealed and Delivered".

[detmotownguy]

Is it just me or does Janelle Monae looks more than a bit like a young Diahann Carroll?
She does and is attractive! I saw Diahann Carroll last night on TV and is absolutely beautiful.

[jobeterob]

So nobody from Motown performed except Stevie?

[REDHOT]

I really enjoyed the show,thst Ne-Yo sound great,i'd like to see him do a tribute cd,to Stevie Wonder,and Mary Wilson looked BEAUTIFUL.

[jobeterob]

The reviews on Facebook are awesome.

Andy Skurow

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LOVED the Stevie Wonder tribute tonight on CBS! West Coast friends don't miss it! Motown fans will spot Mary Wilson [[presenting) and glimpses of Gladys Knight and Berry Gordy. PHENOMENAL SHOW!!!

[marv2]

So nobody from Motown performed except Stevie?

You missed the show? They didn't show it in Canada? I posted the air date and time for viewers here in the States.

[marv2]

From the NY Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/watch-beyonce-duet-ed-sheeran-stevie-event-article-1.2118215

[thommg]

Despite the crass and rude description from a fellow member, and the obvious dislike of others, I thought the special was pretty amazing. To see all these young singers announce that they were affected by Stevie Wonder's music made me very happy. To see Tony Bennett and Andrea Bocelli and The Band Perry sing his music differently than we usually hear it just showed how universal his messages are. I didn't find a bad performance in the entire program and enjoyed every bit of music - and seeing Ms. Mary Wilson. The fact that so many older artists were getting audience shots during the performance made me very happy as well. And Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Ed Clark, Jr. killed the opening, starting off the night in a way that said, we are going to tribute but not recreate. And I loved that.

[marv2]

Despite the crass and rude description from a fellow member, and the obvious dislike of others, I thought the special was pretty amazing. To see all these young singers announce that they were affected by Stevie Wonder's music made me very happy. To see Tony Bennett and Andrea Bocelli and The Band Perry sing his music differently than we usually hear it just showed how universal his messages are. I didn't find a bad performance in the entire program and enjoyed every bit of music - and seeing Ms. Mary Wilson. The fact that so many older artists were getting audience shots during the performance made me very happy as well. And Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Ed Clark, Jr. killed the opening, starting off the night in a way that said, we are going to tribute but not recreate. And I loved that.

I thought they all did a great job last night. It was professional, classy, fun and memorable. Like good television use to be.

[thanxal]

I thought they all did a great job last night. It was professional, classy, fun and memorable. Like good television use to be.
It was well done. I just wish I could have seen more of Stevie's Motown contemporaries, but I understand that they need to draw ratings by having all these people I've never heard of perform. They were also fine. I've just never heard of them. But I've also not turned on a radio to a contemporary station since 1990something.

[jobeterob]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/entertainment/feat-stevie-wonder-tribute/index.html

It may have been better than the Grammys they say!

[glencro]

Thanx for posting marv2...great pics

[nysister]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/entertainment/feat-stevie-wonder-tribute/index.html

It may have been better than the Grammys they say!

jobeterob, IMHO, it was better than the Grammys...lol!

[marv2]

jobeterob, IMHO, it was better than the Grammys...lol!

Sister, I did not see the Grammys this year, but was sure not to miss this great television special.

[marv2]

Thanx for posting marv2...great pics

Glen you are very welcome buddy.

[marv2]

From the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2015/02/13/stevie-wonder-star-salute/23364481/

[detmotownguy]

From the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2015/02/13/stevie-wonder-star-salute/23364481/

Thanks Marv for the Detroit Free Press article. It prompted good memories of Motown reporting by the Detroit media. Great to see that Mary was quoted! Too bad Martha could not be there!

[marv2]

Thanks Marv for the Detroit Free Press article. It prompted good memories of Motown reporting by the Detroit media. Great to see that Mary was quoted! Too bad Martha could not be there!

I wonder where Smokey was?