I always liked Stevie a lot - nearly wore out several of his albums. The Innervisions album is on a par with any of the landmark albums of the time, IMHO.
'Jesus Children of America' from that album is probably lesser known but lyrically and musically classic for the period - and still sounds pretty damned good to me...
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
Another great version of 'Livin for the City' - live with Ray Charles:
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
I very much agree
i went to see him in concert once Paul while i was out West...
and i was absolutely AMAZED that this Blind guy could play so many dammed instruments so incredibly well one after another or interchangeably and i couldn't play even one having my sight.
I very much agree
i went to see him in concert once Paul while i was out West...
and i was absolutely AMAZED that this Blind guy could play so many dammed instruments so incredibly well one after another or interchangeably and i couldn't play even one having my sight.
How many instruments are there that you need your eyes to play??
Went to see the Stones at the Garden in '72. Stevie was the opening act. Stones got popped at the airport in Warwick. Stevie went on and played for over 4 hours while Mick & Keith were getting bailed out of jail. The Wonder's steppin' up probably help avoid a riot.
I was working at Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood CA @ 1992 and met Stevie when he came in to check out some keyboard electronics. He was an extremely nice guy and it was magic when he touched the keys.