3.29.2007

5. "Little" Stevie Wonder - Fingertips Part 2; 3:09


Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Morris in Saginaw, is known across the country as a singer, musician, producer and songwriter. Despite his blindness, Wonder is an excellent musician playing instruments such as drums, congas, keyboard and bass guitar. This particular track was recorded live at Chicago's Regal Theater in 1962. Stevie was only 12 years old, hence the name "Little Stevie Wonder". He was the first artist to have a live recording reach #1 on the charts and the first to have a single and album reach #1 at the same time. Fingertips Part 2 was Motown's seconds #1 hit (after Please Mr. Postman). This song features the young Wonder playing bongos and harmonica rifs and Marvin Gaye on the drums. Wonder engages the audience in a call and response routine and ad libs a lot in this piece.

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