HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVIE WONDER!

The After-Work Stevie Wonder Birthday mix is playing now on WBLS!!!!!!!!!!

The Wonder-Full Birthday Party is Friday Night at Crash Mansion in New York

Happy Birthday to our Spiritual Leader, STEVIE WONDER!







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The ICON of the Century!

If there is any doubt about who the "ICON of the Century" is, this video leaves no phuckin' doubt!

I'm waiting on pins and needles to find out if Steve will be headlining the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

I'm ready to party!



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A Celebration of Stevie Wonder at OneTrueMedia.com

I've working on updating my Stevie Wonder tribute video most of the day. What else are Sundays for?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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All About the Love Again

Congratulations to Stevie Wonder on his Grammy nomination for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance for the song, "All About the Love Again". Stevie, if your reading this, I know you will win.
The other nominees pale in comparison to your vocal performance.




"All About the Love Again", is part the official inauguration album called, "Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise", which celebrates President Barack Obama's historic election by including eight of his landmark campaign speeches together on one DVD and an impressive 18-track CD with inspired music from some of America's top recording artists.
Everyone in the world should to own this album!


In my lifetime, I feel that it is a blessing to witness the historic election of President Barack Obama, and to top it off,
he is a Stevie Wonder fan!


Disc: 1 ,
1. It's A New Day (with excerpts from Barack Obama speeches) - will.i.am ,
2. The Dream Is Real - The Tony Rich Project ,
3. All About The Love Again (with excerpts from Barack Obama speeches) - Stevie Wonder ,
4. Can't Stop - Ozomatli ,
5. Peace Be Upon Us - Sheryl Crow ,
6. There's Hope - India.Arie ,
7. God Is In The People (with excerpts from Barack Obama speeches) - Melissa Etheridge ,
8. Change - Lenny Kravitz ,
9. Dreamworld - Robin Thicke ,
10. Pure Imagination (2009 Version) (with excerpts from Barack Obama speeches) - Maroon 5 ,
See all 18 tracks on this disc ,

Disc: 2 ,
1. "Announcement for President" February 10, 2007 - Springfield, IL ,
2. "Iowa Jefferson Jackson Dinner" November 10, 2007 - Des Moines, IA ,
3. "Iowa Caucus Victory Speech" January 3, 2008 - Des Moines, IA ,
4. "New Hampshire Primary Speech" January 8, 2008 - Nashua, NH ,
5. "A More Perfect Union" March 18, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA ,
6. "A World That Stands As One" July 24, 2008 - Berlin, Germany ,
7. "The American Promise" August 28, 2008 - Denver, CO ,
8. "Election Night Victory Speech" November 4, 2008 - Chicago, IL ,




It's, "All About the Love Again"

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The Stevie Wonder Story (1977) - Part 1/29

Hallelujah! God has blessed us with the life of Stevie Wonder and my deepest, sincerest, thanks goes out to johnniewalker23 for posting, "The Stevie Wonder Story (1977)", on Youtube. This may seem small but, for a Stevie fan, this is the next best thing to an actual movie made about the life of Stevie Wonder!

The video is broken up into 29 excruciating parts due to Youtube's 10 min restrictions. Fans were waiting with baited breathe as it took johnniewalker23 a week, (seemed like forever), to upload the videos. Now that all videos have been uploaded, it easier to listen to the videos as a playlist by going directly to the johnniewalker23 Channel on youtube.

The documentary itself is astoundingly informational. The best parts were the telling of Stevie's life as a child prodigy, his beautiful voice on some rare songs, and how his creative juices was allowed to flow freely. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the inside juice from his former ex-wife the late Syreeta Wright. His friend/wonderlovekin Denise Williams dishes the dirt on Stevie's work habits, (he was an unstoppable beast), and her heart wrenching feelings about Stevie's car accident.

This is the stuff his fans want to know!!! One word. Wow.



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Sexy

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Messenger of Peace

Congratulations to Stevie Wonder on becoming the UN Messenger of Peace.

Read more: Stevie Wonder named UN Messenger of Peace


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Someday at Christmas

This is the "must have" Album which features the must have, "Someday at Christmas" song by Stevie Wonder. Feel free to purchase for Cyber Monday, which is today! Stevie was a precious 17 year old when he recorded this Album in 1967.




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Happy Thanksgiving!

so thankful for the life of Stevie Wonder,
so thankful for his music,
so thankful that his mama raised him right,
so thankful to my mama for introducing me to Stevie in 1973,
so thankful that he created, "Innervisions", the greatest album of all times,
so thankful for my theme song, "Golden Lady",
so thankful that I'm playing his albums all day long on Thanksgiving for my family,
so thankful that he helped make Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday into a holiday,
so thankful for all that he does for the community,
so thankful for Motown and Berry Gordy for believing in him.
so thankful that he survived that car accident,
so thankful that I was able to see him in concert twice this year,
so thankful for his smile,
so thankful for everything Stevie,

Happy Thanksgiving Yall!

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Stevie Wonder Thanksgiving Premium Concert Package at MGM Grand

Stevie Wonder

Multiple Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder performs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, November 28, 2009

Stevie Wonder: A Wonder Autumn Night $199 package includes

* One (1) night accommodation in a deluxe room on Saturday, November 28, 2009.

* Two (2) tickets to the concert valued at $105

Promotion Runs

November 28, 2009


Offer Expires

November 25, 2009




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Stevie Wonder Conveys His Political Views

(CNSNews.com) -- Grammy award-winning musician Stevie Wonder said, “people are afraid of change.”

Regarding health care reform, Wonder said people are “bickering over something that we should have had a long time ago.” “I think as far as his [Obama’s] popularity decreasing, I think it’s because people are so used to, they’re so afraid of change and I think you have politics playing too much a role in what should be a natural, given that health care in this country needs to be improved and that’s just a reality,”

Wonder told CNSNews.com in an exclusive interview before his performance at a benefit concert for the Maya Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit group that raises money for special education programs in private schools. “There are people who use various technology for them being physically challenged and they can’t get the insurance companies to pay for it when in fact it helps them with every day living.” Wonder further said the United States needs to find something that will work because health care is free in many other countries.

“I am very, very pro-health care,” he said. “Most countries have some sort of health care system and it’s ridiculous that we don’t or that ours is, you know, people are bickering over something that we should have had a long time ago.” “I’m of the opinion that those in the medical field and those pharmaceutical companies need to work with doctors and nurses in hospitals, more preventative medicine and ways of making it possible for people to be more healthier as opposed to them getting medicines that are just band-aids to the problem,” said Wonder, adding that “it’s very, very expensive, very, very expensive. So, I think that we have to find something that is going to work; particularly in a lot of places, you know in certain countries, health care is free.”

Stevie Wonder has won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any male solo artist in history. He signed a record deal with Motown Records when he was 11 and still records for the label today. His most well-known hits include, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “Superstition.”

Below is the transcript of the interview with Stevie Wonder: Nicholas Ballasy, video reporter,

CNSNews.com: “What you think still needs to be done to assist students with learning disabilities in public and private schools?”

Stevie Wonder: “Well, some kids are dyslexic and sometimes schools don’t know this. I think as better equipment and testing to know. I think that it’s a major, major importance that there become better relations – relationship between parents and that school or the teachers because basically, your putting, you know, a young child, a young person into an environment that is pretty standard but you don’t know what their live, living conditions are, eating, going to bed, just the whole thing – it takes a village. We have to really understand that we must make a complete connection to complete that chain.”

CNSNews.com: “You were active in the campaign for President Barack Obama. What’s the impression you have of the job he’s doing and this whole health care debate that’s going on right now in Washington?”

Stevie Wonder: “I am very, very pro-health care. Most countries have some sort of health care system and it’s ridiculous that we don’t or that ours is--you know, that people are bickering over something that we should have had a long time ago. I just think that--I’m of the opinion that those in the medical field and those various pharmaceutical companies need to work with doctors and, you know, nurses in the hospitals, more preventative medicine and ways of making it possible for people to be more healthier as opposed to them getting on medicine that, medicines that are just band-aids to the problem. And it’s very, very expensive, very, very expensive. And so, I think, that we have to find something that is going to work. Cause, particularly, in a lot of places, you know in certain countries, health care is free.”

CNSNews.com: “The President’s popularity has been declining since this health care debate began. What do you think is the reason for that and what do you think about the job he’s been doing?”

Stevie Wonder: “I think as far as his popularity decreasing, I think it’s because people are so used to, they’re so afraid of change, and I think you have politics playing too much a role in what should be a natural given--that health care in this country needs to be improved--and that’s just a reality. There are people who use various technology for them being physically challenged and they can’t get the insurance companies to pay for it, when in fact it helps them with every day living. The technology with the iPhone and how now it’s so very accessible for those who are visually challenged and physically challenged and those who are deaf. The technology is available for them to have this which makes them more independent and as they become more independent, they can do things to be more independent and have a chance to take better care of their life and their living. You know. So, I think that whenever we have change, whenever someone says, ‘Okay, listen, I know you’ve done it for this long but it’s time for things to be different’ and you’re going to have people that are going to do everything they can to challenge and be negative to what is really needed in this country.”

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About a Half a Mile from Heaven

"You dropped my Black Ass back down to this cold, cold, world."

I'm simply loving the debate going on over at YouTube about the words to the song, "Rocket Love" from Stevie Wonder's "Hotter than July" Album.

What's so funny about the debate, is that some of the young folks debating cannot believe that Stevie Wonder would say, "Black Ass". Bless their little hearts.

I was there when this Album dropped back in 1980. Stevie Wonder was the schitt! and, yes, he was sometimes raw.

My Black Ass, His Black Ass, Everbody's Black Ass. He said it and what? What's wrong with saying Black Ass? His ass is Black isn't it? He can scream it from the rooftop! I love the debate, it's funny as hell.

Anyway, I would have caught Stevie's beautiful Black Ass and dusted it right off, as soon as, she dropped it back down to this cold, cold, world.

THE GREAT DEBATE CONTINUES!
Did Stevie say . . .
Drop my Black Ass back down to this cold, cold, world? or
Drop me back down to this cold, cold, world?

Put me down for both, so what the fuss?

The "Hotter Than July" is the next CD that my Black Ass is going to purchase next week for the Thanksgiving dinner.

The album cover features Stevie's ICONIC LOOK!!! The original Album cover is probably a collecters item.

Hotter Than July was an historic Album, featuring, "Master Blaster (Jammin)", a creative reggae homage to the one and only, Bob Marley! The "Happy Birthday" song, dedicated to Martin Luther King and the King Holiday! Does anyone even sing Happy Birthday the orignial way anymore? I really don't think so. The "ALL I DO" song, originally written for the late, Tammi Terrell. Stevie later recorded the song with Micheal Jackson, Eddie LeVert,and Betty Wright singing background.

And of course,

Rocket Love, written by Stevie Wonder,

I longed for you since I was born,

A woman sensitive and warm,

And that you were.

With pride and strength no one could test,

But yet have feminine finesse,

And so much more.

You took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star,

But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back,

down to this cold, cold world,

Took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star,

But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back,

down to this cold, cold world.

A female Shakespeare of your time,

With looks to blow Picasso's mind,

You were the best,

Your body moved with grace and song,

Like symphonies by Bach or Brahms,

Nevertheless, oh oh.

You took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star,

But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back,

down to this cold, cold world,

Ooh you took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star,

But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back,

down to this cold, cold world.

NOTE: Somewhere he chose to fit in the words, "Black Ass"





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Africa vs Las Vegas

I was not making any plans to see Stevie Wonder in Las Vegas, because I saw him twice already this year and I'm only an east coast fan. Me and the west coast don't match. We just don't coordinate that well together. However, I made the mistake of telling my mother, the 72 year old tennis fanatic, that Stevie will be in Vegas. Somehow she has gone and scraped together the money for the airfare to Vegas. Now, I've got to go, after all it was me who told her that I can get the tickets and a room easily. It was my mother who bought me my first Stevie Wonder Album, Innervisions (the greatest album ever made), 30 years ago when I was a little girl, I might owe it to her.

I had every intentions of saving my money for a trip to Africa. You see, even though I do love Stevie Wonder, I'm not a one dimenisional Stevie Wonder fangirl, (am I too old to be called a fangirl?), I'm a fan of great music and spirituality. Stevie mixes both with perfection, just listen to his, "A Time to Love" Album.

I'm trying my best to get to the Dagara Cultural Festival in Burkina Faso, Africa. For me, this is a spiritual journey. The Dagara Cultural Festival is an attempt to interest youth in the values of the traditions of their ancestors so that they can preserve it in themselves amid the sweeping changes of modernity.

However, my mother is intent on going to Vegas, she's fired up and ready to go. I put it in her head, that Las Vegas was the place to be, the same way that she nourished my love for Stevie Wonder, those many years ago. In the interim, I have neglected to share with her my spiritual journey. I had my Africa trip on a "need to know" basis. Now I know, that she needed to know.

With her being a little old church lady from South Carolina, would she understand my need to travel to a foreign land and not go to Vegas, to scream and shout for one more song from Stevie Wonder?

How can I break it to her?

Shout-Outs
I would like to thank my newest congregant, CARL E DANIELSEN. He joined the "Church of Stevie Wonder", sometime last week.

I would also like to thank the person who purchased, "The Secret Life of Plants" from my Amazon.com link. I actually played this Album all weekend. Note: All sales are handled by third-party, Amazon.com




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Stevie Wonder in Vegas!!!

I just looked at the floor plan of the MGM Grand and I don't know about you MOFO'S, but I think I'm going to try to get to Vegas and catch this show! The MGM Grand Garden holds over 16,000 seats!

That's the phuckin' party to be at!

STEVIE WONDER: A WONDER AUTUMN NIGHT

November 28th, 2009 : Grand Garden Arena
Doors open at: 6:30pm.
Show time is: 8pm.
Tickets: $160.00, $105.00 and $52.50

Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part.



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I've enjoyed two Stevie Wonder concerts this year!

I've enjoyed two Stevie Wonder concerts this year in Connecticut and Atlantic City, got this fabulous t-shirt with Braille on the front and back.

I want to thank Stevie Wonder for his beautiful music which has nourished my soul. His music has inspired me spiritually and I'm so happy to have been blessed to hear him live twice this year.

Stevie, whatever you do, never stop writing, never stop recording, never stop singing, and never stop performing. If you decide to tour the east coast again, next year, I'll be amongst the first to get tickets!

I downloaded the Natural Wonder Album to always remember the AWESOMENESS of a Stevie Wonder live performance.





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Amazing Stevie!

I just got back from Stevie Wonder's Atlantic City Concert, his voice is timeless. These 3 Things I Loved:

1. He got down on one knee to play "Boogie Reggae Woman" on his harmonica! I could have sworn he was playing it like that just for me. Oh! Stevie! I do! DO I DO!

2. He stopped the show, to let his daughter wipe the sweat from his beautiful brow, I wished that was my duty. His daughter is extremely beautiful, just like her dad, but I still would have loved to wiped Stevie's brow.

3. He played two of my favorite songs, "Tuesday Heartbreak" from his "Talking Book" Album and "My Love is on Fire" from his "A Time to Love" Album.

I picked up 3 Stevie T-shirts which had braille writing all over the back with his concert dates. My next paycheck has his Las Vegas concert written all over it. He's playing at the MGM Grand Nov. 28th. Life is good. Thank You Stevie!




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FRIDAY FUNDAY in ATLANTIC CITY

Tonight, I'm stepping out on the town in Atlantic City to check out, once again, the great Stevie Wonder! He will be in concert at the Borgata, the very swanky Borgata, I might add. I can't afford to stay there so I'm staying at the Trump Marina, down the street. I'm talking my 16 year old neice, to introduce her to a Stevie Wonder live! She's already a fan, but I want her to experience Stevie Wonder live and in living color!

I'm listening to Funday, from the Jungle Fever Album, as I get ready...




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The Concert was a Spiritually Renewing Event!

Stevie Wonder is a magical human being. Last night, I went to his concert and he transported me to a musical realm called, "The Natural Most High". I had a natural high all night long. I was so energized by his musical genius, that I didn't get to sleep until 4:00 am in the morning, yearning for more. My entire body was buzzing with excitement long after the concert was over.

The man, (God?) , performed musical miracles for 3 hours and had people begging for more. I need you Stevie!, I need you Stevie!, I need you Stevie! I was happier than the morning sun!

He looked good, he sounded good, and he entertained good. I still can't believe the range of his voice! I was in the building listening and I still can't believe it!

He brought the house down several times last night with "Higher Ground", "Boogie On Reggae Woman", "For Once In My Life"
('sang' Stevie style, of course, with the phuckin' breaks off!), "Superstition", "Sucker For Your Love" , What the Fuss", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", "As", and "My Cherie Amour". I think I lost about 5 pounds dancing! I was happier than the stars above!

I zoned out several times and I loved when Stevie said, "Now, Class!", when we wouldn't stop screaming with pleasure. I murmured, "oooh, aahhh, oooh, aahhh, aahhh, and screamed, I Love You Stevie!", without realizing it. My Bad. Everytime he whipped out that harmonica, I think I had an orgasm.

I cried when he performed 2 songs from his upcoming Album, "The Gospel Inspired by Lula". I cried. What would a concert be without raw emotion?

The spotlight was left on his piano as he left the stage, and people started chanting, "Stevie, Stevie, Stevie". If he sang for 24 hours, people would still beg for more. Last night, he performed about 30-35 songs, and people still wanted more. I would have liked to hear more songs from the, "A Time to Love" Album, or "A Seed a Star!" from the "Journey Through the Secret life of Plants" Album, but, oh well.

Stevie Wonder Concert Oct. 22nd 2009 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods: The show was sold out, the hotel was fully booked, and I was there in the presence of a bonafide, certified, not-to-be denied genius!!! I feel blessed.

Stevie promised to come back to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods every year! I want to be in the Stevie Zone! (Stevie style, of course, with the phuckin' breaks off!)



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I'm in Connecticut!

Where you at?

After the show, there's the after party, after the party there's the hotel lobby!

I really don't plan to sleep tonight.

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Stevie Wonder and Bob Nesta Marley

Good Morning!
The smiles on these two beautiful men are incredible.
Listen to Bob and Stevie perform "I Shot the Sheriff," live in Kingston, Jamaica

1975

Stevie loved Reggae and was greatly influenced by Bob Marley. Their friendship and kinship in music led Stevie to write the incredible smash hit, which I love to pieces, "Master Blaster" on the "Hotter Than July" Album. The album cover currently is a much sought after collectors item, because the cover artwork features the larger than life iconic image of Stevie Wonder! Braids, Beads, Glasses, and all! You gotta love it.

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