There are probably a few reasons why I'm addicted to music: one, my parents' enviable and extensive vinyl collection and two, their introducing me to the magnificence of Motown and the aural awesomeness of Stevie Wonder. I knew from an early age that the man was able to pour heart into his melodies and turn ordinary words into soul-stirring anthems, but until I ran across this 2005 clip, I had no idea that my favorite all-time Aretha Franklin song was also one of his creations.
In this televised tribute to The Queen of Soul, Ms. Franklin and Mr. Wonder were in rare form on this duet, accompanied by seasoned drummer Armonn Livingston and the late, great maestro George Duke. She shares the memory of how she acquired this stirring and often-remade soul classic directly from the genius himself. "Auntie Ree-Ree" pours sweetness and fervor into her vocals and Stevie's heart, and humor, make them a perfect combo that will forever alter how you hear this blast-from-the-past.
There are probably a few reasons why I'm addicted to music: one, my parents' enviable and extensive vinyl collection and two, their introducing me to the magnificence of Motown and the aural awesomeness of Stevie Wonder. I knew from an early age that the man was able to pour heart into his melodies and turn ordinary words into soul-stirring anthems, but until I ran across this 2005 clip, I had no idea that my favorite all-time Aretha Franklin song was also one of his creations.
In this televised tribute to The Queen of Soul, Ms. Franklin and Mr. Wonder were in rare form on this duet, accompanied by seasoned drummer Armonn Livingston and the late, great maestro George Duke. She shares the memory of how she acquired this stirring and often-remade soul classic directly from the genius himself. "Auntie Ree-Ree" pours sweetness and fervor into her vocals and Stevie's heart, and humor, make them a perfect combo that will forever alter how you hear this blast-from-the-past.
By Melody Charles