Originally Posted By Mr X yeah, baby!! I've wanted to see Stevie for YEARS, and always seemed to miss my chances (he was in Tokyo a few years ago, and I heard about it 3 days after the show!!). Absolutely my favorite artist of all time! I didn't know about this either (actually, I check his fan sites every few months, but last I checked there were no tours planned), and my friend called today out of the blue and he didn't even have to TELL me it was Stevie...I knew! So, luck on our side, I went down and tickets were still available ($110 bucks a piece...ouch). So, yeah. I'm goin. Can't wait. I love my life (full of surprises...this was shaping up to be a boring week ). Anyone ever seen him? What did you think? How are his shows live? (honestly I wouldn't care if I was in the worst seat in the house and he played 2 tunes...this is a pilgrimage for me!!)
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I seen Stevie in I believe 77 in Oakland. It was the Songs In The Key Of Life tour. He was a bit meandering and talked a lot, kind of like how Ray Charles got in his later years. But like you, he is one of my ALL TIME favorites so I still really enjoyed him. His band was very tight, HUGE, horn section, about 8 back up singers, two drummers, etc. He ran through all his hits at the time with long improvised sessions for Living In The City, Sir Duke & As(which is my favorite song so I was in heaven)! I wonder how condensed down he'll be? I'll be curious for your review. Wow, I'm excited for you! Have a great time.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Wow, have a great time, Mr. X! I'd love to see him, one of my all time favorites as well. Be sure and post a review of the show!
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I've seen him a few times, before and after Songs In The Key Of Life. I thought all his concerts were great. You won't be dissapointed!!
Originally Posted By Ursula Wow, how cool. I got me some Stevie on the iPod and love rocking groovin' along.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbellmama Unbelievably I rode on BTMR with Stevie Wonder...well he was way in the back and me and my friend were in the front. It was pretty cool. It was almost 15 years ago.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Congratulations, Mr X. Stevie's wayyy up there for me, too. If he sings "Do I Do", think of me!
Originally Posted By Mr X Sounds great. I'll probably post the review right here, unless there's a reason to put it elsewhere. I'm going in with no expectations. I do have my favorite Stevie tunes but I'm not thinking about "I hope he does this one" or "I hope the show lasts 2 hours" or anything...I'll just be happy to be there.
Originally Posted By MissCandice Awesome! I know you must be thrilled, and I am thrilled you get to go. Can't wait for the reveiw.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Oooo, I'm jealous. I saw "Little" Stevie Wonder at the Palestra with the Supremes back in the 60's.
Originally Posted By Mr X No, *I'M* jealous Beamer!! How awsome that you got to see Little Stevie...THAT'S one to brag about!! neat!
Originally Posted By beamerdog He was the openning act for the Supremes. He just stood at the mic alone with hardly a back up and sang his little heart out. The Supremes came with full backup and 'know what? The Supremes were great, but that little kid had just as much presence even then. The venue was very small and there were lots of empty seats. Go figure.
Originally Posted By Mr X Wow, Beamer...small venue too!!?? I'm getting more jealous all the time! Personally, I'm guessing our seats will be terrible (heck, we just got them 2 days ago, way late...lucky to get them at all!), but whatever. I'll chuckle if we're in absolutely the worst seats in the house...and STILL be happy to be there.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder good for you Mr X, please tell us how it was. I saw Stevie Wonder in 81? I think it was. It was not one of his regular tours, it was a festival at the Rose Bowl called "Peace Sunday" It was actually "Stevie Wonder and Wonderlove" I would have rather seen one of his normal tour concerts, this one was very political oriented. [but he jammed just the same] The girl and other couple I went with, were there to see the co-bill bands like Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, and others [which were all good BTW] I was most happy to get to see Stevie Wonder and Joan Baez. I also liked Taj Mahal's performance. Like many of you, I have always admired Stevie Wonder. From his "little Stevie Wonder early years, his later work, and his collaborated work and writing for other artists.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 X, I think I may have already told you that I saw him about five years ago at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And that he was GREAT! He sounded wonderful, he did a broad range of his stuff in a generously long set, and the band/sound was excellent. As opposed to Lisa's experience with a previous show being a bit meandering, this one was tight. Song after song, with no pauses and with not much speaking on his part. (As opposed to, say, Gladys Knight's show in which she casually chatted between most numbers.) It's not that Stevie's show didn't feel warm or fresh, it was just tight. I spotted him playing a slot machine in the casino later that night. I watched from a distance for a while, then decided to try to approach him. I was amazed that neither Stevie's handlers nor the MGM security people there stepped in to stop me. I introduced myself to him and thanked him for his music and the show that night. We talked about Michigan and comiserated about being unlucky in the casino for a couple minutes. He was quite nice.
Originally Posted By Mr X <---drops dead. you BASTARD!!!! I'm so jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so lucky. That's an AWSOME story!!
