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Celebrating Stevie Wonder: Jody Watley’s Tribute on His 75th Birthday

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Jody Watley celebrates the incomparable Stevie Wonder on his 75th birthday today May 13. It was a true honor to work with him, twice so far in my career. Stevie being one of my all time favorite artists, writers and producers of all time. I was invited to join him on his 1988 MTV Special Characters. We sang one of my solo debut hits “Some Kind Of Lover” together. Later in the special when he performed one of his classics “Superstition” I joined him for a rousing rendition that included other guests on the special the legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn, Salt -N- Pepa with Spinderella and bassist BrownMark from The Revolution. It was an experience I’ll never forget. Watch video clips on the Official Jody Watley Youtube Channel: Here

In 2022, Stevie phoned me with an invite to perform at his annual House Full of Toys Concert at The Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. If you’re familiar with the Jody Watley album “Intimacy” you’ll know I covered his composition “Too Shy To Say” – one of my favorite songs.

Happy Birthday to the 8th Wonder of the World – Stevie Wonder. Thank you for being such a positive inspiration and force in music; a brilliant example of artistic growth, longevity and humanitarian actions.

Jody Watley. Celebrating Music Legend Stevie Wonder.

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Stevie Wonder and Jody Watley in 1988. © 2014 Jody Watley

Stevie Wonder and Jody Watley in 1988. © 2014 Jody Watley from my personal Polaroid archives

Jody Watley backstage with Salt n Pepa, Spinderella and Herby LuvBug, in 1988 Stevie Wonder MTV Special.

Jody Watley backstage with Stevie Wonder, Salt n Pepa, Spinderella and Herby LuvBug and Brown Mark from Prince and The Revolution – 1988 Stevie Wonder MTV Special.

I had the honor to duet with one my my music heroes Stevie Wonder in 1988 for his MTV Music Special “Characters.” As a 7th grader with a group called Black Fuzz (because we all wore big afro’s) we performed “Superstitious.” Fast forward to me singing with him – my smiles, nerves and shyness nearly got the best of me. Then add to it the fact Stevie sang one of my songs and knocked it out of the park, botched lyrics and all.  It’s a fond memory. It was also an honor to have shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughn and Salt n Pepa who were also musical guests.  Read the archived article from JET Magazine: HERE

Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jody Watley

Stevie Wonder and JodyWatley.

 

Jody Watley Photo and Video of The Day. Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder

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Pictured: Jody Watley, Herby ‘Luvbug’ Azor, Salt, Stevie Wonder, Spinderella, Pepa and Brown Mark of Prince and The Revolution Photo (c): Ron Lawrence Photography

It was an unbelievable honor to sing and perform with one of my childhood and all time musical heroes and inspirations Stevie Wonder for his 1988 MTV Special “A Character Gathering.” I performed with Stevie on “Superstitious” and he and I did a duet on my of my hits at the time “Some Kind of Lover.” The special also featured pioneering rappers Salt n Pepa, and legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn. Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!! My laugh at the end of this performance continues to reflect the joy I felt in that moment.