Stevie Wonder Acceptance Speech at the 1989 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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- Stevie Wonder Acceptance Speech at the 1989 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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When Stevie takes off his sunglasses, you know this some serious shit
Right 👌🏻
Damn straight
Right!!! E.F Hutton even stopped to Listen!!
Damn rite!
There will be NO PROFANITY in the KINGDOM of GOD.
Only Stevie Wonder could get the entire media at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to stop taking pictures just by asking nicely
Unfortunately people wouldn't respect that today.
@@leonardothefabulous3490someone in the paparazzi would have him cancelled and run through the mud for being “narcissistic”
jajaj, no tan amable Steve, dice, paren de sacar fotos porque las romeper todas, un genio@@leonardothefabulous3490
Facts
Some still snapped sadly
But most chilled out
It was a moment of respect who stopped tho
Stevie tearing up and paying tribute to Otis, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye and Roy Orbison during his own acceptance speech..... pure class.
And Sam Cooke "Touch The Hem of his garment"
Wow he said “through the eyes of our ears we see hope” that was very deep
stop the cap tho
me when I'm ignorant:@@Healcraft
Kanye: Stop taking pictures
Media: ...
Stevie: Stop taking pictures
Media: ok
TRUTH!!!!
Because STEVIE is a king! ‘Ye’ is... ???
PRODUCTION PRO both are human beings
So he can see
Kanye who?
Even though he’s blind, his eyes are so expressful and filled with life
Random Guy --- I ldid not notice Mr. Stevie Wonder was blind because I listen to him with my spirit & soul.While he was speaking he was 😢 crying deep from within side himself deep from his soul thank you GOD for the gift of Stevie Wonder Amen September 17,2020
I was shocked when I knew that Stevie is Michael Jackson's 3rd cousin
LOL! 😂
He isn’t blind!
They are! They’re some of the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen
I am 25years old and I have NEVER in my entire life seen Stevie Wonder without his sunglasses. He actually has beautiful eyes.
I'm sixty-two and this is the first time I've seen his eye.
Stevie Wonder is actually a very handsome man!
I agree!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@GiftFromGod4UI’m 37 and this is my first time as well…
🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Me either I'm 41
Just like Micheal Jackson, and Prince, and Beethoven, and Bach, and Handel, and so many more...Stevie Wonder is a special gift to us all!
Freddie mercury
@@leonardolandi6417 Yep, Freddie Mercury too!😊🎶🎤
micahel jackson wasnt a gift he was a nightmare watch that documentary and get out of fantasy land
@@GunBase lol... It's lie. U living under rock?
@@GunBase Imagine believing everything you see on TV and not doing actual research. The people that made this documentary were money hungry devils, they said it themselves. It was all for the money.
Funny how he sees more than most of us.
Santiago 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
PREACH IT BRO!!!
Of course,....he's been faking his blindness the entire time.
Sigh...so predictable.
True
I always wondered what he looked like without his sunglasses
His daughter
That proofs that he’s blind he’s not even looking at the audience
Me too. He looks handsome with and without his sunglasses. Also, his speaking voice is soothing.
Ms oddballz Truth.
Alain Quartermaine those scares are from am auto accident Stevie was in that almost took his life
He's actually a handsome dude! I'd never seen him without his sunnies...I'd never thought to look..
Exactly
Beauty personified!
Yes he's handsome outside just like he is inside.
He is very handsome! And he is very beautiful inside as well!
Blind, as in legally blind. Not total darkness. I'll explain, again, not wanting anyone to be ignorant, or misinformed. People have a misconception about blindness. Some people are blind from birth defects, some from injury or illness. Some have depth perception issues. Some from glaucoma. There is no "one" single type of blindness. Stevie Wonder can perceive shadows, and shades. He has even admitted to having favorite colors. When he was a child, he used to climb on roof tops to keep up with his siblings during play. People need to know and understand that Stevie Wonder's blindness is the result of a medical mishap, shortly after birth, when some babies placed in incubators suffered blindness as a result of too much oxygen in the machine causing scales to form on the surface of the eyes. How blind do people expect Stevie Wonder to be? He's still visually impaired. No one in his right mind is going to expend that much energy faking blindness for 70 years. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Thank you, hopefully the misinformed read this.
Stevie also said it himself in an interview, which can be found on YT. Glad to see you putting the truth out there, so people can educate themselves.
And bright lights like from cameras can hurt the retinas. Which is why a lot of blind people wear glasses
That condition, retinopathy of prematurity, resulted in scar tissue which caused retinal detachment: the scar tissue is most visible in his left eye. He is sightless.
Unless you're an ophthalmologist. Your explanation holds no weight
He's simply a genius. Very gifted human being.
I can't stand the way so many people hate on him cuz they think he's lying about being blind. In my opinion? Him being blind has nothing to do with me loving him as an artist. The man is truly a gifted musician,a pioneer in the music industry
One of the all time greats ........
He would swap his genius for his eyesight in a heartbeat.
@Katie I've heard it countless times. Haters will always be around. That's just the way it is I guess?
@@redlavish7027 that's a possibility, but I kind of doubt it. In a interview they asked him about his blindness. He said he considers being blind a blessing. Cuz he doesn't see color? Hatred or racism.
And y'all say he's faking his blindness? God bless this man
actually he can see. he's just "legally blind"
There is such a thing as PARTIAL blindness...
@@hotties3v3n dude he's fully blind. He has like late-stage cataracts . When the eyes glaze like that you cant see. If you can its like opening your eyes while swimming in a pool of milk
Actually he cant see at all because his eyes never fully developed and retinas detached shortly after birth, which means no vision at all...
@@JohnSmith-hq6fl idk about that. I think he has some vision. probably why he moves his head like that to let the light into his eyes.
What a phenomenal speech, my lord. He is what they call a national treasure.
Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?!!!
@@annetteveronica9423 Yes omg! We're definitely on the suggested friends list that doesn't exist! You still owe me $500 USD, just go ahead and message me your ABA routing and account number ok? 😘😘😘
@@annetteveronica9423 Hey you're definitely going to message me right?? I just really need that $500
@@annetteveronica9423 that one time…after you were heavily intoxicated…out side the bar and behind the dumpster. Yep. That was me
He never breathes into the mic. What a pro. Total and absolute legend.
He learned that from Tay Zonday.
True that’s why he always moves his head away from the mic
He perfected his sound.
I've seen him without sunglasses. Now, I can die in peace.
Rest in peace
Desperate 🙄
Poppy Vest what does the British Broadcasting Corporation have to do with it?
@@doh4828 lol
Like for real though. I’m 34 and this is my first time seeing him without glasses.
In a mad world, only the blind can see.
What does this mean?
RobinTJ it’s fake deep stuff lol
Cool story bro but that doesn't make much sense.
eyeonlife it’s because you can’t see the sense
Apparently
Never saw Stevie Wonder’s eyes before. Despite everything, I never expected him to be so good-looking with his eyes open. I wish the world could be healed of all ailments. May God bless us all.
Amen, my friend. I'm so glad we have Jesus - He died to take away all of our hurts.
Yes , Stevie is attractive !!!
When Stevie took his glasses off, something I've never 'seen' him do, I knew it was time to pay attention. As he spoke, I was constantly on the verge of crying.
We are so incredibly fortunate to see and hear Mr Stevie Wonder.
I think that he did this to dispel all those stupid rumors that he is faking his blindness. You can tell just by looking at his abnormal eyes that he is actually blind.
@@lwmson And even then (in the best of faith), he is not traditionally blind, like how others would assume, not as if he never had the ability of sight to begin with. However, his sight is EXTREMELY impaired. That is, if I have this correct, he can see colors and light, but not the form of the world in front of him. It's like asking a person to describe what they see through 85% frosted glass.
Oh man I was there with you! Amen!
I had never seen how handsome he is until he took off his sunglasses.
Who knew glasses could hide so much..
@@picachicaasmr260 that’s why I wear sunglasses. Because I’m ugly and I want to trick people
Absolutely ! And he got teary-eyed, too.
@@matthewberkin5924 : no, I don't. It must be something between 1900 and 3000
He got like 10 kids someone thought he was handsome lol
The most beautiful acceptance speech from the most WONDERful artist in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame history. Stevie Wonder forever!
Yes I agree
And to this day, the youngest inductee of all time. I believe he was 38 or 39 years old at the time.
He smart enough to not want the burden
@ my _life×/ My thoughts....Exactly 😪😔
Most definitely
Never realized how truly beautiful he was
How are you doing today my name is Eric moore
I'm 42 years old.and this is the first time I have ever seen him without his glasses.
I love this guy, his eyes are beautiful.
That's exactly what thought
Nope, they're not. His mindset is.
@@Brickkzz Well, I think it is, and I really don't care what you say.
To me his mind is beautiful. And his soul is too.
@@joejohnson2814 I agree with you 👌🏻
Stevie without his glasses makes him seem different. His glasses are part of his trade, and his trade to give joy to those through the expressions of music and happiness. He is one the most talented artists ever, working with Micheal Jackson and Ray Charles to touring worldwide. He truly is the heart and soul of the music industry
He is absolutely more handsome without his glasses.
Facts if he were walking w/o his glasses i would not recognize him
yall talking about how he looks like without glasses... but his speech was so pure and just amazingly incredible
I’m convinced Stevie is either an alien from another dimension, or an angel on earth.
he's been one of the largest inspirations of my life musically. heart and soul. "through the eyes of our ears we hear the beauty."
I loved him saying that. He sees with his other senses, what he can’t see with his physical eyes. Beautifully and eloquently stated.
Stevie is an elevated soul. I’ve never seen this speech. Stevie is that dude that can see right through someone. It’s been a privilege to witness him channeling god through his actions and time on this earth.
This comment is so beautifully and poignantly articulated. 🖤
This man is the only one who keep an audience silent when he speaks! HOW POWERFUL!
He seems soo innocent without his glasses 🕶️.
A legend he really is
The ultimate display of his vulnerability and sincerity in that moment...
“Through the eyes of our ears...”
" Music is the silent soul speaking" - Stevie Wonder
When someone is physically blind, one becomes spiritually free to see.
I never imagined Stevie without shades, but I wasn't ready for that. 1989, wow, I mean I felt like God was speaking thru him.😥❤
God was speaking through him....
Amen ! 🙏🏻❤️
For 5 minutes and 49 seconds, Stevie brought the world together as one. To imagine, to dream, & to believe. His music continues to inspire us all. If only we could get on the same page today, perhaps this country would be a better place.
It's not that deep and neither are you.
@@Hotobu It actually IS deep--you're just too goddamn shallow to see it.
Dullards like you love hyperbole, and are just easily impressed by the mundane. You're like a child hopping up and down after seeing a low level magic trick.
*Pats on head* Yes @coreystuart the nice magician made the quarter come out of your ear. Isn't that amazing?
He lost me with the god stuff
One of the greatest. Happy 70th birthday Stevie.
Amen almost 60 years in music
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Finally a Rock and Roll Hall of fame speech with depth and meaning. Beautiful.
Why am I tearing up! This must be one of the greatest moments in speeches history. Well thought words and amazing delivery. 😢
You're not tearing up: I am!!! Love this man 😊
No physical sight but perfect insight and wisdom. A gift from above and a blessing to this planet
Well said💯
They should make a movie of Stevie wonder he been an singer and known a lot of singer for a very long time
Who would play Stevie?? That would be a great movie.
No joke, I think most likely the one doing his character would be Jamie Fox 👌🔥🤜
I agree
Idk who would play him but not Jamie fox lol
Tatiana Edmond 😂 no. He’s been everyone it’s a hard part to cast. There’s only 1 stevie
To anyone doubting his blindness, have some blooming respect! This man has given us the gift of his talent and doesn’t ask for a thing but earned his living and deserves all the respect in this darn world.
LOL are there really people doubting his blindness??
@@Vaisin there really are.
@@robertbuery3797 OMG :/ Kinda like people doubting Michael Jackon's skin condition.
@@Vaisin exactly
When he said everyone stop taking pictures then took his glasses off he had everyones attention i loved that . What a speach hes a legend who stands before us
Yes he is a spiritual soul.. he sees so deeply..far deeper than I with eyes.. such a beautiful speech.. I am always in awe of him with these beautiful eyes..
He has a pure connection to spirit.
I cried instantly as I saw his expression and heard his voice of sadness saying Imagine. Stevie lives through emotion, I'm not surprised that I get so easily excited by him
He's just incredible. How can you not love Stevie?
Stevie is legendary. You know it’s something truly deep when the shades come off. Even tho he can’t see still we can see in his eyes that the words he said he meant it. I give my bro Stevie his flowers 💐 now for paving the way.
Aisha, isn't She Lovely
Can't believe my luck. Feel blessed to see Stevie's eyes. Happy birthday Wonderful Stevie
is she his daughter?
Amen
@@questions5020 Yes she is
@@questions5020 Aisha was 13, maybe 14 at the time. You will now see her as one of his backup singers, as well as performing a few duets with him during concerts.
@@StillOneder thank u
Stevie Wonder is arguably the most talented musician on this planet! First there was Ray Charles then little Stevie came along. Initially Berry Gordy said Stevie could not sing - HOW DARE HE! Little Stevie Wonder had it all and still does.
Berry has a lot to learn Ronnie White brought him to his attention
To think, Berry almost let him leave Motown because he did not want to pay him, and he wanted him to keep playing 'the Motown Sounds. Stevie was 21, could sign his own contracts, and said he wanted to make his own music. Finally, Berry came to his senses, paid him, and allowed him to do things his way. And, as they say, the rest is history.
It's probably cause stevie can sing only in 3 octaves but that's besides the point in the point itself berry can't sing for shit
at his erratic best,no one could get anywhere near to john lennon
@@johnfaram4684 wishful thinking
No lie. One of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. ✊🏾
I had to click this because of how beautiful Stevie looked ! My first time seeing him without his glasses. There’s a sweet innocence in his eyes 😍 matches the softness in his voice
Stevie for President. What a beautiful human being. That's the kind of leadership we need.
I agree!!! He would be a wonderful president!!!
@Vince Ellis A grapefruit could string a coherent thought together better than Biden.
@Vince Ellis Lol, no doubt!
C Russell Amen & Amen to that 11-15-20
when we see the sounds of a baby crying, a baby laughing, when someone says I love you... when someone says imagine... WOW, that touched my heart.
WOW, that was powerful, never heard that speech before.
Stevie Wonder is the one who invented the R&B style and paved the way for people like Usher, Boyz II Men, R. Kelly and many others. It all started with Stevie.
Maybe he can't see but he saw all the beauty better than us.
for 40 yrs of my life finally, I saw him without wearing glasses or shades..
57 of mine.
This man literally sees and lives through music.
An absolute genius & legend.
The most talented musician ever.
He sees more than those of us gifted with sight!
Much respect Stevie.
Thank you for being who you are!
Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?!!!
This Is the first time I’ve seen Stevie’s eyes and They are just as beautiful as he is
How he made difficult songs so easy that we "simple" people can enjoy it. The Goat for me!
Yes, his songs were catchy and complex at the same time, truly a talented innovator.
You often hear about this on the singing shows of today. The judges often highlight how difficult it is to sign his songs
There’s no other individual like him
When great power, talent and wisdom is met with humility and devotion - you can have a Stevie Wonder.
He's handsome Stevie Wonder I have never seen him without his glasses thank you Stevie 🖤🎙️🎶🎼💞
He’s actually very handsome 👍🏽
Very Handsome.!!
I agree 👌🏻😍
Indeed he is
Stevie :"Close your eyes and I'll show you how to see the life!!!!"
This is the first time in my 55 years of being alive that I have ever fully seen his beautiful face. It has always been with sunglasses.💜
His face is absolutely beautiful 🌷
I don't think people will understand this speech for another 50 years, at least.
Truly underrated comment.
@@bhattaraisahil5818 I understood the entire thing. But then, I AM from the future...
@@andy6576 interesting
You know sad part about is I agree with you
Oh the ironyyy
Wow! That’s the first time that I’ve ever seen him without his sunglasses.
....and he has a beautiful face xxx
The man may be blind but his SOUL is rich and so full of love. God bless you Stevie.
Stevie Wonder showing his clouded, disfigured and permanent blind eyes to the public for the first (and possibly only) time in his life ❤
His speech was beautiful
He sees the world with his "soul" which is more powerful then what our eyes can see. Great speech by a phenomenal deserving musical genius!!
A unparalleled man, Transcendental, magical, we love you Stevie
Phenomenal speech. Every thing he talked about he's never seen. Probably the best speech on hall of fame.
This is the best speech I've heard in my life ... He's seen things way beyond the human eye can see... Precious man..
the room just stopped.... best induction speech ever
Wisdom from Stevie Wonder who “sees” what we will never see!!!
God bless him.
Stevie Wonder has vision and clarity beyond any sight that eyes could ever give him.
That should make anyone who says he’s not really blind to be quiet! Love you Stevie, you have far better vision than many who are sighted.
Nope, great acting and contacts. Not saying he's legit or faking. Just saying he's part of the Hollywood scene and that's nothing but a stage. Can't trust any of them.
This man is a born genius he can really see through his blindness
Absolutely the most talented musician of All Times...by far
People we need to be very appreciative of Steve no disrespect to him but being blind and still being a musical legend, icon is wonderful, but we all must always show gratitude to the most high because not every human being has the gift to see,hear or walk or touch, hold but you have all those by His grace so you must always be grateful to God.
Everyone mentioning about Stevie’s music talent but I think his smile was everything
He’s handsome
Wow beautiful!!!
He's a good looking man, too. Beautiful hair. Love Stevie! What a true Legend! When he speaks, people listen!! It's always important! 🙏🏼💘🏆
How are you doing today my name is Eric moore
@@ericmoorev8913 I'm doin well, thank you Eric. Happy New Year. Hope you & your daughter are well.
@@joannabmarketing I'm good thank you
@@joannabmarketing so where are you from
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Stevie Wonder: A Lord among mortals!!! I love you Stevie, forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the most gifted musicians on the planet.. Never made a bad song 💯
I agree even if a album is underrated it's him that's all I need to know No wonder why Charlie Wilson idolized him
First time ever I've seen Stevie wonder without glasses on 😱😱
Look like willie d
Ffs yeah he does 🤣😂
@@bryantwoodard8725
No mo talk
How crazy he took his glasses off I always thought he had no eyes keep your sunglasses on you look better with them.
@@Thespeedrap keep your mouth closed you look better.
i can't stop crying while i watch this😭💜
This speech is poetry in its entirety.
this man is a "double" musical genius . has two brains in one. just like Beethoven, and George Gershwin.
I have two brains too!
Happy 70th birthday Steveland Hadaway Morris CONGRATULATIONS of reaching this milestone. May god continue to guide, bless and protect you today tomorrow and always. THANK YOU for your kind, thoughtful , understanding and positive messages you have sung through your beautiful and "WONDER"ful music for the last 60 plus years. Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday🙏
Most of us have perfect sight but yet still blind yet,Stevie is physically blind but has more vision that’s most of us could ever possibly imagine
Stevie is one incredible human being, as well as an amazing musician. The guy has a super big heart, and loves ALL PEOPLE.... What an example of a Godly man. 😎👍
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Wow. Awesome speech! I'm at tears. He doesn't take off his glasses often. His eyes are beautiful. More handsome with his glasses off. If that is possible. Gorgeous man inside and out.
Yo when he talks I feel like listening to him all day long . His voice is as he says BEAUTIFUL
God bless Stevie wonder.
One of the most brilliant, creative and musically gifted men the world has known.