@bluegroove777: Stevie Wonder - "Higher Ground" Live concert performance in 1974 after the TV Show "Musikladen" in Germany. Stevie Wonder reached a spiritual and sonic pinnacle with "Higher Ground," a relentless funk masterpiece that he famously wrote and recorded in a single burst of creative energy just months before a near-fatal car accident. Playing every instrument himself, Stevie crafted an innovative groove centered around the distinctive, distorted growl of his Clavinet. The lyrics serve as a powerful plea for second chances and spiritual progression, urging humanity to keep pushing toward a higher state of consciousness and moral responsibility. By blending a grit-infused rock sensibility with his signature gospel-rooted soul, he created an anthem that feels both like a personal prayer and a collective call to action. In a world that's fractured by injustice and hardship, this song serves as a vital reminder that we cannot let the weight of the "darkness" anchor us in despair. Stevie’s lyrics confront the "powers that keep on lyin" and the cycles of struggle, yet he refuses to surrender to cynicism or conformity, showing us that our greatest power lies in the refusal to be broken. This track remains a towering achievement in music history, reminding us that when you commit to your purpose with a goal of a higher existence and decide that "no one's ever gonna bring you down," you can find the strength to rise above any obstacle as you grow towards the light. -Bluegroove 💙🎶 ----- Stevie's band Wonderlove: Reggie McBride: Bass Ollie E. Brown: Drums Michael "Mike" Sembello: Lead Guitar and Keyboards Marlo Henderson: Rhythm Guitar Deniece Williams: Background Vocals Shirley Brewer: Background Vocals Lani Groves: Background Vocals Musikladen was a popular German music television show that aired from 1972 to 1984, succeeding the Beat-Club, and featured live performances by major international and German artists, presented by hosts like Manfred Sexauer and Uschi Nerke. Produced by Radio Bremen, it showcased chart hits with live acts and, in the 1980s, music videos, becoming a key platform for pop and rock music in Germany.  #music #live #concert #song #dance Soul / R&B / Funk

Chi_BlkGenxer1970🇧🇿❤️🖤💚™️ :

Stevie Wonder had some heavy hitters in this lineup Shuggie Otis,Deneice Williams and Ollie Brown

RED :

LEGENDARY STEVIE WONDER FOREVER 💕💕💕🌹🌹

Buddy :

Review the lyrics carefully, it’s a protest song against our government

Dwight :

Powers keep on lying....while the people keep on dying. So darn glad he let me try it again ...last time on earth I lived a whole lot of sin.

Katherine Kelly :

Innervisions - a completely under rated album

BlueGroove :

Rockin out while Speakin out... Thank you Stevie 🤩

Philip Sbailo :

Great song when I seen him in Radio City Music Hall he did this and played for 2 and a half hours

Camaro@69 :

One Of The Best Songs Ever Written 💯💙

LS :

Love it

Tannypoo3 :

Stevie is one deep prolific brother! Ya'll can't touch our culture!🙏🏽❤️💯💯

Mr happy :

That rhythm section stays in the pocket. Give the drummer his props.

77rusty :

Love this song 🙏 it’s actually about reaching Heaven Stevie is singing to God 🙏

Giovanna Hellies :

Pax ✅ :

Great post!💪

user7242090640892 :

Such a Genius!!!

Michael C629 :

Wow, great video

Dale Schnurbusch :

Great song

Camaro@69 :

I Remember Why He Wrote That Song ❤️💯💙

Catdàddy. :

❤️big fan 😎

love :

❤️🥰❤️❤️yes Stevie Wonder the last of the Great

Chris ❌ 68 :

Only live point of view 💯💯💯💯😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

luimeme06 :

Un génie et des musiciens au millimètre !!!

daveiplayguit :

Classic! Thanks for posting!!!

Emmanuel :

freaking appropriate... Damm

mike :

Stevie on top of his game