To mark the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, Stevie Wonder: Live at Last captures Grammy Award-winning artist Stevie Wonder in his first concert performance recorded for television Monday, June 1 at 8 p.m. (check local listings) on THIRTEEN’s Great Performances. Presented in 5.1 digital surround sound on PBS HD, this special telecast features the Motown master performing such chart-topping hits as Isn’t She Lovely, My Cherie Amour and Sign, Sealed, Delivered [I’m Yours].
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Great Performances is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG – one of America’s most prolific and respected public media providers.
Wonder rocketed to stardom at age 12 when he was signed to Motown Records as “Little Stevie Wonder”. Over nearly four decades, Wonder has reinvigorated the music scene with his unique sound, produced nine number one records and won a total of 22 Grammy Awards – and there is no end in sight for the successful superstar.
In October 2008, he returned to Europe – after over a decade – to perform to a packed house at London’s O2 Arena. Wonder, who pulls out all the hits, keeps the crowd on its feet and doesn’t miss a beat during his tour-de-force concert performance.
Stevie Wonder: Live at Last is a production of Done and Dusted in association with THIRTEEN for WNET.ORG. Hamish Hamilton is director and Stevie Wonder is producer. Rachel French is producer and Simon Pizey is executive producer, for Done and Dusted; Ray Still is executive producer for Universal Music. For Great Performances, Bill O’Donnell is series producer; David Horn is executive producer.
Great Performances is funded by the Irene Diamond Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, public television viewers, and PBS.
I’m disappointed with the audio quality of this concert footage. The sound is thin. The performance is not represented well.
Don’t get lost in the audio quality, if that’s what you’re looking for go back to the original discs. If you are a Stevie fan you’ll be smiling just like everyone backing him up.
You might need to upgrade your sound system Doug, it sounded great to me, Not sure if you were watching the HD feed (the sound quality is better) but I had my sound system turned up pretty loud and Stevie, the band and background singers all sounded incredible. Stevie is on of the few living legends out there and unlike so many artists of the Motown/British invasion era, he still sounds remarkable. My Cherie Amour was recorded 40 years ago!
Why is this concert being aired tonight?! What happened to the third episode of Wallander? Talk about a disappointment!
Oops, my bad…looked at the schedule wrong. I get to watch both now. :)
I loved it. I was smiling the whole time.
THIS IS A MUST SEE.THE AUDIO WAS FANTASTIC IN SURROUND SOUND. THE CAMERA WORK WAS PERFECT. THE HUGE BAND WAS AWESOME. STEVIE SANG IT ALL LIKE THE GENIUS FROM ANOTHER WORLD THAT HE IS…HE HIT ALL THE HIGH NOTES …MANIFIQUE
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When does Fayetteville NC get this show/program?
Phenomenal! What a body of work. What a performance. I grew up on this. Saw him at Madison Square Garden back in the day–Gladys Knight and the Pips opened. Maybe I’m talking from another lifetime, but where is this kind of expansive musical experience now? I long for it.
Am a Stevie fan, this was fantastic and the best!
Recorded it to watch over again. He played all of
the favorites. Enjoyed it totally!!
Will the Stevie Wonder concert be repeated in NY? I missed it and I’m so bummed!
this was by far the best wgbh concert i have seen in a longtime and the sound quality (was great)too
great job
I only see one time for the airing in NYC of the Stevie Wonder concert. Surely I’m mistaken?! There are other times I can catch it this month?
I am such a big stevie fan and guess what I missed everything except the last 3 songs. Just like Suzanne I would like to know if there are other times that I can catch it this month?
Will this program be re-broadcasted in my area (Newton County, GA) in the near future?
Simply…The best concert performance “EVER”.
Nothing I’ve ever heard compares to Stevie Wonder & company, in this performance. His variety of sound, musicality, the unbelieveable tightness of his band and the sexiest group of female back-up singers & musicians I’ve ever seen on stage, altogether make this presentation, the “GREATEST”. A masterpiece I’ll enjoy forever!
Finally….Finally….the most awaited concert of all time…and not disappointed. Kudos to the production, arrangements and everything to do with this. Simply SUPERB!!!!
i enjoy the show very much and would like to knowto purchase and give it as a gift for the holiday season.
Missed part of the Stevie Wonder Live At Last concert in London. Is it available on DVD? If so, where can it be purchased?
I loved the concert. I watched it in HD and the sound was excellent. It was magical and a wonderful audience. I’d like to know if it’s possible to purchase a DVD copy of this show.
I am in Montreal Canada, province of Quebec. Just
want to know what store do I go to purchase this
DVD. TY
One of the best concerts ever. I love the Miles Davis nod at the beginning. Every song brings it.
When can we buy this?
Is there any way I can get a DVD of this performance of Stevie Wonder?