Recorded live in London in January of 1974 at The Rainbow, Stevie and the band put on a great show.
Thankfully, the show was being recorded and, today, I bring these tapes to you.
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For a reason unbeknownst to me, this show was never released. There are a few sources saying that the show was recorded and mixed by Mr. Wonder himself, but ultimately abandoned and left in the vaults.
Which is a shame, because the performances are great. The band really stretches out on these funky tunes and deliver an eleven minute take on "Living for the City" and an even longer "You are the Sunshine of My Life."
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It also helps that these are not only great performances, but great songs. This was recorded during his peak years (usually referred to as Music of My Mind to Songs in the Key of Life,) but he hadn't made Songs in the Key of Life yet, leaving what could have been a great performance of "Sir Duke" to be an empty spot.
But, why complain? The show is great and deserves a listen.
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Here's "Higher Ground"
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Download the full show.
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