Surprising the
audience with a captivating finale performance, Stevie Wonder received multiple
standing ovations singing some of his all-time classics, including
"Superstition" and "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life," at
the taping for "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY®
Salute." An impressive superstar cast of 19 artists saluted Wonder with
songs from his stellar songbook in front of a sold-out audience at Nokia
Theatre L.A. LIVE. The all-star lineup for the historic event featured
performances by Babyface, The Band Perry, Tony Bennett, Beyoncé, Andrea
Bocelli, Gary Clark Jr., Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, India.Arie, Lady Gaga,
John Legend, Annie Lennox, Janelle Monáe, Aisha Morris, NE-YO, Jill Scott, Ed
Sheeran, Ryan Tedder, and Pharrell Williams. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J
hosts this very special tribute, with appearances by Jason Derulo, Jamie Foxx,
Tyler Perry, Craig Robinson, and Maya Rudolph. Recorded live, the tribute
concert, paying homage to Wonder's iconic career in a two-hour special, will be
presented by The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, and
broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on
Monday, Feb. 16 from 9 – 11 p.m. ET/PT.
“I encourage all of us as artists to write songs about love.
Love is the key, and you've given me love, and I thank you for it.”
A 25-time GRAMMY winner, Wonder is the only artist to have
received Album Of The Year honors in three out of four consecutive years with
Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974), and Songs In The Key
Of Life (1976).
"We must, without question, let the world know that
love is king and queen," said Wonder, thanking fellow artists and fans
from the stage before launching into a medley of his hits. "I encourage
all of us as artists to write songs about love. Love is the key, and you've
given me love, and I thank you for it."
"Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star
GRAMMY Salute" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is
the executive producer, Leon Knoles is director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich
are writers. Greg Phillinganes is music director.
Following is a list of performances:
Beyoncé - "Fingertips"
Beyoncé & Ed Sheeran -"Master Blaster (Jammin')"
Beyoncé, Gary Clark Jr. & Ed Sheeran - "Higher Ground"
Tony Bennett - "For Once In My Life"
John Legend -"I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)"
Annie Lennox - "My Cherie Amour"
Lady Gaga - "I
Wish"
Andrea Bocelli - "I Just Called To Say I Love You"
Babyface & Ariana Grande - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm
Yours"
The Band Perry - "You Haven't Done Nothin"
Ed Sheeran - "I
Was Made To Love Her"
India.Arie, Janelle Monáe & Jill Scott - "As"
Pharrell Williams & Ryan Tedder - "Don't You Worry 'Bout A
Thing"
Jennifer Hudson - "All In Love Is Fair"
Aisha Morris & NE-YO - "Isn't She
Lovely"
Stevie Wonder - "Contusion," "Sir Duke," "You Are The Sunshine
Of My Life," "Ribbon In The Sky" "Overjoyed,"
"Superstition"
Stevie Wonder & Ensemble - "Happy Birthday," "Another
Star"
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