I realized as a 10 year old in 1978 just how great Michael Jackson was...I was floored when I heard this on the "Off The Wall" album...My favorite MJ song along with "Whatever Happens," "Human Nature," "Earth Song," "Liberian Girl," "All I Do"...I can't stop there are so many...
IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUT MICHAEL JACKSON ,STEVIE AND QUENCY JONES N THE SAME ROOM YOU END UP WIT MASTERPIECES,THIS IS MY FAVORATE BY FAR FROM MICHAEL EVEN THO ITS NOT AS WELL KNOWN AS BEAT IT OR BILLIE JEAN
@gigihitman I have the video to this performance,& I must tell you that Stevie Wonder was sick with a cold that evening & he struggle throughout that entire evening. I heard that there is a recording of "I Can't Help It" from the late 70s that my idol(Stevie Wonder) has recorded. This rare,recorded version that Stevie did in the 70s,is supposed 2 be soooo bad,that it puts Michael's version 2 shame!
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I know you can't really see yourself ,Stevie but for fuck's sake get them fuckin dreadlocks chopped off they make you look a right cunt, go on do it for charity Stevie.
Did yall happen 2 catch the little snippet of this song Stevie Wonder performed at Michael Jackson's funeral,he put a gospel touch to it that was sick! Stevie Wonder is a Godlike Entity who's music is cosmic. I idolize Stevie Wonder & Rick James 4ever! r.i.p. Michael Jackson & Rick James. Happy (upcoming) Birthday Steveland Morris aka STEVIE WONDER.
Now i have to say that this does sound wonderful but I cant help it song by Michael is my fav song ever!!! And nobody does it like Mike but Stevie is as good as it gets! REST IN PEACE MIKE!!! WE LOVE YA!!!!
The Baddest of the baddest...Smooth rhythyms...Quincyesce vibes...Cool above ice...Oh So Nice..Do it stevie......You can't help it...You're BAADDDD!!!
@ahmed19891 I have Stevie Wonder singing this on vhs, this is from a special honoring Quincy Jones. Stevie was actually very sick with a cold the night he sung this,thats why he sounds like this. 1 day I might put it on youtube,so you all can see & hear it with video. Supposedly Stevie has a demo or recording of "I Can't Help It" that will blow Michael Jackson's version out the water. I wish somebody would find it & post it on youtube. Anyway MJ'S version is hella tight
Anyone else notice that when Stevie does that higher singing towards the end, he kinda sounds like he did when he was a kid? This is an awesome cover. I know Stevie wrote it, and it has an obvious Stevie vibe to it, but it's still Mike's song in my eyes, so I consider it a cover. Either way, it's good stuff!
Stevie Wonder is such an amazing talent always has been always will be! I love Michael's version of this song. Man I'm so sad Michael is gone, R.I.P. love you always. xoxo
Both genious, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Thanks Susaye Greene for the collaboration to. And Quincy just completes the dream team. WHAT A SONG!
All these years I've been hearing this very song performed by both Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and have never put 2 and 2 together. lol
I guess it just goes to show how real artists can truly make a song their own, by making you believe that their version is the only version out there. And yes, I know now that Stevie wrote it and Michael recorded it for his Off The Wall album. Both amazing talents! R.I.P. MJ ♥♫♪
i haven't heard this live version in a while... such a gift. this is my favourite michael song too... co-written by the GREATEST ARTIST EVER IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!
I wish stevie could have sang this in the 80's when he was more in his "prime" no disrespect to him now but you know as you get older your voice isn't as on point..ya i would do anything to hear his demo of this!
WOW! Most real music people know Stevie Penned this Timeless Gem for Mike!! This song is so serious and so heart felt words can't even describe the emotion it put one in. To actually hear Stevie sing his own baby is a dream come true. RareWonderMucsic You are the newest Hottest cat on youtube right now brother and I am spreading the word! Keep them coming I'm loving it!!!!!
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
bigben1986 3 days ago
Whoaa. Didn't know Stevie wrote this dopea** song
coachurly 3 weeks ago
When did he perform this?
mrdooders 1 month ago
I realized as a 10 year old in 1978 just how great Michael Jackson was...I was floored when I heard this on the "Off The Wall" album...My favorite MJ song along with "Whatever Happens," "Human Nature," "Earth Song," "Liberian Girl," "All I Do"...I can't stop there are so many...
miaward68 1 month ago
Excellent version of this song. Of course it had to be redone by the author of this tune Stevie Wonder!!
IRONMANHONDO87 2 months ago
This sounds like Stevie's voice was having a tough day and still he doesn't fail to be remarkable.
vstarr89 2 months ago
IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUT MICHAEL JACKSON ,STEVIE AND QUENCY JONES N THE SAME ROOM YOU END UP WIT MASTERPIECES,THIS IS MY FAVORATE BY FAR FROM MICHAEL EVEN THO ITS NOT AS WELL KNOWN AS BEAT IT OR BILLIE JEAN
2MALIKK 7 months ago
steveland is the best do u know?
1dezzzz 7 months ago
sry but i like mj'S version much more dudes..
gigihitman 8 months ago
@gigihitman I have the video to this performance,& I must tell you that Stevie Wonder was sick with a cold that evening & he struggle throughout that entire evening. I heard that there is a recording of "I Can't Help It" from the late 70s that my idol(Stevie Wonder) has recorded. This rare,recorded version that Stevie did in the 70s,is supposed 2 be soooo bad,that it puts Michael's version 2 shame!
mrinnervisionz 8 months ago
@mrinnervisionz stop trying to compare them. they are both amazing artists.
Daftendirektour 5 months ago
@mrinnervisionz keep dreaming..put mj to shame. when has that ever been done. smh
thekingofcinema1 6 days ago
Well said, lumbia 33. They have that something special that comes from the soul
nakadrog 9 months ago
this is great!!!!
Johnathan46312 10 months ago
Please reupload in a better quality!
fetymann 1 year ago
Ooooooo Wheeeeeeee
cmor2k 1 year ago
atcualy stevie wonder wrote this song for micheal jacksons of the wall album
mujahudin 1 year ago
THIS IS SUPERB!
annisaarthur2708 1 year ago
i wish there was backing for this version .. love the jazz
rstaylor101 1 year ago
This is my first time hearing Stevie sing this song. Thank you for uploading it, it's spectacular!!!
boirlesnow 1 year ago 3
Amazing - where was this recorded and can i get it anywhere?
weareredalert 1 year ago 2
@weareredalert I would LOVE to have Stevie's version of this on CD too! Or better yet if there's a version of both MJ & Stevie...WOOHOO! lol! :)
Rock2HAL 1 year ago
i agree tefinhu
TheBlackpeople223 1 year ago
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I know you can't really see yourself ,Stevie but for fuck's sake get them fuckin dreadlocks chopped off they make you look a right cunt, go on do it for charity Stevie.
CCSofChocolatesvill 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this Amazing Song!
lalamusic58 1 year ago
Did yall happen 2 catch the little snippet of this song Stevie Wonder performed at Michael Jackson's funeral,he put a gospel touch to it that was sick! Stevie Wonder is a Godlike Entity who's music is cosmic. I idolize Stevie Wonder & Rick James 4ever! r.i.p. Michael Jackson & Rick James. Happy (upcoming) Birthday Steveland Morris aka STEVIE WONDER.
mrinnervisionz 1 year ago
now im curious of how this would of sounded if Micheal sung it just like Stevie is singing it now would of been classic anyway they sung it lol
Rza06 2 years ago
I love you Stevie & Michael. (L')
Sora2P 2 years ago
I love you Stevie! I new this was a stevie wonder tune,before I checked the credits on the Michael Jackson"off the wall"recordings..
acherise 2 years ago
I lioke that Stevie gave this song to Mikey......I didn't know until I got the cd that Stevie wrote this fo MJ>>>AMAZING!
KatarraParson 2 years ago
Now i have to say that this does sound wonderful but I cant help it song by Michael is my fav song ever!!! And nobody does it like Mike but Stevie is as good as it gets! REST IN PEACE MIKE!!! WE LOVE YA!!!!
mj4life21 2 years ago
The Baddest of the baddest...Smooth rhythyms...Quincyesce vibes...Cool above ice...Oh So Nice..Do it stevie......You can't help it...You're BAADDDD!!!
RAY123470 2 years ago 4
i love Stevie but michael jackson version is much better no one can top michael jackson a true music genius and the greatest entertainer of all times
ahmed19891 2 years ago 7
@ahmed19891 Stevie wrote this for my lovely restin in peace MJ.....I MISS U MIKE!!!! I LUV U!
KatarraParson 2 years ago
@ahmed19891 I have Stevie Wonder singing this on vhs, this is from a special honoring Quincy Jones. Stevie was actually very sick with a cold the night he sung this,thats why he sounds like this. 1 day I might put it on youtube,so you all can see & hear it with video. Supposedly Stevie has a demo or recording of "I Can't Help It" that will blow Michael Jackson's version out the water. I wish somebody would find it & post it on youtube. Anyway MJ'S version is hella tight
mrinnervisionz 1 year ago
Definitely a Stevie song, but you can tell Quincy was all over it on this performance listen to those flutes. Beautiful
SUBMISSION666 2 years ago 8
Anyone else notice that when Stevie does that higher singing towards the end, he kinda sounds like he did when he was a kid? This is an awesome cover. I know Stevie wrote it, and it has an obvious Stevie vibe to it, but it's still Mike's song in my eyes, so I consider it a cover. Either way, it's good stuff!
FeloniousDrunk 2 years ago 5
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my favorite MJ song! Thanks Stevie!
Mahiramtv 2 years ago
Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder The best Singers
tefinhu 2 years ago 53
the two greatest artists on the whole planet...
lumbia33 2 years ago 35
yeah!
eutuxiaMJ 2 years ago
i luv dis song from off the wall. i knew stevie wrote it. bc it has a stevie vibe
Msshay321 2 years ago 8
Stevie Wonder is such an amazing talent always has been always will be! I love Michael's version of this song. Man I'm so sad Michael is gone, R.I.P. love you always. xoxo
shoegirl619 2 years ago 2
thank you stevie for writing such an amazing song and allowing michael to sing such wonderful melodies!!
MZBROWN212 2 years ago 2
I would love to know where I can buy this live version from, this is crazy hot
IramoMcRapture 2 years ago 4
I have been wanting to hear this for a long time. Thanks!!!
QuaintTaint 2 years ago 3
Both genious, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Thanks Susaye Greene for the collaboration to. And Quincy just completes the dream team. WHAT A SONG!
Deliaboard 2 years ago 3
Michael Jackson (Y)
Stevie Wonder (Y)
Legends...
MJPoyraz 2 years ago 6
I still love Michael's version better, not to discredit Stevie. I think Stevie is brilliant!
GUSco2001 2 years ago 7
Stevie's voice has changed,but the arrangements for Michael version are signed stevie wonder.
sailawaymusic 2 years ago
All these years I've been hearing this very song performed by both Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and have never put 2 and 2 together. lol
I guess it just goes to show how real artists can truly make a song their own, by making you believe that their version is the only version out there. And yes, I know now that Stevie wrote it and Michael recorded it for his Off The Wall album. Both amazing talents! R.I.P. MJ ♥♫♪
bendertl31 2 years ago
There's a great version of this from a 1979 concert that i have... Maybe slightly superior even! STEVIE!!!! I wish he would unload his vaults on us!
modjohnny 2 years ago 6
Oh I know, just imagine the wealth of beautiful music he has in his vault!!!!
djphatd 2 years ago
wow -- beautiful!
dangerouslorraines 2 years ago 3
smooth as butter
dangfunky 2 years ago 3
I've been waiting for ages to hear his version of this wonderful song!
GerryDuni 2 years ago 3
me too
nayagam24 2 years ago
I just woke up and I headed straight for this page. I now think that I live for Stevie Wonder's rare music.
My name is motowninvestor and I am a Stevie Wonder Rare Music Addict.
motowninvestor 2 years ago 3
Stevie played this on his radio show this morning.
clenten 2 years ago
Love you Stevie LOVE YOU MICHAEL
mojoband07 2 years ago 2
Brazilian Jazz Samba groove on this masterpiece.
Jazzelegance 2 years ago 3
one of my favs from off the wall.
shieldsuma 2 years ago 4
he wrote a beautiful song
7fire7ice7 2 years ago 2
co-written with susaye green... one of the greatest, most beautiful songs ever.
lumbia33 2 years ago
Excellent!!
persiano13 2 years ago
i preyed to hear this by stevie wonder, and michael jackson helped me out as music's guardian angel.....thankyou Mr. Jackson
ezupsoldier 2 years ago
you preyed to hear this? Whom did you kill?
islezeus 2 years ago
Wow never heard Stevie do his rendition..great...
MrJacksonvill 2 years ago
Awesome! Poor Michael.
josephedwardperez 2 years ago
Love the arrangements.
Cano1478 2 years ago 2
I think he performed this for Quincy Jones' An Evening of Stars for the United Negro College Fund
that is where I saw him perform it at least; that was years ago and I was never really able to get it out of my head thanx for loading it!
annisaarthur2708 2 years ago
ditto!!!!
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shane246849 2 years ago
i haven't heard this live version in a while... such a gift. this is my favourite michael song too... co-written by the GREATEST ARTIST EVER IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!
HAPPY STEVIE DAY, everybody!!!
lumbia33 2 years ago 3
Superb.
billcosby8492 2 years ago
Im sure that Stevie recorded his version of this song in the studio back in the day!!!
Professorblu 2 years ago
I wish stevie could have sang this in the 80's when he was more in his "prime" no disrespect to him now but you know as you get older your voice isn't as on point..ya i would do anything to hear his demo of this!
Pryncenyck 2 years ago
smashing! amazing! incredible music and sing!
clemcamby 2 years ago
This is a rare gem.
akapride 2 years ago
WOW! Most real music people know Stevie Penned this Timeless Gem for Mike!! This song is so serious and so heart felt words can't even describe the emotion it put one in. To actually hear Stevie sing his own baby is a dream come true. RareWonderMucsic You are the newest Hottest cat on youtube right now brother and I am spreading the word! Keep them coming I'm loving it!!!!!
DudeRoss72 2 years ago
There is such a better version of this circa 1981 him live, and its faster, jazzy and Bossa Nova. Craziness...
crich95 2 years ago
please post it!
mojopin11 2 years ago
oh my god !!!!!!!! michael jackson n' stevie wonder my favourites!!!
elvisorbison77 2 years ago 3
you deserve an award for posting this!!
jason25k 2 years ago
I was just playing THIS version on my mp3 player today. Love this song. The orginal and Stevie's are classic
wreckastowe 2 years ago
damn i knew there was a recording of this somewhere. rarewondermusic= YOU MY FRIEND, RULE!
josephedwardperez 2 years ago
AMAZING, AMAZING AMAZING
LOVE IT!!
Neni003 2 years ago 2
oh my god!my favorite song!!!Michael Jackson and Stevie wonder are legends!!!
eutuxiaMJ 3 years ago 5
I dont belive Man....!!! ...its all !!!
danycrook 3 years ago