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DMF KeyNotes – Stevie Wonder Video Transcript

 

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Daniel’s Music Foundation presents

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DMF KeyNotes

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A Celebration of Individuals with Disabilities

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This week features 

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Stevie Wonder, born on May 13,1950

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He is a multi-talented musician who was born blind at birth.

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Wonder showed an early gift for music, first with a church choir in Detroit.

[Image - Photo of Stevie Wonder at a young age, singing]


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Later, with a range of instruments, including the harmonica, piano and drums.

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All of which he taught himself before age 10.

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Wonder was just 11 years old when he was discovered by Ronnie White of the Motown band The Miracles.

[Image - Photo of album cover featuring a young Stevie Wonder, sitting with both hands under his chin, smiling. The title on the album cover says ‘Stevie Wonder.’]


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In 1962 at the age of 12, he made his record debut "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie."

[Image - Photo of album cover featuring a young Stevie Wonder, singing. The title on the album cover says “The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie.” ]


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That year, he also released "Tribute to Uncle Ray," where Wonder covered the songs of soul icon Ray Charles.

[Image - Photo of album cover featuring a young Stevie Wonder, sitting on white stairs with a harmonica in his hands, smiling]


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Over the years, he had many hits including “I Was Made to Love Her,” “My Cherie Amour,” and “For Once in My Life.”

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In addition to his acclaimed artistry, Wonder routinely tackles social issues through his music and appearances.

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He successfully spearheaded a movement to create a national holiday recognizing the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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In 1985, he was a soloist on the iconic charity single “ We Are the World,” which became the eighth best selling single of all time.

[Images (2) Left - Photo of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie at a recording studio, singing and wearing headphones; Right - Photo of Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, and others, at a piano]


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He is also a longtime advocate for improving services for the blind and those with disabilities.

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In connection with the International Day of Persons With Disabilities, Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009.

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In 2014, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

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"We all have ability. The difference is how we use it."

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Thank you, Stevie Wonder!

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You can thank him too by sharing his incredible story today!

 

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Photo Credits (in order):

  • 4th Slide - Sketch of Stevie Wonder: Murphy Elliot

  • 5th Slide - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Britannica

  • 7th Slide - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Mirrorpix

  • 10th Slide - Photo of Album Cover: Motown Records

  • 11th Slide - Photo of Album Cover: Motown Records

  • 12th Slide - Photo of Album Cover: Motown Records

  • 13th Slide (left) - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Getty Images

  • 13th Slide (right) - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Rico D’Rozario/Redferns

  • 16th Slide (left) - Photo of Stevie Wonder & Lionel Richie: Sam Emerson/Polaris

  • 16th Slide (right) - Photo of Stevie Wonder & Others: USA for Africa

  • 17th Slide - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Jazziz Magazine

  • 19th Slide - Photo of Stevie Wonder: AP/Jacquelyn Martin

  • 20th Slide - Image of Stevie Wonder: Getty Images

  • 21st Slide - Photo of Stevie Wonder: Getty Images

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