On the Plains of Abraham, where many artists have received critical acclaim, never has a star received such a touching token of love and appreciation as Stevie Wonder did on July 14, 2013.
Towards the end of the concert, just before the soul legend entered Superstition, the audience, his musicians and his backing singers gave him a hearty ovation that lasted a good two minutes.
Moved, Stevie Wonder took off his famous dark glasses to wipe his tears. His fellow pianist at his side put a hand on his shoulder.
The next time he spoke, he condemned the injustice and announced to tens of thousands of Quebecers that he would no longer play in American states where the Stand Your Ground law was in effect.
The normally loud Plains crowd fell silent. You could have heard a pin drop.
Stevie Wonder was also thinking of the people of Lac-Mégantic since the train tragedy had happened a week earlier.
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Musically, the menu was extensive. On piano, harmonica or with his harp, Stevie Wonder celebrated soul pop funk music by playing his big hits Master Blaster, I Just Called To Say I Love You, My Cherie Amour and Higher Ground.
He also took out some loans. With the Beatles he used Day Tripper and a few bars of Michelle. Because we “can’t do a show without Michael Jackson,” we heard The Way You Make Me Feel. Obviously, forgetting Marvin Gaye, from whom he took Waiting In Vain on, was unthinkable.
It was a fantastic closing night of the 2014 Summer Festival.