Stevie Wonder & Samm Henshaw

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Episode 86

In Episode 86, Aaron and Brent look at music from an English singer, songwriter, and record producer and a Michigan born artist who signed with Motown’s Tamla label at the age of 11.

Developing a love for music early in life by learning to play instruments in the church pastored by his father, Aaron highlights three songs by London-based artist Samm Henshaw.

Serving as an influence to generations of musicians despite being blind since shortly after his birth, Brent spotlights three songs from the career of Stevie Wonder.

This Week’s Playlist

  1. Fingertips, Pt 1 & 2 – Stevie Wonder – Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius (1963)
  2. Our Love – Samm Henshaw – The Sound Experiment 2 (2016)
  3. I Was Made To Love Her – Stevie Wonder – I Was Made To Love Her (1967)
  4. All Good – Samm Henshaw – All Good (2020)
  5. Grazin’ In The Grass – Stevie Wonder – Eivets Rednow (1969)
  6. Redemption – Samm Henshaw – The Sound Experiment (2015)

Show Notes

Other Links

Band Websites

Stevie Wonder
Samm Henshaw

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Videos Mentioned

  • (32:09) Samm Henshaw – Our Love (Official Video) – YouTube
  • (52:56) Samm Henshaw Exclusive and Socially Distant Interview – YouTube
  • (01:05:42) Samm Henshaw interview with FaceCulture – YouTube
  • (01:12:32) Welcome to Henny’s Wings – YouTube
    • Bands Mentioned
    • Stevie Wonder
    • Samm Henshaw
    • Michael Jackson
    • Taylor Swift
    • The Friends of Distinction
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Smokey Robinson
    • The Miracles
    • Mary Wells
    • Paul Simon
    • Hugh Masekela

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