Part 2 | Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Celebration

Duration: 59'38''

Synopsis

Second of two programmes featuring Stevie Wonder's birthday concert. Joining him on stage are Tears for Fears, Billy Ocean, Aswad, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, and Junior Giscombe.

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Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder's Birthday Celebration

BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the musica...

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