Stevie Wonder

Kicking it off with The Temptations' “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” Wonder grooved his way through a slick performance of the classic track while backed up ...

Performing his iconic single “Tears of a Clown,” Robinson got the crowd to its feet as he duetted alongside Wonder to his soulful hit. [ Smokey Robinson](http://billboard.com/artist/smokey-robinson) as 2023’s MusiCares persons of the year, Wonder launched into a rollicking, Motown-inspried medley. 5).

Later, Wonder took over, and with an assist from Chris Stapleton, performed his 1973 classic “Higher Ground.” Watch footage of the crew's performance below.

[Person Of The Year gala](https://www.stereogum.com/2212732/watch-brandi-carlile-dionne-warwick-chloe-x-halle-and-more-sing-motown-hits-at-musicares-gala/news/), where Motown legends Smokey Robinson (who recently announced his first new album in almost a decade, [Gasms](https://www.stereogum.com/2212074/smokey-robinson-new-album-gasms/music/)) and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy were honored. Led by Stevie Wonder, who sang the Temptations’ “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” Smokey himself took the stage to perform “Tears Of A Clown.” Then, on Sunday night, the 2023 Grammys recreated the experience by throwing a little Motown performance live at the Crypto.com Arena.

2023 Grammys awards: Stevie Wonder performed on Sunday at the 65th annual Grammys awards. Wonder is a big-time Grammys winner.

Madisen Keavy said, “Volume wayyy up for Smokey Robison and Stevie Wonder.” “Wonder will finish off this special performance — drawn from the 2023 MusiCares Persons Of The Year Gala — with his hit “Higher Ground,” from his classic 1973 album ‘Innervisions’.” Wonder is a big-time Grammys winner.

Stevie Wonder led an all-star tribute to Motown along with Smokey Robinson and Chris Stapleton to celebrate more than 60 years of the label.

A 23-time Grammy winner, Wonder’s Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness’ First Finale (1974), and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won for Album of the Year. Dressed in a teal suit with black lapels, Robinson came on stage to sing his own 1967 hit with The Miracles, “Tears Of A Clown.” Wonder and Stapleton closed out with a jam. [Smokey Robinson](https://americansongwriter.com/5-songs-you-didnt-know-smokey-robinson-wrote-for-other-artists/) and Chris Stapleton to celebrate more than 60 years since the founding of the legendary label, its founder Berry Gordy, and its artists during the 65th annual Grammy Awards.

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards saw legends Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Chris Stapleton pay tribute to Motown Records with a legendary performance.

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Motown legend Stevie Wonder and country powerhouse Chris Stapleton performed Sunday night on the Grammy stage in Los Angeles.

[Grammy Awards](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/06/2023-grammy-highlights-best-moments/11193610002/) took viewers to the crossroads of Hitsville U.S.A. [Berry Gordy ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/04/musicares-2023-smokey-robinson-berry-gordy-honored/11185727002/)at the [MusicCares](https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/music/2023/02/04/musicares-2023-smokey-robinson-berry-gordy-photos/11186151002/) Persons of the Year gala Friday evening. [breaks Georg Solti's record for all-time wins](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/05/beyonce-breaks-grammy-record-most-wins-ever/11172776002/) The two sang "Higher Ground" together with Wonder behind the keyboard and Stapleton on guitar. [from Harry Styles' superfan to a stunned Lizzo](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/06/2023-grammy-highlights-best-moments/11193610002/) and Music City with a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Motown legend [Stevie Wonder ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/05/grammys-2023-brutally-honest-reviews-every-performance-ranked/11193018002/)and country powerhouse [Chris Stapleton](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/24/national-anthem-super-bowl-2023-chris-stapleton-sheryl-lee-ralph/11111447002/).