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Stevie Wonder - singing for 5 live

Nicky Campbell | 10:13 AM, Monday, 25 February 2008

OK, it's not often I'm lost for words.

But when we suddenly got news while we were on air that Stevie Wonder was on the line, live from the Oscars - I blurted out "Stevie... I love you".

I meant it from the bottom of my heart - he's a hero after all. And Stevie isn't phased by such adulation - he's used to it I suppose.

But it did have one expected result - Stevie Wonder singing a 5 live jingle.

Hear Stevie Wonder singing the 5 live jingle and talking about his memories of winning an Oscar

Read this review in the Daily Telegraph.

Comments

  1. At 11:49 AM on 25 Feb 2008, Guy Fox wrote:

    What is Stevie Wonder's real name? His original name. Does anybody know? It certainly is not any more real than the names I invent.

  2. At 01:23 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Paul wrote:

    His birth name was Steveland Hardaway Judkins when he entered this world on May 13, 1950. he later changed it to Steveland hardaway Morris.

  3. At 01:35 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Mark Riley wrote:

    I heard this live, before the editing made the jingle sound better, and it was cringeable as the fawning Campbell had nothing intelligent to say. He was exposed and - it was toe-curlingly embarrassing.

  4. At 02:20 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Paul wrote:

    Ah - not allowed hero worship, Mark Riley?

    I will not name them - mostly dead - but I would stand there like a dummy if my heroes and heroines were SUDDENLY foisted on me. I think Mr Campbell reported it was a sudden opportunity.

    More forgiveness needed? Stevie - "he just called" - and Nicky said "I love you!" LOL

  5. At 02:20 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Kris wrote:

    I heard this LIVE and loved every minute. It was broadcasting at its very best - spontaneous, fun and original. Nicky Campbell is a superb broadcaster.

  6. At 06:27 PM on 25 Feb 2008, trevor bayfield wrote:

    I also heard this LIVE and I cried, it kept me giggling all day much to the annoyance of my work coleagues. Nicky Campbell is, almost, a legend. Keep it there Nicky.

  7. At 08:34 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Pete wrote:

    Heard this live today. more amusing than a whole week of chris moyles.
    And even if Mr Wonder was offended Nicky, he wouldn't be able to pick you out.One of the beauties of the wireless i suppose. Of which you have a good face for, may i add.


  8. At 08:57 PM on 25 Feb 2008, Ged wrote:

    I cringed when NC said "I love you"

    I burst out laughing when SW started singing a Five Live jingle.

    On balance, I think NC got away with it

  9. At 02:22 PM on 26 Feb 2008, Arthur wrote:

    Stevie Wonder's real name is Steveland Hardaway Judkins

  10. At 07:22 PM on 27 Feb 2008, Sam J wrote:

    What a radio moment, I don't usually laugh out loud when lying in bed attempting to wake up in the morning but this was great.

    It was the radio equivalent of The Office, but fair play to you Nicky - you sang with a legend :)

  11. At 07:36 PM on 27 Feb 2008, Sam J wrote:

    What a radio moment, I don't usually laugh out loud when lying in bed attempting to wake up in the morning but this was great.

    It was the radio equivalent of The Office, but fair play to you Nicky - you sang with a legend :)

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