Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to Bill Withers With 'Lean on Me' Cover During 'One World' Concert

It’s hard to even remember music without Stevie Wonder. But 70 years ago — when Stevland Morris was born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan — the music world was forever changed. Although he went blind as an infant, his artistic vision set a new bar for generations of musicians.

The Garden State's biggest superstars came together (virtually) on Wednesday night (April 22) at the The Jersey 4 Jersey benefit for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, supporting heroic efforts of those on the frontlines amid the coronavirus crisis.

Lady Gaga urged people weathering the coronavirus pandemic to find a way to smile through the pain, while Stevie Wonder encouraged viewers to lean on one another as the superstars kicked off Saturday's all-star event, One World: Together at Home. The TV special was aimed at fighting the coronavirus and celebrating health care workers on the front lines.

An emotional Taylor Swift delivered a poignant performance during the One World: Together At Home concert.

Stevie Wonder took the opportunity to remember Bill Withers during the “One World: Together At Home” special.

Wonder paid tribute to the late soul singer

By Anita Bennett

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Stevie Wonder joined an all-star bill of performers for the broadcast of One World: Together at Home. He sang “Lean on Me,” the classic song by the late Bill Withers. He also performed his own song “Love’s in Need of Love Today.” Watch it below.