Our Favorite Covers Of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson

In anticipation of L4LM’s Stevie vs. Michael concert this Wednesday, August 13th at the Highline Ballroom, we came up with a list of some of our favorite cover versions of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson’s work. From Phish to Umphrey’s McGee, Red Hot Chili Peppers to Jerry Garcia, the timeless music of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson has been celebrated many times over throughout the years. Check out the tunes below:

Stevie

1. Kung Fu w/ Nigel Hall – Stevie Wonder Tribute Set at AURA

2. Boogie On Reggae Woman – Phish

3. Higher Ground – Red Hot Chili Peppers

4. Boogie On Reggae Woman – Legion of Mary (Jerry Garcia/Merl Saunders)

5. Superstition – Widespread Panic / Dirty Dozen Brass Band

6. Blind Boys of Alabama – Higher Ground

vs. Michael

7. Smooth Criminal – Santana

8. Billie Jean – Easy Star All-Stars

9. The Way You Make Me Feel – Umphrey’s McGee

10. Michael Jackson/2001 Medley – Phish

11. Aloe Blacc – Billie Jean (w/ Orchestra)

12. Miles Davis – Human Nature (live, 1990)

There you have it, twelve solid reworkings of some classic tunes from Stevie and Michael. Really, the only musicians that could play them better would be Adam Deitch, Eric Bloom, Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff, Cory Henry, Nigel Hall, and Nate Werth – catch them all at the Highline Ballroom on August 13th! Tickets are still available here.