Stevie Wonder performed “Higher Ground” at the third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21 in Chicago. John Legend and Sheila E. joined for Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.” The convention’s official schedule lists the performers, while contemporaneous reports describe the songs and stage details.
When and where was DNC Day 3?
The third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention took place Wednesday, August 21, at Chicago’s United Center. The DNC’s published schedule listed a 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. program; its page labels the times CST, though Chicago observes Central Daylight Time in August.
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The schedule names Maren Morris, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Sheila E. as performers. It establishes who was programmed, not the set list; reports published during and immediately after the event supply those details.
What did Stevie Wonder perform?
Wonder performed “Higher Ground,” the song from his 1973 album Innervisions, as reported by Pitchfork and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Before singing, he urged the audience: “As we stand between history’s pain and tomorrow’s promises, we must choose courage over complacency.”
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Wonder also said: “We must keep on keepin’ on until we truly are a united people of these United States. And then we will reach our high ground.”
What did John Legend and Sheila E. perform?
Legend and Sheila E. performed Prince’s 1984 song “Let’s Go Crazy.” Georgia Public Broadcasting reports that Ari O’Neal played an electric-guitar solo during the number. The pairing made the performance a tribute to Prince rather than a Legend solo performance.
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Who else performed that night?
Maren Morris performed “Better Than We Found It,” according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Her appearance was also included in the DNC’s official performer schedule.
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The DNC schedule page links to a livestream, and Pitchfork’s report points readers to performance footage. The available reporting does not establish whether complete official recordings still play or remain accessible, so a live link should not be taken as confirmation that full videos are currently available.
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