Where was Stevie Wonder’s live recording “Fingertips” recorded?

Stevie Wonder’s live recording “Fingertips” was recorded at the Regal Theater in Chicago.

The performance came from the Motortown Revue, a touring package showcasing Motown artists. Wonder was still a teenager when the recording captured the excitement of his harmonica playing and audience interaction. The performance was released in edited parts, including “Fingertips—Part 2.”

The record became a landmark in Wonder’s early career and demonstrated that a live recording could become a major pop hit. Its success also helped establish him as more than a novelty child performer. Listeners heard a confident young musician commanding a stage and responding to a live crowd.

The Regal Theater was an important venue on Chicago’s South Side and a major stop for Black performers. It is sometimes confused with New York’s Apollo Theater, another famous venue associated with Motown history.