Songs in the key of life is the eighteenth album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Arp synthesizer, audio production, composer, drums, harmonica, keyboards, main personnel, moog synthesizer, primary artist, producer, synthesizer, vocals. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Stevie wonder not only distinguishes himself by being one of the rare artist to remain loyal to his debut record label but also nearly fifty years later, the longest signed to the legendary motown family. Being blind virtually since birth, stevie came to develop a near unmatched passion for music, and soon enough, made sure that his little deficiency did not get in the way. Produced and arranged by stevie wonder released 1972 grammy best pop vocal male you are the sunshine. Stevie wonder s journey through the secret life of plants is an album by stevie wonder, originally released on the tamla motown label on october 30, 1979. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. Aug 23, 2016 heres the stevie wonder youtube video that inspired frank oceans close to you. This book is an exceptionally easy read and i could see it being read as low as grade 4 or as high as we are now. Not only did stevie wonder immediately chart the tracks you are the sunshine of my life and superstition as american no.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Stevie wondertalking bookbluray audioacoustic sounds. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. My favorite track is probably blame it on the sun, but the lp is full of easily recognized hit tunes brought to life with stevie s electronic funk soul stylings writ large. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. The 21track album includes all of his greatest hits, from the live 1963 smash, fingertips part 2 and uptight, through i was made to love her, for once in my life, my cherie.
Stevie wonder is an american musician and a former child prodigy who became one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s stevie wonder talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. Talking book, a renowned classic album from the one and only stevie wonder, is now available in 96khz24bit hires audio, mastered directly from the original tapes. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a moog synthesizer, an electric device designed. It was released on march 3, 1972, by tamla records.
Een nederlandse top 10hit voor stevie wonder in 1973. Live at the talk of the town stevie wonder album wikipedia. Talking book by stevie wonder 600753514603 bluray audio. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of wonder s classic period of recording. Stevie wonder talking book has also two matrixes, but. Stevie wonder go home in square circle by izugarria. In late 1972 stevie wonder released an album which today is known as a historic piece in music,talking book. This is the second album in wonder s classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. In fact, even the miracles own smokey robinsonnamed vice president in 1961temporarily left the company in the 1990s.
Effortless, finely honed songwriting, hints of psychedelia and solid funk resulted in gems like superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, and lookin for another pure love. Stevie wonder reads national enquirer cover that claims he. This song featured the clavinet which stevie wonder was credited pioneer of, he later used the electric amplified keyboard instrument in many of his other albums along with the. Julian doesnt want anyone at school to like auggie. Book stevie wonder the stevie wonder collection the stevie wonder collection by stevie wonder. This will mark his firstever performance at red rocks amp. Stevie wonder honored uncf an evening of stars watch lionel richie jan 2324 2010 by aneveningofstars. By the start of the 1970s, little stevie wonder had grown up to become one of the most. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Provided to youtube by universal music group maybe your baby stevie wonder talking book. Backing vocals gloria barley, jim gilstrap, lani groves bass scott edwards 2 congas daniel ben zebulon writtenby stevie wonder. Obviously i was aware of the singles from radio airplay but have been very pleasantly pleased at just how good these albums are. It is also regarded as wonder s transition from little stevie wonder and romantic ballads to a more musically mature, conscious and grownup artist.
Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. I recently purchased the three early 1970s albums talking book, innervisions and fulfillingness first finale. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. The albums rich sonic palette, the work of wonder with his coproducers robert margouleff and malcolm cecil, has never been so alive in this bluray audio edition. Lp gebruikt little stevie wonder tribute to uncle ray.
Wonder used synthesizers for many musical parts on this album. Stevie wonder midi files download audio midi mania. Stevie wonder the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify.
Wonder is a moving, inspiring and, at times, a very funny book. I found myself getting the book out on the bus or in coffee shops, even when i only had time to read a couple of pages. Wonder signed with motowns tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for motown to this day. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Talking about stevie wonder at this point is no doubt a redundant occurrence to some, but its still worth mentioning the story of both the man and the popculture legend. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man.
Heres the stevie wonder youtube video that inspired frank. Live at the talk of the town is a 1970 live album by stevie wonder on the tamla label, recorded at the talk of the town nightclub in london. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. You and i we can conquer the world writtenby stevie wonder. Which included the number one hitsong, superstition. The next day, wonder hightails it out of there into a manhattan holiday inn. Nov 17, 2017 wonder author and director talk about teaching empathy in the age of trump. Its also fastpaced and hard to put down once you get into it. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project talking book however was an unquestionable success. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube.
Wonder author and director talk about teaching empathy in. Sanyo cd pressing of stevie wonder talking book tonight on the tamla label with catalog number mcd09051md. The album crystallized wonders talent as a singer, writer and producer. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. Wondering how to book stevie wonder for your event. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Stevie wonder is an american singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, record producer and activist. Stevie wonder s most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for. Oct 18, 2017 stevie wonder reads national enquirer cover that claims he can see again by shakiel mahjouri.
Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking stevie wonder for events worldwide our stevie wonder agent will be happy to help you get stevie wonder s availability and booking fee, or the price and availability for any other alist entertainer, band, comedian or celebrity you may want. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. A place in the sun, another star, boogie on reggae woman, do i do, dove vai. The below financial data is gathered and compiled by therichest analysts team to give you a better understanding of stevie wonder net worth by breaking down the most relevant financial events such as yearly salaries, contracts, earn outs, endorsements, stock ownership and much more. Universal music enterprises has remastered stevie wonders alltime best selling hits collection, stevie wonder. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career. Motown throws a huge party for stevie wonder s 21st birthday. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Yes he was the guy who influenced the great roger troutman to pick up the talk box. Het nummer, te vinden op zijn album talking book, is in werkelijkheid geschreven voor jeff beck. As the second of five consecutive albums which made up stevies classic period, talking book found wonder at the top of his game, combining tight song writing.
Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for motown records. Artist hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music downloads. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palette with 1972s talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. Mar 08, 2006 stevie wonder puts it down on the talk box. Melodic and vibrant, this is the sound of an artist at the top of his game. And making all of the artistic decisions himself and relying less on motown head berry gordy for. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Dec 30, 2000 talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. Stevie wonder sketchbook 129 pages, sketching, drawing and creative doodling notebook to draw and journal 8.
For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Travelin man, for once in my life, for once in my life, for your love, higher ground. Music of my mind is the fourteenth studio album by american soul musician stevie wonder. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. There are a lot of things to learn about how to treat others, bullying, but also more complex ideas about how to view life and what can. These two rereleased albums arguably represent the pinnacle of stevie wonder s career. Talking book established stevie wonders albums during this period not as mere vehicles for new hit songs but as whole works of art that required the music. The third live collection by the singersongwriter, this is the followup to his preceding live release stevie wonder live. Innervisions is the sixteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released august 3, 1973, on the tamla label for motown records, a landmark recording of his classic period.
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