Stevie wonder talking book full

Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. It contains a few courageous artistic moves stevie possibly wouldnt have taken later, including the 44 hillbilly blues feel of big brother, the psychedelic 60s influences and as a music historian could note later. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. His use of the hohner clavinet model c on superstition is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the i. 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. Which included the number one hitsong, superstition. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.

Having just released talking book with the megahit superstition, he was already a commercial and. 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. Talking book, then, is an extension and refinement of the work begun in music of my mind itself a vast refinement of the uneven efforts in where im coming from, confirming the achievement and. May 15, 2015 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. This album takes a somewhat different route than its predecessor by leaning more on powerful funksoul numbers instead of ballads and the results are astonishing. 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. This release has an olive green cover while the other one is brown. Stevie wonder talking book 1984, gatefold, vinyl discogs.

Jun 29, 2014 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. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. This is the second album in wonder s classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Having just released talking book with the megahit superstition, he was already a commercial and artistic juggernaut. Dec 30, 2000 talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music.

Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Songs in the key of life was stevie wonder s longest, most ambitious collection of songs, a twolp plus accompanying ep set that just as the title promised touched on nearly every issue under the sun, and did it all with ambitious even for him, wideranging arrangements and some of the best performances of wonder s career. A1 to a4, b1 to b2 notes original pressing with braille message on gatefold cover. Lyrics credit for syreeta wright only on the back cover. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period. T319l the similar release 3377888 has different labels. It is the soundtrack to the documentary the secret life of plants, directed by walon green, which was based on the book of the same name by peter tompkins and christopher bird. 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. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. Find stevie wonder discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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.

Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic allmusic. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a moog synthesizer, an electric device designed. Stevie did it so much better,with love and a deep spiritual consciouseness and a godgiven talent, that shines thru all of talking book. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Stevie wonder may be blind, but he reads the national landscape, particularly regarding black america, with penetrating insight on innervisions, the peak of his 197273 run of albumsincluding music of my mind and talking book. And making all of the artistic decisions himself and relying less on motown head berry gordy for. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Stevie wonder opens up talking book and innervisions at holiday benefit concert 1 10 stevie wonder on stage during his house full of toys benefit concert at staples center in. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, vinyl discogs.

The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. 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. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man. The album is completely full of funky, memorable beats while stevie ponders around, always taking control of the situation with his usually soulful but catchy vocals.

This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Arp synthesizer, audio production, composer, drums, harmonica, keyboards, main personnel, moog synthesizer, primary artist. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. Talking book reissue, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. By 1973 stevie wonder was at the height of his powers.

Stevie wonder 1973 innervisions full album youtube. Regardless of what your preferences are, it certainly cant be denied the fact that wonder has a great ear for catchiness. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Stevie wonder opens up talking book and innervisions at. Enoch parliamentfunkadelic full concert 110678 capitol theatre official duration.

Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Provided to youtube by universal music group you and i stevie wonder talking book. Music of my mind that stevie wonder was getting closer to wearing the full length garment. My favorite track is probably blame it on the sun, but the lp is full of easily recognized hit tunes brought to life with stevies electronic funk soul stylings writ large. 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 full album deluxe version music guy. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Stevie wonder opens up talking book and innervisions. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl.

This song featured the clavinet which stevie wonder was credited pioneer of, 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. Released on july 22, 1974 on the tamla label, it is wonder s nineteenth album overall, and seventeenth studio album subsequent to the epic sweep and social consciousness of innervisions, fulfillingness. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Stevie wonder, original name steveland judkins or steveland morris, born may, 1950, saginaw, michigan, u. As much as talking book is a careerdefining album, it still isnt as much trademark stevie wonder as the 19736 albums. Jul 16, 2019 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.

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. Stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version. Talking book established stevie wonder s albums during this period not as mere vehicles for new hit songs but as whole works of art that required the music loving public to pay attention. E 2011 chris brown 2005 heartbreak on a full moon 2017 fortune 2012 exclusive 2007 x. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music.