Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. It is all the more remarkable then that one of the most impressive musicians of the 1970s was a man who revelled in love and happiness and sang about in a way that didnt promote people to reach for the sick bucket. The record the one and only stevie wonder talks to stretch, bobbito and dj spinna about making. Sep 21, 2010 stevie wonder and books for the blind. Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. 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. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. The best of stevie wonder songbook by stevie wonder.
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. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. The stevie wonder anthology by stevie wonder goodreads. 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.
Aug 01, 2001 the best of stevie wonder songbook ebook written by stevie wonder. The best of stevie wonder songbook ebook written by stevie wonder. Talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. He would write love songs that charted higher, but never would he deliver so personally felt and so painfully wise a treatise as talking book. Stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby. The best stevie wonder jokes, funny tweets, and memes. Mary wants to be a superwoman but is that really in her head but i just want to live each day to love her for what she is. I recently purchased the three early 1970s albums talking book, innervisions and fulfillingness first finale. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, hollywood press, gatefold. A1 to a4, b1 to b2 notes original pressing with braille message on gatefold cover. You can buy album live at last london 2008 cd2 2009 stevie wonder. As an adult, his seminal albums talking book and innervisions charted in the top 5, and fullfillingness first finale and. Stevie wonder shares favorite memories of prince, love for. The album immediately preceding talking book, music of my mind, disclosed the tentative beginnings of stevie wonders new direction away from the child prodigy and harmonica player.
Stevie wonder is the stage name of stevland hardaway morris b. Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a laser beam of tight songwriting, warm electronic arrangements, and. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. Here you can buy and download music mp3 stevie wonder. 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 with warm electronic arrangements. These two rereleased albums arguably represent the pinnacle of stevie wonder s career. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period. The beauty of art is that even with those who are struggling can use it touch the hearts of others. The album crystallized wonders talent as a singer, writer and producer.
Despite going blind at a young age, legendary musician stevie wonder became a child music prodigy. Right from the way the title was written in braille on the cover of the album to the shape, placing and suggestions of individual tracks, talking book was stevie wonder s most personal album. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. You are the sunshine of my life and the slightly overplayed superstition almost every time the radio plays 70s wonder it is this song are the super classics of course, but there are even brighter gems on the album. The book was stevie wonder s heart, and it was talking truthfully. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. Reviews of talking book by stevie wonder album, soul page. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. 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 album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period.
Produced and arranged by stevie wonder released 1972 grammy best pop vocal male you are the sunshine. Obviously i was aware of the singles from radio airplay but have been very pleasantly pleased at just how good these albums are. Aug 30, 2017 stevie wonder reflects on motown, god and prince. I believe finds stevies heart broken, but his belief in love still intact.
Right from the way the title was written in braille on the cover of the album to the shape, placing and suggestions of individual tracks, talking book was stevie wonders most personal album. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. Reviews of talking book by stevie wonder album, soul. He started recording at the age of eleven and everyone was blown away by how good he was for a child. As around the sun the earth knows shes revolving and the rosebuds know to bloom in early may just as hate knows loves the cure you can rest your mind assure that ill be. Books by stevie wonder share book recommendations with your. Stevie wonder talking book soul i hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then i feel the presence of the almighty. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a moog synthesizer, an electric device designed. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Arp synthesizer, audio production, composer, drums, harmonica, keyboards, main personnel, moog synthesizer, primary artist, producer, synthesizer, vocals. Stevie wonder and books for the blind the new yorker. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the best of stevie wonder songbook.
Dec 30, 2000 talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Home discography albums talking book discography albums talking book. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. Talking book by stevie wonder 4988031277560 cd barnes. A little problematic to rate, talking book contains a whole load of real classics, if also a couple of useless pieces. But they arent the only songs of note on the album. The best of stevie wonder songbook by stevie wonder books. But it wasnt until talking book in 1972 that wonder finally managed to become independent of what motown needed and demanded from him. Little stevie wonder, a singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, record producer and activist. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, wonder became a pioneer and influence to. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a.
For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. 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 cookies as described. Stevie wonder on princes greatness and love for people share. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Melodic and vibrant, this is the sound of an artist at the top of his game. It showcased wonders brilliance and the talent of two producing architects, robert margouleff and malcolm. Books by stevie wonder share book recommendations with. Music of my mind was an adventure for musician and keyboards and saw the.
The record the one and only stevie wonder talks to stretch, bobbito and dj spinna about making music at motown records, pushing for the creation. Wonder also recalled discussions he had with the late artist about americas lack of gun control and the black lives. Stevie wonders most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. 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 loving public to pay attention. Shop and buy stevie wonder talking book piano software from yamaha at sheet music plus. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. It showcased wonders brilliance and the talent of two producing architects, robert margouleff and. It has often been said by those in the know that the devil has all the best tunes. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Stevland hardaway judkins, may 1950 in saginaw, mi, usa a. As an adult, his seminal albums talking book and innervisions charted in the top 5, and fullfillingness first finale and songs in the key of life both reached no. 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.
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