Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. Additionally, we have more than 5,000 of hours of indepth interviews with the. Stevie wonder s most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Stevie wonder s songs have been sampled by artists such as jon gibson,red hot chilli peppers,mary j blige and several other artists were inspired by stevie s musical talent. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man. Stevie wonder booking agency sme live entertainment.
The song topped the billboard hot 100 for a week in may of. Stream talking book by stevie wonder and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. 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 in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. Julian doesnt want anyone at school to like auggie. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Stevie wonder, still just 22 years of age, unveiled what many consider to be his first masterpiece, talking book, on 26 october 1972. The irony is talking book is a masterpiece but it is only one of stevie wonders masterpieces. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. 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.
Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Stevie wonder talking book 1977, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Wonder was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygenrich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.
Dec 30, 2000 talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. Cover text in red compared to others with tan text. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. Jan 21, 2020 stevie wonder image stevie wonder eyes. Forty years after its original release, talking book continues to speak volumes and speak them eloquently. 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.
Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Stevie wonder biography, age, family wife children, tour. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. Provided to youtube by universal music group maybe your baby stevie wonder talking book. Stevie wonders classic period is the greatest creative run. Stevie wonder have a talk with god lyrics genius lyrics. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. Shop 126 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Stevie wonder booking agency profile stevie wonder, is an american singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Oct 29, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. It is a cover of wonder s 1972 album of the same name.
This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Books by stevie wonder author of the stevie wonder anthology. There are people who have let the problems of today lead them to conclude that for them life is not the way but every problem has an answer and if yours you cannot. Talking book by stevie wonder cd, dec1991, motown for. Stevie wonder will forever be known as a pioneer in music a philanthropist, and a messenger of peace addressing controversies in music which very few artists did at that time. Wonders classic periodthe polite phrase for when stevie spent five years ferociously dunking on the entire history of popular music with the releases of music of my mind, talking book. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic.
Stevie wonder, american singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century, known for the hit songs my cherie amour, superstition, higher ground, and you are the sunshine of my life, among others. Watch the video for have a talk with god from stevie wonder s songs in the key of life for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. 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 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 wonders most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Oct 23, 2017 stevie wonders tutor talks on the wonder years stevie wonders tutor, travel companion while at michigan school for the blind, will present a program with photos and talk about his book on wonder. 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. Feb 09, 2017 reelin in the years productions has available for licensing over 20,000 hours of music footage spanning 90 years. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. 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. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. 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. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a moog synthesizer, an electric device designed. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period. You are the sunshine of my life is a single from stevie wonder s album talking book. Books by stevie wonder share book recommendations with your.
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. Find stevie wonder discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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 talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. And making all of the artistic decisions himself and.
Stevie wonder talking book 1972 mobile fidelity sound lab. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. This is the second album in wonder s classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Both albums carry wonders music into a new mode, a vigorous, complex style based in stevies experiments with the synthesizers and his at. Talking book was released in october 1972 and was stevie wonders first creative and commercial blockbuster as an adult. May 15, 2015 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. This release without braille on cover, similiar label with braille here stevie wonder talking book. 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 a stevie wonder tribute album by american recording artist macy gray, released on october 30, 2012 on kobalt records. Stevie wonder you are the sunshine of my life lyrics. His use of the hohner clavinet model c on superstition is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the i. Talking book by stevie wonder 4988031277560 cd barnes.
He is very mean and tries to make auggie feel bad about himself. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. Talking book remaster by stevie wonder cd, may2000. 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. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his.
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