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. Both are ambitious, richlytextured, almost entirely the work of wonder himself. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project 1972 original u. Talking book came out on the 28th of october during the same year. It was also his second album to be released in 1972 as music of my mind had been released just months before it. Stevie wonder talking book 19722012 official digital. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Superstition was released in oct 1972 as the lead single taken from stevie wonders fifteenth studio album, talking book 1972. Mind and added lasersharp songwriting focus, talking books songs alternately.
Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. It is a funk song, written and produced by stevie wonder. A1 to a4, b1 to b2 notes original pressing with braille message on gatefold cover. May 30, 2019 stevie wonder talking book 19722012 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 43. Thirtythree songs of stevie wonder, spanning the career of the one of generations greatest artists. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. 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. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 mobile fidelity sound lab. 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. Stevie wonder talking book 19722012 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 43.
The album crystallized wonders talent as a singer, writer and producer. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. I believe when i fall in love it will be forever lyrics. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. Reviews of talking book by stevie wonder album, soul page. It was the lead single for wonders talking book album, and released in many countries.
In this dissertation, i examine stevie wonders compositional style from his. Stevie wonder was only thirteen when he had his first number one single for motown, the harmonica solo called fingertips part 2. After that, the hits just kept coming with an astonishing level of songwriting, including signed sealed delivered im yours, superstition, you are the sunshine of my life. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills. 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. On one level, stevie wonders debut album is extraordinary. 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. 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. Deemed by many to be his most influential recording, the album is an explosive blend of funk.
Superstition was released in oct 1972 as the lead single taken from stevie wonder s fifteenth studio album, talking book 1972. Choose from stevie wonder talking book sheet music for such popular songs as superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, and you. Stevie wonders most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period.
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. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. You and i d superstition d you are the sunshine of my life. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius.
Inner visions, talking book, songs in the key of life and hotter than july, each of these songs is the stevie wonder masterpiece. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Stevie wonder you and i we can conquer the world by johnniewalker23. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. Dec 30, 2000 stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube. Stevie wonder s second album this year is in many ways a reprise with variations of the first, music of my mind. And making all of the artistic decisions himself and relying less on motown head berry gordy for. Listen to talking book for free online and get recommendations for similar music. Superstition is a popular song composed, produced, arranged, and performed by stevie wonder for motown records in 1972. Stevie wonders second album this year is in many ways a reprise with variations of the first, music of my mind. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Talking book is a stevie wonder tribute album by american recording artist macy gray, released on october 30, 2012 on kobalt records. You are the sunshine of my life d you and i d superstition.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man. Am i correct in assuming that this is the version to have. 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. Effortless, finely honed songwriting, hints of psychedelia and solid funk resulted in gems like superstition, you are the sunshine of. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. Talking book simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Talking book by stevie wonder 600753514603 bluray audio.
Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Shop and buy stevie wonder talking book piano software from yamaha at sheet music plus. You are the sunshine of my life sheet music stevie wonder. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a laser beam of tight. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak.
Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 360 ratings. Sanyo cd pressing of stevie wonder talking book tonight on the tamla label with catalog number mcd09051md. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Complete arrangements for piano, voice and guitar with lyrics and guitar chord. As publishers, we sive to produce every book to the highest commercial standards. Deemed by many to be his most influential recording, the album is an explosive blend of funk, rock, soul and smooth jazz. See the the cover photos, artwork, and latest images for talking book by stevie wonder. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Books by stevie wonder author of the stevie wonder anthology. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. It is a cover of wonders 1972 album of the same name.