Stevies rockers are always one step ahead of themselvestheir gawky groove is so disorienting it makes you pay attention, like a voice thats perpetually changing. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Stevie wonder signed, sealed and delivered new vinyl. A greatest hits collection, motown, december 10, 1996. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Stevie wonder mint m grading vinyl records for sale ebay. 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. 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.
Braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Released in 1972 and sandwiched between the release of music of my mind and innervisions, talking book saw the then 22 yearold wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from motown, taking over the. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. In fact, even the miracles own smokey robinsonnamed vice. A teenage soul sensation in the 60s who racked up smash after smash, then explored adventurous, risky territory on his pioneering 70s albums. Very good album from 1972 worm detailed sound on this stereo only blu ray disc. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Buy album stevie wonder music cassettes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. American musician stevie wonder has released 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, four live albums, 11 compilations, one box set, and 98 singles. Many would go straight for innervisions or songs in the key of life, but this is my favorite stevie wonder album. Before talking book was released, stevie went on tour with the rolling stones, which boosted his credibility in the world of rock. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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. His first album, the jazz soul of little stevie, was released in 1962 when he was 12 years old, and his most recent, a time to love, was released in 2005. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. 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. Diana ross marvin gaye stevie wonder rare sealed new vinyl 12. Motown 8track cartridge music formats for sale ebay. Stevie wonder was riding an alltime worldhistoric hot streak where im coming from in 1971, music of my mind and talking book in 1972, innervisions in 1973, fulfillingness first finale in. Stevie wonder talking book 8track 1972 the motown sound sealed. Steve kind of replaced jimi in a strange kind of way.
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 1972, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. 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. 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. As a first, it established stevie as a multiinstrumentalist, and started the long tradition of him being one of the few musicians on his records.
Stevie wonder talking book gatefold limited edition new tan colored vinyl lp. Stevie wonder music of my mind 1972 tamla t314l 1st george marino. All ten songs were composed by stevie, cowriting two with wife syreeta. From the beautiful warm colours of the cover, stevie wonder sitting in the sand sunflooded, wearing some kind of robe meditating over a mandala it seems to the lovely melodies and harmonievocals often sung by his then wife diebra wilson. Get the best deals on motown 8track cartridge music formats when you shop the largest online selection at. Without a shadow of a doubt this is stevie wonders most beautiful piece of work. This release without braille on cover, similiar label with braille here stevie wonder talking book. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 mobile fidelity sound lab vinyl. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. He has always been a real pioneer of the synthesizer, and its everywhere on these albums.
But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a. 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. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a laser beam of tight. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie s fifteenth album and the second of five consecutive albums referred to as his classic period. Then came, talking book what can you say this album had everthing the hummungest hits superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, great. Then came, talking bookwhat can you say this album had everthing the hummungest hits superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, great. When superstition was released, it was warmly welcomed on the same radio stations that played the stones, earning wonder many new fans. It also helped wonder move past his image as a child star. Talking book lp by stevie wonder vinyl, dec2016, island label. Stevie wonder talking book new vinyl 602557097566 ebay.
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. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Rare stevie wonder talking book original 1972 uk cassette album soul funk. Cover text in red compared to others with tan text. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, hollywood press, gatefold. 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. Stevie wonder, original name steveland judkins or steveland morris, born may, 1950, saginaw, michigan, u. Home discography albums talking book discography albums talking book. His purple streak continued with 1972s music of my mind and. Rolling stone s definitive list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Rare stevie wonder signed sealed delivered first records fl1977 taiwan. Make offer stevie wonder talking book 8track 1972 the motown sound sealed.
Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Motown mega rare industry promo only split 12 stevie wonder temptations lp ex. But it wasnt until talking book in 1972 that wonder finally managed to become independent of what motown needed and demanded from him. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Reelin in the years productions has available for licensing over 20,000 hours of music footage spanning 90 years. The package features braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. It is considered by many to be his greatest and most influential album. The earliest of this set talking book from 1972 is when stevie really hit his stride as a songwriter little stevie wonder no longer. Rare 8 track marvin gayetamia live at the london palladium sealed brand new. Talking book was released in october 1972 and was stevie wonders first creative and commercial blockbuster as an adult. If you like this vinyl record, you can purchase it at the link below on ebay.
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