Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl, lp, album at discogs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Limited vinyl lp repressing featuring braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Tamla motown stma 8007,tamla motown ie 064 93880 format. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. A teenage soul sensation in the 60s who racked up smash after smash, then explored adventurous, risky territory on his pioneering 70s albums. That songs retains an enormous amount of visionary relevance, though, is demonstrated not only in coolios.
I recently loaded my collection to discogs, and this album was one of them. Fingertips by little stevie wonder john schroeder discography at discogs exclusive. Talking book 1972 hotter than july 1980 60 million songs. Following closely on the heels of music of my mind also released in 1972, talking book was stevie wonder s most consistent, developed, and impressive album to date. I believe when i fall in love it will be forever lyrics. More sprawling than innervisions and talking book, this twolpplusep was also less of a consistent stunner than either of those masterworks.
Stevie wonder vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Soul, funk tracklist a1 you are the sunshine of my life backing vocals gloria barley, jim gilstrap, lani grovesbass scott edwards. Stevie wonder talking book cd album at cd universe. Talking book stevie wonder listen and discover music. Also, wonders vocals at the beginning of you are the sunshine of my life sound a bit grainy. Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. I didnt know there was a limited edition release of this with a braille cover. 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. Shop 92 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Listen to songs by stevie wonder on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man. Dec 30, 2000 stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first real growth as a boy becoming a man.
Another of the records i had back in the day, and must look again for in original form. Bruce springsteen darkness on the edge of town sealed lp vinyl record album, columbia jc 35318, rock, pop rock, 1978, original pressing. Soul, disco stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Sanyo cd pressing of stevie wonder talking book tonight on the tamla label with catalog number mcd09051md. Vinyl, lp, album, repress, monarch pressing, gatefold country. Oct 19, 20 10 videos play all stevie wonder talking book full album. A teenage soul sensation in the 60s who racked up smash after smash, then explored. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. 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. You are the sunshine of my life is a single from stevie wonders album talking book. More sprawling than innervisions and talking book, this two lp plusep was also less of a consistent stunner than either of those masterworks.
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 fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for. 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 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. Talking book, followed by lionel richies cant slow down marvin gaye whats going on marvin gaye moved to detroit after the moonglows of which he was a member, broke up. Stevie wonder innervisions cd album at cd universe. I think i couldnt get it on mfsl vinyl for some reason unlike other stevie wonders. Second most collected lp is also a stevie wonder record. 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. Songs in the key of life 1976 was the highest high point of stevie wonders career. Am i correct in assuming that this is the version to have. The drums in you are the sunshine of my life and superstition sound muddy.
I heard it through the grapevine sympathy for the grapes remix by randy watson experience. Talking book cd music more sprawling than innervisions and talking book, this twolpplusep was also less of a consistent stunner than either of those masterworks. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Home discography albums talking book discography albums talking book. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Talking book cd music more sprawling than innervisions and talking book, this two lp plusep was also less of a consistent stunner than either of those masterworks. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a.
I think i couldnt get it on mfsl vinyl for some reason unlike other stevie wonder s. In listening to the tamla talking book cd this morning, i am not hearing dropouts. Music stevie wonder, stevie wonder superstition, great albums. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. He may have seemed like just a singles artist when performing his motown hits during his teens, but on albums like talking book, innervisions and songs in the key of life wonder proved to be a complex and complete artist, painting colorful political, spiritual and soulful journeys with a variety of guest artists and his own multiinstrumental. 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. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp shop music direct. Building on its predecessor, talking book combined all aspects of stevie s musical personalitysuperb compositions, innovative keyboard sounds, exuberant singing, and lush.
Jun 4, 20 this pin was discovered by nicole jefferson. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, wonder became a pioneer and influence to. Arguably his greatest and most influential album, it displays the perfect blend of funk, rock, softrock, soul, gospel and smooth jazz. Talking book vinyl, lp, album, reissue, stereo album cover more images. Enoch superwoman where were you when i needed you duration.
Stevie wonderinnervisionsvinyl steve hoffman music forums. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favorite tracks with your friends. Music stevie wonder, stevie wonder superstition, great. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak.
Ive got several stevie uk or us originals, but not that one. I know theres a general issue of stevie holding all the original tapes personally. Stevie wonder you and i we can conquer the world by johnniewalker23. Stevie wonder talking book with images stevie wonder. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonder s second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period. The song topped the billboard hot 100 for a week in may of. 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 vinyl, lp, album, t 319l op.
Listen to superstition album version by stevie wonder talking book reissue. Talking book was full of introspection and social commentary. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. That songs retains an enormous amount of visionary relevance, though. Talking book by stevie wonder album listen for free on. American musician stevie wonder has released 23 studio albums, three soundtrack albums, four live albums, 11 compilations, one box set, and 98 singles. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated.
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