Shop and buy stevie wonder talking book piano software from yamaha at sheet music plus. And he did using the international language of music to celebrate an international agreement. 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. Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 346 ratings. 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. 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. 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.
Listen to talking book for free online and get recommendations for similar music. The song was also released as a special 12 version. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. The song is sung from the perspective of a vietnam war veteran. This is the second album in wonder s classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. It was the lead single for wonders talking book album, and released in many.
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 wonders most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Read stevie wonder a musical guide to the classic albums book. See the the cover photos, artwork, and latest images for talking book by stevie wonder.
The protagonist tells the story of how he volunteered to go to vietnam in 1964 at age sixteen. It features nearly all of his most critically acclaimed songs, singles and album tracks alike. Melodic and vibrant, this is the sound of an artist at the top of his game. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. The treaty was sent to congress for ratification just within the last few weeks.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. But stevie wonder got a little help from a new electronic device called a moog synthesizer, an electric device designed. Talking book innervisions fulfillingness first finale songs in the key of life hotter than july in square circle characters conversation peace a time to love soundtrack albums stevie wonder s journey through the secret life of plants the woman in red jungle fever live albums recorded live. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. Obviously i was aware of the singles from radio airplay but have been very pleasantly pleased at just how good these albums are. 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. Mai 1950 als stevland hardaway judkins morris in saginaw, michigan ist. Stevie wonder, the best guitar pro tabs and music sheets for guitar, bass, drums, piano and more. Read stevie wonder a musical guide to the classic albums book pdf online. 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. Stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version music guy.
Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. Books by stevie wonder author of the stevie wonder anthology. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. Stevie wonder s most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. 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. Am i correct in assuming that this is the version to have. Stevie wonder s songs in the key of life enjoyed enormous popularity and sales. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version. Deemed by many to be his most influential recording, the album is an explosive blend of funk, rock, soul and smooth jazz. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak.
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. As much as talking book is a careerdefining album, it still isnt as much trademark stevie wonder as the 19736 albums. The indisputable icon is in complete control, producing and writing many of these definitive classics. After that, the hits just kept coming with an astonishing level of songwriting, including signed sealed delivered im yours, superstition, you. Stevie wonder you and i we can conquer the world by johnniewalker23.
Songs in the key of life stevie wonder 1976 added to the national recording registry. Choose from stevie wonder talking book sheet music for such popular songs as superstition, you are the sunshine of my life, and you. Stevie wonder was asked to perform, in marrakesh, to celebrate the adoption of the treaty. 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 is an american musician and a former child prodigy who became one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. I recently purchased the three early 1970s albums talking book, innervisions and fulfillingness first finale. The album crystallized wonders talent as a singer, writer and producer. Talking book by stevie wonder 600753514603 bluray audio. How does one judge the importance of a work of recorded music.
It was the lead single for wonder s talking book album, and released in many countries. At the close of a century is a box set album of stevie wonder s greatest hits from the 1960s through the 1990s. Books by stevie wonder share book recommendations with your. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. Stevie wonder, original name steveland judkins or steveland morris, born may, 1950, saginaw, michigan, u. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. Superstition sheet music stevie wonder free sheet music pdf. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The songs simultaneous chart successes made wonder the first artist to score a numberone hit on four different billboard charts. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Superstition sheet music stevie wonder d sheetmusicfree. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonder s fifteenth studio masterpiece. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music.
It was the lead single for wonders talking book album, and released in many countries. Little stevie wonder had grown up to become one of the most popular acts in music. Dec 30, 2000 talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. Find album release information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic allmusic. Home discography albums talking book discography albums talking book. You and i d you are the sunshine of my life d you are the sunshine of my life. The box set spans four cds and the songs are placed in chronological order. You and i sheet music piano, voice, guitar pdf download.
Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. 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 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Stevie wonder, braille, and accessibility nls music notes. 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 free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life.
Parttime lover is a single by stevie wonder, from his 1985 album in square circle. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. A1 to a4, b1 to b2 notes original pressing with braille message on gatefold cover. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille.
Talking book marked the arrival of artist as oneman band in popular music. 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. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project may 30, 2019 released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonders fifteenth studio masterpiece. Stevie wonder was only thirteen when he had his first number one single for motown, the harmonica solo called fingertips part 2. 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. Arp synthesizer, audio production, composer, drums, harmonica, keyboards, main personnel, moog synthesizer, primary artist. Superstition is a popular song composed, produced, arranged, and performed by stevie wonder for motown records in 1972.
It contains a few courageous artistic moves stevie possibly wouldnt have taken later, including the 44 hillbilly blues feel of big brother, the psychedelic 60s influences and as a music historian could note later. Stevie wonder talking book 19722012 official digital. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Superstition sheet music piano, voice, guitar pdf download. Stevie wonder talking book 20, platinum shmcdhr, cd. You are the sunshine of my life sheet music stevie wonder. Sanyo cd pressing of stevie wonder talking book tonight on the tamla label with catalog number mcd09051md. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. As publishers, we sive to produce every book to the highest commercial standards.
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