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. Also, wonders vocals at the beginning of you are the sunshine of my life sound a bit grainy. Shop 126 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. While talking book is entirely selfproduced, some of the songs were cowritten with singer and songwriter syreeta wright, wonders wife from 19701972. Rolling stone 500 greatest songs of all time you are the sunshine of my life rated 287500. The audio beat stevie wonder music of my mind, stevie. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. In listening to the tamla talking book cd this morning, i am not hearing dropouts. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 mobile fidelity sound lab.
Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was. Stevie wonder talking book superstition vinyl music. Even if they sounded completely different on the rest of. Wonders tonality and phrasing on talking book were breakthroughs in soulpop vocalizing. Shop and buy stevie wonder talking book piano software from yamaha at sheet music plus. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl record limited edition. 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. Rolling stone 500 greatest albums of all time rated 90500. Stevie wonder artiststevie wonder producerrobert margouleff producer malcolm cecil producer talking book vinyl 12 album free shipping over.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonders second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. Talking book was full of introspection and social commentary. Am i correct in assuming that this is the version to have. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. I believe when i fall in love it will be forever lyrics. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Stevie wonder talking book reissue vinyl at juno records. Dec 30, 2000 while talking book is entirely selfproduced, some of the songs were cowritten with singer and songwriter syreeta wright, wonder s wife from 19701972. Talking book by stevie wonder album listen for free on. 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. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated.
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. Stevie wonder talking book in music records for sale ebay. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a laser beam of tight. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Vinyl lp, album hollywood press, gatefold, braille country. Someone in that old thread posted that even the colored vinyl reissues of inner, music of my mind, and talking book have good sound, so id like to pick one of them up. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevie s other releases from the 70s. 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, hollywood press, gatefold.
Limited vinyl lp repressing featuring braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. 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. Talking book was full of introspection and social commentary, with wonder producing, writing and playing most of the instruments himself. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. 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. May 31, 2012 talking book was full of introspection and social commentary, with wonder producing, writing and playing most of the instruments himself. Vinyl lp, album, repress monarch pressing, gatefold country. Released in 1972, talking book is stevies fifteenth album and the second of five consecutive albums referred to as his classic 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. 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. Building on its predecessor, talking book combined all aspects of stevie s musical personalitysuperb compositions, innovative keyboard sounds, exuberant singing, and lush. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. Stevie wonder vinyl questions steve hoffman music forums.
Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonder s second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Track list disc 1 you are the sunshine of my life maybe your baby you and i we can conquer the world tuesday heartbreak youve got it bad girl disc 2 superstition big brother blame it on the sun lookin for another pure love i believe when i fall in love it will be forever protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. The sleeve has some edgewear, whist the vinyl remains in excellent conditi on with only light cosmetic marks to indicate play 3c06493880. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp rolling stone 500 greatest albums of all time rated 90500. Protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. A signal recording of his classic period, in this one he hit his. No one before sang quite like stevie wonder does on this groundbreaking album, but everyone did afterwards. Id like to get the colored vinyl reissue of innervisions, but i dont know what color it is.
Sep 06, 2006 someone in that old thread posted that even the colored vinyl reissues of inner, music of my mind, and talking book have good sound, so id like to pick one of them up. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie s fifteenth album and the second of five consecutive albums referred to as his classic period. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp shop music direct. Talking book established stevie wonder s 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. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevies other releases from the 70s. But they arent the only songs of note on the album. Arguably his greatest and most influential album, it displays the perfect blend of funk, rock, softrock, soul, gospel and smooth jazz. Stevie wonder talking book 45rpm vinyl lp at direct audio. Sanyo cd pressing of stevie wonder talking book tonight on the tamla label with catalog number mcd09051md. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Mobile fidelity reissues wonders post coming of age. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 mobile fidelity sound. Limited edition this vinyl record is available only in limited quantities.
The drums in you are the sunshine of my life and superstition sound muddy. 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. Listen to songs by stevie wonder on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. In the early 70s, his contract with the motown label was coming to an end. Stevie wonders talking book album has braille on it. 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. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period.
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