In the tradition of stevie wonder s classic lp, talking book, this title includes braille on the cover for the first time. Innervisions lp by stevie wonder vinyl, aug2010, island label. 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. Features song lyrics for stevie wonder s talking book album. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. 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. Jun 26, 2015 1972 you cant see it clearly in this video, but someone did write punkor so on the vinyl it may be punk, but its certainly not cool. Books by stevie wonder share book recommendations with your. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, hollywood press, gatefold. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, braille, superior. Shop 126 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Marvin gaye whats going on 180 gram vinyl curtis mayfield roots.
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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Juke box strip stevie wonder signed, sealed, delivered im yours im more th. Many would go straight for innervisions or songs in the key of life, but this is my favorite stevie wonder album. Sandwiched between the release of music of my mind and innervisions, talking book saw wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from motown. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stevie wonder vinyl questions steve hoffman music forums. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. The albums first track, you are the sunshine of my life, earned wonder his first grammy award, for. Stevie wonder talking book gatefold limited edition new tan colored vinyl lp. Vinyl lp, album, repress monarch pressing, gatefold country. Stevie wonder talking book analogaholic, vinyl toneaudio.
Stevie wonder talking book 180 gram vinyl marvin gaye whats going on. Book gatefold limited edition new tan colored vinyl lp. 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. Arguably his greatest and most influential album, it displays the perfect blend of funk, rock, softrock, soul, gospel and smooth jazz. 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. 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. The albums first track, you are the sunshine of my life, earned wonder his first grammy award, for best male pop vocal performance.
But they arent the only songs of note on the album. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Stevie wonder says talking book was a turning point, his first. Id like to get the colored vinyl reissue of innervisions, but i dont know what color it is.
Stevie wonder has 74 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. 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 first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. 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. Hotter than july was originally released on motowns tamla label on september 29, 1980. Guest appearances include jeff beck, ray parker, jr. Original us vinyl pressings were embossed with braille on the front cover and inside gatefold, which is the first time an artist used braille on an albums artwork. 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. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. A signal recording of his classic period, in this one he hit his stride. The masters that stevie wonder delivered to motown during the 70s were production masters that were eqed specifically for vinyl cutting.
Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. But how can you not dig stevie wonder, even on a table radio. Get the best deals on stevie wonder vinyl records when you shop the. Rolling stone 500 greatest songs of all time you are the sunshine of my life rated 287500. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book.
Get the best deals on stevie wonder vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Stevie wonder talking book gatefold limited edition new. 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 maybe your baby talking book duration.
Stevie wonder greatest hits tamla 1968 vinyl lp this is a really nice copy of the 1968 tamla records stereo release, ts282. Walterfriendly has stevie wonder talking book 12 on my. Like no other stevie wonder lp before it, talking book is all of a piece, the first unified statement of his career. Stevie wonders most popular book is the stevie wonder anthology. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. New listing stevie wonder talking book vintage vinyl. Kraftwerk the man machine manmachine new york dolls new york dolls. Get the best deals on stevie wonder lp vinyl records when you shop the. 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.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, featuring the tracks. Sandwiched between music of my mind and innervisions, talking book was released on october 28, 1972. 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. This is a record called talking book by stevie wonder. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Stevie wonder talking book 180 gram vinyl marvin gaye. Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records and cds for sale. Most stevie wonder albums, and in fact, most motown albums, sound fairly awful. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonder s second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period. Rolling stone 500 greatest albums of all time rated 90500.
Stevie wonder hotter than july new vinyl lp vinyl lp pressing. Limited vinyl lp repressing featuring braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Stevie wonder talking book gatefold limited edition new tan. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp shop music direct. Dec 30, 2000 the story of stevie wonders talking book one of the biggest hits from talking book was actually intended for someone else. Cover is in vg condition showing light surface, edge and ringwear in a protective plastic sleeve. Stevie wonder mint m grading lp vinyl records for sale.
Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl. Get the best deals on stevie wonder mint m grading lp vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Stevie wonder talking book 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Talking book 33 rpm, colored vinyl, gatefold vinyl lp motown. Stevie wonder mint m grading vinyl records for sale ebay. Provided to youtube by universal music group you are the sunshine of my life stevie wonder talking book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972.
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