Aug 31, 2014 stevie wonder talking book remastered music. Obviously i was aware of the singles from radio airplay but have been very pleasantly pleased at just how good these albums are. Talking book stevie wonder, stevie wonder superstition. Provided to youtube by universal music group superstition stevie wonder talking book. Different barcode from disctronics pressing talking book. When superstition was released, it was warmly welcomed on the same radio stations that played the stones, earning wonder many new fans. For the longest time, i thought one of my most treasured stevie wonder tracks, superstition, was off 1982s original. 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. Melodic and vibrant, this is the sound of an artist at the top of his game. Release group talking book by stevie wonder musicbrainz.
Stevie wonder lead vocals, stevie wonder producer, music, malcolm cecil associate producer, engineer, programming, moog, robert margouleff engineer, associate producer, photography. Superstition is a song by american singersongwriter stevie wonder. It was released on october 24, 1972, as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, talking book, by tamla. The cut has one of the best kickin horn sections ever, supplied by sax player trevor laurence and trumpeter steve madaio.
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. This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Superstition stevie wonder page 3 of 4 generated using the power tab editor by brad larsen. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Guitar tabs for the album talking book of stevie wonder at ultimatetabs. Stevie wonder, still just 22 years of age, unveiled what many consider to be his first masterpiece, talking book, on october 26, 1972. Stevie wonder, superstition top 10 motown performances time. A signal recording of his classic period, in this one he hit his stride. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl record lp featuring.
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 8track tape 1972 motown t319bt superstition blue shell. Stevie wonder superstition hq 1972 talking book youtube. The song topped the billboard hot 100 and billboards hot soul singles chart in january of 1973. From the album talking book 1972, by stevie wonderlyrics. Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. The braille on the front cover spells out stevies name and the album title, and the inside gatefold has the message here is my music. Superstition was written by wonder, as well as produced by him, along with malcolm cecil and robert margouleff. 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. But it was the second of these albums, the late 1972 release talking book, that made stevie wonder a superstar.
Superstition by stevie wonder samples, covers and remixes. Stevie wonder at his keyboard during a concert in 1973. Before talking book was released, stevie went on tour with the rolling stones, which boosted his credibility in the world of rock. The songs lyrics are chiefly concerned with superstitions, mentioning several popular superstitious fables throughout the song, and deal with the negative effects superstitious beliefs can bring. Talking book simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Stevie wonder superstition soul train show youtube. And for years, i barely gave talking book a glance. Its followed by big brother, the first of his directly critical songs, excoriating politicians who posture to the underclass in order to gain the only thing they really need. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book. The story behind stevie wonders superstition pop expresso. Other uses kids superstition is a song by american singersongwriter stevie wonder. Superstition by stevie wonder song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart. Mar 20, 2000 i recently purchased the three early 1970s albums talking book, innervisions and fulfillingness first finale.
Superstition was one of the biggest hits from talking book, but it was originally. But they arent the only songs of note on the album. Building on its predecessor, talking book combined all aspects of stevie s musical personalitysuperb compositions, innovative keyboard sounds, exuberant singing, and lush. As a result, the sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders exquisite keyboard work, and his use of the hohner clavinet model c on superstition became. Talking book 1972 very superstitious, writings on the wall, very superstitious, ladders bout to fall. Stevie wonders second album this year is in many ways a reprise with. Superstition was one of the biggest hits from talking book, but it was originally intended for someone else. The albums first track, you are the sunshine of my life, earned wonder his first grammy award, for best male pop vocal performance. Very superstitious, writings on the wall,very superstitious, ladders bout to fall,thirteen month. As recorded by stevie wonder from the 1972 album talking book.
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. Between the sessions for stevie s album talking book, jeff beck came up with the opening drum beat for superstition. It was released on october 24, 1972, as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, talking book 1972, by tamla. Wonder wrote it for his friend guitarist jeff beck in the early 1970s. Dec 02, 2016 talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. It was included on wonder s talking book album and released as a single in many countries. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. I dont think you know where im coming from, stevie wonder warned motown executives in 1971. Other wonder fans over the years told me i would like it, but i put it off. Being blind virtually since birth, stevie came to develop a near unmatched passion for music, and soon enough, made sure that his little deficiency did not get in the way.
Originally released on tamla 319, october 27, 1972. Talking book came out on the 28th of october during the same year. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july. It peaked at number eleven in the uk singles chart in february 1973. The lyrics describe popular superstitions and their negative effects. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Stevie wonder talking book 8track tape 1972 motown t319bt. Superstition became a worthy entry in the grammy hall of fame in 1998. Editors notes from the first, gliding notes of you are the sunshine of my life, talking book pulls us into its current of creative momentum. Superstition is a popular song written, produced, arranged, and performed by stevie wonder for motown records in 1972, when wonder was twentytwo years old. Stevie wonder talking book 8 track tape 1972 motown tamla tbt 319. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with synthesizers.
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. Grammy best rnb vocal male superstition grammy best rnb song superstition. His use of the hohner clavinet model c on superstition is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring th. It was released as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, talking book 1972. He wrote superstition with the intention of giving it to jeff beck whom he was collaborating with for the talking book album, but his record label released his version first. Listen free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. 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. The song topped the billboard hot 100 and billboards hot soul singles chart in january of 1973, and was. Ironically, the biggest hit from talking book wasnt a love song at all. It was also his second album to be released in 1972 as music. 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. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. At twentytwo, an age when most men dont even own twentytwo pairs of clean underwear, the prodigious stevie wonder had already released twentytwo albums. Talking book is a 1972 album by stevie wonder, widely considered one of his finest, together with innervisions and songs in the key of life.
It was wonders first numberone single since fingertips, pt. Stevie wonder you are the sunshine, superstition live in london, 1995. Its a good thing the label relented, as the next four years saw wonder go on a creative tear, pumping out talking book which contained this track, superstition. Superstition is stevie wonder s lead single from his fifteenth album, talking book. Its certainly an exercise in indulgence but, imitating life, it veers breathtakingly from love to heartbreak and back with barely a pause. Stevie wonder lead vocals, stevie wonder producer, music, malcolm cecil associate producer, engineer, programming, moog, robert margouleff engineer, associate producer. Talking book remastered, stevie wonder recorded by stevie. With major hits you are the sunshine of my life, superstition, and i believe when i fall in love it will be forever, this record brings back great memories and, from. Best rnb vocal male superstition grammy best rnb song superstition. Print superstition is the sixth track from iconic american singersongwriter stevie wonder and his fifteenth studio album. Stevie wonder talking book 8track tape 1972 motown t319. Whether in the breezy rhythms of lookin for another pure love or the dirty, sticky stomp of superstition, stevie wonder fully inhabits and magnifies every mood.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. You are the sunshine of my life maybe your baby submit you and i tuesday heartbreak submit youve got it bad girl submit superstition big brother submit blame it on. Sep 17, 2018 superstition, a grooveheavy juggernaut tinged with evil and laced with apprehension, remains undefeated in funk music for wonders still unsurpassed mastery of the hohner clavinet. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, featuring the tracks.
Talking book 1972 very superstitious, writings on the wall. Stevie wonder talking book superstition musicians friend. Superstition is another hard dance cut, picking up some. Stevie wonder talking book 2000, disctronics, cd discogs. Produced and arranged by stevie wonder released 1972. Talking book remastered, stevie wonder recorded by. And in 1966 at the age of 16, he wrote all i do is think about you for tammy terrell to record. Dec 30, 2000 superstition was one of the biggest hits from talking book, but it was originally intended for someone else. It generated hits such as you are the sunshine of my life and his signature song superstition. Meanwhile, as it emerged, so did an album that contained plenty more where that came. Superstition is the sixth track from iconic american singersongwriter stevie wonder and his fifteenth studio album. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music.
Thumbnail for i believe when i fall in love it will be forever thumbnail for stevie wonder blame it on the sun thumbnail for stevie wonder youve got it. It also helped wonder move past his image as a child star. The book was stevie wonder s heart, and it was talking truthfully. It was released as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, talking book 1972, by tamla. Oct 29, 2018 talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972.
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