Name: Talking Book
Brand: Stevie Wonder

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5709756

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-12-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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00602557097566

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Stevie Wonder

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Stevie Wonder is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, humanitarian and social activist. Born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, he has been blind since shortly after birth. Stevie Wonder's incredible talent and musical genius have earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as a performer.

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Whether you're seeking iconic hits or discovering lesser-known treasures, UMC (now known as Universal Music Recordings) ensures that the power of music remains accessible to all who appreciate its magic.

180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl reissue with Download of Talking Book the fifteenth album by Stevie Wonder, originally released in October 1972. As the second of five consecutive albums which made up Stevie's classic period, Talking Book found Wonder at the top of his game, combining tight song writing with warm electronic arrangements and effervescent vocal performances. Released in 1972 and sandwiched between the release of Music of My Mind and Innervisions, Talking Book saw the then 22 year-old Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from Motown, taking over the production reins and playing most of the instruments himself. As a result, the sound of the album is sharply defined by Wonder's exquisite keyboard work, and his use of the Hohner clavinet model C on Superstition became widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the instrument. Despite making the majority of Talking Book himself, the album also benefits from the talents of guest guitarists Jeff Beck, Buzzy Feton and Ray Parker, Jr who featured on Maybe Your Baby and Lookin' For Another Pure Love.

Talking Book

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