Stevie Wonder - Talking Book download mp3 album

Talking Book is the fifteenth studio album by Stevie Wonder, released on October 28, 1972. He is said to have "hit his stride" in this signal recording of his "classic period". The album's first track, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", hit on Billboard's Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, then earned Wonder his first Grammy Award, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album's first single, "Superstition", also hit on Billboard's Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts.
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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. Superstition" and "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" are the big hits from "Talking Book. But they aren't the only songs of note on the album. This album, more than even "Music Of My Mind", was a testament to that belief. Stevie himself stated that he felt this ablum had stronger overall songs than even the Masterpiece which was soon to follow, 1973's INNERVISIONS. With this album especially, Stevie would begin to change how songs were recorded and how technology, both new and old could be used to forward that change.
Talking Book è un album musicale di Stevie Wonder, pubblicato dalla Motown nel 1972. La prima traccia del disco, You Are the Sunshine of My Life, salì in vetta alla classifica statunitense Hot 100 di Billboard, facendo vincere a Wonder il suo primo Grammy Award, per la miglior performance vocale maschile in un brano pop. Il primo singolo estratto dall'album, Superstition, raggiunse anch'esso la prima posizione della Hot 100.
Stevie Wonder unveiled what many consider to be his first masterpiece, Talking Book, on 26 October 1972. 1972 was the year in which the creative surge of Stevie Wonder became truly unstoppable. He had been raising the bar of his artistic imagination for some time, with the albums Where I’m Coming From and Music Of My Mind, before he unveiled what many consider to be his first masterpiece, Talking Book, on 26 October. The album, which like Music Of My Mind was co-produced by Stevie with his redoubtable team of Bob Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil, appeared at the same time as its stunning first single ‘Superstition
Album · 1972 · 10 Songs. From the first, gliding notes of You Are the Sunshine of My Life, Talking Book pulls us into its current of creative momentum. 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. Armed with an arsenal of newfangled keyboard tones, he duels Ray Parker, Jr. on Maybe Your Baby, a sublime fusion of hard rock and roiling funk. Wonder’s exuberant hunger to savor all styles only makes the plaintive tenderness of You and I more arresting. Talking Book Stevie Wonder.
After releasing two "head" records during 1970-71, Stevie Wonder expanded his compositional palette with 1972's Talking Book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career. 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 ebullient performances - altogether the most realistic vision of musical personality ever put to wax, beginning with a disarmingly simple love song, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life".
Another great Stevie Wonder album. Talking book, is the second in that run of five, maybe six, glorious albums, and is another special record. Some great funky tracks in, superstition, maybe your baby, and, Tuesday heartbreak, as well as beautiful songs in, blame it on the sun, and, I believe. My only complaint though is the lightweight opening track, you are the sunshine of my life.
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | You Are The Sunshine Of My LifeBass – Scott Edwards Congas – Daniel Ben ZebulonVocals – Gloria Barley, Jim Gilstrap, Lani Groves |
2:45 |
A2 | Maybe Your BabyGuitar – Ray Parker, Jr.* |
6:45 |
A3 | You And I (We Can Conquer The World) | 4:39 |
A4 | Tuesday Heartbreak | 3:09 |
A5 | You've Got It Bad GirlAlto Saxophone – Dave Sanborne*Vocals – Denise Williams*, Shirley BrewerWritten-By – Yvonne Wright |
4:55 |
B1 | SuperstitionSaxophone – Trevor Laurence*Trumpet – Steve Madaio |
4:40 |
B2 | Big Brother | 3:35 |
B3 | Blame It On The SunVocals – Jim Gilstrap, Lani GrovesWritten-By – Syreeta Wright |
3:28 |
B4 | Lookin For Another Pure LoveGuitar – Buzzy Feton*, Jeff BeckVocals – Debra Wilson, Loris Harvin, Shirley BrewerWritten-By – Syreeta Wright |
4:45 |
B5 | I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)Written-By – Yvonne Wright |
4:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
- Recorded At – Crystal Sound
- Recorded At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Made By – EMI (Australia) Limited
- Distributed By – EMI (Australia) Limited
Credits
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Photography By – R. Margouleff*
- Producer [Associate], Engineer, Programmed By [Moog] – Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff
- Producer, Vocals, Synthesizer [Arp, Moog], Music By – Stevie Wonder
- Recorded By – Austin Godsey, Joan De Cola*
- Written-By – Stevie Wonder (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B2)
Notes
Original copies have a message printed in Braille on the album cover.(it reads:
“Here is my music. It is all I have to tell you how I feel. Know that your love keeps my love strong. —Stevie”)
Gatefold Packaging
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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T 319L, T-319 L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, Hol) | Tamla, Tamla | T 319L, T-319 L | US | 1972 |
1C 062-93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 062-93880 | Germany | Unknown |
T319L, T 319L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RP) | Tamla, Tamla | T319L, T 319L | US | 1972 |
1C 072-93 880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 072-93 880 | Germany | Unknown |
TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (Cass, Album, Bla) | Tamla Motown, Tamla Motown | TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | UK | 1973 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | You Are The Sunshine Of My LifeBacking Vocals – Gloria Barley, Jim Gilstrap, Lani GrovesBass – Scott Edwards Congas – Daniel Ben Zebulon |
2:45 |
A2 | Maybe Your BabyGuitar – Ray Parker Jr. |
6:45 |
A3 | You And I | 4:39 |
A4 | Tuesday HeartbreakAlto Saxophone [Solo] – David SanbornBacking Vocals – Deniece Williams, Shirley Brewer |
3:09 |
A5 | You've Got It Bad GirlBacking Vocals – Jim Gilstrap, Lani GrovesCongas – Daniel Ben Zebulon |
4:55 |
B1 | SuperstitionSaxophone – Trevor Laurence*Trumpet – Steve Madaio |
4:40 |
B2 | Big Brother | 3:35 |
B3 | Blame It On The SunBacking Vocals – Jim Gilstrap, Lani Groves |
3:28 |
B4 | Lookin For Another Pure LoveBacking Vocals – Debra Wilson, Loris Harvin, Shirley BrewerGuitar [Lead] – Buzzy Feton*, Jeff Beck |
4:45 |
B5 | I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) | 4:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Printed By – France Imprimerie Sorel
- Distributed By – Vogue P.I.P.
- Mastered At – Master Cutting Room
- Recorded At – Air Studios
- Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
- Recorded At – Crystal Sound
- Recorded At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
Credits
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Photography By – R. Margouleff*
- Producer – Stevie Wonder
- Producer [Associate], Engineer, Programmed By [Moog] – Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff
- Recorded By – Austin Godsey, Joan De Cola*
- Written-By – Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright (tracks: B3), Yvonne Wright (tracks: A5, B5)
Notes
Associate Producers, Engineering, Moog Programming: Malcolm Cecil & Robert Margouleff For Taurus Productions Inc.Production Support: Centaur Music Production.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 523019A
- Matrix / Runout: 523019B
- Rights Society: SACEM
- Other (Distribution Code): VG 407
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T 319L, T-319 L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, Hol) | Tamla, Tamla | T 319L, T-319 L | US | 1972 |
1C 062-93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 062-93880 | Germany | Unknown |
T319L, T 319L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RP) | Tamla, Tamla | T319L, T 319L | US | 1972 |
1C 072-93 880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 072-93 880 | Germany | Unknown |
TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (Cass, Album, Bla) | Tamla Motown, Tamla Motown | TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | UK | 1973 |
Tracklist
A1 | You Are The Sunshine Of My Life |
A2 | Superstition |
A3 | Big Brother |
B1 | You And I |
B2 | Tuesday Heartbreak |
B3 | Blame It On The Sun |
C1 | Maybe Your Baby |
C2 | You've Got It Bad, Girl (begin) |
D1 | You've Got It Bad, Girl (concl) |
D2 | Lookin' For Another Pure Love |
D3 | I Believe (when I fall in love it will be forever) |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Record Corporation
- Copyright (c) – Motown Record Corporation
Notes
℗ 1972 Motown Record Corporation© 1972 Motown Record Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T 319L, T-319 L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, Hol) | Tamla, Tamla | T 319L, T-319 L | US | 1972 |
1C 062-93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 062-93880 | Germany | Unknown |
T319L, T 319L | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RP) | Tamla, Tamla | T319L, T 319L | US | 1972 |
1C 072-93 880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (LP, Album, RE) | Tamla Motown | 1C 072-93 880 | Germany | Unknown |
TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | Stevie Wonder | Talking Book (Cass, Album, Bla) | Tamla Motown, Tamla Motown | TC-STMA 8007, 1E 244 o 93880 | UK | 1973 |