Why does stevie wonder wear a watch, given that he is. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonders second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period. Record is being graded from a visual standpoint, as well as play graded. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
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 free to stevie wonder talking book you are the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby and more. The sound on this compact disc is pretty clean, somewhat dynamically enhanced, but lacking spatial benefits because overall compression keeps it from escaping the bounds of lp sound. Wonder won three awards for talking book at the 1974 grammys with you are the sunshine of my life winning best male pop vocal performance. Wonders tonality and phrasing on talking book were breakthroughs in soulpop vocalizing. There seems to be a pretty clear unwritten assumption that if one lacks visual senses that it would.
Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder. Ive always been under the impression they were the best of the best, but this forum has cleared that up for me. Stevie wonders journey through the secret life of plants, an album by stevie wonder. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, wonder. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp shop music direct. 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 2016, gatefold, braille. Sep 21, 2010 stevie wonder and books for the blind. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was here focused into a laser beam of tight. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. 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 cover has light wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with only minor signs of play stma8007. Oct 19, 20 10 videos play all stevie wonder talking book full album.
Stevie wonder, braille, and accessibility march 17, 2016 by john hanson a couple of weeks ago, one of my colleagues here at nls, david fernandezbarrial, asked me if i had seen the grammy award ceremony which took place monday, february 15, 2016. 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 wonders journey through the secret life of plants by. An explosion of artists began singing the word baby the unusual and exaggerated way wonder does here. In 1963, the single fingertips was a numberone hit on the billboard hot 100 when wonder was aged, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. But they arent the only songs of note on the album. Protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july.
No one before sang quite like stevie wonder does on this groundbreaking album, but everyone did afterwards. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl record limited edition. Shop 92 records for sale for album talking book by stevie wonder on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Info about the font replicating the title logo from the album stevie wonder talking book and many more free for download at the original famous fonts. 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 is the fifteenth studio album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project jun 02, 20 stevie wonder talking book. Released in 1972, talking book is stevie wonder s second of five consecutive albums issued in the span referred to as his classic period.
The audio beat stevie wonder music of my mind, stevie. Arguably his greatest and most influential album, it displays the perfect blend of funk, rock, softrock, soul, gospel and smooth jazz. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 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. Stevie wonder s journey through the secret life of plants, an album by stevie wonder. Its just my luck that these new stevie lp s would be digital. 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. Stevie wonder talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. 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. Tracklist with lyrics of the album talking book 1972 from stevie wonder, including the top songs.
This reissue is newly remastered from original analog. Stevie wonders talking book album has braille on it. Stevie wonder talking book font download famous fonts. Talking book by stevie wonder 600753514603 bluray audio. Sep 21, 2010 wide exceptions exist for books in braille, but wipo officials say there is confusion over how these benefits can be translated into the digital age.
Mobile fidelity reissues wonders post coming of age album. The cover photo on talking book is of a reflective stevie sitting on an arid hillside. Talking book is the album that crystallized wonder as the selfcontained singersongwriter. Embossed with braille on the front cover and inside gatefold, which is the first time an artist used braille on an album s artwork. 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. Talking book early press w braille cover vinyl lp record 1972 stevie wonder. Talking book is another stevie wonder album that made its mark in 1972 and whose influence hasnt stopped since. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. These lp mailers measure 38 cm 15 inches wide x 32 cm inches height x 2. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. It manages to maintain the high vitality of that record while cutting back on the jiving around. Vinyl lp, album hollywood press, gatefold, braille country. Get the best deals on stevie wonder vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at.
We also place your lp in a plastic sleeve prior to packing to further protect it. Jul 01, 2011 no one before sang quite like stevie wonder does on this groundbreaking album, but everyone did afterwards. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book. Enoch stevie wonder lookin for another pure love duration. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Stevie wonders journey through the secret life of plants.
Stevie wonder talking book 1981 uk issue of the 1972 10track lp, a stunning album featuring you are the sunshine of my life plus the fabulous superstition, gatefold lyric picture sleeve. Still, the above question very interesting in and of itself. Limited edition this vinyl record is available only in limited quantities. Stevie wonder, braille, and accessibility nls music notes. 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. Talking book, an album by stevie wonder on spotify. This is the second album in wonders classic period from 19721976 in which he hit his artistic peak. Limited vinyl lp repressing featuring braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Stevie wonder talking book listen full album youtube. Wonder s tonality and phrasing on talking book were breakthroughs in soulpop vocalizing.
The braille on the front cover reads as stevies name and the album title, and the inside gatefold has the message here is my music. The package features braille inscriptions originally available only on the albums rare first pressing. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, braille, superior pressing, vinyl. Indeed, the simplest answer is that stevie wonder would like to know what time it is. Talking book early press w braille cover vinyl lp record 1972. 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. Once a book is produced in a computer file with markup such as xml or html, it can be rendered into braille, large. In the early 70s, his contract with the motown label was coming to an end. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonders keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated.
Stevie wonder talking book 1972, braille, hollywood. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 lp record club issue. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevie s other releases from the 70s. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevies other releases from the 70s. I wasnt able to find an old copy of the album, as i was able to do with songs in the key of life and talking book which are also part of the massive xmas surprise. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music. Stevie wonder talking book 2016, 180 gram, gatefold, braille. The cover has light wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with only minor signs of. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, hollywood press, gatefold. Talking book is a more finished album than music of my mind. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille, vinyl.
Stevie wonder talking book 1972, braille, superior. Wide exceptions exist for books in braille, but wipo officials say there is confusion over how these benefits can be translated into the digital age. Talking book superior pressing, gatefold, no braille. Blind since shortly after his birth, wonder was a child prodigy known as little stevie wonder, leading him to sign with motowns tamla label at the age of 11. View all records by stevie wonder for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. What had been hinted at on the intriguing project music of my mind was. Stevie wonder talking book 2nd uk vinyl lp album lp. Stevie wonder talking book vinyl lp for sale online and.
Stevie wonder talking book album lyrics letssingit. Stevie wonder vinyl questions steve hoffman music forums. Its just my luck that these new stevie lps would be digital. Even if they sounded completely different on the rest of. While talking book is entirely selfproduced, some of the songs were cowritten with singer and songwriter syreeta wright, wonders wife from 19701972. Even if they sounded completely different on the rest of the song they were performing, when.
The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. Stevie wonder and books for the blind the new yorker. Find album credit information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Mobile fidelity reissues wonders post coming of age. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonders classic period.
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