| | Stevie Wonder Song Review: A Greatest Hits Collection CD Stevie Wonder Discography of CDs
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In 1961, discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles, he was signed by Berry Gordy of Motown Records. His voice broke in 1964 but he re-emerged in 1965 with a worldwide hit, 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)'. His contract expired in 1971 and Wonder financed two experimental albums, playing almost all instruments. He pioneered the synthesizer's use in black music, and addressed racial and spiritual questions. Where I'm Coming From and Music Of My Mind put him at the forefront of black music. Talking Book (1972) provided hits with 'Superstition' and 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life'. Innervisions (1973) consolidated his success while Talking Book gave the hits, 'Living For The City' and 'Higher Ground'. Songs In The Key Of Life (1976), perhaps his most ambitious album, displayed musical virtuosity. The highly successful Hotter Than July (1980) included a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, 'Happy Birthday', and a study in reggae, 'Masterblaster (Jamming)'. After Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I (1982), Wonder composed The Woman In Red (1984). It included his biggest-selling single, 'I Just Called To Say I Love You'. In Square Circle (1985) and Characters (1987) returned to accessible melody. Wonder's image as a statesman of black music, and champion of black rights, was boosted by his successful campaign in the 80s to mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King with a national holiday.
Includes liner notes by Daniel Levitin.
Personnel: Henry Cosby (programming); Jamil Raheem, Walter Williams , Eddie LeVert, Kurt Carr, Betty Wright (background vocals).
Liner Note Author: Daniel Levitin.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell; Stevie Wonder.
Arrangers: Henry Cosby; Paul Riser; Stevie Wonder.
Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica, piano); Paul McCartney (vocals); Michael Jackson, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, Jamil Raheem, Betty Wright, Kurt Carr Singers (background vocals).
Producers: Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Clarence Paul, William "Mickey" Stevenson, George Martin.
2 CD
Song Review: A Greatest Hits Collection Music | List Price | $29.97 (You save $9.08) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Pop, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Funk, Motown, Greatest Hits Collections | | Label | Motown | | Orig Year | 1996 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1106  | | CD Universe Part number | 1050542 | | Catalog number | 530767 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Dec 10, 1996 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 128 minutes | | Personnel | Stevie Wonder - vocals, harmonica, piano
Eddie Levert
Walter Williams
Jamil Raheem
Also: Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Betty Wright, Kurt Carr Singers, Henry Cosby, Clarence Paul, William "Mickey" Stevenson |
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