This release is a remastered and updated two-CD retrospective of American superstar pianist-vocalist-composer-producer Stevie Wonder. The 39 tracks include hits from all stages of his career including "Superstition", "I Wish", "Fingertips", "I Just Called to Say I Love You", and more. Includes a new recording of "Signed, Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" with Blue and Angie Stone.
Missing in action for much of the 1990s, Stevie Wonder is a living legend whose consistent creative output is sorely missed. THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION provides a snapshot overview of Wonder's stellar legacy starting back in 1963 as a teen musical prodigy with the exuberant "Fingertips Part 2." This jubilant tune, showcasing Wonder's much-touted facility on the chromatic harmonica, is a powerful harbinger of things to come. Along the way are classics that find this Michigan native going from being a one-man Motown hit machine to a young artist whose vision eschewed singles-based sensibilities for album-long artistic statements.
Wonder's '60s gems include "I Was Made to Love Her," "For Once in My Life," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours." Of course, his '70s work is just as stunning, particularly socially conscious numbers like "Higher Ground" and "Living for the City." Equally stellar if less political are this legend's tributes to Duke Ellington ("Sir Duke"), Bob Marley ("Master Blaster [Jammin']"), and Caribbean music in general ("Boogie on Reggae Woman"). THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION is an excellent primer for both die-hard fan and passing admirer of Stevie Wonder's genius.
There's very little to say about Stevie Wonder that hasn't been said already. It's taken as read that he remains one of the most defining musicians of the last century and, with any luck, his good work will continue well into the next. So, there's never really need for an excuse to release a collection of his best moments so here, without apology, is an essential double CD of some of Stevie Wonder's best-loved hits. 39 tracks including 'Sir Duke', 'I Just Called To Say I Love You', 'Masterblaster (Jammin')', 'Isn't She Lovely', 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life', 'My Cherie Amour' and many more. Digipak. Universal. 2003.
Recorded between 1963 & 1985.
Includes liner notes by Scott Regan.
Compilation producers: Harry Weinger, Jeff Moskow.
Personnel includes: Stevie Wonder (vocals, various instruments); Luther Vandross (vocals); Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff (programming); Gloria Barley, Lani Groves, Jim Gilstrap, The Jackson 5 (background vocals).
Producers include: Berry Gordy, Henry Cosby, Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder, William "Mickey" Stevenson.
Uncut (2/04, p.86) - 4 stars out of 5 - "The cream of Stevie, cherry-picked here from a mightily impressive history, is rich with sunshine and peachy goodness."
flawless I am taking time to let you know that I have been absolutely satisfied with the quality of your product. There is so much burning,and the taking of the time to do this...I am happy with the options I have when I order...ex.I usually get greatest hits....
And the time it takes to get to my mailbox is a few days....and have never had an order late or mixed....thank you for your organization, quality and care....bren Submitted by bren_guard321 (Humble, Texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Very Intriguing This CD covers most of Setvie's "greatest" hits. I have played it over and over again, simply because I just couldn't get enough of it Submitted by Joanne (Barbados) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Stevie's Definitive Collection I thought the cd was wonderful. Has all the oldies I was looking for. Submitted by pereze2 (Milwaukee, WI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
STEVIE WONDER Terrific collections and a great price! Submitted by oomune (Naples, Italy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
It was what I expected it to be (enjoyable) I am enjoying it and look forward to ordering in the further Submitted by Conleys10 (Grenada, MS USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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