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WHP 1447LP
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On July 13, 1973, a few weeks before the release of Innervisions, Stevie Wonder appeared at NYC's Rainbow Room for what can now be called a historical performance. In full creative phase and backed by a fabulous twelve-piece band the 23-year-old genius delivered an outstanding set of both hits and extended instrumentals including new tracks from the upcoming landmark album. A rare gem in the history of sweet soul music. Line-up: Stevie Wonder - vocals, keyboards, harmonica; Ray Parker Jr. - guitar; Scott Edwards - bass; Greg Phillinganes - keyboards; Ollie E. Brown - drums; Trevor Lawrence - tenor sax; Denny Morouse - tenor sax; Steve Madaio - trumpet; Shirley Brewer - backing vocals; Lani Groves - backing vocals; Jim Gilstrap - backing vocals; Loris Harvin - backing vocals; Terry Hendricks - backing vocals.
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A great collection of Stevie Wonder's early '60s work. When as a Tamla's young prodigy named Little Stevie, still under the influence of Ray Charles, he began hitting the charts, proving his genius with songs like "Contract on Love", "Fingertips - Pt 2", and "Work Out Stevie, Work Out".
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WLV 82036LP
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Wax Love present Drown In My Own Tears: Live At The Regal Theater, Chicago 1962, a live recording of Stevie Wonder. Practically the entire world has heard Stevie Wonder's performance from the Motortown Revue show at the Regal Theater in Chicago in June of 1962, they just might not know it yet. That's because the electrifying, hit version of "Fingertips Pts. 1 & 2" was recorded at that fateful gig, and later released as a 7" in 1963. Included here is that hit performance along with the rest of Wonder's show that evening, a night that he and the backing Motortown band were absolutely on fire.
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JAM 13013LP
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Practically the entire world has heard Stevie Wonder's June 1962 Motortown Revue performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago -- they just might not know it. That's because the electrifying hit version of "Fingertips," released the following year, was recorded at that fateful gig. Included here is that hit performance along with the rest of Wonder's show from that evening, a night that he and the backing Motortown band were absolutely on fire.
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RUM 2011079LP
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With a Song in My Heart, originally released in 1963, is Stevie Wonder's third solo LP and the first to drop the "Little" from his moniker. In an effort to get his budding young artist to cross over into the pop market, Berry Gordy chose to present the world with Stevie Wonder, the lounge crooner, and ran him through 10 pop standards from the likes of Johnny Mercer and Rodgers & Hart. Though it didn't quite hit at the time, the 13-year-old Wonder gave it his all and the record has aged well. With stunning arrangements from the geniuses at 2648 W. Grand Blvd. (aka Hitsville USA), and a fabulous selection of songs, With a Song in My Heart is one of Stevie's most charming early efforts.
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RUM 2011058LP
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"Detroit Michigan's own Stevland Hardaway Morris - known to the world as Stevie Wonder - burst onto the scene in 1962 with this, his debut album, after being discovered by Ronnie White of The Miracles. Though it did not produce a hit, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie showcases the immense songwriting and instrumental chops of the then 12 year old Wonder. Wonder plays keyboards, harmonica, and percussion here and the album includes the original studio version of 'Fingertips,' whose live version ('Fingertips Pt. 2') would become his first major national hit a year later. Own a piece of early Motown history with this glorious LP reissue of the debut LP from the legendary Stevie Wonder."
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RUM 2011059LP
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"Wonder's second LP, recorded and released when he was only 12 years old, is a tribute to Ray Charles. As the original liner notes state, 'Little Stevie Wonder, Tamla's 11-year-old musical genius, is blind, a similarity he shares with a famed musician and vocalist of today.' Though this is perhaps not the most subtle of tribute albums and a clear cash in attempt from Motown, who were still looking for a way to market their new-found talent, the results are still fantastic. Little Stevie powers his way through a grip of Charles' classics as well as some original songs done in the 'Charles style' and while the LP failed to score a hit, it's an enjoyable listen that shows a glimpse of the super star talent that was soon to emerge."
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T7 314R1LP
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Gatefold exact repro reissue. Released in 1972, this album initially lacked the commercial success of Talking Book, released later that year, but still stands as a vital document of an artist in his absolute prime. "...funky jams that show off Wonder as an instrumentalist, arranger, and producer far more than they highlight his voice, and vocal music is what sells in the record industry. One might even say that Music Of My Mind represents what Stevie Wonder the musician had always wanted to do in the studio, had he not had to deal with the stylistic and time constraints of 2-1/2 minute, mass market, R&B/Motown pop. As one travels through the tracks on the album, it is worthwhile to consider just what the package's title means: are these songs from Wonder's heart and soul, or literally songs from his mind -- his imagination?" -- James E. Perone
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