{"product_id":"iconic-albums-stevie-wonder-talking-book-9798267079082","title":"Iconic Albums - Stevie Wonder - Talking Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Criticism - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalking Book\u003c\/i\u003e marked the true beginning of Stevie Wonder's legendary \"classic period\" - a run of albums in the 1970s that redefined soul, funk, and popular music forever. With timeless hits like \u003cb\u003e\"Superstition\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"You Are the Sunshine of My Life,\"\u003c\/b\u003e the record fused technological innovation, raw funk grooves, tender balladry, and sharp social commentary into one groundbreaking statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book from the \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums\u003c\/i\u003e series, Richard Ward takes readers on a deep journey through every corner of \u003ci\u003eTalking Book\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Stevie's bold fight for creative freedom at Motown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revolutionary use of the clavinet and the TONTO synthesizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack-by-track explorations of the album's emotional and musical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow songs like \u003cb\u003e\"Big Brother\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"I Believe\"\u003c\/b\u003e blended politics, spirituality, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe critical and commercial triumph that made Stevie Wonder a global superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enduring influence of the album on artists from Prince to Alicia Keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Stevie Wonder's genius for the first time, \u003ci\u003eTalking Book\u003c\/i\u003e remains a timeless masterpiece - a fusion of funk, soul, protest, and devotion that still speaks to the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep inside the story of the album that transformed Stevie Wonder from a Motown prodigy into one of the greatest artists of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779163144343,"sku":"9798267079082","price":1459.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798267079082.webp?v=1778033927","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/iconic-albums-stevie-wonder-talking-book-9798267079082","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}