Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection

Artist:

Wonder, Stevie

See Also:

Parliament Taylor, James (Popular) Isley Brothers (The) Nnenna Freelon - Tales Of Wonder Original Soundtrack - The Woman In Red

Description:

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.
Compilation producers: Harry Weinger, Jeff Moskow.
Recorded between 1963 & 1985.
Includes liner notes by Scott Regan.
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.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Fingertips (Part 2)
2. Uptight (Everything`s Alright)
3. Hey Love
4. I Was Made To Love Her
5. For Once In My Life
6. My Cherie Amour
7. Signed Sealed Delivered I`m Yours
8. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
9. Superstition
10. Higher Ground
11. Living For The City
12. You Haven`t Done Nothin`
13. Boogie On Reggae Woman
14. I Wish
15. Sir Duke
16. Masterblaster (Jammin`)
17. That Girl
18. Do I Do
19. I Just Called To Say I Love You
20. Overjoyed
21. Part-Time Lover

Album Information

Release Date:

10/29/2002

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Motown

Label:

Motown Records

Catalog Number:

066 164

Original Release Year:

2002

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Guest Artist:

The Jackson 5; Lani Groves; Luther Vandross

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