Number 87 - Stevie Wonder ' Talking Book'

While Stevie Wonder was around as I was growing up (I remember 'Happy Birthday' and 'I Just Called to Say') I wouldn't say I was big on him. In reading what other artists say about him, and on the basis of 'MasterBlaster' and 'Superstitious' I decided to check out this album and loved it instantly.

It does come off a bit like an epic at times ('Maybe Your Baby' is a hefty 6mins 51), Stevie shows that he can take simple 'lounge' type music (the instrumentals at times sound like elevator music) and throw his voice over it to fill it with passion, soul and heart.

Fantastic for sleepy sunny sunday afternoons.

'You are the Sunshine of My Life' and 'Maybe Your Baby' are stand outs on this album.

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