Written by, directed by and costarring tom hanks, this highenergy comedy about fame and friendship dances on to blu ray for the very first time. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 blu ray pure audio artwork cutout f6021 x 3 trending price. Talking book established stevie wonder s albums during this period not as mere vehicles for new hit songs but as whole works of art that required the music loving public to pay attention. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. A sometimes gentle collection that also contains edgy social commentary songs that are expertly written, sung and produced slotted effortlessly between soulful ballads with raw emotion.
Jun 29, 2014 after releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palate with 1972s talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, wonder became a pioneer and influence to. Talking book bluray, news and updates no related news posts for stevie wonder. Talking book is the first of four monster hit albums for stevie wonder released in the 1972 to 1976 time period. Released after the 1972 underrated album, music of my mind, talking book was a new chapter in stevies career. Melodic and vibrant, this is the sound of an artist at the top of his game. Stevie wonder songs in the key of life bluray pure audio disc. Stevie wondertalking bookbluray audioacoustic sounds. Rolling stone 500 greatest albums of all time rated 57500. Stevie wonder talking book 1972 bluray pure audio artwork. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. For the next one, were going to get talking book, the 1972 tamla album release from stevie wonder. Songs in the key of life is stevie wonder s grammy award winning album from 1976 featuring isnt she lovely and i wish. Superstition and you are the sunshine of my life are the big hits from talking book.
The album s rich sonic palette, the work of wonder with his coproducers robert margouleff and malcolm cecil, has never been so alive in this bluray audio edition. Check out talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music. Stevie wonder talking book bluray pure audio dropout. This is stevie s first ever official dvd release filmed at the o2 arena, london, uk on september 30th and october read more. Very good album from 1972 worm detailed sound on this stereo only blu ray disc in hd audio get recommended would be nice to have a surround mix but still good to have on this format. Visit decluttr for great deals and super savings with free shipping today. Talking book established stevie wonders albums during this period not as mere vehicles for new. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. For more than a decade stevie wonder was the most consistent artist in all of music.
Very good album from 1972 worm detailed sound on this stereo only blu ray disc in. Apr 06, 2020 stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version music guy. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by stevie wonder now. His natural songwriting talents combined with the latest technology and his unmistakable vocals make for what is undoubtedly a timeless classic. A signal recording of his classic period, in this one he hit his stride. Stevie wonder talking book bluray pure audio avforums. Stevie wonder talking book all the steven wilson yes releases gentle giant power and the glory john lennon imagine. Talking book by stevie wonder on amazon music unlimited. Fifteenth studio album by american multiinstrumentalist stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Stevie wonder a night of wonder dvd, 2008 for sale online. Very good album from 1972 worm detailed sound on this stereo only blu ray disc in hd.
His wife syreeta contributed two great lyrics, and ray parker, jr. Talking book, a renowned classic album from the one and only stevie wonder, is now available in 96khz24bit hires audio, mastered directly from the original tapes. The 21track album includes all of his greatest hits, from the live 1963 smash, fingertips part 2 and uptight, through i was. Stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version music guy. Find album release information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic allmusic. Stevie wonder 1972 talking book full album youtube. I am sure this is due to the engineering process of replication of this album. Stevie wonder songs in the key of life bluray audio. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Launched in 20 as a potential successor to the compact disc, it has been compared with dvda and sacd, which had similar aims. The irony is talking book is a masterpiece but it is only one of stevie wonder s masterpieces. Dvd, dvda, hdad, sacd, downloads and more recently blu ray audio and im also familiar with this album in various guises over the years. Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. After releasing two head records during 197071, stevie wonder expanded his compositional palette with 1972s talking book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career.
With talking book, stevie also found a proper balance between making an album entirely by himself and benefiting from the talents of others. The album was certified gold in the uk by the bpi british. Talking book by stevie wonder stevie wonder artist. Wonder won three awards for talking book at the 1974 grammys with you are the sunshine of. Get the best deals on bluray audio music formats when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. One of the trilogy of albums that changed what stevie wonders music was about. Stevie wonder talking book bluray pure audio disc elusive disc. The albums rich sonic palette, the work of wonder with his coproducers robert margouleff and malcolm cecil, has never been so alive in this bluray audio edition. Universal music enterprises has remastered stevie wonder s alltime best selling hits collection, stevie wonder. Talking book by stevie wonder coming to bluray audio in july. Talking book finds stevie wonder in complete control by writing, producing and performing most of the music himself. Hanks plays the bighearted manager of a 1960s poprock group called the wonders that becomes a shootingstar sensation thanks to. Traditionalists who are repulsed that the fonts on the labels of the reissued vinyl versions differ from what was on the 60s parlophones aside, the love release is but a glimpse of what the folks at apple undoubtedly have up their sleeves to further monetize that golden catalog. Stevie wonder talking book remastered on collectors.
I recently purchased the three early 1970s albums talking book, innervisions and fulfillingness first finale. While we patiently wait for more blu ray audio titles to be mastered and released its a slow, slow business, its always nice to see one pop up here and there. Hanks plays the bighearted manager of a 1960s poprock group called the wonders that becomes a. Get the best deals on blu ray audio music formats when you shop the largest online selection at. Stevie wonder talking book new vinyl 602557097566 ebay. More sprawling than innervisions and talking book, this album was also. Find album release information for talking book stevie wonder on allmusic. Products of stevie wonder on stevie wonder cds covid19. The sound of the album is sharply defined by wonder s keyboard work, especially with the synthesizers he incorporated. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Obviously i was aware of the singles from radio airplay but have been very pleasantly pleased at just how good these albums are.
Talking book is the first in the series of truly great albums released by stevie wonder from the early seventies to the early eighties. Forty years after its original release, talking book continues to speak volumes and speak them eloquently. Most noted for his work with electronic music synthesizer programming for stevie wonder beginning in the 1970s for awardwinning albums including music of my mind, talking book, innervisions, fulfillingness first finale and jungle fever, all projects which featured margouleff with collaborator malcolm cecil as associate producers, engineers and synthesizer programmers. Talking book by stevie wonder 4988031277560 cd barnes.
Talking book, a renowned classic album from the one and only stevie wonder, is now available. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for motown records. Blu ray audio recommendations page 2 steve hoffman music. Stevie wonder talking book full album deluxe version. Innervisions, fulfillingness first finale, songs in the key of life and hotter than july.
Discussion in music corner started by clived, jan 21, 2016. Very good album from 1972 worm detailed sound on this stereo only blu ray disc in hd audio. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, originally released in 1972. Songs in the key of life 1976 was the highest high point of stevie wonders career.
Live at last a wonder summer night o2 arena, london 2008 blu ray 2009 dtshd master audio. The sound from this cd was missing the stevie wonder dynamics. Feb 26, 2016 beatles love is a dvda, not a blu ray, but the 5. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. My favorite track is probably blame it on the sun, but the lp is full of easily recognized hit tunes brought to life with stevie s electronic funk soul stylings writ large. Get the best deals on bluray audio music formats when you shop the largest online selection at. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for. Talking book is het zestiende studioalbum van stevie wonder. Blu ray audio recommendations page 2 steve hoffman.
Stevie wondersongs in the key of lifebluray audioacoustic. One of my fav stevie wonder albums sounds better than ever on this cd aside from vinyl which makes digital look like the compromise that it is but still sounds great. High fidelity pure audio hfpa is a marketing initiative by the universal music group for audioonly bluray optical discs. Stream talking book by stevie wonder and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Talking book is the fifteenth album by stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972.
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