OCTOBER 28, 1972 – Stevie Wonder released his 15th studio album “Talking Book.” The cover depicts Wonder with cornrows, wearing Indian jewelry and a velvet kaftan. He is said to have “hit his stride” in this signal recording of his “classic period.” The album’s first track, “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, then earned Wonder his first Grammy Award, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album’s first single “Superstition” also hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. The album was certified Gold in Canada and the US.
TRACKLIST:
1) You Are the Sunshine of My Life2) Maybe Your Baby3) You and I (We Can Conquer the World)4) Tuesday Heartbreak5) You’ve Got It Bad Girl6) Superstition7) Big Brother
Blame It On The Sun9) Lookin’ for Another Pure Love10) I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)
