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Stevie Wonder’s Songs of ‘Love Mentalism’

Started by tomwatson · 11 months ago

The holy trinity of modern music, according to Mrs. Shamus, is Johnny Cash, Al Green and Stevie Wonder. But the Mrs. and I have always disagreed on which Stevie Wonder. I prefer the ’60s singles and the “Innervisions” album. She is a hardcore ̶ ... Continue reading »

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  • estiv

    1 year ago

    One could argue (and I do) that his burst of creative output is just as important as the Beatles’ similar stretch in the ’60s, or Dylan’s.
    No argument here. It's no surprise that his works from this era have been heavily sampled by hip-hop artists.
    Another reason it was wonderful to live while these works were being released (besides how good they were) was because Stevie had been around for years by then (his first big hit was in 1963). So the musical performer that we were all used to and already loved suddenly blossomed into something of a wholly different order. It was like watching magic happen right in front of you.
    And those Grammies--Stevie had won for best album two years in a row. When Paul Simon won for "Still Crazy After All These Years" the first thing he said was, "I'd like to thank Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album this year." Wise man, because Stevie won again the next year for "Songs in the Key of Life."
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  • Kevin Wolf

    1 year ago

    I did a post quite some time ago on my blog wondering aloud, as it were, whether anybody still listens to Stevie. I mean listens, not comes across his tunes occasionally on oldies radio. I only hope others do listen still, as you do.

    You can't heap enough praise on Mr Wonder. It's impossible.
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  • vessel sinks

    2 months ago

    i love “Songs”like “Golden Lady” or “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” which does not have great ballad.
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  • India Friendship

    1 month ago

    When Stevie Wonder issued albums — most often with portentous titles like ... must be carried on his mission to spread love mentalism," Wonder once said, ...
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  • event management UK

    1 month ago

    in Stevie Wonder's Songs of 'Love Mentalism'. Yeah u r right..The arts have been blind-sided by the confluence of politics, economic issues, ...
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  • team building activities UK

    1 month ago

    i love stevie but stick to music baby, ... they had the Jonas Bros. along side the most beautiful song writer in the world. ....
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