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1 comments about The Sound of Stevie Wonder: His Words and Music (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection).

1. This book contains a lot of detailed analysis of Stevie Wonder's songs -- his writing and his recordings!

1 comments about Stevie Wonder - Easy Piano Anthology.

1. Most books say easy and they are not. This one actually is.

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3 comments about Stevie Wonder - A Musical Guide to the Classic Albums.

1. Excellent book. It even accounts some of the music theory behind some of Stevie's sublime compositions (chord progession, etc.). Added bonus talks in detail about some of the keyboards (I'm admitted analog synth freak), and inspirations behind some of most ground-breaking, and funky music of all times!!!! A no brainer!!! Just get it!!!!



2. Stevie Wonder deserves to be treated as he is here, an important classic composer. His music from the 1970s will be listened to longer than most of the music that has been produced during our life times. Ignore the author's downplaying of Secret Life of Plants and even Songs in the Key of Life. I don't know what he was thinking there, especially because his insight on Where I'm Coming From through Innervisions is usually right on. I disagree with him, however, when he seems to imply that Stevie would not have made great albums without the production of Margouleff and Cecil. With those songs and his talent, he would have made great albums no matter what. The synthesizers just wouldn't have sounded as great.



3. This marvellous book is written by Steve Lodder, who is a well established Jazz Pianist in the UK.
   
   The book covers all aspects of Stevie Wonders career from child prodigy in the early 60's to the 21st century. However it primarily looks at the classic albums of the early to mid 70's.
   
   Music of my Mind
   Talking Book
   Innervisions
   Fulfillingness' First Finale
   Songs in the Key of Life
   
   These albums are analyized both musically and lyrically in great detail. In truth if you're not a musician some of this may be hard-going. Additionally separate tracks are given their place in various chapters such as Funk, Ballads etc.
   
   Although Steve Lodder is a professional Jazz Pianist, its clear from the time and effort involved that this was a labour of love. His obvious enthusiasm for his subject, and his all round musical knowledge put this on a completely different level to the usual pop biography. So if thats what your after this is the wrong book.
   
   If you've got the albums above already, you probably already know Stevie Wonder is much more talented than "I just called to say I love you" (for which Lodder has some harsh words). Get this book and you will understand why Lodder says at the end that "Stevie Wonder is just an extraordinary musician".

1 comments about Stevie Wonder - Written Musiquarium (Popular Matching Folios).

1. Great selection of songs but the arrangements are a bit awkard. They tend to put the melody an octave higher than it should be. Almost all of the songs are in keys that have five flats or five sharps. Isn't She Lovely ends up sounding like it's from a Vaudeville Act, totally cheezy arrangement. But I still love Stevie Wonder and it's worth playing around with.

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2 comments about The Stevie Wonder Anthology.

1. I have been looking for a comprehesive overview of Sevie's music for piano for quite some time. This book gives a nice coverage of his songs during his career up till 1998. All songs are in the original settings, so certainly not for beginners. The only pity is the fact that the songs are in alphabetical order. I would have preferrred to have them ordered in chronological order per album.



2. this is a must for any fan of Stevie Wonder where piano is concearned. very detailed and very well put together about the Genius of Stevie Wonder's music. this book covers 30 years of hits in order. a must for any fan of Stevie Wonder.