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Product Details
- Genre / Style Funk / Soul / R&B / Pop
- UPC 0600753164228
- Record Label Motown Records
- Format 2 LP, One 7" Single
- Disc Quantity 3
- Vinyl Color Black
- Vinyl Size 12" & 7"
- Vinyl Weight Heavy, 180g
- Additional Info Gatefold, 24 Page Booklet
- Release Date 5/5/2009
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Songs In The Key Of Life represents the towering achievement of Stevie Wonder's remarkable career, capturing the legendary artist at the absolute peak of his creative powers in 1976. This ambitious double album explores themes of love, spirituality, social justice, and human experience with unparalleled musical sophistication and emotional depth. The album's groundbreaking fusion of soul, funk, jazz, and pop established new possibilities for popular music while delivering some of the most beloved songs in American music history. This deluxe vinyl reissue preserves the complete original experience, including the bonus 7" single and extensive liner notes. Wonder's extraordinary musicianship and innovative use of synthesizers creates a rich sonic tapestry that spans intimate ballads and explosive funk workouts. Standout tracks include "Sir Duke," a jubilant tribute to jazz legends that became an instant classic, "Isn't She Lovely," Wonder's tender celebration of his newborn daughter that showcases his gift for melody, and "As," an epic love song that demonstrates his ability to craft emotionally devastating yet uplifting compositions. The album's ambitious scope encompasses everything from the politically charged "Black Man" to the spiritual meditation of "Have a Talk with God," creating a comprehensive statement about life itself. This premium vinyl presentation spans two LPs pressed on 180-gram vinyl. The gatefold packaging houses the complete package, including the 7" single featuring additional tracks and a detailed booklet with rare photographs and liner notes. The great sounding pressing weight delivers enhanced bass response and clarity, allowing listeners to experience the full impact of Wonder's revolutionary use of synthesizers and layered arrangements.
This definitive vinyl edition offers the ultimate way to experience one of popular music's most essential and influential albums.
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Side E: The 7" (Side 1)
Side F: The 7 " (Side 2)
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