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The first entrant in Backbeat Books' new Goes to 11 series, this fun and informative book explores Stevie Wonder's place in pop music history through eleven of his most important songs. Track by track, author Arthur Lizie provides a telescopic look at each star in a brilliant, funky constellation, giving the backstory of every song along with an explanation of the musical and cultural environment into which it was released. Together they form a composite picture of an artist who is a veritable pop vortex: an artist among artists, continually drawing in and disseminating musical influence.

The songs included here are fan favorites illuminating the whole of Stevie's career, from his Motown days to his transition to R&B and social activism:

  • Fingertips
  • Alfie
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  • Do Yourself a Favor
  • Superstition
  • Jesus Children of America
  • Boogie on Reggae Woman
  • Sir Duke
  • Happy Birthday

Cranking Up Stevie Wonder

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    A Paperback by Arthur Lizie

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      Publisher Globe Pequot Press
      Published 1/19/2025 12:01:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781493072095
      978-1493072095
      ISBN-10 1493072099
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The first entrant in Backbeat Books' new Goes to 11 series, this fun and informative book explores Stevie Wonder's place in pop music history through eleven of his most important songs. Track by track, author Arthur Lizie provides a telescopic look at each star in a brilliant, funky constellation, giving the backstory of every song along with an explanation of the musical and cultural environment into which it was released. Together they form a composite picture of an artist who is a veritable pop vortex: an artist among artists, continually drawing in and disseminating musical influence.

      The songs included here are fan favorites illuminating the whole of Stevie's career, from his Motown days to his transition to R&B and social activism:

      • Fingertips
      • Alfie
      • Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
      • Do Yourself a Favor
      • Superstition
      • Jesus Children of America
      • Boogie on Reggae Woman
      • Sir Duke
      • Happy Birthday

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