Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevie had a condition that left him blind at a young age.However , that didn’t stop him in becoming the most amazing Singer ever.Stevie wonder began playing instruments at a young age.During does time musicians were encouraged in learning instruments because of the competition.It was difficult to stand out among the crowd.It was either you had the connections.And you were able to find a plug that can help you.He formed a singing partnership with his friend called John.Stevie wonder was signed by Motown a very reputable black owned label in the 1960.He was signed in 1961.From a young age the talent was always there.
Stevie wonder performed for Ronnie white on a song that he composed Lonely boy.When he was 11 years old .He was working on 2 albums .Tribute to uncle ray as recorded first.It was covers of Ray charles.The jazz soul of little stevie.I Call It Pretty Music, But the Old People Call It the Blues” as his début single.Noticed how young he was when he was doing this.It just showes that.When it came to the music industry in the 1960s.People valued younger musicians because they wanted to do Artist development.The 2 songs was released in 1962.It did very well in the billboards.
At the end of 1962 Stevie was only 12 years old he was touring.Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius .The song called finger tips was a major success.This is when he was able to get attention.During 1964 he was featured in 2 films called Muscle Beach Party and Bikini Beach.during the mid 1960s he had hits like With a Child’s Heart”, and “Blowin’ in the Wind”.During the 1970 he got married at the age of 20 years.When it comes to marriage it has it’s own issues.It can be good and bad.Because it may not do very well when it comes to career.There are some labels will discourage you to have children or even get married.
Stevie wonder Syreeta wright was part of the album called Where I’m coming from released in 1971. she took part in some of the lyrics of the songs.The albums was released as the same time as Marvin gaye What going on .This type of excitement isn’t there anymore in 2024.Why is that happening when it comes to lack of excitement.Are there stars like Stevie and Marvin were people get very excited when it comes to the Artist.In our opinion we would say no.Bceause of the fact that we don’t have stars anymore like that.
Stevie wonder lyrics were mix of many things Fun ,social, political.Stevie released an album called talking book and the number 1 song Superstition did very well.The song is very classic.And you can tell that he wanted to make the song as original as posssible.And that another problem nowadays.A lot of people music sound the same.And there isn’t a lot of diversity nowadays.And the problem has a lot to do with people just sampling or taking too much inspiration from the early 2000s.In this 2024 we have to make sure that when Artist become succesful it doesn’t sound like the rest of the world.
Stevie wonder was also touring with the rolling stones.During this time he won 3 Grammy records.Stevie wonder in 1973 got into an accident and went into coma for days.However , after recovering he performed at the Shaw university.By the age of 25 he already won Grammy awards for albums like Innervisions and also Fulfillingness’ First Finale.Holie than july was Stevie wonder first platinum album that did well and the song Happy birthday became an anthem for all over the world.The song did very well.There are songs that successful musicians have created.That have become classics.Nowadays people are not creating classic music.
Stevie wonder was featured with a duet with Michael called Just good friends.This was perfect timing with all of the hits that Michael and Stevie had it’s perfect because they were loved by the world when it comes to their Musical talent.People always admired the 2 of them.In the 90s he made a soundtrack song called Jungle fever gotta have you.Stevie wonder songwriting skills are amazing.And many writers should even be taking inspiration when it comes to the way that he writes.It’s very unique he isn’t trying to sound like everyone else but him.And that why he is very successful.
Stevie wonder didn’t allow him being blind.In pursuing his dreams.Stevie album after a long time was released 2005 time to love.Stevie wonder has established himself vey well that he doesn’t need to release any music.Because he has done very well for himself. The music that he made will be taking as inspiration.A lot of his peers have passed away.And stevie wonder is one of the few legends from the 1960s that is still performing for example he was performing at the grammy’s.And people really admired the fact that in his 70s his performance are still amazing.The standard of music that his generation had to do still translated in 2024.
What can we do in 2024 we have to make sure that we start prioritising songswriters again.Songriters need to be given more attention.There is so much rejection in the music industry.You can easily be forgotten and even if you put the effort in when it comes to sending songs.And doing what you have to do.They will always be someone that will feel like.The music that you do isn’t good enough.However keep going.They will alwaysbe someone there to listen.At the end of the day when it comes to the Music industry.Someone will appreciate the Art that you make.
Stevie wonder has worked for eveything that he was.He deserves the praises that he gets.It’s very important that people appreciate the legends that we have.People don’t appreciate the amazing music that these legends have gave us.And it has a lot to do with a lot of things.When you don’t realise that awards shows in 2024 don’t have as much viewership as before.Or even the lack of excitetment when it comes to hearing new Music.Or that the music industry doesn’t understand that innovation is extremely important.And it’s something that needed in this day in age.To create long lasting careers for these artist