Wonder, Stevie: Tribute to Uncle Ray

Stevie Wonder: Tribute to Uncle Ray - VINYL LP

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Title:

Tribute to Uncle Ray

Artist:

Stevie Wonder

Label:

Rumble Records

Product Type:

VINYL LP

UPC:

889397102890

Genre:

Rock

Release Date:

2014-01-14

Number of Discs:

1

Wonder's second LP, recorded and released when he was only 12 years old, is a tribute to Ray Charles. As the original liner notes state, "Little Stevie Wonder, Tamla's 11-year-old musical genius, is blind, a similarity he shares with a famed musician and vocalist of today." Though this is perhaps not the most subtle of tribute albums and a clear cash in attempt from Motown, who were still looking for a way to market their new-found talent, the results are still fantastic. Little Stevie powers his way through a grip of Charles' classics as well as some original songs done in the "Charles style" and while the LP failed to score a hit, it's an enjoyable listen that shows a glimpse of the super star talent that was soon to emerge.

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