Wonder, Stevie: Tribute to Uncle Ray (Vinyl LP)
Rumble Records
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"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." Hallelujah I Love Her So, Ain't That Love, Don't You Know, The Masquerade, Frankie ; Johnny, Drown in My Own Tears, Come Back Baby, Mary Ann, Sunset, My Baby's Gone
"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." Hallelujah I Love Her So, Ain't That Love, Don't You Know, The Masquerade, Frankie ; Johnny, Drown in My Own Tears, Come Back Baby, Mary Ann, Sunset, My Baby's Gone