
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and released two albums all by himself. Berry Gordy was stunned to hear this from Stevie Wonder. Berry Gordy accepted Stevie Wonder's request for greater independence, full creative control and the rights to all of his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollar MoTown Records contract in 1972. Stevie Wonder received a higher rate of royalty and had full creative control. He also enjoyed the right to write his own songs , one of the few artists who could get at that time. The contract allowed Wonder's songs and videos to discuss controversial topics such as war, poverty,drugs and politics. His 1972 album, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under his brand new MoTown agreement. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, is a landmark in the history of music. It featured Superstition as the album's number one track.
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