
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970, and put out two albums entirely on his own. Berry Gordy was stunned to hear this from Stevie Wonder. Berry Gordy signed Stevie Wonder's request for greater autonomy, full creative control, as well as the rights to all of his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollars MoTown Records contract in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to an increased royalty rate and more creative control and rights to his songs. It was a rare opportunity for artists at the time. The agreement allowed Wonder's music and videos to be used to debate controversial subjects like drugs, war, poverty and even politics. His album from 1972, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under his new MoTown agreement. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, is a significant moment in the world of music. It also featured the top hit-song, Superstition.
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