
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and recorded two albums by himself. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request for greater freedom and creative control over his entire catalog of songs. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollar MoTown Records contract in 1972. The contract entitled Stevie Wonder to a higher royalty rate and more full creative control, as well as rights to his own songs which was not a lot of artists could get in the previous years. The agreement also allowed Wonder's songs and videos to discuss controversial issues like drugs, war, poverty and even politics. In 1972 the artist released Music Of My Mind, his first album under the new MoTown agreement. In late 1972 Stevie Wonder released an album that is still regarded as a landmark piece in music, called Talking Book. Which included the number one hit single, Superstition.
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