
In the year 1970 Stevie Wonder left MoTown and recorded two independent albums by himself. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request to have more freedom and control of his creativity over his music. In 1972 Stevie Wonder returned to MoTown records and signed a 13 million dollar deal with MoTown Records. This entitles Stevie Wonder to a higher royalty rate as well as greater creative control as well as the right to his own music, that very few artists had at that time period. The agreement also allowed Wonder's songs and videos to be used to debate controversial subjects like drugs, poverty, war, and other issues. The first album Wonder made available under the new arrangement with MoTown was, Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, is a significant moment in the history of rock music. It featured Superstition as the most popular song.
 
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