Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I by Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I

by Stevie Wonder

Released: May 04, 1982

Pop, soul, funk, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

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The Album

In addition to his well-known hits, "Original Musiquarium I" also includes four new songs recorded specifically for the album: "Front Line," "Ribbon in the Sky," "That Girl," and "Do I Do," the latter of which became a major hit for Wonder. "Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I" is a double album compilation by American singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1982. The album features a collection of Wonder's greatest hits spanning his prolific career up to that point.

02

Inside the Recording

These tracks showcase Wonder's incredible talent as a songwriter, producer, and performer, as well as his ability to blend elements of soul, funk, pop, and jazz into his music.

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Interesting Facts

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The compilation includes some of Wonder's most iconic songs, such as "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Living for the City," "Higher Ground," and "Isn't She Lovely," among others.

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Essential Tracks

01

Superstition

The compilation includes some of Wonder's most iconic songs, such as "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Living for the City," "Higher Ground," and "Isn't She Lovely," among others.

02

Living For The City

The compilation includes some of Wonder's most iconic songs, such as "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Living for the City," "Higher Ground," and "Isn't She Lovely," among others.

03

Front Line

In addition to his well-known hits, "Original Musiquarium I" also includes four new songs recorded specifically for the album: "Front Line," "Ribbon in the Sky," "That Girl," and "Do I Do," the latter of which became a major hit for Wonder.

04

Ribbon In The Sky

In addition to his well-known hits, "Original Musiquarium I" also includes four new songs recorded specifically for the album: "Front Line," "Ribbon in the Sky," "That Girl," and "Do I Do," the latter of which became a major hit for Wonder.

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Higher Ground

The compilation includes some of Wonder's most iconic songs, such as "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Living for the City," "Higher Ground," and "Isn't She Lovely," among others.

Then

Reception

The album received critical acclaim upon its release and achieved commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Now

Legacy

It remains a definitive collection of Stevie Wonder's music and a testament to his enduring influence and legacy in the world of popular music.

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The Complete Album Story

"Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I" is a double album compilation by American singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1982. The album features a collection of Wonder's greatest hits spanning his prolific career up to that point.

The compilation includes some of Wonder's most iconic songs, such as "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "Living for the City," "Higher Ground," and "Isn't She Lovely," among others. These tracks showcase Wonder's incredible talent as a songwriter, producer, and performer, as well as his ability to blend elements of soul, funk, pop, and jazz into his music.

In addition to his well-known hits, "Original Musiquarium I" also includes four new songs recorded specifically for the album: "Front Line," "Ribbon in the Sky," "That Girl," and "Do I Do," the latter of which became a major hit for Wonder.

The album received critical acclaim upon its release and achieved commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. It remains a definitive collection of Stevie Wonder's music and a testament to his enduring influence and legacy in the world of popular music.

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