
In 1970 Stevie Wonder left MoTown and made two albums for himself. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request for more freedom and creative control over all his songs. In 1972 Stevie Wonder returned to MoTown records and signed a thirteen million dollar deal with MoTown Records. Stevie Wonder was entitled to a higher royalty rate, more creative control, and rights over his songs. It was a rare chance for artists of the time. The deal allowed Wonder's tracks to talk about controversial issues such as poverty,war,drugs, and politics.Stevie is famous for writing and performing songs that are political, like You Haven't Do Nothing, which was a political jab at Richard Nixon. The first album he made under his new deal with MoTown was Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, was a milestone in music history. This album featured Superstition, the number-one smash hit track.
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