BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In OUR History

Hugh Gaddy · Monday, December 28th 2009 at 9:33PM · 150 views

Innervisions

On December 29, 1973, Stevie Wonder Held The Number Position On BillBoard's R&B Chart, With the Song "Living For The City," One Of Several Hits From The Landmark Album, "Innervisions." Wonder Produced "Innervisions" During What Is Generally Referred To As His "Classic Period." Released In August, 1973, It Was The Third Of Five Phenomenally Successful And Innovative Recordings -- Including "Music Of My Mind," "Talking Book," "Fulfillingness First Finale" And "Songs In The Key Of Life." As With His Previous And Subsequent Work, Wonder Masterfully Deals With A Wide-Range Of Topics In "Innervsions." There Is Social Commentary On Drug Usage ("Too High"), Oppression And Racism ("Living For The City"), Religion And Spirituality (Jesus Children Of America & "Higher Ground"), Dogmatism ("He's Misstra No-It-All") And Of Course, Love ("All In Love Is Fair" & "Golden Lady"). The Album's Recurring Theme: Life Is Both Beautiful And At Times, Ugly, But Ultimately We Must Take Personal Responsibility For How We Live. "Living For The City" Ramained Number 1 For Two Weeks. "Innervisions" Was One Of 1973's 10 Best-Selling Albums. STEVIE WONDER PERFORMING "LIVING FOR THE CITY"

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