Re:Stevie Wonder’s “classic period”
by aczerepinski on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:33AM
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That five year stretch is indeed stunning. So many songs that are harmonically sophisticated and yet singable/relatable to non-musicians. Without any doubt one of the best song writers of all time.
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This +100. I don't think there has been anyone in recent years who has combined those qualities as well, consistently.
Earth, Wind & Fire is in the same category for me but yeah going back decades
Re:Stevie Wonder’s “classic period”
by agumonkey on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @03:57PM
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Similarly I was very very surprised by Phil Collins - Hello I must be going. The overall big band funk groove in a pop album (and a successful one at that). And then his drumming. It's a bit like The Police, you don't hear the sophistication at first; but it's there.