It is a cover of wonders 1972 album of the same name. Submit data corrections for talking book macy gray on allmusic. Talking book, an album by macy gray on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Macy gray, talking book m acy grays lyrics tend to veer between homey love and sexual dementia. Perhaps on the recommendation of her doctor, shes taken a break from songwriting this year to deliver two covers albums. Macy gray the very best of macy gray 2004 flac macy gray the sellout 2010 flac stevie wonder compilation. Oct 31, 2012 macy gray s latest album, talking book, is a remake of stevie wonders album by the same name, some 40 years later. Oct 29, 2012 a mere seven months after the release of her covered album, which included songs by radiohead, my chemical romance and others, macy gray has taken on what some may consider an unthinkable task. Oct 24, 2012 just seven months after macy gray released covered a collection of songs by radiohead, my chemical romance, yeah yeah yeahs, and arcade fire, among othersshe returns with a complete reinterpretation of stevie wonders iconic talking book album. What it is, is a genuine achievement, and gray s ingenious interpretation gives fans the opportunity to do two things lock down their faith in and fandom for stevie wonder, and renew their respect for gray, who proves her artistry with this praiseworthy record. Find macy gray discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Talking book s other seven songs arent as well known, and that is the genius of gray s decision to cover the entire album. Nov 14, 2012 that, in a nutshell, describes macy grays version of talking book, stevie wonders seminal 1972 album and the one that contains a couple of songs that even nonstevie fans will recognize. All things are truly new again with this remake of talking book.
Most performers will shy away from remakes in fear of being compared unfavorably to the original. Gray worked on the album with producer hal wilner, who came up with the. Bringing you a unique experience in hair and beauty care. Now the time has come for believers and nonbelievers alike to welcome another member to the cover pantheon. Oct 30, 2012 the new talking book hits shelves on tuesday, oct. Listen to talking book tribute to stevie wonder on spotify.
It is a cover album of stevie wonders album of the same name. Macy gray took a leap of faith and released macys love letter to stevie wonder and took a daring leap to recreate talking book. Although some attempts might fall flat, for macy gray the line between unique and familiar doesnt skip a beat on talking book. That, in a nutshell, describes macy grays version of talking book, stevie wonders seminal 1972 album and the one that contains a couple of. Macy gray covers stevie wonders talking book on 40th. It proves, forty years down the road, the greatness of the songs, the pacing, the arrangements, the entire packaging of talking book. Talking book is the seventh studio album by macy gray. Originally released by motown records on october 28, 1972, talking book saw stevie wonder enjoying more artistic freedom than ever before.
There is a reason that macy gray has maintained a a career in the music industry for over a decade. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Hip hop, funk soul macy gray talking book 2012, cd discogs. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that. Talking book tribute to stevie wonder album by macy. Find macy gray discography, albums and singles on allmusic. For the most part, macy gray was wise enough to know that talking book was revered by many as a masterpiece that has consistently found itself buried in best albums of all time lists over and over again. Join facebook to connect with rwaida mahmoud and others you may know. Talking book tribute to stevie wonder album by macy gray. Macy gray reimagines stevie wonders talking book billboard. The first, covered, found gray reinterpreting the likes of radiohead, yeah yeah yeahs, and arcade fire. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Covered, talking book, and the way gray performs live at the 54th ljubljana jazz festival in ljubljana, slovenia, on july 6, 20 in 2011, gray signed a deal with 429 records and started recording a series of covers for her next studio album covered. Posted by cyrena rose just months after the release of her covered album, soul singersongwriter, record producer, and actress macy gray delivers a new album entitled talking book known for her distinctive raspy voice and singing style, macy gray s talking book, which is billed as a love letter to stevie wonders 1972 classic album of the same name on the occasion of its.
And it is likely to introduce a new generation to those. The hits sunshine of my life and superstition are among the 10 talking book tracks that gray reimagines in collaboration with producer hal willner lou reed. Macy gray with her unorthodox sounds is a performer not afraid to take chances. The best of both worlds old school music with a new school twist. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
A conversation with macy gray and her take on stevie wonders classic album 10272012 09. Hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas deals store new releases gift ideas. Macy s love letter to stevie wonder on the 40th anniversary of his classic albumpreorder now on htt. Its a gutsy decision, and one that may raise a few eyebrows as it should.
Following stints with atlantic, epic, geffen and concord. Macy gray talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. Macy gray talking book 2012 posted by on october 29 2012. I dont know if fans would want to hear her use her raspy vocals to. Macy gray took a leap of faith and released macy s love letter to stevie wonder and took a daring leap to recreate talking book. Pick up a copy of macy gray s talking book on itunes and amazon.
Theres plenty to love on macy grays talking book even without stooping to the messy business of comparison. In the end, seminal and artistic peaks like talking book cant possibly be matched, let alone, overtrumped. Talking book is a stevie wonder tribute album by american recording artist macy gray, released on october 30, 2012 on kobalt records. I dont know if fans would want to hear her use her raspy vocals to interpret ribbon in the sky and hey love. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
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