Stevie Wonder Live facts for kids

Stevie Wonder Live is an exciting live music album released in 1970. It features the incredible artist Stevie Wonder and was put out by the Tamla record label. This was Stevie Wonder's second live album ever. It's a really important album because it shows how he was changing. He was moving from being just a great performer to becoming a truly brilliant singer-songwriter. This means he started writing more of his own songs and showing off his amazing talent in new ways.

What is a Live Album?

A live album is a recording of a musical performance that happened in front of an audience. It's different from a studio album, which is recorded in a special sound studio. Live albums often capture the energy and excitement of a concert. They can include applause from the crowd and sometimes even talking from the artist.

Stevie Wonder's Journey

This album came out at a special time in Stevie Wonder's career. He had been a child star, known for his amazing singing and playing. But with Stevie Wonder Live, he started to show more of his own creative ideas. He was becoming more involved in writing and producing his music. This album helped show the world that he was not just a performer, but also a genius songwriter. He would soon create some of his most famous and important songs.

Songs on the Album

The Stevie Wonder Live album features many popular songs that fans loved to hear him perform. It includes a mix of his own hits and some famous songs by other artists. Here is a list of the songs you can find on this exciting live recording:

• "Intro/Pretty World"
• "Sunny"
• "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet (A Time for Us)"
• "Everybody's Talkin'"
• "My Cherie Amour"
• "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday"
• "I've Gotta Be Me/Once in a Lifetime"
• "A Place in the Sun"
• "Down to Earth"
• "Blowin' in the Wind"
• "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"
• "Ca' Purange"
• "Alfie"
• "For Once in My Life/Thank You Love"