Stevie Wonder - Look Around

[tommiexander]

Stevie was experimenting with a psychedlia type sound during that time in 1971. He was trying to get in the groove with a combination of the funk Sly Stone sound and the psychedelic sound of The Temptation's, "Cloud Nine" and "Psychedelic Shack". But this song is not Stevie's style at all. The song sounds like a eerie ballad from The Adams Family. I'm surprised that Berry let him release that. But by 1971, Berry needed Stevie at Motown and he wasn't about to go against Stevie.

[jmiester25]

love the lyrics. im starting to get into his albums. i think i made the right choice

[TheBigwalt160]

The master of music, what more can I say.

[luzhizui]

This album was definitely a major part of his 'turning point' and has some brilliant songs on it, also including 'Do yourself a favour' 'something out of the blue' and 'never dreamt you'd leave in summer' which he fittingly and touchingly sung for Michael Jackson at the 'funeral' concert.

Love some of the lyrics to these tracks, as well as the Beatleseque harmonies etc of this. Very underrated and at least as good as the stuff he put on subsequent albums.

In my modest opinion!

[EduCamargo]

@luzhizui And also, 'Think of Me as a Soldier'. Man, this album is really fantastic.

[Ecite]

This makes no sense. This song should have millions of views. Listen to the lyrics for fuck sakes...and the melody..I mean...it's a fucking masterpiece!

[EduCamargo]

@Ecite Considering that Motown turned blind-eye to this record, I have to echo those who say that 'Where I'm Coming From' is the start of Stevie's revolution.

And yes, This song will reflect humanity for years to come.

[krysis7]

This song is so dipped in butter and then put on a golden plate! Thanks @johnniewalker23 these songs have changed my life.

[plososa]

@yasyaf710 i looked for it whats the name of the song?

[dissidencello]

Absolutely magnificent.

[FroMarty]

why is this cd so rare?

[MsDahliaJones]

@FroMarty i found it at cheepo for like eight bucks

[FroMarty]

@MsDahliaJones well in the UK its very rare, I bought a japanese import copy from ebay, it was the cheapest option!

[Rock2HAL]

I love this song and album! :)

[KahMan3]

Fuckin' genius

[samuelruncorn78]

For keyboard players out there, especially the ones into vintage gear - as this album is pre-Moog, Stevie is using an RMI 300 Electrapiano/harpsicord as his main instrument alongside the clavinet and Hammond. And all the keyboard bass is played on the RMI too. A very groovy instrument, obviously overshadowed by the Wurly and the Rhodes.

[webpmc22]

wow. what a great song. Seems very much ahead of its time for 1971.

[Jaypasserina]

Thank you JonnieWalker123 for posting all of these songs. I grew up on Stevie Wonder's music and messages. I am no longer in possession of these original records, so this is a blessing.

[johnniewalker23]

You're more than welcome. I'm glad to be able to share this stuff with others, been cool to see people who are able to enjoy them again.

[jocksmen]

@johnniewalker23 I have this as a B side on a copy of He's Mistra Know It All

released in the UK.!

[kannlistar]

"love is used for something but what for , look around and you will find time is only floating in your mind !! "

[nidiaaw]

Stevie was 21 when he did this album and at that young age he was having such deep thoughts. And what are our 21 y/o artist singing about today.....booty, bling and hoes!!!! As Stevie said in another classic of his, "Living Off The Love Of The Land", ...seems the wisdom of man hasn't got much wiser.....!

[timmy841212]

Technically Stevie was only 20 when he recorded this.

[nidiaaw]

@crispynutchocolate

He actually produced several songs on the Signed, Sealed Delivered" album too.

[PhuckHue2]

I think this is the first R&B song that used a bass synthesizer

[burgerz28]

Stevie. What can he say. I wish he would school these so called new legends.

[ali2i6]

Amazing song.

[L88BS]

Does anyone out there know how this was recorded? Format? 8 Track? ?????

[Blackmace]

I believe it was a 16 track, 8 track was outdated by the early 70's but I'm going to have to double check that

[darganx]

Many people say that Talking Book was Stevie's turning point but Where I'm Comin' From to me marked his transformation. Recorded in 1970-71 you can hear certain traits from this in future albums - this was the first album where he multi-tracked his vocals and instruments where before he just played Harmonica and was backed by the Funk Brothers.

This song reminds me of 'You Don't Know Where I Go' from his 1974 album 'Fulfillingness' First Finale'.

[KrfNYC2]

@darganx I feel you, but I think that more people would mention "Music of My Mind" before "Talking Book" as the album with which Stevie made a big transformation.

[PDMvidz]

@darganx you mean "they wont go when i go". yeah, to me it's very underrated.

[JamesWhistleJr]

This is a brilliant record and it was so far ahead of its time. the lyrics are still relevant today!

[DonnyDrapers]

Stevie Wonder is the greatest. Open Mind = Endless Time (We are the illusions of our minds.)

[MACfoo16]

This is truly a genius song.

[infectiousgruvz]

oh my god. Wow. Holy crap etc....

[Damionz30]

I have recently heard this song a week ago, all I have to say there's no one like him

[stevolidz]

if stevie wonder lived in washington tyne and wear and sang this song in the football club you can bet your bottom dollar a would lend some1s bike to go and get me dad cos he wouldn belive me

[PhuckHue2]

the beginning of the Stevie's classical period

[pjubagoni]

one of those songs !!

fav and 5 star rating

could do more

[coolitababy]

This was the B side to Sunshine Of My Life...I always preferred it and played it over and over. Always loved the sad Stevie songs and they're the ones that have lasted the best.

[aksteviewonder]

amazing how through such sad sounding songs, he is able to leave you with the feeling that there is still some hope

[EduCamargo]

@coolitababy As you can see, the sadder, the prettier it sounds. And Stevie has always been a master on that. 'Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer' is a briliant example.

[brendonkas]

wtf is this! first time Thank you johnniewalker for everthing you are doing for diehard Stevie fans like myself. This is such a beautiful song. George Michael did something similar to this song on one of his solo albums.

[123imogena]

never heard this song before.

i love it!

[miasmicmatt]

ha...so someone else is posting these now... haaha...i hesitated. People ought to search it out. out of print since the 80's right? available on japanese import. Hell of an album