Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius
Stevie Wonder · 1963
23 min · 6 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant blend of soul and rhythm, showcasing youthful exuberance through captivating live performances.
Why this album works
This album captures the raw energy of a young Stevie Wonder and showcases his vocal prowess and instrumental skills. It received critical acclaim for its innovative live recording style and helped solidify Wonder's status as a rising star in the music industry, influencing subsequent generations of artists in soul and R&B.
- Career context
- Released on May 21, 1963, 'Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius' marked Stevie Wonder's first live album shortly after his debut studio album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie'. At just 12 years old, he was already gaining recognition as a prodigious talent in the Motown roster, setting the stage for his future artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ABBA· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Akiko Yano· Morning Musume· Modern Talking· Julio Iglesias· The Cranberries
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fingertips Standout 7:00
- 2 Soul Bongo 3:00
- 3 La La La La La 2:30
- 4 (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over Standout 5:21
- 5 Hallelujah I Love Her So 2:35
- 6 Drown in My Own Tears Standout 3:00
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