Released 60 years ago
Up Tight
Stevie Wonder · 1966
33 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant blend of soul and pop, capturing youthful exuberance with infectious grooves and heartfelt melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- short bursts of joyful energy
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- heartfelt melodies for sing-alongs
- youthful exuberance and charm
Maybe skip if you want
- slow-paced reflective moments
- long, drawn-out compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Motown soundscape· civil rights echoes
- Career context
- Released on May 4, 1966, 'Up Tight' was Stevie Wonder's third studio album and came during his transition from child prodigy to a major artist. Following the success of his earlier works, this album solidified his presence in the Motown roster as a leading figure in the soul genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Prince· Curtis Mayfield
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Shares a similar Motown sound with socially conscious themes and lush orchestration.Cloud Nine by The Temptations — Combines vibrant grooves and soulful melodies, exploring themes of love and social change.Curtis by Curtis Mayfield — Features heartfelt songwriting and a blend of funk and soul, echoing civil rights sentiments.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love a Go Go 2:45
- 2 Hold Me 2:36
- 3 Blowin’ in the Wind 3:46
- 4 Nothing’s Too Good for My Baby 2:40
- 5 Teach Me Tonight 2:40
- 6 Uptight (Everything’s Alright) 2:55
- 7 Ain’t That Asking for Trouble 2:50
- 8 I Want My Baby Back 2:50
- 9 Pretty Little Angel 2:13
- 10 Music Talk 2:54
- 11 Contract on Love 2:08
- 12 With a Child’s Heart 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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