
In the year 1970, Stevie Wonder left MoTown and recorded two independent albums by himself. Berry Gordy was stunned to learn that this was the case with Stevie Wonder. Berry Gordy signed Stevie Wonder's request for greater autonomy, full creative control and the right to all his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a contract that was worth 13 million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. Stevie Wonder received a higher rate of royalty and had full creative control. Additionally, he was granted the right to his own songs which was one of the few artists who were able to get at that time. Wonder's songs now could discuss controversial issues like poverty,war and drugs. The album he released in 1972, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under the MoTown agreement. In the latter part of 1972, Stevie Wonder released an album that is now regarded as an important piece of music, Talking Book. The album included Superstition the most popular hit single.
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