Re: [Harp-L] Recommended Stevie Wonder CD

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Denny -

When I saw your post yesterday, I expected to see all sorts of replies 
suggesting different cds. I'm sure there is no 'correct' answer to your 
question. Most of his albums are actually thin on harmonica content, yet 
if you were to string all of his harmonica solos together from all his 
albums (there are over 30 of them), it would represent a real wealth of 
material.

Even forgetting about harmonica content, I don't think there is one cd 
that will give you his best just like there is no one best album by The 
Beatles, Toots, Django, etc....

Having said that, I can say that there's little doubt that "Songs in the 
Key of Life" stands out as one of his most important contributions to 
the world of music, "Eivets Rednow" has the highest percentage of 
harmonica content (although it's not everyone's cup of tea), and if I 
had to choose a personal favorite, it would probably be "Journey Through 
the Secret Life of Plants" which is more than just a collection of great 
tunes. There are these wonderful recurring musical themes that weave 
there way in and out through the album, his synth work is really 
beautiful, and there's a healthy dose of harmonica playing too.

- Slim.

http://www.SlideManSlim.com

Denny Noreikas wrote:

> I am making my Christmas wish list and would like to ask for a Stevie 
> Wonder CD.  Based upon all the recent discussions on Harp-L what is 
> the ONE CD that will give me the best of Stevie Wonder and his 
> harmonica playing?
>
> Your help is appreciated.
>
> Denny