
Stevie Wonder, who had left MoTown in the year 1970 to record two solo albums for himself, was stunned to hear this. Berry Gordy was shocked to be informed of this by Stevie Wonder and Berry Gord was able to agree with Stevie Wonder's demands for more autonomy and complete creative control and the rights to all his music. In 1972, Stevie Wonder returned to MoTown records and signed a thirteen million dollar agreement with MoTown Records. Stevie Wonder received a higher royalty as well as full creative control. Also, he had the rights to create his own music, an opportunity that only a handful of artists were able to get at that time. Wonder's songs could now discuss controversial topics such as war, poverty, and drugs. His 1972 album, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under the MoTown agreement. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, was a milestone in music history. Which included the number one hit single, Superstition.
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