Early Classics [Import]

Stevie Wonder | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 20, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Polygram UK
• ASIN: B00004NJLS
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,545 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Uptight (Everything's Alright)

2. Fingertips (Part 1 & 2)

3. Little Water Boy

4. Music Talk

5. Workout Stevie Workout

6. Monkey Talk

7. Frankie And Johnny

8. Mary Ann

9. Blowin' In The Wind

10. Sad Boy

11. With A Child's Heart

12. I Was Made To Love Her

13. Ain't That Love

14. My Baby's Gone

15. Yester-me Yester-You Yesterday

16. Teach Me Tonight

17. Ebb Tide

18. Beyond The Sea

Editorial Reviews

UK 'Best Of', tracks include 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)', 'I Was Made To Love Her', 'Fingertips' (Parts 1 & 2) plus varied album tracks and a number of rarities making their first appearance on CD. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars needs just a few more rarities from the early 60s, October 10, 2004

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semaj emorej - See all my reviews

This review is from: Early Classics (Audio CD)

i give early classics a 3 star rating only because it needs just a few more rarities from stevie's early 60s period.the hits like 'uptight'-'fingertips'-'i was made to love her'-'yester-me, yester-you,yesterday'-have been included in so many of his greatest hits compilations-we hardcore stevie fans would very much like to hear his lesser known or unreleased early material. for example,little stevie recorded a song in the spring of 1963 called 'lois' which is available on motown's "never-before-released masters:from motown's brightest stars-the 1960's"/songs like 'lois' and the ignored 'purple raindrops' should have been included in this collection along with other unreleased unheard classics in motown's vaults.but this compilation does makeup 4 that misstep by including 'little water boy'-a duet with his older mentor clarence paul- the very seldom heard 'with a child's heart'-from his 1966 lp 'uptight'-and also from the 'uptight'album is the upbeat track 'music talk'-and also from 1963 is the funny bright 'monkey talk'-this compilation also includes a few tracks from stevie's 1964 album 'stevie at the beach'-one of my favorite tracks from this album is the beautiful instrumental 'ebb tide'which is so calming and carefree with stevie gliding on clouds with his harmonica with the motown band's cool,calming relaxing groove.this instrumental is so good,i repeat this track over and over again... nonetheless this compilation of stevie wonder as a child genius is good 2 have in your collection...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was the beginning of a brilliant career......, June 9, 2004

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D. Pawl "Dani" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Early Classics (Audio CD)

Stevie Wonder, or "Little Stevie" the name he went by in the early days of his career, was a musical prodigy (master of the harmonica, soulful singer with a personality, presence and command of songs that was beyond his twelve years). This wonderful little glimpse into the beginning of a R&B master's career contains the songs that made him famous ("Fingertips--Parts 1&2," "Uptight (Everything's Alright)," etc.). Every track on this album is soulful, and the beats range from upbeat and peppy to introspective and full of spirit. I was amazed at the versatility and range of this wonderful artist even before he reached his teens! This album can be enjoyed by people of all ages--from young kids starting out in music to those who have loved Stevie for years. A real treat!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the serious Stevie fan !, December 15, 2001

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L. E STOTTLEMEYER (KCMO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Early Classics (Audio CD)

This is the only cd in the world that contains one of the most beautiful songs that Stevie Wonder ever recorded. The top 10 R@B hit titled "With a childs heart ". It is a pure soul classic and hasn't been heard on radio probably since it's release in 1966. I searched for this song on cd for 10 years or so. It was always never included on his greatest hits cd's released in America. Everythings great on this cd but it's worth it's weight in gold just to hear the song "With a child's heart " for it's truly,truly, a forgotten classic.