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Cranking Up Stevie Wonder

His Musical Legacy in 11 Songs

Arthur Lizie

The volume on a standard amp goes to 10. But, sometimes, that’s just not high enough. Sometimes, you need to rock even harder than that—all the way to 11. Goes to 11 books are short, opinionated introductions to the catalogs of major musical acts through 11 essential songs. Because going over the top is the only answer when it comes to good music.

American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder is a trailblazer whose influence can be heard across modern R&B, soul, pop, jazz, and gospel. He’s also an inspiration to disabled artists throughout the world: after going blind as a child, he pursued music passionately and blossomed into one of the most important composers and performers in history. Still going strong after decades in the spotlight, he remains one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

From “Superstition” to “So What the Fuss,” Cranking Up Stevie Wonder provides a whirlwind tour of 11 essential Stevie Wonder tracks. It covers every era of his output—early hits, genre experiments, late-career highlights—exploring the irresistible alchemy that keeps Wonder’s music forever at our fingertips.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Backbeat
Pages: 164 • Trim: 5½ x 8½
978-1-4930-7209-5 • Paperback • November 2024 • $19.95 • (£14.99) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.
Series: Goes to 11
Subjects: Music / History & Criticism, Music / Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Music / Genres & Styles / General

Arthur Lizie is a Professor of Communication at Bridgewater State University. He is the series editor for Backbeat Books’ Goes to 11 series. His books include Prince FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Purple Reign and Beck: Every Album, Every Song and the edited Prince and Neil Young volumes in the Interviews and Encounters book series.

Cranking Up Stevie Wonder

His Musical Legacy in 11 Songs

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Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • The volume on a standard amp goes to 10. But, sometimes, that’s just not high enough. Sometimes, you need to rock even harder than that—all the way to 11. Goes to 11 books are short, opinionated introductions to the catalogs of major musical acts through 11 essential songs. Because going over the top is the only answer when it comes to good music.

    American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder is a trailblazer whose influence can be heard across modern R&B, soul, pop, jazz, and gospel. He’s also an inspiration to disabled artists throughout the world: after going blind as a child, he pursued music passionately and blossomed into one of the most important composers and performers in history. Still going strong after decades in the spotlight, he remains one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

    From “Superstition” to “So What the Fuss,” Cranking Up Stevie Wonder provides a whirlwind tour of 11 essential Stevie Wonder tracks. It covers every era of his output—early hits, genre experiments, late-career highlights—exploring the irresistible alchemy that keeps Wonder’s music forever at our fingertips.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Backbeat
    Pages: 164 • Trim: 5½ x 8½
    978-1-4930-7209-5 • Paperback • November 2024 • $19.95 • (£14.99) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.
    Series: Goes to 11
    Subjects: Music / History & Criticism, Music / Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Music / Genres & Styles / General
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Author
  • Arthur Lizie is a Professor of Communication at Bridgewater State University. He is the series editor for Backbeat Books’ Goes to 11 series. His books include Prince FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Purple Reign and Beck: Every Album, Every Song and the edited Prince and Neil Young volumes in the Interviews and Encounters book series.

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