Looking Back
Stevie Wonder · 1977
118 min · 40 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant tapestry of soul and rhythm, blending funk grooves with heartfelt melodies and Wonder's signature vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- playful grooves for gatherings short tracks for easy listening nostalgic melodies that uplift
- Context
- Released in late 1977, 'Looking Back' is a compilation that showcases Stevie Wonder's prolific output during the 1960s and early 1970s. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from child prodigy to a mature artist with multiple hit albums behind him, including the groundbreaking 'Songs in the Key of Life'. This collection reflects on his earlier hits while highlighting his continued relevance in the evolving landscape of R&B.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, R&B
Looking Back is an album by Stevie Wonder, released in 1977. A vibrant tapestry of soul and rhythm, blending funk grooves with heartfelt melodies and Wonder's signature vocals. This album played a crucial role in reaffirming Stevie Wonder's legacy during a time when he was becoming a defining voice of soul music. It features several tracks that had previously charted highly, such as 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' and 'For Once in My Life', which helped solidify his status as a crossover artist and influenced subsequent generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Looking Back sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of soul and rhythm, blending funk grooves with heartfelt melodies and Wonder's signature vocals. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes Looking Back by Stevie Wonder notable?
This album played a crucial role in reaffirming Stevie Wonder's legacy during a time when he was becoming a defining voice of soul music. It features several tracks that had previously charted highly, such as 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' and 'For Once in My Life', which helped solidify his status as a crossover artist and influenced subsequent generations of musicians. Released in late 1977, 'Looking Back' is a compilation that showcases Stevie Wonder's prolific output during the 1960s and early 1970s. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from child prodigy to a mature artist with multiple hit albums behind him, including the groundbreaking 'Songs in the Key of Life'. This collection reflects on his earlier hits while highlighting his continued relevance in the evolving landscape of R&B.
Who is Looking Back for?
Looking Back works well if you're into playful grooves for gatherings, short tracks for easy listening and nostalgic melodies that uplift.
How many songs are on Looking Back?
Looking Back has 40 tracks, running approximately 118 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Thank You (For Loving Me All the Way) 2:52
- 2 Contract on Love 2:06
- 3 Fingertips (Part II) 3:00
- 4 Workout Stevie, Workout 2:50
- 5 Castles in the Sand 2:14
- 6 Hey Harmonica Man 2:41
- 7 High Heel Sneakers 3:11
- 8 Uptight (Eveything’s Alright) 2:55
- 9 Nothing’s Too Good for My Baby 2:39
- 10 Blowin’ in the Wind 3:34
- 11 Ain’t That Asking for Trouble 2:49
- 12 I’d Cry 2:35
- 13 A Place in the Sun 2:53
- 14 Sylvia 2:32
Disc 2
- 1 Down to Earth 2:47
- 2 Thank You Love 2:52
- 3 Hey Love 2:46
- 4 Travelin’ Man 2:48
- 5 Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) 3:00
- 6 I Was Made to Love Her 2:37
- 7 I’m Wondering 2:52
- 8 Shoo Be Doo Be Doo da Day 2:42
- 9 You Met Your Match 2:39
- 10 I’d Be a Fool Right Now 2:57
- 11 Alfie 3:13
- 12 More Than a Dream 3:49
- 13 For Once in My Life Standout 2:48
Disc 3
- 1 Angie Girl 3:01
- 2 My Cherie Amour Standout 2:54
- 3 Don’t Know Why I Love You 2:47
- 4 If I Ruled the World 3:37
- 5 Yester‐Me, Yester‐You, Yesterday 3:06
- 6 Never Had a Dream Come True 3:13
- 7 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Standout 2:34
- 8 Heaven Help Us All 3:13
- 9 I Gotta Have a Song 2:33
- 10 Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer 2:49
- 11 If You Really Love Me 3:00
- 12 Something Out of the Blue 3:00
- 13 Do Yourself a Favour 6:05
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