Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

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Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

"Stevie Wonder fans including Martin Freeman and Trevor Nelson celebrate the man and his music by selecting their favourite songs and performances from his scores of hits."

2018

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Well-known fans celebrate Stevie Wonder and his music by selecting some of his best-loved songs. Wonder is one of the dominant figures in American music, a multi-faceted genius whose music has permeated popular culture, and he is not short of celebrity fans. His musical achievements are lauded in this anthology of his greatest hits. Contributors include actor Martin Freeman, singers Alexander O'Neal, James Morrison, Beverley Knight and Corinne Bailey Rae, New Order's Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris, DJs Ana Matronic, Trevor Nelson and Norman Jay, Heaven's 17's Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware, journalist Sian Pattenden and presenter Emma Dabiri.

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Sian Pattenden

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Martyn Ware

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Glenn Gregory

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Norman Jay

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Trevor Nelson

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Trevor Nelson

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Ana Matronic

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Stephen Morris

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Stephen Morris

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Gillian Gilbert

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Gillian Gilbert

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Corinne Bailey Rae

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Corinne Bailey Rae

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Beverley Knight

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James Morisson

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Alexander O'Neal

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Martin Freeman

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