Tribute to Uncle Ray

Wonder's second LP, recorded and released when he was only 12 years old, is a tribute to Ray Charles. As the original liner notes state, "Little Stevie Wonder, Tamla's 11-year-old musical genius, is blind, a similarity he shares with a famed musician and vocalist of today." Though this is perhaps not the most subtle of tribute albums and a clear cash in attempt from Motown, who were still looking for a way to market their new-found talent, the results are still fantastic. Little Stevie powers his way through a grip of Charles' classics as well as some original songs done in the "Charles style" and while the LP failed to score a hit, it's an enjoyable listen that shows a glimpse of the super star talent that was soon to emerge.



Tracklist

A1     Hallelujah I Love Her So
A2     Ain't That Love
A3     Don't You Know
A4     The Masquerade
A5     Frankie & Johnny

B1     Drown In My Own Tears
B2     Come Back Baby
B3     Mary Ann
B4     Sunset
B5     My Baby's Gone