Stevie Wonder – Hotter Than July (LP Vinyl)
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Hotter Than July arrived at a pivotal cultural moment, dropping just months before the first official federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day was signed into law in 1983, and Wonder had been one of the most vocal advocates for making that holiday a reality. The album stands as a document of his political conviction as much as his musical genius, weaving reggae-inflected grooves and classic Motown soul into something that felt both celebratory and urgent.
Vinyl LP pressing. Following the nearly all-instrumental 'detour album, ' Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, Hotter Than July was a return to classic form. Released in fall 1980 It was a top 3 pop album and # 1 R&B for more than three months, led by the hit singles 'Master Blaster (Jammin'), ' 'Lately' and 'I Ain't Gonna Stand For It, ' and the now-classic album cut, 'Happy Birthday, ' a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Hotter than July was originally released on Motown's Tamla label on September 29, 1980. It was certified platinum and reached #3 on the US Billboard chart. This was his most successful album in the UK, peaking at #2 and producing four top ten singles. Hotter than July was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the American Music Awards in 1982.
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Side B
UPC: 602557378399
Label: Motown
Release Date: 4.7.17
Format: LP Vinyl