Stevie Wonder, who had quit MoTown in the year 1970 to record two independent albums for himself, was stunned to learn of this. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request to have more freedom and creative control over all his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollars MoTown Records contract in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to a higher royalty rate as well as more creative control and rights over his songs. This was a unique opportunity for artists at the time. The agreement also allowed Wonder's songs as well as videos to talk about controversial subjects such as war, poverty,drugs and politics. His album from 1972, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under his new MoTown agreement. Talking Book was Stevie Wonder's album released in the latter part of 1972. It's still a significant piece of music. It featured Superstition as the number one song.
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