NMuzakNSoul said:

unique said:

you know stevie wonder was blinded by paul macartney for releasing i just called to say i love you, and then some dude shot john lennon for ebony and ivory, then realised he got the wrong beatle

true story

Ebony and Ivory got released after Lennon Died...

yes, it was released as a tribute to john lennon. and happy birthday was a tribute to yoko ono

First off this is VS thread is just plain evil

I will have to say Songs because of how innovative the sounds where, and the diversity of the stories and lyrics. But What's Going On is not far behind both are absolute pieces of artistic beauty.

Gunsnhalen said:

First off this is VS thread is just plain evil

I will have to say Songs because of how innovative the sounds where, and the diversity of the stories and lyrics. But What's Going On is not far behind both are absolute pieces of artistic beauty.

I actually think Songs would be better if he had trimmed the fat lol

Stevie seemed to be inspired by a lot of shit in the two years he made it. I think he originally intended to do a world album. "Ordinary Pain" sounded like it could've been a Wonderlove track but again it also sounded like Rufus & Chaka Khan (Khan was supposed to be on it but Shirley Brewer, the lovely woman in the glasses from the classic Stevie '74 performance tape, is singing on it). "Ngicuela" sounded like it might've been part of something Stevie was developing and the "Something Extra" EP sounded like Stevie was doing another album.

Maybe that's why he put it all together and simply called it Songs in the Key of Life. He signed a $13 million contract prior to doing the album so he was under more pressure than Marvin was when he created What's Going On.

unique said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

Ebony and Ivory got released after Lennon Died...

yes, it was released as a tribute to john lennon. and happy birthday was a tribute to yoko ono

nice haha

Timmy84 said:

Gunsnhalen said:

First off this is VS thread is just plain evil

I will have to say Songs because of how innovative the sounds where, and the diversity of the stories and lyrics. But What's Going On is not far behind both are absolute pieces of artistic beauty.

I actually think Songs would be better if he had trimmed the fat lol

Stevie seemed to be inspired by a lot of shit in the two years he made it. I think he originally intended to do a world album. "Ordinary Pain" sounded like it could've been a Wonderlove track but again it also sounded like Rufus & Chaka Khan (Khan was supposed to be on it but Shirley Brewer, the lovely woman in the glasses from the classic Stevie '74 performance tape, is singing on it). "Ngicuela" sounded like it might've been part of something Stevie was developing and the "Something Extra" EP sounded like Stevie was doing another album.

Maybe that's why he put it all together and simply called it Songs in the Key of Life. He signed a $13 million contract prior to doing the album so he was under more pressure than Marvin was when he created What's Going On.

On that note... ok you migth see it lol. But i also thought Jesus Children Of America sounded like it could be on What's Going On... and it almost seem's like a tribute to that album! but that's just my warped mind

Gunsnhalen said:

Timmy84 said:

I actually think Songs would be better if he had trimmed the fat lol

Stevie seemed to be inspired by a lot of shit in the two years he made it. I think he originally intended to do a world album. "Ordinary Pain" sounded like it could've been a Wonderlove track but again it also sounded like Rufus & Chaka Khan (Khan was supposed to be on it but Shirley Brewer, the lovely woman in the glasses from the classic Stevie '74 performance tape, is singing on it). "Ngicuela" sounded like it might've been part of something Stevie was developing and the "Something Extra" EP sounded like Stevie was doing another album.

Maybe that's why he put it all together and simply called it Songs in the Key of Life. He signed a $13 million contract prior to doing the album so he was under more pressure than Marvin was when he created What's Going On.

On that note... ok you migth see it lol. But i also thought Jesus Children Of America sounded like it could be on What's Going On... and it almost seem's like a tribute to that album! but that's just my warped mind

Stevie was heavily inspired by Marvin when he created Innervisions actually so you do have a point.

Timmy84 said:

Gunsnhalen said:

First off this is VS thread is just plain evil

I will have to say Songs because of how innovative the sounds where, and the diversity of the stories and lyrics. But What's Going On is not far behind both are absolute pieces of artistic beauty.

I actually think Songs would be better if he had trimmed the fat lol

Stevie seemed to be inspired by a lot of shit in the two years he made it. I think he originally intended to do a world album. "Ordinary Pain" sounded like it could've been a Wonderlove track but again it also sounded like Rufus & Chaka Khan (Khan was supposed to be on it but Shirley Brewer, the lovely woman in the glasses from the classic Stevie '74 performance tape, is singing on it). "Ngicuela" sounded like it might've been part of something Stevie was developing and the "Something Extra" EP sounded like Stevie was doing another album.

Maybe that's why he put it all together and simply called it Songs in the Key of Life. He signed a $13 million contract prior to doing the album so he was under more pressure than Marvin was when he created What's Going On.

The Something Extra EP is due to Stevie making Motown and the people wait so long for it. The album was pushed back countless times due to Stevie still working on it and getting it just right. I appreciate and love Shirley but I wish Chaka could have made that session. She would have tore it up!!! He had Minnie Riperton on backgrounds so she could have delivered as well.... just thinking about that makes me wonder how that would even sound

I don't know of any fat or high quality filler on Songs, I think it just takes musical mind to truly understand the scope of it. Sometimes an album can be so perfect that people start to look for cracks and flaws that aren't there

PlayboyOriginal said:

Timmy84 said:

I actually think Songs would be better if he had trimmed the fat lol

Stevie seemed to be inspired by a lot of shit in the two years he made it. I think he originally intended to do a world album. "Ordinary Pain" sounded like it could've been a Wonderlove track but again it also sounded like Rufus & Chaka Khan (Khan was supposed to be on it but Shirley Brewer, the lovely woman in the glasses from the classic Stevie '74 performance tape, is singing on it). "Ngicuela" sounded like it might've been part of something Stevie was developing and the "Something Extra" EP sounded like Stevie was doing another album.

Maybe that's why he put it all together and simply called it Songs in the Key of Life. He signed a $13 million contract prior to doing the album so he was under more pressure than Marvin was when he created What's Going On.

The Something Extra EP is due to Stevie making Motown and the people wait so long for it. The album was pushed back countless times due to Stevie still working on it and getting it just right. I appreciate and love Shirley but I wish Chaka could have made that session. She would have tore it up!!! He had Minnie Riperton on backgrounds so she could have delivered as well.... just thinking about that makes me wonder how that would even sound

I don't know of any fat or high quality filler on Songs, I think it just takes musical mind to truly understand the scope of it. Sometimes an album can be so perfect that people start to look for cracks and flaws that aren't there

Oh believe me there's no cracks and flaws in Songs. There IS filler but GREAT filler though.

unique said:

NMuzakNSoul said:

Ebony and Ivory got released after Lennon Died...

yes, it was released as a tribute to john lennon. and happy birthday was a tribute to yoko ono

No. It wasn't. Ebony and Ivory was simply about harmony among the races and was written long before Lennon had been killed. In fact, Paul released a solo version of the song in the U.K. about a year before his version with Stevie. Paul, DID write a song, that paid tribute to John called, "Here To Day". Both songs appear on Paul's album "McCartney".

shorttrini said:

unique said:

yes, it was released as a tribute to john lennon. and happy birthday was a tribute to yoko ono

No. It wasn't. Ebony and Ivory was simply about harmony among the races and was written long before Lennon had been killed. In fact, Paul released a solo version of the song in the U.K. about a year before his version with Stevie. Paul, DID write a song, that paid tribute to John called, "Here To Day". Both songs appear on Paul's album "McCartney".

Uhhh you DO know Unique was JOKING, right?

shorttrini said:

unique said:

yes, it was released as a tribute to john lennon. and happy birthday was a tribute to yoko ono

No. It wasn't. Ebony and Ivory was simply about harmony among the races and was written long before Lennon had been killed. In fact, Paul released a solo version of the song in the U.K. about a year before his version with Stevie. Paul, DID write a song, that paid tribute to John called, "Here To Day". Both songs appear on Paul's album "McCartney".

Unique was being silly and not serious I don't think.

I love love love Marvin and What's Going On is a true masterpiece. That being said, Songs in the Key of Life is the choice for me. Thankfully, I can have both whenever I want.

Very appropriate comparison thread. The two so called 'masterpieces' of these artists. I have to go with Songs In The Key Of Life, because of its versatility. I consider Innervisions his best though.

my vote: Songs In the Key... by Stevie Wonder.

Just fantastic.... One of the finest dobb albums ever.

Marvin Gaye is not my taste..... (don't flame me).

thedance said:

my vote: Songs In the Key... by Stevie Wonder.

Just fantastic.... One of the finest dobb albums ever.

Marvin Gaye is not my taste..... (don't flame me).

Dobb? What does that mean?

Hey, I'm not gonna bash you in the head for not digging Marvin. I'm not that type of fan.

Timmy84 said:

thedance said:

my vote: Songs In the Key... by Stevie Wonder.

Just fantastic.... One of the finest dobb albums ever.

Marvin Gaye is not my taste..... (don't flame me).

Dobb? What does that mean?

Hey, I'm not gonna bash you in the head for not digging Marvin. I'm not that type of fan.

I know Tim. Youll just cuss out his mama at some point. JK.

I knew some comments like that would come, I have just not never listened a lot to Marvin.

Mercy Mercy Me is great.. Robert Palmer did a great version.

ahhh "dobb." (= dobbelt) is danish for double, a double album = 2 vinyls or 2Cd's......

thedance said:

ahhh "dobb." (= dobbelt) is danish for double, a double album = 2 vinyls or 2Cd's......

Oh lol

NMuzakNSoul said:

Timmy84 said:

Dobb? What does that mean?

Hey, I'm not gonna bash you in the head for not digging Marvin. I'm not that type of fan.

I know Tim. Youll just cuss out his mama at some point. JK.

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

Timmy84 said:

thedance said:

ahhh "dobb." (= dobbelt) is danish for double, a double album = 2 vinyls or 2Cd's......

Oh lol

I thought you knew what he meant and were just messing with him! LOL

For my money, SITKOL is far and away the best double album ever. Not even close.

AlexdeParis said:

Timmy84 said:

Oh lol

I thought you knew what he meant and were just messing with him! LOL

For my money, SITKOL is far and away the best double album ever. Not even close.

Nah I actually didn't. I wasn't being sarcastic.

It's up there though as a double album. But I actually think in terms of CONCEPT, "Journey into the Secret Life of Plants" tops it.

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

^

that is what I like, the extended long versions of some songs.

still Stevie for me.

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

Yeah with some albums you could tell when it's too long or not. WGO was a perfectly produced album in comparison.

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

... you mean like life?

AlexdeParis said:

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

... you mean like life?

Very funny.

AlexdeParis said:

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

... you mean like life?

Hey now, didn't we already have this conversation about Songs in the Key of Life?

rialb said:

AlexdeParis said:

... you mean like life?

Hey now, didn't we already have this conversation about Songs in the Key of Life?

We probably did.

thedance said:

rialb said:

I'll say What's Going On. I find it much more cohesive and it sustains its mood the whole way through while Songs in the Key of Life is a bit messy and some of the songs go on a bit too long.

^

that is what I like, the extended long versions of some songs.

still Stevie for me.

!!!!!!!!

I love that the songs are extra long.... hell I never want the album to end. I can play it over and over again and it just never gets old. I discover something new each time. Simply the best!!