Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and recorded two albums all by himself. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request for greater freedom and control of his creativity over his entire catalog of songs. In 1972, Stevie Wonder returned to MoTown records and signed a 13 million dollar agreement with MoTown Records. Stevie Wonder was entitled to more royalty as well as more creative control as well as the rights to his songs. It was a rare opportunity for artists at the time. The agreement also allowed Wonder's songs and videos to address controversial issues like war, poverty,drugs and politics. The first album Wonder made available under the new arrangement with MoTown was Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, stands as a landmark in the history of music. The album featured the most popular hit single, Superstition.
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