Stevie Wonder-Soul Bongo 8:15:25 2.15 PM

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
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Story by: Gail Nobles

We’re  about to groove into the sensational sounds of Little Stevie Wonder! This magnificent artist burst onto the scene with his debut album, **"The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,"** released back in September 1962. His music is stitched together with threads of rhythm, emotion, and a whole lotta soul!

Let’s talk about that remarkable third track on the album—**"Soul Bongo."**  This isn’t your typical Stevie Wonder vocal showcase. Instead, we enter a world where the horns and drums take the spotlight, creating a pulsating rhythm that’s simply irresistible! It’s pure instrumental magic!

When you listen to **"Soul Bongo,"** You realize, he was the kid that was not just about pop and soul; he’s got jazz flowing through his veins! He broke down barriers and showcased his versatility in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

Each note and beat tells its own story. You’d better believe that he’s got the musical chops to handle it all! The interplay of the instruments creates an atmosphere that’s perfect for getting your toes tapping.

So, as we celebrate the genius of **Little Stevie Wonder**, let this track remind us—he's not just a talented singer; he’s a true wonder in every sense of the word.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Rhythmic Blue.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Gael Nobles and today's
topic is Stevie Wonder soul Bongo. We're about to groove
into the sensational sounds of Little Stevie Wonder. This magnificent
artist burst onto the scene with his debut album, The

(00:26):
Jazz Soul of Little Stevie, released back in September nineteen
sixty two. His music is stitched together with threads of rhythm, emotion,
and a whole lot of soul. Let's talk about that

(00:46):
remarkable third track on the album, Soul Bongo. This isn't
your typical Stevie Wonder vocal showcase. Instead, we enter a
world where the horns and drums take the spotlight, creating
a pulsating rhythm that's simply irresistible. It's pure instrumental magic.

(01:13):
When you listen to soul Bongo, you realize he was
the kid that was not just about popping soul. He's
got jazz flowing through his veins. He broke down barriers
and showcased his versatility in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Each note and beat tells its own story. You'd better

(01:37):
believe that he's got the musical chops to handle it all.
The interplay of the instruments creates an atmosphere that's perfect
for getting your toes tapping. So as we celebrate the
genius of Little Stevie Wonder, let this track remind us

(01:58):
he's not just a talented singer. He's a true wonder
in every sense of the word. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank
you for listening to Rhythmic Blue