5 Facts About Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life and His Historic Motown Deal

  1. Stevie Wonder renegotiated his Motown contract in 1974, securing full creative control and ownership of his publishing.
  2. The deal was the biggest recording contract in history at the time.
  3. The unprecedented freedom meant Wonder faced no label pressure to rush the album.
  4. He took as much time as needed to craft Songs in the Key of Life.
  5. The result was a landmark double album that remains one of his most celebrated works.