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