Stevie Wonder, who had quit MoTown in 1970 to make two separate albums for himself, was stunned to learn this. Berry Gordy was shocked to learn of this from Stevie Wonder and Berry Gord signed Stevie Wonder's offer of more independence and full creative control and the rights to all his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a contract worth thirteen million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to a higher royalty rate and more creative control and rights to his songs. This was a rare opportunity for artists at that time. The agreement permitted Wonder's songs as well as videos to talk about controversial subjects like drugs, poverty, war, and other issues. The first album he had made available under the new arrangement with MoTown was, Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, is a significant moment in the history of music. It also featured the top hit-song, Superstition.
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