Stevie Wonder – A Time To Love

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Label:	Motown – B0002402-02
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	US
Released:	Oct 18, 2005
Genre:	Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul, Disco, Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

1	If Your Love Cannot Be Moved Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Kenya Hathaway, Lynne Fiddmont Choir – Bryan Sledge, Desarae Johnson, Erica L. King, Jherimi Leigh Carter, Thomasina Atkins, Tony Burrell Drums [African] – Ara (3) Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound, Koto Keyboard Sound], Shekere [Shekere Percussion], Tambourine, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements], Arranged By [String Arrangement], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Featuring – Kim Burrell Human Beatbox [Voice Beatbox] – Doug E. Fresh Mixed By [Assisted By, At Encore Studios, Ca] – Rob Montez Orchestrated By, Conductor – G. Patrick Gandy Producer [Choir Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Choir Vocals Arranged By] – Kirk Franklin Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Assisted By, At Encore Studios, Ca] – Chuck Wilson, Jr.* Recorded By [Choir] – Josean Posey Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals, Assisted By, Avatar Studios, Ny] – Jim Keller Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals, Assisted By, Capitol Studios, Ca] – Evren Goknar* Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals] – Anthony Ruotolo Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nicholas Marshall, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – David Reitzas Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Technician [Technical Support] – Barry Clark (3), John Holino Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Kenya Hathaway, Lynne Fiddmont Choir – Bryan Sledge, Desarae Johnson, Erica L. King, Jherimi Leigh Carter, Thomasina Atkins, Tony Burrell Drums [African] – Ara (3) Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound, Koto Keyboard Sound], Shekere [Shekere Percussion], Tambourine, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements], Arranged By [String Arrangement], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Featuring – Kim Burrell Human Beatbox [Voice Beatbox] – Doug E. Fresh Mixed By [Assisted By, At Encore Studios, Ca] – Rob Montez Orchestrated By, Conductor – G. Patrick Gandy Producer [Choir Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Choir Vocals Arranged By] – Kirk Franklin Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier Recorded By [Assisted By, At Encore Studios, Ca] – Chuck Wilson, Jr.* Recorded By [Choir] – Josean Posey Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals, Assisted By, Avatar Studios, Ny] – Jim Keller Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals, Assisted By, Capitol Studios, Ca] – Evren Goknar* Recorded By [Ms. Burrell's Additional Vocals] – Anthony Ruotolo Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nicholas Marshall*, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – David Reitzas Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Technician [Technical Support] – Barry Clark (3), John Holino	6:12
2	Sweetest Somebody I Know Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sounds], Electric Piano, Clavinet, Bells [Keyboard Bells], Harmonica, Percussion [Keyboard Percussion, Hand Percussion], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Arranged By [Rhythm Section Arrangement], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Guitar – Oscar Castro-Neves Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nicholas Marshall, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – David Reitzas Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Vocals [Daddy-daddy Session Bust-in, Followed By Orchestra Laughter] – Kailand Morris Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sounds], Electric Piano, Clavinet, Bells [Keyboard Bells], Harmonica, Percussion [Keyboard Percussion, Hand Percussion], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Arranged By [Rhythm Section Arrangement], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Guitar – Oscar Castro-Neves Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nicholas Marshall*, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – David Reitzas Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Vocals [Daddy-daddy Session Bust-in, Followed By Orchestra Laughter] – Kailand Morris	4:31
3	Moon Blue Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Keith John, Melody McCully Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Lyrics By – Akosua Busia Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Vibraphone [Keyboard Vibes], Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Synthesizer [Chord Pads], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Stevie Wonder Programmed By – Steve Jones (10), Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Additional Recording By, Assisted By] – Mike Eleopoulos Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Rafa Sardina Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Keith John, Melody McCully Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Lyrics By – Akosua Busia Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Vibraphone [Keyboard Vibes], Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Synthesizer [Chord Pads], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Stevie Wonder Programmed By – Steve Jones (10), Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Additional Recording By, Assisted By] – Mike Eleopoulos Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Rafa Sardina	6:45
4	From The Bottom Of My Heart Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Fred White (2), Lamont Van Hook, Phillip Jackson, Willie Wheaton, Jr.* Mixed By [Assisted By] – Donnie Whittmore* Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Organ, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Bongos, Harmonica, Chimes, Bells – Stevie Wonder Programmed By – Steve Jones (10), Stevie Wonder Recorded By – Ralph Sutton	5:12
5	Please Don't Hurt My Baby Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Barbara Wilson, Conesha Owens, Debra Laws, Devere Duckett, Gregory Curtis, Kevon Edmonds, Mabvuto Carpenter, Monique Debarge, Shirley Brewer, Timothy Johnson, Traci Nelson, Willie Wheaton, Jr.* Drums, Clavinet, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Talkbox [The Voice Box], Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Percussion, Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Effects [Additional Cartoon Overdubs] – James C. Stone, Rob Arbittier* Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Recorded By – Ralph Sutton Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Barbara Wilson, Conesha Owens, Debra Laws, Devere Duckett, Gregory Curtis, Kevon Edmonds, Mabvuto Carpenter, Monique Debarge, Shirley Brewer, Timothy Johnson, Traci Nelson, Willie Wheaton, Jr.* Drums, Clavinet, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Talkbox [The Voice Box], Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Percussion, Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Effects [Additional Cartoon Overdubs] – James C. Stone, Rob Arbittier* Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Recorded By – Ralph Sutton	4:40
6	How Will I Know Bass – Alex Al Drums – Trevor Lawrence, Jr.* Featuring – Aisha Morris Mixed By [Assisted By] – Donnie Whittmore* Piano [Acoustic] – Stevie Wonder Vibraphone [Vibes] – Woodrow Murray*	3:39
7	My Love Is On Fire Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Keith John, Kristie Mingo, Lynne Fiddmont, Sebastian Mego, Tamiko Whitsett Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Teddy Cambell* Electric Piano, Marimba, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Sequenced By [Music Sequence], Arranged By [Rhythm Section & Flute Arrangement] – Stevie Wonder Flute – Hubert Laws Guitar – Doc Powell Keyboards [Keyboard Pads], Bells – Herman Jackson Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Recording By, Assisted By] – Julian Vasquez Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Francesco Perlangeli Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Gary Adante Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Keith John, Kristie Mingo, Lynne Fiddmont, Sebastian Mego, Tamiko Whitsett Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Teddy Cambell* Electric Piano, Marimba, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Sequenced By [Music Sequence], Arranged By [Rhythm Section & Flute Arrangement] – Stevie Wonder Flute – Hubert Laws Guitar – Doc Powell Keyboards [Keyboard Pads], Bells – Herman Jackson Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Recording By, Assisted By] – Julian Vasquez Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Francesco Perlangeli Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Gary Adante	6:16
8	Passionate Raindrops Arranged By [Arrangement Of Strings], Orchestrated By [Orchestration Of Strings] – David Blumberg Bass – Nathan East Drums – Ricky Lawson, Sr.* Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Guitar – Paul Jackson* Percussion – D. Munyungo Jackson, Paulo DaCosta Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Performer [Motif Melody] – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Francesco Perlangeli Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Gary Adante Arranged By [Arrangement Of Strings], Orchestrated By [Orchestration Of Strings] – David Blumberg Bass – Nathan East Drums – Ricky Lawson, Sr.* Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Guitar – Paul Jackson* Percussion – D. Munyungo Jackson, Paulo DaCosta Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Performer [Motif Melody] – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Francesco Perlangeli Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Gary Adante	4:50
9	Tell Your Heart I Love You Co-producer [Bonnie Raitt's Slide Guitar Sessions] – Bonnie Raitt, Tom Corwin Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Electric Piano, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Harmonica [Chord & Blues Harmonicas], Sounds [Keyboard Tabla Sound], Idiophone [Flexatone], Percussion [Hand-change Percussion], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Engineer [Bonnie Raitt's Slide Guitar Sessions] – Tom Corwin Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Slide Guitar – Bonnie Raitt Co-producer [Bonnie Raitt's Slide Guitar Sessions] – Bonnie Raitt, Tom Corwin Drums, Sounds [Keyboard Bass Sound], Electric Piano, Sounds [Keyboard Guitar Sound], Harmonica [Chord & Blues Harmonicas], Sounds [Keyboard Tabla Sound], Idiophone [Flexatone], Percussion [Hand-change Percussion], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Engineer [Bonnie Raitt's Slide Guitar Sessions] – Tom Corwin Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Slide Guitar – Bonnie Raitt	4:30
10	True Love Bass – Nathan East Drums – Ricky Lawson Piano [Acoustic] – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Assisted By] – Ken Ramos Saxophone – Mike Phillips (8)	3:32
11	Shelter In The Rain Choir – Bryan Sledge, Desarae Johnson, Erica L. King, Jherimi Leigh Carter, Thomasina Atkins, Tony Burrell Drums – Narada Michael Walden Leader – Rickey Minor Mixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Elgin Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Bass [Synth] – Stevie Wonder Producer [Choir Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Choir Vocals Arranged By] – Kirk Franklin Programmed By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Cymbal Overdubs, Assisted By] – Jim Reitzel Recorded By [Additional Cymbal Overdubs] – James C. Stone Recorded By [Choir] – Josean Posey Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nick Marshall (2), Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Dave Reitzas* Choir – Bryan Sledge, Desarae Johnson, Erica L. King, Jherimi Leigh Carter, Thomasina Atkins, Tony Burrell Drums – Narada Michael Walden Leader – Rickey Minor Mixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Elgin Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Bass [Synth] – Stevie Wonder Producer [Choir Vocals Produced By], Arranged By [Choir Vocals Arranged By] – Kirk Franklin Programmed By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Cymbal Overdubs, Assisted By] – Jim Reitzel Recorded By [Additional Cymbal Overdubs] – James C. Stone Recorded By [Choir] – Josean Posey Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Christine Sirois, Nick Marshall (2), Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Dave Reitzas*	4:19
12	So What The Fuss Guitar – Prince Programmed By – Heratch Touresian, Rob Arbittier*, Steve Jones (10) Vocals [Intro Interaction], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – En Vogue Vocals [Intro Interaction], Drums, Percussion, Bass, Keyboards – Stevie Wonder	5:04
13	Can't Imagine Love Without You Bass – Nathan Watts Drums – Teddy Campbell Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Morris O'Connor Piano [Acoustic], Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Assisted By] – Ken Ramos Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By, Assisted By] – Francesco Perlangeli Recorded By [Orchestral Recording By] – Gary Adante	3:45
14	Positivity Featuring – Aisha Morris Piano [Acoustic], Loops [Guitar Loop], Clavinet, Drums, Loops [Drum Loop], Sounds [Koto Keyboard Sound], Cymbal [Finger Cymbals], Handclaps, Talkbox [The Voice Box], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Overdubs] – Gary Adante, Rob Arbittier* Featuring – Aisha Morris Piano [Acoustic], Loops [Guitar Loop], Clavinet, Drums, Loops [Drum Loop], Sounds [Koto Keyboard Sound], Cymbal [Finger Cymbals], Handclaps, Talkbox [The Voice Box], Sequenced By [Music Sequence] – Stevie Wonder Programmed By [Sound Programming] – Steve Jones (10) Programmed By, Edited By – Rob Arbittier* Recorded By [Additional Overdubs] – Gary Adante, Rob Arbittier*	5:07
15	A Time To Love Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Sir Paul McCartney* Arranged By [String Arrangement By], Orchestrated By, Conductor – Andy Weiner (2) Arranged By [String Arrangement By], Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Choir – The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir Congas, Percussion [Hand Percussion] – Richie Gajate-Garcia Drum [Doira] – Abbos Kosimov Drum [Tan Tan], Shekere, Percussion [Hand Percussion] – D. Munyungo Jackson* Edited By [Drum & Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Featuring – India.Arie Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Tabla [Arbic Tabla] – Amir Sofi Lyrics By – India.Arie Performer [Performing With Choir] – Sebastian Mego Piano, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Drums – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Choir, Assisted By] – Joel Poinsett, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Choir] – Femi Jiya Recorded By [Ms. Arie's Additional Vocals] – Aaron Fessel Tabla – Swapan Chaudhuri Talking Drum – Francis Awe Vocals [The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir] – Accalra Johnson, Anthony Gates, Ayrianna Cerant, Brianna Ford, Brijee McDowell, Chatoya Jones, Daronn Gooden, Jabbarri Jones, Jamelle Jones, Johniesha White, Joshlyn White, Joy Carter, LaLynda Winfield, LaShanea Winfield, LaShanique Winfield, Midori Norris, Sherman B. Wilson, Timothy Hall, Unique Johnson Vocals [The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir], Leader – Jeffrey Coprich Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Sir Paul McCartney* Arranged By [String Arrangement By], Orchestrated By, Conductor – Andy Weiner (2) Arranged By [String Arrangement By], Supervised By [Orchestral Supervisor] – Rickey Minor Choir – The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir Congas, Percussion [Hand Percussion] – Richie Gajate-Garcia Drum [Doira] – Abbos Kosimov Drum [Tan Tan], Shekere, Percussion [Hand Percussion] – D. Munyungo Jackson* Edited By [Drum & Digital Editing] – Rob Arbittier* Featuring – India.Arie Goblet Drum [Darbuka], Tabla [Arbic Tabla] – Amir Sofi Lyrics By – India.Arie Performer [Performing With Choir] – Sebastian Mego Piano, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Drums – Stevie Wonder Recorded By [Choir, Assisted By] – Joel Poinsett, Scott Moore (2) Recorded By [Choir] – Femi Jiya Recorded By [Ms. Arie's Additional Vocals] – Aaron Fessel Tabla – Swapan Chaudhuri Talking Drum – Francis Awe Vocals [The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir] – Accalra Johnson, Anthony Gates, Ayrianna Cerant, Brianna Ford, Brijee McDowell, Chatoya Jones, Daronn Gooden, Jabbarri Jones, Jamelle Jones, Johniesha White, Joshlyn White, Joy Carter, LaLynda Winfield, LaShanea Winfield, LaShanique Winfield, Midori Norris, Sherman B. Wilson, Timothy Hall, Unique Johnson Vocals [The Los Angeles Inner City Mass Choir], Leader – Jeffrey Coprich	9:17

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Records
Copyright © – Motown Records
Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.
Published By – Stevland Morris Music
Recorded At – Wonderland Studios, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Encore Studios
Recorded At – Avatar Studios
Recorded At – Gospo Centric Studios
Recorded At – O'Henry Sound Studios
Recorded At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Platinum Sound Studios
Recorded At – Tarpan Studios
Recorded At – Westlake Studios
Mixed At – Conway Studios
Mixed At – Encore Studios
Mixed At – Wonderland Studios, Los Angeles
Mixed At – Pacifique Studios
Mixed At – Platinum Sound Studios
Overdubbed At – Noisy Neighbors Studios

Credits

Arranged By [Arrangement Of Strings], Orchestrated By [Orchestration Of Strings] – Paul Riser (tracks: 2, 7, 11, 13)
Art Direction, Design – SMOG*
Artwork [A Time To Love Symbols Drawn By] – Stevie Wonder
Backing Vocals – Kimberly Brewer (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 7)
Concept By [Art Concept] – Stephanie Andrews, Stevie Wonder
Contractor [Orchestral] – Ernie Fields, Jr.*
Creative Director [Initial Creative Direction] – Christopher Kornmann
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Mixed By – Femi Jiya (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15), Neil H. Pogue* (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14)
Mixed By [Assisted By, At Conway Studios, Ca] – Francesco Perlangeli (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 13, 14)
Mixed By [Assisted By, At Encore Studios, Ca] – Chuck Wilson, Jr.* (tracks: 1, 5, 14)
Music By, Lyrics By – Stevie Wonder
Other [Makeup] – Val Williams
Other [Wardrobe] – Gregory Upshaw
Photography By – Eddie Wolfl
Producer – Stevie Wonder
Production Manager [Album Project Manager] – Stephanie Andrews
Recorded By – Femi Jiya (tracks: 1 to 3, 6 to 15)
Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Femi Jiya (tracks: 4, 5, 7)
Recorded By [Assisted By] – James C. Stone (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 7 to 9, 11, 14, 15), Peter Vargo (tracks: 1 to 6, 8, 10, 12 to 14)

Notes

℗© 2005 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1755 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.

Issued in standard jewel case with clear disc tray.

All songs published by Stevland Morris Music LLC (ASCAP)

1: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA; At Encore Studios, CA / Ms. Burrell's additional vocals recorded at Avatar Studios, NY; in coordination with Capitol Studios, CA / Choir Recorded at Gospo Centric Studios, CA / Orchestral Recording at O'Henry Studios, CA / Mixed at Conway Studios, CA; At Encore Studios, CA
2: Recorded & Mixed at Wonderland Studios, CA / Orchestral Recording at O'Henry Studios, CA
3: Recorded & Mixed at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Recording at Record Plant Recording Studios, CA
4: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Recording at Wonderland Studios, CA / Mixed at Pacifique Studios, CA
5: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Recording at Wonderland Studios, CA / Mixed at Conway Studios, CA; At Encore Studios, CA
6: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Mixed at Pacifique Studios, CA
7: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Recording & Mixed at Platinum Sound Studios, NY / Orchestral Recording at Conway Studios, CA
8, 13: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Orchestral Recording at Conway Studios, CA / Mixed at Conway Studios, CA
9: Recorded & Mixed at Wonderland Studios, CA / Bonnie Raitt's slide guitar sessions engineered & Co-Produced at TC Music Productions, CA
10, 12: Recorded & Mixed at Wonderland Studios, CA
11: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Cymbal Overdubs Recorded at Tarpan Studios, CA / Choir Recorded at Gospo Centric Studios, CA / Orchestral Recording at O'Henry Studios, CA / Mixed at Encore Studios, CA
14: Recorded at Wonderland Studios, CA / Additional Overdubs Recorder at Noisy Neighbors Studios, CA / Mixed at Conway Studios, CA; At Encore Studios, CA
15: Recorded & Mixed at Wonderland Studios, CA / Ms. Arie's additional vocals recorded at Westlake Recording Studios, CA / Sir Paul McCartney's guitar overdubs recorded in London, England / Choir recorded at O'Henry Studios, CA

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 6 02498 62188 2
Barcode (Scanned): 602498621882
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): B00 024 0202 01$
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L009
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0376
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): [Universal logo] B00 024 0202 01$ S
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): iFPI L009
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0391
Other (On inner ring, variant 2): MADE IN USA
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): [Universal logo] B00 024 0202 01$ D
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L009
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0384
Other (On inner ring, variant 3): MADE IN USA

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	A Time 2 Love (CD, Album)	Motown	602498621882	Europe	2005
Recently Edited	A Time 2 Love (CD, Album)	Motown, Motown	9882094, 988 209 4	UK	2005
Recently Edited	A Time To Love (CDr, Album, Promo)	Universal Music, Motown	none	UK, Europe & US	2005
New Submission	A Time 2 Love (2×LP, Album)	Motown	9882-091	US	2005
New Submission	A Time 2 Love (CD, Album)	Motown	UICT-1027	Japan	2005

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Reviews

isaacmusicman Dec 28, 2022
Edited 6 months ago
Yeah, Yeah, I know, I know....I think I reviewed this one like 3 times, but since I redid all the others, I can't leave this one out...

So, after many years of waiting, and wanting new "Stevie Wonder" Music (10 years to be exact), "A Time 2 Love" was born.....

After so many miscues and fumbles in the '80s and '90s, "Stevie" finally got back to being "Stevie".....Now, keep in mind, this is not a complete album, but compare to ones like "Woman In Red" and "Jungle Fever", it is a vast improvement....

"Stevie" got back to being "Stevie" (which kind of started with "Conversation Peace").....But again, it was 10 years later...I have a feeling (even though I can't prove it), that "Stevie" went back to his '70's heyday, and made sure that "A Time 2 Love" was up to par....

The album starts off with the "Gospel" flavored, "If Your Love Cannot Be Moved", which features "Gospel" artists "Kim Burrell", and Choir Vocals arranged by "Kirk Franklin"...It also had "Hip Hop" legend "Doug E. Fresh" providing his signature "Beatbox"....It's an ok song, but it doesn't do anything for me personally....

The album really starts for me with "Sweetest Somebody I Know" (the 1st Crown Jewel), which brings that signature "Stevie" sound...It also had a funny ending with his son "Kailand Morris", who was 3 at the time, bursting through the end of the recording session (and I'm glad "Stevie" kept it there...It brings the song character).....

"Moon Blue" brings you back to the days of "Stevie" killing it behind the Keyboards (even though there are background Vocals)...

The 2nd Crown Jewel, "From The Bottom Of My Heart", is another "Classic Stevie Sound" song, complete with that signature Harmonica behind a great Beat.....

"Please Don't Hurt My Baby" came very very close to being a Crown Jewel...It is very good, but I feel like it is missing something (even though I can't figure it out)....

The Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate Ultimate Crown Jewel, "How Will I Know" (with his talented Daughter "Aisha Morris"), sounds like that kind of dream come true song of being able to sing with your famous Dad (and yes, she is the one "Stevie" wrote "Isn't She Lovely" for).....

The following songs, "My Love Is On Fire", "Passionate Raindrops", "True Love", "Shelter In The Rain", "Can't Imagine Love Without You", and "Positivity" (again featuring "Aisha Morris"), again, are very good songs, but not Crown Jewel material....

Now getting back to business....

The next Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate Crown Jewel is "So What The Fuss"...

This joint was FUNKY!!!!!!, and it was a straight Radio Banger!!!! This had outstanding Vocals by "En Vogue"...Yes, I mean the original line-up of "Cindy Herron", "Terry Ellis", "Maxine Jones" and "Dawn Robinson".....Leave it to "Stevie" to be able to have a group like that, call a truce, so they can perform together again (I really hope it happens again...Real Soon!!!!!!)....Now the song has the cherry on top, by having Guitar played by, the ONE and ONLY Purple One himself, "Prince"!!!!!!

Now, the last, but certainly not least, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate Crown Jewel is the "Stunning Title Track".....

Featuring "India. Irie", and "Mr. Sir. Paul McCartney" on Guitar, and clocking at 9 minutes, it's a Wonder Masterpiece that's been missing from "Stevie"....Ohhh, and how I love the ending, with just a gang of Drums and Percussions!!!!!!

Yes, this is a "Wonder-Ful" album.......And even though it has been some time since "Stevie" has done one, I just feel like he has one last great album left in him...I hope it is soon...But be that as it may be, we just wait.......