In 1970 Stevie Wonder left MoTown and released two albums on his own by himself. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request for more freedom and creative control over all his songs. In 1972, Stevie Wonder returned to MoTown records and signed a thirteen million dollar contract with MoTown Records. Stevie Wonder was entitled to higher royalty rates, more creative control, and the rights of his songs. This was a unique chance for artists of the time. The songs of Wonder now discussed controversial topics such as war, poverty, and drugs. In 1972, he released Music Of My Mind, the first album released under the new MoTown agreement. In the latter part of 1972, Stevie Wonder released an album that is today regarded as a landmark piece in music, called Talking Book. The album featured Superstition, the number-one chart-topping song of the year.
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