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Celebrate Stevie Wonder at the Lewisham Odeon, London — January 24, 1971. This limited-edition poster, designed by Craig Jamieson, captures the electric atmosphere of a young artist on the cusp of his most creative years with bold, vintage-inspired graphics that echo the grit and glamour of early‑70s London.
The Lewisham Odeon, originally a neighbourhood Odeon cinema and mid‑20th century picture palace, later adapted to host live music and touring shows as cinema culture shifted; its raked seating, broad stage area and cinema‑scale acoustics made it a natural setting for concerts, placing gigs like this one within a rich local entertainment tradition that blended filmgoing and live performance.
The January 1971 date likely placed the show within a UK/European engagement around the period of Stevie’s growing artistic independence; 1971 saw the release of Where I’m Coming From, a record that signalled his move toward greater creative control following his string of late‑60s hits such as “Fingertips,” “For Once in My Life,” “My Cherie Amour” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” By this time Stevie had evolved from Motown child prodigy into a mature, boundary‑pushing performer whose next few years would produce some of his most celebrated work.
Printed as a high-quality archival giclée on premium recycled paper. The combination of Craig Jamieson’s thoughtful design and sustainable materials makes this piece both a striking display and a lasting keepsake for collectors of music history, vintage poster art and London gig culture.
Peckham Soul Prints celebrate the history, music and unique cultural diversity of South East London — from intimate theatre gigs to genre-defining movements. This piece honours a night when global soul refinement met local community spirit, just before the world was introduced to one of Britain’s most enduring musical voices.
PRINT DIMENSIONS : 50 X 70cm
PRINTED ON RECYCLED CARD
Peckham Soul Prints celebrate the history, music and unique cultural diversity of South East London and stories and artists that haveshaped it.
