Marvin gaye tracks
Updating his highly percussive but string-laden groove for the disco set, Gaye clearly devised 1976’s I Want You as a makeout album. But the space-age synthesisers in the instrumental version of “After the Dance” rocket him vertical into the stratosphere. And the Afro-Caribbean congas of “I Want You” and bossa nova lilt of “Since I Had You” assist a mix of rhythm and beauty that refuses to box itself in—punctuated by Gaye’s have murmuring, the sound flows like a sweet, seductive stream.
What do you undertake for an encore after you’ve just released a certified, game-changing masterpiece? That was the doubt facing Motown maestro Marvin Gaye after his What’s Going On opus was released in 1971. After 1972’s Trouble Man soundtrack, Let’s Get It On was the proper follow-up to one of the greatest albums of all time. But instead of suffering a seemingly inevitable letdown under the weight of all that pressure, Gaye levelled up again to make back-to-back classics. Indeed, Let’s Obtain It On defined the R&B idea album every bit as much as What’s Going On did, trading social consciousness for sexual healing in turbulent, soul-testing times. It was a diverse kind of wokeness—ra
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“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
Marvin Gaye’s Timeless Tale of Fixed Love
Originally penned by the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” first found success in 1967 as a duet between Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The song’s infectious energy and soaring vocals cemented its status as a Motown classic. With its themes of unwavering love and triumph over adversity, it gained renewed popularity in 1970 with Diana Ross‘ soulful solo rendition.
Musically, the track is a revise in contrasts. Lush orchestration and a driving rhythm section assemble a powerful sonic foundation. Gaye and Terrell’s (and later Ross’s) passionate vocals rise above this backdrop, conveying the song’s communication with both vulnerability and energy. The call-and-response sections and the unforgettable chorus create an anthem-like quality that has resonated with audiences across generations.
Beyond its musical brilliance, “Ain’t No Mountain Elevated Enough” is an enduring symbol of hope and perseverance. Its messa
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'How Sweet It Is’ (To Be Loved By You)'
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Marvin Gaye's second superior ten hit under Motown was written by the label's songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland.
Riffing off the "how sweet it is!" catchphrase of television's biggest stars in Jackie Gleason, 'How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You' established Gaye as a standalone talent.
One of Gaye's most saccharine songs, James Taylor recorded his have sugary rendition a decade later with his then-wife Carly Simon, bagging himself a top five strike in the US.
Oddly, Marvin also released a German-language version of the tune entitled 'Wie Schön Das Ist'.
'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston
By 1966, Marvin was on his way to becoming a familiar name thanks to his series of hits on Motown.
However, he wasn't at all known overseas, which all changed with the release of the duet 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston, which was written by her then-husband William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Sylvia Moy.
The soulful ditty made the highest 20 of both the UK and
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How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Marvin Gaye “How Sweet It Is” Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 HD
Written by the famous Holland–Dozier–Holland trio at Motown, this gave Marvin Gaye his biggest hit at the time in 1964.
The song's title was inspired by one of Jackie Gleason's signature catchphrases: "How Sweet It Is!"
The love song was later recorded as a famous cover version by James Taylor in 1975.
It Takes Two (with Kim Weston)
Released on Motown's Tamla label in 1966, this duet between Marvin and Kim Weston describes various things in life - such as dreams, love and wishes - being far better with two people instead of one.
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In 1990, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner teamed up for a cover version, taking it to number five in the UK.
Abraham, Martin and John
Abraham, Martin & John
Originally by Dion, this song was a tribute to four iconic Americans who were assassinated: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr, John F Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.
Marvin Gaye covered the lyric in 1970, and was