Soul music marvin gaye

Home / gay topics / Soul music marvin gaye

In 1976 Marvin released the I Want You LP, which yielded the number-one R&B single, 'I Want You' and the modest charter, 'After the Dance'; and produced erotic album tracks such as 'Since I Had You' and 'Soon I'll Be Loving You Again' with its musical productions gearing Marvin towards more funky material.

In 1977, Marvin Gaye released the seminal funk single, 'Got to Give It Up', which went to number one on both the pop, R&B and dance singles charts and helped his Live at the London Palladium album sell over two million copies and becoming one of the top ten best-selling albums of the year.

He also co-wrote Martha & the Vandellas' 1964 hit 'Dancing in the Street' and the Marvelettes' 1962 hit 'Beechwood 4-5789'. Diana Ross joins him on 1973’s lovely “You Are Everything” and, earlier, he unites with Tammi Terrell on both “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You’re All I Need To Get By” and Mary Wells, with “Once Upon A Time,” from their Together collaboration.

Back in the formative years, there’s the 1963 footstomper “Can I Get A Witness” and from the later part of the decade, “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” part of the MPG album.

As a result, he entered the studio on June 1, 1970 and recorded the songs 'What's Going On', 'God is Love' and 'Sad Tomorrows' - an early version of 'Flying High (In the Friendly Sky)'.

Marvin wanted to release 'What's Going On', but Motown head Berry Gordy refused, calling the single ‘uncommercial’. Marvin refused to record any more until Berry gave in, and the song became a surprise hit in January 1971.

It’s an irresistible mix of smooth grooves and sensual lyrics—perfect for any playlist.

3. The single would be followed by his first Top 40 singles, 'Hitch Hike', 'Pride and Joy' and 'Can I Get a Witness', all of which were charted successes for Marvin in 1963. His willingness to tackle social and political themes set a new standard for artists and influenced countless musicians across generations.

5.

Released in 1971, this socially conscious masterpiece addresses war, poverty, and environmental concerns with haunting beauty. The album became one of the most memorable soul albums of all time and, based upon its themes, the concept album became the next new frontier for soul music.

After the success of the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film, Trouble Man in 1972, Marvin decided to switch topics from social to sensual with the release of 'Let's Get It On'.

The album was a rare departure for the singer for its blatant sensualism inspired by the success of What's Going On and Marvin's need to produce himself in his own way.

Please sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the most unforgettable Marvin Gaye songs.

Let’s Get It On… with Marvin’s Greatest Hits

5. A trio of remarkably prescient tracks, the title song, “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler),” and “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology),” were all R&B No.1s that year.

From his role as a king of bedroom soul come the sophisticated title tunes from his Let’s Get It On and I Want You albums.

It’s another example of how Marvin could turn emotions into pure musical magic.

4. 'Mama Loocie', released in 1959 on Chess Records, was Marvin's first single with the Moonglows and his first recorded lead. Also, with the title track, Marvin broke his own record at Motown by surpassing the sales of 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'.

Did Marvin Gaye win any awards for his music?

Absolutely! Marvin Gaye refused to sing if he couldn't smoke in the studio, so the duet album was recorded by overdubbing Ross and Gaye at separate studio session dates. Setting the Mood Since 1973: This Gaye Classic

Now, let’s turn up the romance. She was later diagnosed with a brain tumour and her health continued to deteriorate.