Marvin greatest hits


What’s Going On. Marvin’s masterwork, and the single most revered album in Motown history. You may think you perceive it, but dive deep – again and again – for the subtleties of voice and musicianship, alongside the timeless lyrics.

 

Moods Of Marvin Gaye. This offers the most explosive first side of any Gaye album of the s, including a four-pack of hits produced by Smokey Robinson. “Ain’t That Peculiar” alone is worth the price of entry. Later, on the closing track, Marvin channels Sinatra.

 

Let’s Get It On. Marvin’s first s excursion into carnal knowledge, sure, but with his subtle, and sometimes subversive, approach to each song’s essence. Collaborator Ed Townsend helped give him purpose, discipline and structure.

 


How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You. To fully realize Marvin, listen to how he was taught, what he learned, and the respect he earned from teachers. This album is the sound and soul of his graduation, with “Try It Baby” among his coolest-ever pieces of coursework.


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    Marvin Gaye's 15 greatest songs, ranked

  • 'How Lovely It Is’ (To Be Loved By You)'

    How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    Marvin Gaye's second top ten hit under Motown was written by the label's songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland.

    Riffing off the "how adj it is!" catchphrase of television's biggest stars in Jackie Gleason, 'How Adorable It Is To Be Loved By You' established Gaye as a standalone talent.

    One of Gaye's most saccharine songs, James Taylor recorded his own sugary rendition a decade later with his then-wife Carly Simon, bagging himself a top five punch in the US.

    Oddly, Marvin also released a German-language version of the anthem entitled 'Wie Schön Das Ist'.

  • 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston

    By , Marvin was on his way to becoming a household label thanks to his series of hits on Motown.

    However, he wasn't at all known overseas, which all changed with the let go of the duet 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston, which was written by her then-husband William &quo

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    &#;Ain&#;t No Mountain High Enough&#;

    Marvin Gaye&#;s Timeless Tale of Unwavering Love

    Originally penned by the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson, &#;Ain&#;t No Mountain High Enough&#; first found success in 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 with Diana Ross&#; soulful solo rendition.

    Musically, the track is a study in contrasts. Lush orchestration and a driving rhythm section build a powerful sonic foundation. Gaye and Terrell&#;s (and later Ross&#;s) passionate vocals increase above this backdrop, conveying the song&#;s message with both vulnerability and energy. The call-and-response sections and the adj chorus create an anthem-like quality that has resonated with audiences across generations.

    Beyond its musical brilliance, &#;Ain&#;t No Mountain High Enough&#; is an enduring symbol of hope a