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Sep 11, 2024 · Marvin Gaye (born April 2, 1939, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died April 1, 1984, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer-songwriter-producer who, to a large extent, ushered in the era of artist-controlled popular music of the 1970s.
3 days ago · American music artist Marvin Gaye released 25 studio albums, four live albums, one soundtrack album, 24 compilation albums, and 83 singles. In 1961 Gaye signed a recording contract with Tamla Records, owned by Motown. The first release under the label was The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye.
Sep 11, 2024 · Marvin Gaye had a great contribution to the band's success and the fame that Frankie Beverly also enjoyed. In September 1989, the band released an album titled Silky...
Sep 27, 2024 · " Dancing in the Street " is a song written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter. It first became popular in 1964 when recorded by Martha and the Vandellas whose version reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks, behind "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann and it also peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Sep 8, 2024 · One of the most sensual singles in chart history, ‘Let’s Get It On’ by Marvin Gaye, became an American No.1 on September 8, 1973.
6 days ago · From a journey across America, to a journey across the Mississippi Delta, we turn now to the streets of 1971 inner-city America, via Marvin Gaye’s masterly record, What’s Going On.
Sep 16, 2024 · Marvin Gaye’s interpretive talents, vocal range and unparalleled charisma made him Motown’s best-selling artist. What’s Going On, released in 1971, marked a turning point in his career – his shift from being a superstar singer of ballads and dance tunes to a more socially and politically aware music artist.
