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More Info Marvin Gaye always dreamed of being a smooth crooner, “sitting on a stool, possibly behind a piano,” delivering velvety songs like Nat King Cole. But Motown had other pla ns. Pushed between raw R&B and polished pop, Gaye fought to find his own voice, eventually rising to become one of the greatest soul singers in history. Motown Records released the first Marvin Gaye record in 1961 "(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over", a single intended for (radio) promotion from the singer's debut album. This was followed up by the officially released "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide" a week later. Gaye scored his first real hit with "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" in 1962, which he had co-written himself, joking about his alleged stubbornness. He found his own unique style with the single released at the end of the year: "Hitch Hike". The foundations were now laid for an enormous series of chart successes: "Pride And Joy", "Can I Get A Witness", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Ain't That Peculiar" are all Motown classics from 1963-1965 which are still being regularly played today after all these years. The duets he recorded with Kim Weston ("It Takes Two"), especially Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross were certainly at least as good. He scored his biggest ever hit with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" in 1968. "What's Going On" from the same titled album became a number 1 hit in the USA and the album was received as a masterpiece and is regarded as one of the most important records in pop history. In 1973, the artistically and commercially very successful, "Let's Get It On" album was mainly a musical ode to Marvin's love for his new muse Janis Hunter. His journey continued after a turbulent relationship, addiction and a dramatic creative rebirth in Belgium, where he crafte the global hit “Sexual Healing in 1982. Marvin Gaye left behind timeless hits, groundbreaking albums, and a legacy that shaped the sound of modern soul. His story, from ambition to artistry, from struggle to brilliance, remains as powerful as the music he created. Tracklist 2LP Variants Side A1. (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over2. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide3. Hitch Hike4. Pride And Joy5. Can I Get A Witness6. Once Upon A Time (with Mary Wells)7. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow8. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Side B1. It Takes Two (with Kim Weston)2. I’ll Be Doggone3. Ain’t That Peculiar 4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (with Tammi Terrell)5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine6. Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing (with Tammi Terrell)7. You’re All I Need To Get By (with Tammi Terrell)8. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby Side C1. What’s Going On2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)4. Trouble Man5. Let’s Get It On6. You Are Everything (with Diana Ross) Side D1. Distant Lover2. I Want You3. Got To Give It Up4. Heavy Love Affair5. Sexual Healing6. Sanctified Lady 3CD Variant CD 11. ( I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over2. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide3. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow4. Hitch Hike5. Pride And Joy6. Can I Get A Witness7. When I'm Alone I Cry8. You're A Wonderful One9. Try It Baby10. Baby Don't You Do It11. How Sweet It Is ( To Be Loved By You)12. I'll Be Doggone13. Pretty Little Baby14. Ain't That Peculiar15. One More Heartache16. Little Darlin' ( I Need You)17. Your Unchanging Love18. Chained19. I Heard It Through The Grapevine20. You21. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby22. The End Of The Our Road23. That's The Way Love Is CD 21. Abraham, Martin & John2. What's Going On3. Mercy Mercy Me4. Inner City Blues ( Make Me Wanna Holler)5. Trouble Man6. Let's Get It On7. Come Get To This8. Distant Lover9. I Want You10. Got To Give It Up11. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You12. Heavy Love Affair13. Praise14. Sexual Healing15. My Love Is Waiting16. Sanctified Lady CD 31. Once Upon A Time2. What's The Matter With You Baby3. It Takes Two4. Ain't No Mountain High Enough5. Your Precious Love6. If I Could Build My Whole World7. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing8. You're All I Need To Get By9. You Ain't Living Till You're Lovin10. Good Loving It Ain't Easy To Come By11. Onion Song12. California Soul13. You're A Special Part Of Me14. My Mistake15. You Are Everything Soundwave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyjB_0s5wPI Show more