“Marvin Gaye epitomized to me and an impressionable generation, the essence of an artist. The impressionist who feels the world with his fingertips and describes it purely as they feel it. His commitment and love affair with his music was total and obvious, his life was his and and vice versa. His sacrifices to the honesty of his work were and remain a tremendous inspiration to any of us who dare call ourselves artists and it’s also apparent in the sheer depths of the music that he sought to surrender himself to the flow of God’s Grace, Mercy and Understanding. There are a tiny handful of musical artists whose music is a soundtrack for the yearning of the soul to take wing and kiss the heavens and Marvin Gaye is its first tenor.” - Terence Trent D’ArbyToday is Marvin Gaye’s birthday. He’s no longer with us in body, but his spirit lives on through his songs. In honour of his musical and life legacy, I’ve put together two mixes that span the early and latter years of his career. Songs that showcase the love, social activism and inner reflections of a man who always let us know what’s going on. We miss you Marvin!
It’s Got To Be Love
It Takes Two
Baby Don’t You Do It
Can I Get A Witness
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough ~with Tammi Terrell
How Can I Forget
Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)
This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It’s Killing Me)
I Couldn’t Help Falling For You
I’ll Be Doggone
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
You’re All I Need To Get By ~ with Tammi Terrell
Just Like A Man
Pride & Joy
Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy To Come By ~ with Tammi Terrell
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
Lonely Lover
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
My Love For You
You’re Wonderful
Once Upon A Time ~ with Mary Wells
Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby ~ with Tammi Terrell
That’s The Way Love Is
Your Precious Love ~ with Tammi Terrell
If This World Were Mine ~ with Tammi Terrell
Yesterday
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