Marvin Gaye Live!
Marvin Gaye · 1974
52 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A vibrant showcase of soul and funk, blending Gaye's smooth vocals with infectious grooves in a live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- infectious grooves for dancing
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cathartic sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer structured studio albums
- dislike extended medley performances
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Marvin Gaye Live!' arrived during a peak in Gaye's career, following the monumental success of his studio album 'What's Going On' from 1971. This live recording captures Gaye at a time when he was solidifying his status as a leading voice in soul music, having recently transitioned into more socially conscious themes in his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 0:34
- 2 Overture 2:24
- 3 Trouble Man 6:36
- 4 Flyin’ High (in the Friendly Sky) / Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 4:28
- 5 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 3:55
- 6 Distant Lover 6:14
- 7 Jan 2:56
- 8 Keep Gettin’ It On 3:07
- 9 Fossil medley: I’ll Be Doggone / Try It Baby / Can I Get a Witness / You’re a Wonderful One / Stubborn Kind of Fellow / How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) 11:36
- 10 Thanks to the Orchestra 0:55
- 11 Let’s Get It On 4:43
- 12 What’s Going On 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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