The Complete Duets
Marvin Gaye · 2001
144 min · 52 tracks · funk
A lush collection of soulful harmonies and heartfelt duets, blending Marvin Gaye's emotive voice with dynamic collaborations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — This track exemplifies the powerful synergy between Gaye and Tammi Terrell, showcasing their vocal chemistry and heartfelt delivery. Its anthemic message of love and perseverance has made it a timeless classic.
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You're All I Need to Get By — This duet with Terrell is a quintessential example of Gaye's ability to blend romantic lyrics with soulful melodies, capturing the essence of love's upliftment. The emotional depth in their voices creates an unforgettable listening experience.
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If This World Were Mine — In this collaboration with Terrell, Gaye expresses a whimsical idealism about love, supported by rich instrumentation that enhances the passionate lyrics. The song stands out for its heartfelt sincerity and lyrical imagery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of romantic energy
- playful duets for sing-alongs
- nostalgic warmth for gatherings
- varied emotional expressions throughout
- easy listening for casual moments
Maybe skip if you
- seek lengthy, complex narratives
- prefer modern production techniques
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Compilation of duets showcasing Gaye's collaborations, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, The Complete Duets serves as a retrospective of Marvin Gaye's collaborative works throughout his career. By this time, Gaye was posthumously celebrated as a pioneer of soul music, and this compilation highlighted his influence on the genre. It features key partnerships that defined his sound, especially during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You're All I Need to Get By
The bridge shifts from promises of devotion to a vivid description of support during difficult times.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:31
- 2 You Got What It Takes 2:58
- 3 If I Could Build My World Around You 2:26
- 4 Somethin’ Stupid 2:48
- 5 Your Precious Love 3:07
- 6 Hold Me Oh My Darling 2:49
- 7 Two Can Have a Party 2:19
- 8 Little Boy, Little Ole Girl 2:46
- 9 If This World Were Mine 2:46
- 10 Sad Wedding 3:26
- 11 Give a Little Love 3:01
- 12 Oh How I’d Miss You 2:38
- 13 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:18
- 14 Keep On Lovin’ Me Honey 2:34
- 15 You’re All I Need to Get By 2:53
- 16 Baby Don’t Cha Worry 2:59
- 17 You Ain’t Livin’ Till You’re Lovin’ 2:49
- 18 Give In, You Just Can’t Win 2:37
- 19 When Loves Comes Knocking at My Heart 2:31
- 20 Come On and See Me 2:29
- 21 I Can’t Help but Love You 2:51
- 22 That’s How It Is (Since You’ve Been Gone) 3:03
- 23 I’ll Never Stop Loving You Baby 3:24
- 24 Memory Chest 2:59
- 25 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing (alternate take) 3:33
- 26 Keep On Lovin’ Me Honey (alternate vocal) 2:42
- 27 We’ll Be Satisfied 2:37
Disc 2
- 1 Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy to Come By 2:30
- 2 California Soul 2:54
- 3 Love Woke Me Up This Morning 2:34
- 4 This Poor Heart of Mine 2:44
- 5 I’m Your Puppet 3:02
- 6 The Onion Song 3:00
- 7 What You Gave Me 2:47
- 8 Baby I Need Your Loving 3:15
- 9 I Can’t Believe You Love Me 2:47
- 10 How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It) 2:55
- 11 More, More, More 2:32
- 12 Satisfied Feelin’ 2:57
- 13 I Can’t Believe You Love Me 2:38
- 14 Hold Me Oh My Darling 2:41
- 15 Come On and See Me 2:26
- 16 Baby Don’t Cha Worry (non‐LP B‐side) 2:39
- 17 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:27
- 18 Two Can Have a Party 2:27
- 19 Oh How I’d Miss You (demo) 2:44
- 20 You Ain’t Livin’ Till You’re Lovin’ 2:25
- 21 Give In You Just Can’t Win 2:34
- 22 When Love Comes Knocking at My Heart 2:38
- 23 Memory Chest 3:00
- 24 That’s How It Is (Since You’ve Been Gone) 3:01
- 25 More, More, More 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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