The Marvin Gaye Collection
255 min · 81 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A rich tapestry of soul and funk, where passion meets polished production in timeless ballads.
Why this album works
This collection not only celebrates Marvin Gaye's extensive catalog but also played a crucial role in revitalizing interest in his music during the 1990s. It includes classics that topped charts and influenced generations of artists, notably 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' and 'What's Going On,' which have been cited as essential tracks in the soul genre. The album's release contributed to Gaye's posthumous recognition as one of America's most revered musical icons.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends dynamic collection for celebrations swaying to danceable grooves
- Context
- The Marvin Gaye Collection was released in 1995, during a period when Gaye's influence on contemporary R&B was being rediscovered. This compilation arrived shortly after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in the genre. The collection features many of his greatest hits, showcasing his evolution from Motown star to socially conscious artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Sparks· Nancy Sinatra· Willie Nelson· Cyndi Lauper· Dolly Parton· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stubborn Kind of Fellow 2:51
- 2 Hitch Hike 2:33
- 3 Pride and Joy 2:30
- 4 Can I Get a Witness 2:49
- 5 You’re a Wonderful One 2:47
- 6 Try It Baby 3:00
- 7 How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) 2:57
- 8 I’ll Be Doggone 2:49
- 9 Ain’t That Peculiar 2:58
- 10 I Heard It Through the Grapevine Standout 3:14
- 11 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 2:55
- 12 That’s the Way Love Is 3:40
- 13 What’s Going On 3:52
- 14 Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:14
- 15 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 3:06
- 16 Trouble Man 3:51
- 17 Let’s Get It On 4:01
- 18 I Want You 3:58
- 19 Got to Give It Up 4:14
- 20 Sexual Healing 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 Once Upon a Time 2:34
- 2 What’s the Matter With You Baby 2:25
- 3 I’m Yours, You’re Mine 2:12
- 4 All I Got 3:17
- 5 You Can Dance 2:21
- 6 Rilleh 2:35
- 7 So Good to Be Loved by You 2:27
- 8 Was It a Dream 3:15
- 9 Steadies 2:28
- 10 It Takes Two 3:00
- 11 Exactly Like You 2:46
- 12 Teach Me Tonight 3:19
- 13 Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) 2:26
- 14 It’s Me 2:53
- 15 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:29
- 16 Your Precious Love 3:02
- 17 If I Could Build My Whole World Around You 2:24
- 18 If This World Were Mine 2:45
- 19 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:19
- 20 You’re All I Need to Get By 2:43
- 21 You Are Everything 3:11
- 22 You’re a Special Part of Me 4:39
- 23 My Mistake (Was to Love You) 3:06
- 24 Don’t Knock My Love 2:20
- 25 Pops, We Love You 3:51
Disc 3
- 1 Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide 3:05
- 2 Never Let You Go (Sha Lu Bop) 2:45
- 3 It’s Party Time 2:39
- 4 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (live) 2:24
- 5 Down and Under When You Limbo 2:45
- 6 My Girl 2:42
- 7 It’s Not Unusual 2:22
- 8 Sunny 2:56
- 9 Sweeter as the Days Go By 2:51
- 10 Sweet Thing 3:11
- 11 I Love You Secretly (aka My Last Chance) 4:35
- 12 I Want to Come Home for Christmas 4:43
- 13 5, 10, 15, 20 Years of Love 2:42
- 14 You’re My Everything (aka I’d Give My Life for You) 3:31
- 15 Come Get to This (live) 2:56
- 16 Distant Lover (live) 6:15
- 17 Jan (live) 3:11
- 18 ’60s Hits Medley (live) 8:52
- 19 Star Spangled Banner (live) 3:11
Disc 4
- 1 I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face 3:31
- 2 Straighten Up and Fly Right 2:24
- 3 Too Young 3:48
- 4 Mona Lisa 3:02
- 5 It’s Only a Paper Moon 2:26
- 6 What Kind of Fool Am I 3:42
- 7 The Days of Wine and Roses 3:37
- 8 Mack the Knife 2:58
- 9 Hello Young Lovers 2:36
- 10 Happy Days Are Here Again 2:50
- 11 Why Did I Choose You 2:37
- 12 She Needs Me 3:26
- 13 Funny 2:45
- 14 This Will Make You Laugh 2:54
- 15 The Shadow of Your Smile 3:03
- 16 I Wish I Didn’t Love You So 2:29
- 17 I Won’t Cry Anymore 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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