The Master
301 min · 90 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of rhythm and blues with soulful melodies, capturing the essence of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) — This track exemplifies Gaye's smooth vocal style and upbeat production, showcasing his ability to blend romantic sentiment with infectious grooves that defined early '60s soul.
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I Heard It Through the Grapevine — As one of Gaye's most iconic songs, it features a haunting vocal delivery and a compelling narrative about betrayal and heartache, making it a cornerstone of his legacy.
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Ain't That Peculiar — This track stands out with its emotional depth and intricate melody, demonstrating Gaye's mastery of expressing complex feelings through accessible music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional intensity shifts
- soulful melodies for heartfelt moments
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic journey through love themes
- for nostalgic afternoon vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer standalone hit singles
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The Master solidified Gaye's reputation at Motown, showcasing early hits.
- Career context
- Released in 1961, The Master marks Marvin Gaye's transition from a promising Motown artist to a key figure in the soul music genre. This compilation showcases his early hits before he began to explore more socially conscious themes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. At this point, Gaye was establishing his identity as a solo artist, building momentum leading up to his landmark album What's Going On.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stubborn Kind of Fellow 2:44
- 2 Pride and Joy 2:07
- 3 Hitch Hike 2:32
- 4 Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home) 2:14
- 5 What Do You Want With Him 2:37
- 6 Once Upon a Time 2:32
- 7 What’s the Matter With You Baby 2:22
- 8 Can I Get a Witness 2:47
- 9 Couldn’t Ask for More 2:42
- 10 You’re Wonderful 2:45
- 11 I Wonder 3:44
- 12 You’re a Wonderful One 2:45
- 13 It’s Got to Be Love 2:38
- 14 Try It Baby 3:00
- 15 Leavin’ 2:22
- 16 My Love for You 2:59
- 17 How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) 2:59
- 18 Baby Don’t You Do It 2:33
- 19 Just Like a Man 2:49
- 20 Pretty Little Baby 2:35
- 21 Talk About a Good Feeling 2:24
- 22 I’ll Be Doggone 2:50
- 23 Little Darling (I Need You) 2:45
- 24 One More Heartache 2:34
- 25 Ain’t That Peculiar 2:59
- 26 You’re the One for Me 3:42
- 27 Take This Heart of Mine 2:43
- 28 Your Unchanging Love 3:02
Disc 2
- 1 It Takes Two 2:57
- 2 I Couldn’t Help Falling for You 2:54
- 3 Lonely Lover (alternate mix) 2:25
- 4 Without Your Sweet Lovin’ 2:29
- 5 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:28
- 6 If I Could Build My Whole World Around You 2:22
- 7 Your Precious Love 3:00
- 8 If This World Were Mine 2:43
- 9 Without You (My World Is Lonely) 2:41
- 10 Together We Stand (Divided We Fall) 2:51
- 11 You 2:25
- 12 Chained 2:36
- 13 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3:13
- 14 You’re What’s Happening (In the World Today) 2:19
- 15 This Love Starved Heart of Mine (It’s Killing Me) 2:42
- 16 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:17
- 17 Keep On Lovin’ Me Honey 2:29
- 18 You’re All I Need to Get By 2:40
- 19 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 2:57
- 20 More Than a Heart Can Stand 2:56
- 21 How Can I Forget 2:03
- 22 That’s the Way Love Is 3:36
- 23 Yesterday 3:25
- 24 The End of Our Road 2:45
- 25 Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy to Come By 2:19
- 26 What You Gave Me 2:36
Disc 3
- 1 What’s Going On 3:52
- 2 Save the Children 4:01
- 3 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:15
- 4 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 5:28
- 5 I’m Going Home (alternative mix) 4:39
- 6 Piece of Clay 5:11
- 7 You’re the Man, Parts I & II 5:46
- 8 Checking Out (Double Clutch) 4:52
- 9 Trouble Man 4:55
- 10 Let’s Get It On 4:52
- 11 Come Get to This 2:41
- 12 Just to Keep You Satisfied 4:26
- 13 Pledging My Love 3:34
- 14 My Mistake (Was to Love You) 2:55
- 15 Distant Lover (live) 6:22
- 16 I Want You 4:33
- 17 After the Dance 5:11
- 18 [silence] 0:00
Disc 4
- 1 Got to Give It Up, Part I 4:13
- 2 Here, My Dear 2:48
- 3 When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You 6:15
- 4 Anger 4:01
- 5 Anna’s Song 5:54
- 6 A Funky Space Reincarnation 8:17
- 7 When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You (reprise) 0:44
- 8 She Needs Me 3:31
- 9 Why Did I Choose You 2:37
- 10 Life Is for Learning 3:40
- 11 Funk Me 5:35
- 12 Love Me Now or Love Me Later 5:00
- 13 Ego Tripping Out 5:12
- 14 The Star Spangled Banner 3:13
- 15 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3:47
- 16 Rockin’ After Midnight 6:04
- 17 Sexual Healing 4:03
- 18 The Lord’s Prayer 1:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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