The Very Best of Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye · 1994
73 min · 22 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A soulful journey through love, heartbreak, and social consciousness, anchored by Marvin Gaye's velvet voice and timeless grooves.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and being certified Platinum. It also encapsulates Gaye's impact on the soul genre and its crossover into pop, influencing countless artists across genres while reaffirming his status as a musical icon.
- Best for
- soulful grooves for intimate moments wave-like pacing with emotional peaks for nostalgic gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'The Very Best of Marvin Gaye' came during a period of reflection on Gaye's expansive career after his tragic death in 1984. This compilation highlights his evolution from Motown star to a socially conscious artist and solidifies his legacy as one of the most influential voices in soul music.
- 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.
- 1 I Heard It Through the Grapevine Standout 3:15
- 2 What’s Going On 3:51
- 3 (Sexual) Healing Standout 4:09
- 4 You Are Everything 3:06
- 5 It Takes Two 2:58
- 6 Let’s Get It On 4:00
- 7 Abraham, Martin and John 4:17
- 8 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 2:55
- 9 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) 2:59
- 10 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:16
- 11 Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) 2:55
- 12 You’re All I Need to Get By 2:52
- 13 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:16
- 14 Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home) 2:13
- 15 The Onion Song 3:00
- 16 You Ain’t Livin’ Till You’re Lovin’ 2:50
- 17 Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy to Come By 2:28
- 18 That’s the Way Love Is 3:43
- 19 Got to Give It Up, Part 1 4:12
- 20 When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You 6:17
- 21 Can I Get a Witness 2:49
- 22 Lucky Lucky Me 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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