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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful grooves for intimate moments
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- for nostalgic gatherings
- heartfelt reflections on love
- uplifting energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3:15
- 2 What’s Going On 3:51
- 3 (Sexual) Healing 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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