Artistic Control at Motown The second, quite distinct phase of Marvin Gaye's career began in 1971 with What's Going On. Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye was one of the first Motown artists to gain complete artistic control of his records. What's Going On was a self-composed and produced concept album. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
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Tuesday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
The Royal Couple of R&B In 1964, Motown paired Marvin Gaye with Mary Wells, then the queen of Motown. Motown next paired Gaye with Kim Weston; “It Takes Two” was a massive hit but Weston departed the label. Motown then put Gaye with a third singer, Oma Page: they recorded a few sides that went nowhere. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
Monday Open Thread: Mavin Gaye Week
Early Life and Career Marvin Gaye made a huge contribution to music in general and the Motown sound in particular. As one of Motown’s renaissance men, Gaye could do it all. He wrote, produced and played a variety of instruments. Most of all, Gaye possessed a classic R&B voice that was edged with grit yet tempered with sweetness. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Mavin Gaye Week
Sunday Afternoon Thread: Marvin and Diana
Nice segue for the week! Diana & Marvin is a duets album by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, released October 26, 1973 on Motown. Recording sessions for the album took place in 1972 and 1973 at Motown Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Featuring vocal collaborations by Gaye and Ross, widely recognized at the time as two of the top soul and pop performers, … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Marvin and Diana
Saturday Afternoon Thread: Marvin…..Live
Wonderful live performances from the one and only Marvin Gaye. Motown's 25 Anniversary … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: Marvin…..Live