Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 — April 1, 1984) was an American R&B vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Washington, D.C., who was musically active for a quarter-century, achieving worldwide renown as one of Tamla/Motown’s leading performers. Gaye rose to fame with a string of duets, first with Kim Weston and then with Tammi Terrell, his […]
Leon Ware (1940–2017) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who released a 1972 self-titled album on United Artists, followed by the popular 1976 Gordy title Musical Massage. In 1979, Ware reemerged with Inside Is Love, followed by the 1981/82 Elektra titles Rockin’ You Eternally and Leon Ware. After nineteen quiet years, he released […]
I Want You is a studio album by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released in 1976 on Tamla Motown. Five of the album’s songs were written by the vocalist in collaboration with label-mate Leon Ware, who composed the rest in partnership with co-producer Arthur “T-Boy” Ross. Tracklist: A1. “I Want You (Vocal)” (4:35) A2. “Come […]
Let’s Get It On is a studio album by American soul vocalist/songwriter Marvin Gaye, released in 1973 on Tamla Motown. Tracklist: A1. “Let’s Get It On” (4:44) A2. “Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away)” (3:32) A3. “If I Should Die Tonight” (3:57) A4. “Keep Gettin’ It On” (3:12) B1. “Come Get to This” (2:40) […]
What’s Going On is a studio album by American soul vocalist/songwriter Marvin Gaye, released in 1971 on Tamla Motown. Tracklist: A1. “What’s Going On” (3:51) A2. “What’s Happening Brother” (2:57) A3. “Flyin’ High (In the Friendly Sky)” (3:40) A4. “Save the Children” (3:04) A5. “God Is Love” (1:44) A6. “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” (3:05) B1. […]
