Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Commonly known as the “Prince of Motown” and “Prince of Soul,” he helped shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s and 1970s. A cultural icon, Gaye is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career under the guidance of Harvey Fuqua, who brought him into his group Harvey and the Moonglows before Gaye launched a solo career in the early 1960s. After signing with Motown’s Tamla subsidiary, he achieved stardom with hit singles such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” “Ain’t That Peculiar,” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” He also found major success as a duet partner with several female artists, most notably Diana Ross and Tammi Terrell, with whom he recorded classics including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You’re All I Need to Get By.” Following the release of his landmark 1971 album What’s Going On and its hit title track, Gaye became one of the first Motown artists to gain creative independence from the label’s production system. He went on to produce influential albums such as Let’s Get It On, I Want You, and Here, My Dear. After spending time in Europe as a tax exile and leaving Motown for Columbia Records in 1982, Gaye returned with the hit single “Sexual Healing” and the album Midnight Love, both of which became the most successful of his career. He also delivered a memorable performance of “The Star‑Spangled Banner” at the 1983 NBA All‑Star Game. The success of “Sexual Healing” earned him an American Music Award and two Grammy Awards.
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Sexual Healing
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
My Love is Waiting
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Just like Music
Inner City Blues
What’s Going On
I Want You
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