Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up' Hits No. 1 49 Years Ago, Named No. 3 Summer Song

In 1977, iconic R&B singer Marvin Gaye finally caved to pressure from his record label to record a disco song. Gaye, who wasn't fond of the musical genre sweeping America, set out to make a disco ...

‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’: the Marvin Gaye masterpiece that was eclipsed by Junior Walker

Back in 1966, Motown's Junior Walker and the All Stars re-recorded 'How Sweet It is (To Be Loved by You)', originally ...

Why 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' Remains the Best Rock Duet Nearly 60 Years Later

Marvin Gaye's 1966 classic remains some of his best work.
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Remembering When Marvin Gaye’s Biographer Nudged Him Toward His Comeback Hit in 1982

Many people don’t pay much attention to the credits when they listen to music. Those who do will often find some surprises. Names you might not expect can pop up, proof that songs come from the ...
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Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up' Hits No. 1 49 Years Ago, Named No. 3 Summer Song

In 1977, iconic R&B singer Marvin Gaye finally caved to pressure from his record label to record a disco song. Gaye, who wasn't fond of the musical genre sweeping America, set out to make a disco ...