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Marvin Gaye
12+ albums
soulfunkmotownrhythm and bluesrnb
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Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (born Gay; 2 April 1939 – 1 April 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul", he played a significant role in shaping the sound of Motown and soul music during the 1960s. He is regarded as an influential and widely recognised figure in popular music. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career under the guidance of Harvey Fuqua, joining the group Harvey and the Moonglows before embarking on a solo career in the early 1960s. After signing with Motown’s Tamla label, he achieved commercial success with singles including "How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)", "Ain't That Peculiar" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". He also recorded a series of successful duets with female artists, notably Diana Ross and Tammi Terrell, with whom he recorded songs such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "You're All I Need to Get By". Following the release of "What's Going On" (1971), he gained greater creative control over his work and subsequently produced albums including "Let's Get It On", "I Want You" and "Here, My Dear". After a period living in Europe as a tax exile, Gaye left Motown and signed with Columbia Records in 1982. That year, he released "Midnight Love", which included the single "Sexual Healing", one of his most commercially successful recordings. In 1983, he performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the NBA All-Star Game. The success of "
top songs
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
1,575,0562What's Going On
1,097,0393I Heard It Through the Grapevine
936,5974Sexual Healing
893,4745Let's Get It On
884,1336Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
797,6727Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
527,4588I Want You
469,7409What's Happening Brother
428,53910Distant Lover
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