Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr. (April 2, 1939 April 1, 1984), better known by his
stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a
three-octave vocal range. Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop
group The Moonglows in the late 1950s, he ventured into a solo career after
the group disbanded in 1960, signing with Motown Records subsidiary, ... read more

Ronnie Wood - Ronnie Wood's Romance Records

Ronnie Wood used to play Marvin Gaye records to be romantic with his girlfriends The 64-year-old rocker and his former Faces bandmate Rod Stewart shared a love of Motown ...
Posted 2 February 4.45am — Comment on this

The Sing-Off 3 – Top 5 – Videos and Recap

The Sing-Off is down to the Top 5! Each of the 5 remaining groups will sing 2 R&B songs–1 classic and 1 contemporary. CLASSIC R&B Afro-Blue: “Best of My Love...
Posted 15 November 2011 12.59am — Comment on this

Seal to cover Marvin Gaye, Al Green on new album

‘Soul 2’ will be released on November 21
Posted 31 October 2011 6.43pm — Comment on this

Marv Tarplin obituary

Guitarist with the Miracles who co-wrote their 1965 hit The Tracks of My TearsSoft and dreamy, a perfect pre-echo of the song's exquisitely swooning melancholy, the guita...
Posted 3 October 2011 1.05pm — Comment on this

Esther Gordy Edwards obituary

Key Motown Records executive who helped her brother Berry found the companyWhen Berry Gordy Jr asked his parents and seven siblings for an $800 loan with which to start h...
Posted 30 August 2011 6.22pm — Comment on this

Lmfao - Lmfao Star Grateful For Dad Gordy's Advice

Lmfao frontman Redfoo is grateful to his dad Berry Gordy for offering advice about his career after witnessing how his famous father guided Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye to ...
Posted 26 August 2011 1.42am — Comment on this

Big Sean, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash – Marvin Gaye

Hold up hold up hold up hold up hold up hold up hold up. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. New one from the homey Geometrix. Big Sean, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash – Marvin Gaye &...
Posted 5 August 2011 2.52pm — Comment on this

Paul McCartney provides stories, memories and a Marvin Gaye tribute...

Paul McCartney dodged the early threat of thunder storms and brought a memorable three-hour show to Comerica Park Sunday night.
Posted 25 July 2011 1.56pm — Comment on this

David Rodigan's Dubwize guide to reggae and beyond

Veteran DJ shares some of his favourite music. 'If you love reggae, you've got to love soul,' he saysFrom his original shows on Radio London and Capital to his new Sunda...
Posted 23 July 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

Here’s Something Else!: Kicking It Old School, Marvin Gaye edition

Marvin Gaye’s 1971 masterpiece What’s Going On doesn’t simply boast the gospel influence that marks so much of America’s most transformative works...
Posted 14 June 2011 3.02pm — Comment on this

Motown scores its first No 1

November 1961: Number 9 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of pop musicThe US postal service might not seem like the most romantic of subjects for a pop re...
Posted 11 June 2011 12.42am — Comment on this

Marvin Gaye records What's Going On

1 June 1970: Number 15 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of pop musicUnlike many disputes between labels and artists, the argument between Berry Gordy Jr ...
Posted 11 June 2011 12.36am — Comment on this

Soul Serenade: Marvin Gaye, “What’s Going On”

May 21 marked the 40th anniversary of the release of Marvin Gaye's landmark album What's Going On. Ken Shane has an appreciation.
Posted 2 June 2011 12.30pm — Comment on this

How Ready Steady Go! soundtracked a revolution

Ready Steady Go!, the pioneering 60s pop show, takes to the stage as part of this year's Meltdown festival. Its producer Vicki Wickham recalls the impact – and fun ...
Posted 29 May 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Marvin Gaye songs in the past year.

  • What's Going On  63 plays
  • Can I Get A Witness  63 plays
  • How Sweet It Is  62 plays
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine  42 plays
  • Too busy thinking about my baby  42 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Marvin Gaye over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 211 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 70s 169 plays

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