Album: The Very Best of Marvin Gaye by Marvin Gaye (1994)
Genre: Soul | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Motown Records
Format: Compilation

Description: This CD, released ten years after Marvin Gayes death reached his highest ever UK album chart position, even though it was the 7th compilation album of his to chart since 1968’s “Greatest Hits”.
Comprising twenty two tracks which shows the breadth, range and talent of this artist this is an essential CD to have in your collection.  Marvin Gaye may have been a troubled soul but just listening to his music his importance shines through.

Artist Background: Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician who achieved major success in the 1960s and 1970s as an artist for the Motown label. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church and grew up singing in his father's church, later learning to play piano and drums. As a teenager, he discovered ... Part of the Washington, D.C., USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Stevie Wonder, Al Green, The Isley Brothers, Curtis Mayfield

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, D.C., USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Urban/R&B, Happy, 1990s, Compilation, Motown Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


This CD, released ten years after Marvin Gayes death reached his highest ever UK album chart position, even though it was the 7th compilation album of his to chart since 1968’s “Greatest Hits”.
Comprising twenty two tracks which shows the breadth, range and talent of this artist this is an essential CD to have in your collection.  Marvin Gaye may have been a troubled soul but just listening to his music his importance shines through.

The Very Best of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye

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