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The Life and Death of Marvin GayeI also remember the moment I heard the news of Marvin Gaye's tragic death. What I did not know was that in the midst of his popularity and success, is that he was a tortured soul. -
A Paper About the Life of Musician Marvin GayeThis paper is about the life of Marvin Gaye..
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What's Going On - Real Story of Marvin GayeThis essay discusses the troubled life of pop musician Marvin Gaye.
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Top 10 Songs by Marvin GayeMarvin Gaye was one of the top 10 most important recording artists of all time. The "What's Going On" LP is evident of that, and is still relevant 40 years later. He poured his heart into his music, and his musicians and fans followed.
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Top 20 Marvin Gaye HitsOne of Motown's biggest stars, Marvin Gaye didn't achieve his success without having his share of problems and a tragic ending. Here's a look at his life, career and his twenty biggest hits. -
Jacob Lusk - "You're All I Need to Get By" - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - American Idol 10 (Top 11) Motown WeekJacob Lusk is a singer on the 10th season of American Idol 10 (2011). For his Top 11 performance (Motown Week), he sang "You're All I Need To Get By," originally a hit duet by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
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Marvin Gaye's Music Still Relevant in Today's TimesMarvin Gaye is one of the greatest R&B legends of all-time and despite his passing 25 years ago, remains, in my estimation one of the most socially-conscious recording artists of all-time.
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Casey Abrams - Marvin Gaye's "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" - American Idol 10 (2011) Motown WeekCasey Abrams is a singer and musician on the 10th season of American Idol. For Motown Week (the Top 11), he sang Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine."
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Marvin Gaye's the Real Thing DVDThere is a DVD out with 16 live performances of Marvin Gaye and acapella croons. Read my review of my all-time favorite R&B artist. -
Top 10 Songs by Marvin GayeI don't think there's a person alive over the age of 35 that doesn't know about the legendary Marvin Gaye. I realize that it's been over two decades since his father senselessly snuffed out his life, but Gaye's music lives on.
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The Marvin Gaye Story - A Legend in His Own TimeLegendary R&B crooner Marvin Gaye, was one of the most talented and soulful artist of our time. Not only was he a gifted singer, he also played piano and drums. Additionally, he produced and arranged songs for other artists.
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A Deeper Look at Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues"The lyrics of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues" are strangely prophetic. See how this funk-filled song from 1971 still has an impact today... -
Marvin Gaye was a Master Ahead of His TimeMarvin Gaye was gone too soon, but thankfully his music lives on forever.
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The Originals: Marvin GayeThe series returns with a look at the man who brought us "Sexual Healing" and "Mercy Mercy Me" among many others, Marvin Gaye...
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"What's Happening Brother?", by Marvin GayeFrom one of the greatest albums ever made comes a song about the stress of everyday living by everyday people. Now four decades later, not much has no changed in terms of ease of living or social advancement.
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Motown: Marvin Gayesoulful
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Raheem DeVaughn is Generation X's Marvin GayeRaheem DeVaughn blends politics, social events, love and war into 13 songs and brings Dr. Cornel West along for the ride. Find out how I feel about his 2010 CD. -
Marvin Gaye and Why I Love HimNext in my series of kudos to my favorite r&b/soul singers -
Should Men Cry?: Analyzing Marvin Gaye's Trouble ManA closer into whether or not the belief that a man is not suppose to cry is based on the truth or a misconception.
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On 'American Idol', Matt Giraud Sings 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin GayeMatt Giraud is one to watch out for on American Idol. Week after week he is improving. He is the total package.
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3 of the Best Songs All-time: Marvin Gaye, Jane Monheit and Faith Hill3songs that are all-time
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Sexual Healing Was Deadly for the Prince of MotownThe tragic news of Marvin Gaye's death at the hands of his own father shocked fans the world over. Marvin was a silver tongued poet/seducer with a velvet voice and a charismatic persona. He was also a deeply troubled individual and an addict. -
TV One's 'Unsung' Tammi Terrell Feature Both Bittersweet and InformativeAfter initially being excited about finding out more about Motown singer Tammi Terrell, who frequently sang duets with icon Marvin Gaye, the "Unsung" feature on TV One gave me more than I bargained for.
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June is Black Music Month, Countdown of Shamontiel's Top 30 African-American ArtistsBlack Music Month starts June 1. Each day of June, I'll be highlighting 30 of my favorite African-American artists, telling you why they're winners and informing you of their accomplishments. Second up, Marvin Gaye.
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Famous People Who Died on April Fool's DayFamous People Who Died on April Fool's Day Helena Rubinstein, Max Ernst,Marvin Gaye,Jack Keller,John Forsythe
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Neo-Soul -- the New 'Grown People' MusicIn the past, soul greats such as Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder wore the crown as their generations soul kings and queens. Who has taken the buck for today? -
The Playlist: Cover Songs (6th Edition)Artists Featured: The Pixies/Neil Young, Jeff Buckley/Led Zeppelin, Rasputina/Heart, Ben Harper/Marvin Gaye, HIM/Chris Isaak, Fiona Apple/The Beatles, The Cramps/Little Willie John, Rufio/Madonna, Dave Matthews Band/The Zombies & More -
The Playlist: Instrumentals (Part 4)Featuring: Art of Noise, Schoolly D, Marvin Gaye, Sunscreem, Bark Psychosis, Childs, St. Vincent, Malachai & more. -
Top 10 Love Songs of 2009In my opinion they don't make love songs like they used to. Like the days of Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye. So I searched far and wide to come up with what I think are touching love songs of 2009.
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The Playlist: Broken HomesFeaturing: No Doubt, Papa Roach, Tori Amos, Staind, Marvin Gaye & more.
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Top 5 Male R&B Artists of All TimeI love R&B music and these five men are the ones I can count on to put out stellar music again and again. Check out why I dig them so much. -
Eddie Murphy Steals the Show in Dreamgirls!!Mixing up James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, Teddy Pendergrass, and some of his own wiseass persona, Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Jimmy leaps off the screen both in his scorching numbers (his proto-rap is a killer) and dialogue scenes.
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R&B Singer R. Kelly Compares Himself to Martin Luther King Jr.R. Kelly is on top of the world, his world. Forget his problems in the past and focus on this: Kelly recently said in a magazine interview that he compares himself to Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, and to top it off, the heroic Martin Luther King Jr. -
Motown's Greatest ArtistsMotown gave birth to the Motown Sound by featuring Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Commodores, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and many others.
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April 2: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday to Hans Christian Andersen, Dana Carvey, Charlemagne, Buddy Ebsen, Marvin Gaye, Alex Guinness, Emmylou Harris, Linda Hunt, Leon Russell, Jack Webb and more. Is April 2nd your birthday? What notable people share your birthday?
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April 29: Births and DeathsCelebrating Jerry Seinfeld today, and remembering the tragic loss of pitcher Josh Hancock a few years back. Coincidentally, today is also the birthday of Andre Agassi, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dale Earnhardt, and Daniel Day-Lewis. -
Music Review: Rhythm and Hymns by MattafixMusic can be a powerful art form of political expression. Bob Marley and The Beatles proved this in the 60's and 70's, Marvin Gaye 70's and 80's, and now in the new millennium, we have the British Pop Group Mattafix.
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Choose an Unusual Wedding Venue in the Niagara Falls New York AreaFor those in the Niagara Falls area of Western New York who want to have a wedding a bit different than the ordinary catering hall venue, there are some unusual wedding venues that give you the chance to personalize your wedding and make it a touch above the ordinary. -
Blue Scholars: BayaniThe Blue Scholars are putting Seattle Washington on the Music Charts. From Microsoft to Hip Hop, they are now one of the City's hottest exports. -
1960s Rhythm & Blues: A PrimerA run-down of the true innovators of R&B music.
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