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- Motown: Marvin Gayesoulful
Five Great SingersThese are my Top five favorite male singers.
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.- 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.
- 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.
- What's Going On - Real Story of Marvin GayeThis essay discusses the troubled life of pop musician Marvin Gaye.
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.- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- A Paper About the Life of Musician Marvin GayeThis paper is about the life of Marvin Gaye..
- 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.
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.- The Playlist: Broken HomesFeaturing: No Doubt, Papa Roach, Tori Amos, Staind, Marvin Gaye & more.
I Remember..This is a poem about memories.
The Playlist: Instrumentals (Part 4)Featuring: Art of Noise, Schoolly D, Marvin Gaye, Sunscreem, Bark Psychosis, Childs, St. Vincent, Malachai & more.- Gee, Who Wrote That?, ContPart 2 of the retrospective on 1960s songwriters and composers
- 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.
- 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."
- "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.
Marvin Gaye and Why I Love HimNext in my series of kudos to my favorite r&b/soul singers
- 3 of the Best Songs All-time: Marvin Gaye, Jane Monheit and Faith Hill3songs that are all-time
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.
The Revolution is NearThis is a poem I wrote about three years ago. It was my first real poem that really expressed how I felt inside. I hope you enjoy it.
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.
Terry Cummings-T.C. FinallyCummings Has A Pleasant Vocal Style