Two Can Have A Party - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

[TheSnowdonranger]

i bumped twisted jumped a jived to soul motown and n/soul grate times grate music.

[lutonloyalsoulman]

Anyone feeling a bit down, just listen to this classic - it warms the heart & soul, absolute classic

[stevestheboy1]

how on earth can anyone dislike this

[008BUCKINSSR]

awesome  pure awesome........tune.

[juthamart1]

Listening to this song got me through some very hard times.

[mjt1658]

If this isn't the best disco record ever............

[ptgillam]

best duet song of all time

[TDSouledOut1]

No duet has ever stood comparison. Tammi was the perfect foil for the undisputed prince of motown. If only there were more gems in the detroit vaults.

[1166loy]

sat in car with this full blast cant fukin beat it top tune

[payitforwardeddie]

Sorry. I prefer Tammi singing this on her own. 

[WARWICK4641]

outstanding song many memories of carlisle music scene of many years ago.They do not make tunes like this now--JRT

[WARWICK4641]

outstandind song many memories of carlisle music scene of many years ago.they do not make tunes like this now--JRT

[sweettooth471]

marvins father was a cross dresser and he hated marvin.he was a mean old bastard who wouldnot work. his mother worked while the old drunk bastard use to ride the bus all the time.his father was an abusive ass hole. you need to read marvins book divided soul.marvin was like must of us. knowing whats right and tryed to do the right thing but you know how we are all pulled towards sex drugs alcohol and rock and roll.marvin was a church boy.pk preachers kid.

[mispulik020]

Omg I didn't know that she died when she was 24 and that she daid on brain ...... wooowww but I know 1 I love that song aint no mountain high enough .... I just love that <3

[gordy7455]

Have loved,loved,loved this record for over 40 years.....still do.xx

[dinarathirty]

I was a real Motown addict in the sixties and seventies. And this tune is utterly sublime. With its wonderful centiment and of cause the superb vocal combination of Marvin and Tammi bringing it to life. Both had notable soulful voices and mixed well together. Rest in peace Marvin and Tammi.

[TheShaki98]

the 1 person who disliked this is an idiot!!!

[blackandtanful]

無念でした!愛しきﾀﾐｰ･ﾃﾚﾙ､うぃずﾏｰﾋﾞﾝｹﾞｲと

[because0011]

motown music was one of the best.. they had so many talented artist.... i just love marvin he had a gorgeous smile and voice... god bless him rip

[philmik50]

I used go to the casino and this was the best dance track ever

[SUNNYTOMORROW1]

Every once in a while I come to listen to this song. And it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Its the most wonderful little song and a lasting little monument to the two tragic people who made it happen Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.  Rest in peace both. xx

[hahagerm]

@SUNNYTOMORROW1

Yep. Tears in my eyes as well. Although Marvin's vocals were dubbed onto Tammi solo track (Also great imo), sounds like 2 people havin' a real good time.

Love this more than I can say for so many reasons (some too personal to mention).

[northstand11]

Quality

[jennykinsify]

absolute class.!!!!!!1

[janb7997]

one of the best motown twosome 2 great individual talents

[kaguvi777]

I love this Song....

[kokede]

what is it with such legends that they like to live life with such risks and end up being taken away far too soon..

[Paulann7326]

I remember my parents swinging to this when I was 7 (~1967). I always loved this song!

[lilyfurryears]

This is so uplifting make me feel great !!!!

[lingopresley]

JUST BRILLIANT.

[SteveArpo]

Well what has not already been said about this supremely talented and beautiful lady? What many do not realise is this record also contains a James Jamerson masterpiece that no one has been able to better since - Listen again to this terriffic recording - You'll see!

[Kopsinger]

A golden Age, Sigh :*( Gonna have to stop putting stuff like this on, just makes me feel so melancholy for a lost era

Even now this would wipe the floor with 99% of the shite that they call music now

[chockycake]

Have a great night GM! ;-)

[SteveArpo]

Tammi however saw him as a vey immature man and would never of married him.

[SteveArpo]

Motown did not know how to market Tammi Terrell properly. They just didn't realise how good she was, and preferred to promote a smaller group of artists that they thought had more potential to make money. She found a niche with Marvin, but many of those songs they did not sing together in the stiudio, due to Tammis illness. On some duets she did not sing at all. Everyone saw Marvin and Tammi as a perfect couple. Marvin fanccied her like he fancied everything in skirt.

[lepoetress]

@SteveArpo

Man, you are brutal at the end with that last line. It is sad they didn't market her better.

I read that Valerie Simpson of Ashford and Simpson is the one who mimiced her by singing through her nose when Tammi was ill. If true, which is the real Tammi Terrell singing? Whatever the case, the songs are great and still hold up today.

[SteveArpo]

The cause of death on Tammi Terrells death certificate was cancer.

[19195658]

A tumour is a cancer. Does it relly matter how the poor girl died? The fact is we all lost a rising star when she did.

[SteveArpo]

Of course ultimately not, but there is such a lot of sentimentality for both Tammi and Marvin - most of it not based in fact. Tammi was systematically abused by James Brown, David Ruffin and posssibly a Motown executive, to the extent that she was probably hit on the head wit a hammer by the hard drug-crazed Rufffin. This was the original version of Two Can Have A Party, and the better one. Much later in the studio they deleted some of Tammi's vocals and got Marvin to sing in the gaps. Why?

[lepoetress]

@SteveArpo

You know why - to capitalize on their career as a duo and if she was sick and not on the road or in the studio, a way to keep people interested, make it seem like she was doing well and to make money. Had people known, maybe they wouldn't have bought the records. After she died they tried to pair Diana Ross and Marvin together to recreate that magic, only with a different singer and from what I've read, the public did NOT like it one bit.

[lepoetress]

@SteveArpo

Get outta here!!!! How did you get to see her death certificate? Is it online or was a copy of it in her sister's book?

[88ritchie]

@SteveArpo

did u see the death certificate?

[katyWEASLEY]

party on love them both

[schuller51]

Another superb example of MOTOWN MAGIC, total ground breaking music, the likes of which will never be heard again, why ? because the original example is always the best.

[jedibrothers]

So good I can't stop playing it. There was a time that I couldn't stop dancing to it.

[gretl2000]

marvin was shot by his father!! too sick...

[19195658]

His father shot him because he disapproved of Marvin's alleged life of debauchery & drug abuse.

[NkrumahTure]

Well no...Marvin's father shot him to death because his son, in a drug induced craze, beat the hell out of him. Marvin, Sr. was quoted to say that if Marvin EVER raised his hand to him, he'd kill him. And so, the Rev. Marvin Gay, Sr. made good his guarantee. Sadly, it is true that Marvin, Jr. pushed the situation on just to its violent end.

[lepoetress]

@NkrumahTure

The other story was the father was beating his wife and Marvin intervened and got shot. Man, there are so many versions of this story, you don't know what to believe.

[shmuli9]

@19195658 I think in addition to this, Marvin was beating up his father, too...

[fjm3306]

@19195658 that doesnt give him any right to take his lifee

[Heavenlypearl1908]

@19195658 and because he fought him (Marvin fought his dad) defending his mom. His father was abusive to them.

[jbricandy]

@19195658 I'm pretty sure Marvin's dad killed him because they got into a fight after his dad beat up Marvin's mum.

[19195658]

I would hazard a guess that both artists enjoy greater followings since there deaths. A sad but true fact of many an artist.

[lilyfurryears]

Love love love love it! x

[19195658]

lilyfurryears, glad glad glad glad you like it. Keep listening.

[southcoastmod]

As happy, uplifting and compulsive as this track is it still makes me want to cry. In the words of Smokey "I gotta dance to keep from cryin". Try not to!

[19195658]

Dance on Southcoastmod.

[thestevo46]

nice,listen,lovers dont need a crowd....xxxxxxx

[19195658]

Not with music like this!!!

[oakleypa]

A cracking bit of Motown!

[19195658]

Two of the best voices ever to record for the best music label ever!!

[annipeterben]

pure gold classic, still makes me wanna dance, hope they rest in peace,xxx this track is the beat

[19195658]

Spot on comment. Glad you enjoy it.

[clareons]

love this ecspecially the u and me hah bit at the end.

[19195658]

Yes, they certainly had special voices.

[FantomRaspberyBlower]

Beautiful - their best record. Hope you are both at peace God Bless x

[19195658]

I'll not argue with there FRB. Thanks for viewing.

[twostrokedowse]

Perfect couple with voices Sweeter than Honey!!

[19195658]

There's got to be a song it that somewhere.

[twostrokedowse]

Oh yes!! Mr Hamilton and his Arabians, Baby dont you weep, 'Oh how you used to call my name every minute with a voice sweet as Honey'.....Just love that line, thought it was worthy of Tammi's fantastic voice which still gives me Goosebumps

[bwfcjohn58]

simply perfection, rip both.

[19195658]

They were pretty good weren't they??

[mrspenn1611]

Oh yeah, happy music, they don't make em like this any more, such is life.

[19195658]

I personally don't think there has ever been a better duet act.

[mrspenn1611]

Well, as far as Northern Soul, dance, late sixties early seventies, this partnership certainly was the pinnacle of duets. There have been others such as Simon & Garfunkel, Ike& Tina Turner and The Everly Brothers,,,all had their own unique sound but for happy music that you can really dance to, Marvin and Tammi take the biscuit. Once again, thanks for posting, , Ive given 5 stars and put in Faves , , thanks

Ste

[lepoetress]

@mrspenn1611

I love that comment "take the biscuit". That is too cute!!! Marvin and Tammi made some wonderful music together.

[56indy]

i always assumed that the elgins covered this originally,

[19195658]

56indy, I can't find any connection between the Elgins & this song. The Elgins disbanded in 1968, eventually becoming the Temptations, so it would have been an early cover.

I am not saying they didn't cover it & I would like to hear it if anyone has it.

Thanks for viewing

[coffeebeanlove]

I thought one member of the Elgins joined the Temptations, but the crux of the Temptations came from a group called the Primes who sang with the Supremes, then Primettes. Thanks for posting this video, though

[19195658]

The original line up consisted of four members of 'The Distants' & one member of 'The Primes'. Otis Williams, 'Al' Bryant, Melvin Franklin & Eddie Kendricks came from The Distants & Paul Williams from The Primes.

This line up were originally called 'The Elgins' but changed the name when Berry Gordy realised the name was already in use.

The same line up then became forever known as 'The Temptations'.

[coffeebeanlove]

Oh, I see. I was confused for a moment because I though you were referring to the Elgins with the woman, I believed name Sandra, who sang Darling Baby and the first version of "Heaven Must Have Sent You". They were a group who did not record a lot, ans switched people a lot. And I thought one of those switched ones was asked to join the Temptations or did or something like that. But now I understand. Thanks! Peace and love!

[19195658]

You mean Saundra Edwards who was added to 'The Downbeats' to form 'The Elgins' in 1964. Edwards was replaced by Yvonne Allen before the group disbanded in 1968.

[coffeebeanlove]

Yeah! I'm glad we have you, 19195658. Take care.

[Homer0204]

what a fab record. always fills the floor. not very often played. just as good as it takes two.

[19195658]

The last time I heard it on any airwaves was in a late night episode on 'No Angels'. Glad you enjoyed it Homer.

[docludi]

It occured to me that I had not thanked you for your video response to the posting. A very well put together and informative contribution. Best wishes, Doc.

[19195658]

Thanks Doc. I think the dancing in your vid is brilliant.

[mrspenn1611]

now this brings back fantastic memories, a real blast from the past, thanks for posting, , going to listen again :-)

[19195658]

Thanks for listening mrspenn.

[vfarrest77]

cant help tapping along to this superb music to get people out on the floor

[19195658]

Keep tapping my friend.

[mjt1658]

what a great post love this record than you

[19195658]

Happy to share it with you. Thanks for your comment.

[kerfuddle]

Very moving Well Done !!!!

[19195658]

Thank you.  Glad you like it.

[19195658]

Many thanks TelandRed.

[gazalt960]

my party song ... love it..

[19195658]

Glad you like it Gazalt960.  Enjoy your parties.

[anfieldroad2005]

Incase you didnt get my reply on other page thankyou for my other version.I love it.

[19195658]

With a name like that you are more than welcome. Hope you enjoy it.

I prefer the duet version as well.