No artist in History has produced 3 Albums that Show case a ' Depth of Feeling ' and 'Understanding' about so many things COUPLED with Marvin's 'Degree of Sincerity' when it comes to the 'Expression' of those Feelings / "what's Goin On" dealt with society's social ills / "Let's Get It On" covered our Sexual Thoughts & Feelings / "Here My Dear" dealt with the 'Love Changes we all go through in life
No Matter what anybody may say R. Kelly will never be able to touch MARVIN GAYE / The Reason Marvin is untouchable as a performer is because Marvin was so much DEEPER on so many levels of understanding & feeling / Marvin is unmatched when it comes to 'SINCERITY OF EXPRESSION'
Marvin's technique and mastery of microphone placement has always fascinated me. Lionel Richie said that Marvin taught him a lot about the distance between the microphone and the mouth and was very deliberate in how he used the space within the 6 inch range he kept between it. I'd love to know more about those technical aspects of his artistry. Ella Fitzgerald had a similar mastery of the space between her mouth and the mic to create specific textures of sound.
IF THERE IS EVER A SONG THAT CAPTURES A CERTAIN PERIOD, THIS IS ONE SONG THAT DOES. HE WROTE THIS SONG BASE OF WHAT HIS BROTHER WAS TELLING HIM WHAT WAS GOING ON IN (VIETNAM). AND WHAT WAS GOING RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS A TIME THAT WE AS AFRICAN AMERICANS WAS FIGHTING FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. YOU SEND US OVER SEAS TO FIGHT ON THE FRONT LINE, AND WHEN WE RETURN TO THE PLACE WE CALL HOME, THEY WANTED US TO TAKE A BACK SEAT. THANKS TO MARVIN GAYE AND THE WHOLE ENTIRE MOTOWN FAMILY.
@Super3259 Yes, you're right. It was a very bad time. Oh, VietNam was a nightmare and so many of the youngsters sent there, via the draft, were black. Then, when the ones that survived came home (black and white) , they were so dishonored. The damn politicians, Johnson, Nixon...let those boys down so bad. I am proud that they finally put up a decent memorial in DC. The memorial is what it is, the names on the wall, but the statues above say it all. Stand in front of them, tears will come
@Moonchalice Minorities and po" white trash got the little end of the "Vietnam" stick. Sometimes we came back, sometimes we came back just physically, sometimes we just came back mentally, and sometimes we came back in a box. Sometimes we didn't didn't come back at all.
Look up the word smooth in Websters dictionary, There's a picture of Marvin below it. Just an absolute incredible performer! Frankie Beverly said it best. Silky, silky soul singer.
When you get a minute, please check out my Video channel called:
"Kato's Music Room" @ vodpod DOT com/katosmusicroom
There are a LOT of inspirational messages from Bishop T.D Jakes, Bishop Noel Jones, Dr. Jamal Bryant, as well as complete episodes of my favorite TV shows like "TV One's Unsung", "I hate Chris" etc....You'll also find videos of my favorite music artist's like Marvin Gaye, Enchantment, Al Green & Gospel Music !
War is not the answer. He was an activists and much more then just a singer! Amazing I'm 26 and understand exactly what he means in all he's song. We need to wake up stop being so hateful to others.
i brought this album for everybody i cared about . i played it until it turned white.someone in my house hid it from me i played it so much.when they say humans are creatures of habit they are right.since i couldnt find it i just went and brought another.then cds came about.brought the cd three times.now ive got to buy it again.i hide my music now.ive lost to much and alot of music is out of print.what ever music you have in what ever form hold on to it no loan outs
I remember "Motown 25, Yesterday, Today, and Forever" like it was yesterday. It ranks as one of the greatest TV Broadcasts of all time! But the greatest moment of all that night was when they introduced Marvin Gaye. He came out looking so good in that cream white tux speaking words defining what the Motown Sound really was and how it evolved....all the while playing beautiful piano music that added emotion to his words. Then... He did it: "What's going ON?" to a standing ovation
Taking nothing away from this groovemaster orchestra, the main rhythm section of
THE FUNK BROTHERS......... should have been here and performed on Motown 25.
For whatever reason, their real props and spotlight would have to wait till years later, before most of the world and especially the music lovers in the US would even know their names and finally INSISTon their well deserved legacy of being the greatest hit making machine of ALL time. The UK appreciated and knew of them earlier on.
NO OTHER song give me goose bumps every time I hear it like this does!!! Talent, message..you name it...this song inspires me to want to do more and better for my brother man.....thank you Marvin!!!
Man! This guy is just so sexy..even when he aint trying. Listen to those words, his poise the voice! Beautiful song! Pure Classic performance. Miss you Marvin! But we got your music ...and some dese vids. Give Thanx
The other concidental thing is that both Marvin and Michael were the final holdouts for performing on this show. Barry had to convince both of them to appear. Michael was so excited about what he was doing with Thriller and Marvin had become a virtual recluse dealing w/ drug issues.
Marvin Gaye, all the Temptations but Otis Williams, and now MJ. With all of those stars gone, I hope someday we can bring back the magic that Motown once put in it's music.
There are two main performances I remember clearly from Motown 25 - Michael Jackson's Billie Jean (1st time we saw him do the Moonwalk) and this one by the immortal Marvin!! This song is still so true today!!
Marvin Gaye & Al Green = "the orginators of swagg"
TheGINOWEE 15 hours ago
Shame he couldn't kick his demons to keep making some of the best music in our lifetimes.
Wrote, produced, sang about: Love, Hate, prejudice, the poor-rich, divorce, children, the bad past, the potential in the future,...
Great Artist!!! He even sang his own BackGround vocals,...early on:):)
MarkAntney 2 weeks ago
No artist in History has produced 3 Albums that Show case a ' Depth of Feeling ' and 'Understanding' about so many things COUPLED with Marvin's 'Degree of Sincerity' when it comes to the 'Expression' of those Feelings / "what's Goin On" dealt with society's social ills / "Let's Get It On" covered our Sexual Thoughts & Feelings / "Here My Dear" dealt with the 'Love Changes we all go through in life
druhbe1996 3 weeks ago
No Matter what anybody may say R. Kelly will never be able to touch MARVIN GAYE / The Reason Marvin is untouchable as a performer is because Marvin was so much DEEPER on so many levels of understanding & feeling / Marvin is unmatched when it comes to 'SINCERITY OF EXPRESSION'
druhbe1996 3 weeks ago 2
Amen brother.
TheBassoProfondo 2 weeks ago
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Amen brother.
TheBassoProfondo 2 weeks ago
If you haven,t heard this one you need to!!!!
frederickgrady 3 weeks ago
Best music ever ! god bless Marvin
1967Rodrigo 1 month ago
One of the very best
catfish3158 1 month ago
The best to the best
X1498 1 month ago
Unity and Humanity. God, do I miss Marvin!! This song still relates today. War is NOT the answer. Long live Marvin!!!
johnfaulk 1 month ago
One of his greatest hits of the time
kcscarecrow 1 month ago
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Combinia 1 month ago
maybe the most beautifull music of 20 century
lindo4010 2 months ago
Marvin's technique and mastery of microphone placement has always fascinated me. Lionel Richie said that Marvin taught him a lot about the distance between the microphone and the mouth and was very deliberate in how he used the space within the 6 inch range he kept between it. I'd love to know more about those technical aspects of his artistry. Ella Fitzgerald had a similar mastery of the space between her mouth and the mic to create specific textures of sound.
bolder2009 2 months ago 4
IF THERE IS EVER A SONG THAT CAPTURES A CERTAIN PERIOD, THIS IS ONE SONG THAT DOES. HE WROTE THIS SONG BASE OF WHAT HIS BROTHER WAS TELLING HIM WHAT WAS GOING ON IN (VIETNAM). AND WHAT WAS GOING RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS A TIME THAT WE AS AFRICAN AMERICANS WAS FIGHTING FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. YOU SEND US OVER SEAS TO FIGHT ON THE FRONT LINE, AND WHEN WE RETURN TO THE PLACE WE CALL HOME, THEY WANTED US TO TAKE A BACK SEAT. THANKS TO MARVIN GAYE AND THE WHOLE ENTIRE MOTOWN FAMILY.
Super3259 3 months ago
@Super3259 Yes, you're right. It was a very bad time. Oh, VietNam was a nightmare and so many of the youngsters sent there, via the draft, were black. Then, when the ones that survived came home (black and white) , they were so dishonored. The damn politicians, Johnson, Nixon...let those boys down so bad. I am proud that they finally put up a decent memorial in DC. The memorial is what it is, the names on the wall, but the statues above say it all. Stand in front of them, tears will come
Moonchalice 2 months ago
@Moonchalice Minorities and po" white trash got the little end of the "Vietnam" stick. Sometimes we came back, sometimes we came back just physically, sometimes we just came back mentally, and sometimes we came back in a box. Sometimes we didn't didn't come back at all.
gotch09 2 months ago
Look up the word smooth in Websters dictionary, There's a picture of Marvin below it. Just an absolute incredible performer! Frankie Beverly said it best. Silky, silky soul singer.
virgilissuperman 3 months ago
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jarrp 3 months ago
What a loss !!!
BabsTen 3 months ago
His best song every!!
moneakful 3 months ago
master
MonoMohrovo 4 months ago
Pure perfection!
LB9997 4 months ago
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When you get a minute, please check out my Video channel called:
"Kato's Music Room" @ vodpod DOT com/katosmusicroom
There are a LOT of inspirational messages from Bishop T.D Jakes, Bishop Noel Jones, Dr. Jamal Bryant, as well as complete episodes of my favorite TV shows like "TV One's Unsung", "I hate Chris" etc....You'll also find videos of my favorite music artist's like Marvin Gaye, Enchantment, Al Green & Gospel Music !
Your Blessed & highly favored beloved !
in HIS service
kato
katofromgreenhornet 4 months ago
bj te le meilleure tony
zahia64 4 months ago
War is not the answer. He was an activists and much more then just a singer! Amazing I'm 26 and understand exactly what he means in all he's song. We need to wake up stop being so hateful to others.
ranezzie 4 months ago 6
One of the best. Love this song.
vivaldi1948 5 months ago
WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER, FOR ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE!!!
ThrillerMJfan 5 months ago 4
That is one fantastic & touching performance / video, thanks so much for the upload!
JasnisChoulicr 5 months ago
he makes it look so easy!
RvE15021985 5 months ago
i brought this album for everybody i cared about . i played it until it turned white.someone in my house hid it from me i played it so much.when they say humans are creatures of habit they are right.since i couldnt find it i just went and brought another.then cds came about.brought the cd three times.now ive got to buy it again.i hide my music now.ive lost to much and alot of music is out of print.what ever music you have in what ever form hold on to it no loan outs
sweettooth565 5 months ago 3
sempre eterno!!!!!
TheRubi35 5 months ago
awesome voice
Thayra25 6 months ago 2
Always makes me smile. Coolest Kat ever! Can't get enough of his talent. Forever in your dept; thank you Marvin!
Rrivers411 6 months ago
Marvin you sing from your soul and we hear it!! Can't say enough about this Wonderful
Man!! God Bless!! AWESOME TALENT!!
Will always remember you and your songs!!
You are missed!!
Gentile3234 7 months ago
AMAZING
intuitioninstitution 7 months ago
I remember "Motown 25, Yesterday, Today, and Forever" like it was yesterday. It ranks as one of the greatest TV Broadcasts of all time! But the greatest moment of all that night was when they introduced Marvin Gaye. He came out looking so good in that cream white tux speaking words defining what the Motown Sound really was and how it evolved....all the while playing beautiful piano music that added emotion to his words. Then... He did it: "What's going ON?" to a standing ovation
bohtzsah2002 7 months ago
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bohtzsah2002 7 months ago
Forever young !
robertricardo0 7 months ago
Marvin's last televised performance :(
TheMrEMeat 9 months ago
I was in tears as I 1st saw this--RIP Brother. Wolfsky9
Wolfsky9 10 months ago
Taking nothing away from this groovemaster orchestra, the main rhythm section of
THE FUNK BROTHERS......... should have been here and performed on Motown 25.
For whatever reason, their real props and spotlight would have to wait till years later, before most of the world and especially the music lovers in the US would even know their names and finally INSISTon their well deserved legacy of being the greatest hit making machine of ALL time. The UK appreciated and knew of them earlier on.
mysterytrax 11 months ago
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pineridge221 11 months ago
When you got it you got it.Marvin had it.!!!
pineridge221 11 months ago
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When you got it you got it.
pineridge221 11 months ago
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pineridge221 11 months ago
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pineridge221 11 months ago
Effortless!
soSpecialkay 11 months ago
MARVIN <3
LEAHCIM829 1 year ago
I hear this and I can't help but wonder, music is like this is gone...forever.
OreckBoy1 1 year ago
NO OTHER song give me goose bumps every time I hear it like this does!!! Talent, message..you name it...this song inspires me to want to do more and better for my brother man.....thank you Marvin!!!
turnex1 1 year ago
Marvin never fails to bring a tear to my eye. There are very few who sing from the soul, none more than dear Marvin
varnish76 1 year ago
THIS is R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KiCreativeStudios 1 year ago
Happy Birthday Marvin!
Isolababy 1 year ago
Se a música de hoje não retroceder pelo menos 30 anos, (nível mundial), daqui hà alguns anos
será tão descartável quanto uma garrafa pet.
1209kaiser 2 years ago
What could this emotional man have done to get himself shot to death by his own father who emptied a smith&wesson on his chest ? funny world,..
haruncenani 2 years ago
i believe he beat the crap out of his crazy father, that might be one possible explanation
peacemonger1967 2 years ago
Man! This guy is just so sexy..even when he aint trying. Listen to those words, his poise the voice! Beautiful song! Pure Classic performance. Miss you Marvin! But we got your music ...and some dese vids. Give Thanx
rickyswann1 2 years ago
Marvin Gaye--> One of the Masters.
marcuspereira1000 2 years ago
The other concidental thing is that both Marvin and Michael were the final holdouts for performing on this show. Barry had to convince both of them to appear. Michael was so excited about what he was doing with Thriller and Marvin had become a virtual recluse dealing w/ drug issues.
clgil77 2 years ago
Just think a year after this great performance Marvin was taken from us. RIP Marvin Gaye.
BoogieKnight1976 2 years ago
Marvin Gaye, all the Temptations but Otis Williams, and now MJ. With all of those stars gone, I hope someday we can bring back the magic that Motown once put in it's music.
erazaqi 2 years ago 29
@erazaqi yes, how sad!! Let' keep the MAGIC of this music in our hearts!! Love from Germany
firstvoodoochild 1 month ago
@erazaqi actually Otis Williams from the original temptations and Dennis Edwards (who replaced Ruffin) are still alive.
50srocknrollfan18 5 days ago
There's all kinda cool, then there's Marvin Gaye cool!!!
strugglinalong 2 years ago
R.I.P. Marvin Gaye
3SCboy 2 years ago
I agree. Marving Gaye in all his sensitivity.
Hajtentajten 2 years ago
There are two main performances I remember clearly from Motown 25 - Michael Jackson's Billie Jean (1st time we saw him do the Moonwalk) and this one by the immortal Marvin!! This song is still so true today!!
recovering16 2 years ago 22
@recovering16 AMEN! WHAT A NIGHT! THE MOST MEMORABLE NIGHT OF TV IN MY LIFE! XOXO TMH
rescindinc 1 month ago
One of the greatest!!!!!
jboz404 2 years ago