In listening to ‘Here, My Dear’ 45 years later, Gaye’s sheer, unadulterated honesty cuts like a double-edged sword, alongside the odd splash of self-pity and sniveling wounded male ego.
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Where ‘What’s Going On’ was a sanctified, state-of-the-world proclamation, ‘Let’s Get It On’ was a smorgasbord of sexual desires that helped Gaye launch new dimensions of soul music.
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s Final Studio Album ‘Midnight Love’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
A product of the ‘80s black crossover explosion, ‘Midnight Love’ holds together so well because of Gaye’s indelible vocal mastery.
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s ‘Live At The London Palladium’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective
Notoriously introverted and apprehensive about performing on stage, Marvin Gaye’s dynamism is nevertheless on full, glorious display across the expanse of ‘Live At The London Palladium.’
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Terry Nelson revisits Gaye’s brilliant opus that offers listeners a clear definition of what was going on in America back in 1971, but also remains relevant today.
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s ‘I Want You’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective
With all of the personal turmoil swirling around him at the time of the album’s creation, it’s a miracle that it even came to pass and a testament to Gaye’s genius.
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective
While ‘Let’s Get It On’ continues to tug on heartstrings and bra straps, his 1973 classic urges you to remember the late singer as more than just a sex symbol.
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