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The Very Best of Marvin Gaye
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0044001436727
Format: Original recording remastered, Import
Label: Universal UK
Manufacturer: Universal UK
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Universal UK
Release Date: July 17, 2001
Studio: Universal UK
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Editorial Review:
Another Marvin Gaye overview/introduction? Why not? Pulling together the usual hits from "I'll Be Doggone" to "Grapevine," "What's Going On" to "Let's Get It On" to "Sexual Healing"--all musts for any R&B or pop fan--this two-CD set also offers treats for the Marvin connoisseur. Foremost are the previously unreleased "Where Are We Going?" which marries Nixon-era (and beyond) social concerns to a lilting groove that brings to mind Spinners records of the period, and an alternate mix of Gaye's rare version of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." Very Best also pays proper tribute to Gaye's final years at Motown with the full 11-plus minutes of the intensely, casually funky "Got to Give It Up," Here, My Dear's smoldering "Anger," and several tracks from the under-heard Love Man/In Our Lifetime sessions. More than just a profit-generating package from the parent company, it's a loving, rounded selection that's sure to widen newcomers' perceptions of a great artist's creativity and spirit. --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Excellent!
One of the greatest CD's to purchase to bring back memories of the 60's. Needs to be in every music lovers library. Excellent!
Rating: - Well I'm not on the "Grapevine" or the "Vine" so..
Despite risking being called a crybaby...
First off, I want to talk about this album.
But before I do, I really, really resent systems that advantage one set of people over another. Period.
My life work in teaching is about that actually. I really, really resent that I've written reviews for Amazon (not always so awful) and then find the company putting "some people" that do this rather insignificant and somewhat hilarious task of "writing" about things "one ... Read More
Rating: - Great introduction to the Man and his Music....................
Yeah it's missing some of the other great songs from Marvin. That means go buy the album that contains the other hits.
Rating: - Marvelous Marvin
The name Marvin Gaye says it all. They don't call him Marvelous Marvin for nothing. Truly one of the most gifted vocalists-performers of all time - an excellent compilation.
This CD is loaded with great tunes and I can't think of anyone who can match Marvin's song list. It's long, wide and deep. An incredibly talented man. I Want You, Ain't That Peculiar, Inner City Blues and Trouble Man really stand out for me - these songs are quite unusual and really stand the test of time and I can't ... Read More
Rating: - a cd collection item
I Love this cd. Since im only 21 I don't really know anything about marvin gaye but from what people and parents tell me, until now. I brought this cd and WOW this has shown me a lot about Marvin Gaye and though out his life. I think that this is my favorite cd I have in my collection.I Love every song on here. I can't say which songs its missing to have it even more complete but its fine the way it is.I would recommend this cd to my age so they can learn about real soul music. For me it wasnt just ... Read More
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