Marvin Gaye's status as a music legend is undeniable. In his lifetime, he recorded a string of hits and classics that have become representative of "The Motown Sound." This eleven track CD is a good place to start for Gaye novices and a nostalgic reminder for long-time Gaye devotees looking for a quick overview of his career.
Drawing upon material from various phases of Gaye's career this disc gives you some of the highlights from Gaye's composing and producing canon of the 1970s: "Mercy Mercy Me The Ecology" and some of his lesser known works from the 1960s including "If My Heart Could Sing," and "No Time for Tears." Also included are a few hit singles: "The End of Our Road," "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby," "That's The Way Love Goes," plus Gaye's renditions of "Cloud Nine," produced by motown super-producer Norman Whitfield recorded after the Temptations' hit version and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever," recorded and released on the Four Tops.
Gaye's powerful tenor and always on target delivery and interpretive skills are showcased throughout. This one won't disappoint.