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Unveiling Marvin Gaye’s Most Popular Songs

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”

Marvin Gaye’s Timeless Tale of Unwavering Love

Originally penned by the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” first found success in 1967 as a duet between Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The song’s infectious energy and soaring vocals cemented its status as a Motown classic. With its themes of unwavering affection and triumph over adversity, it gained renewed popularity in 1970 with Diana Ross‘ soulful solo rendition.

Musically, the route is a research in contrasts. Lush orchestration and a driving rhythm section build a dominant sonic foundation. Gaye and Terrell’s (and later Ross’s) fiery vocals rise above this backdrop, conveying the song’s letter with both vulnerability and strength. The call-and-response sections and the unforgettable chorus create an anthem-like quality that has resonated with audiences across generations.

Beyond its musical brilliance, “Ain’t No Mountain Tall Enough” is an enduring symbol of hope and perseverance. Its messa

Marvin Gaye's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

  • How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    Marvin Gaye “How Sweet It Is” Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 HD

    Written by the famous Holland–Dozier–Holland trio at Motown, this gave Marvin Gaye his biggest hit at the time in 1964.

    The song's title was inspired by one of Jackie Gleason's signature catchphrases: "How Sweet It Is!"

    The love song was later recorded as a famous cover version by James Taylor in 1975.

  • It Takes Two (with Kim Weston)

    Released on Motown's Tamla label in 1966, this duet between Marvin and Kim Weston describes various things in life - such as dreams, love and wishes - being far better with two people instead of one.

    Read more: The tragic story of Marvin Gaye and the untimely death of a mind legend

    In 1990, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner teamed up for a cover version, taking it to number five in the UK.

  • Abraham, Martin and John

    Abraham, Martin & John

    Originally by Dion, this song was a tribute to four iconic Americans who were assassinated: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr, John F Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.

    Marvin Gaye covered the lyric in 1970, and was

    Marvin Gaye's 15 greatest songs, ranked

  • 'How Sweet It Is’ (To Be Loved By You)'

    How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    Marvin Gaye's second top ten hit under Motown was written by the label's songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland.

    Riffing off the "how lovely it is!" catchphrase of television's biggest stars in Jackie Gleason, 'How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You' established Gaye as a standalone talent.

    One of Gaye's most saccharine songs, James Taylor recorded his retain sugary rendition a decade later with his then-wife Carly Simon, bagging himself a top five hit in the US.

    Oddly, Marvin also released a German-language version of the song entitled 'Wie Schön Das Ist'.

  • 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston

    By 1966, Marvin was on his way to becoming a household name thanks to his series of hits on Motown.

    However, he wasn't at all known overseas, which all changed with the free of the duet 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston, which was written by her then-husband William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Sylvia Moy.

    The soulful ditty made the top 20 of both the UK and

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    Hitsville_Jazza

    08-01-2016, 12:59 PM

    Hey guys,

    Classic Motown are running a competition to see who can arrive up with the finest Marvin Gaye: Essentials playlist. You can only pick 10 tracks though, which is pretty tough!

    http://classic.motown.com/story/create-your-own-marvin-gaye-essentials-playlist/

    What would your 10 tracks be? Interested to hear people's thoughts...

    RossHolloway

    08-01-2016, 02:03 PM

    10 favorite tracks? What an impossible list. I don't even know where to start.

    marv2

    08-01-2016, 04:02 PM

    1. I Want You
    2. Pride and Joy
    3. How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You
    4. What's Going On?
    5. Inner Municipality Blues
    6. Sexual Healing
    7. Wonderful One
    8. Anger
    9. Too Engaged Thinking About My Baby
    10. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

    sup_fan

    08-01-2016, 04:12 PM

    I Want You
    All The Way Around
    You're all I need to get by [[duet)
    Got To Give It Up
    Sexual Healing
    Let's Gain It On

    Impossible. No 10-track compilation would ever be comprehensive enough to title the