Marvin Gaye

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Personal 2

Born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. on 02 April 1939 in Washington D.C., US.
Died on 01 April 1984 in California, US.

Career 4

Recorded the original version of Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) subsequently covered by many other artists.
Recorded a version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine originally recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips.
Recorded the original version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough subsequently covered by many other artists.
Recorded a version of My Way originally recorded by Frank Sinatra.

Awards 3

Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1977
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1996

Was A Member Of 4

UK Singles 22

1964
Once Upon A Time - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston) entered the UK charts on 30 July 1964, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 10 December 1964, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
1966
Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 29 September 1966, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
1967
It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston) entered the UK charts on 26 January 1967, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
1968
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 17 January 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 19 June 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 16 October 1968, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
1969
You Ain't Livin' 'til You're Lovin' - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 22 January 1969, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 19 February 1969, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 18 June 1969, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
Too Busy Thinkin' 'bout My Baby - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 23 July 1969, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) re-entered the UK charts on 30 July 1969 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 48.
1970
The Onion Song - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 04 January 1970, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
Abraham, Martin And John - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 02 August 1970, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
1971
Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye re-entered the UK charts on 12 December 1971 and spent a further 6 weeks in the charts reaching number 41.
1973
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 16 September 1973, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
1977
Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 15 May 1977, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
1982
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 07 November 1982, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
1983
My Love Is Waiting - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 16 January 1983, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 20 November 1983, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 80.
1985
Sanctified Lady - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 19 May 1985, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 51.
1986
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye re-entered the UK charts on 20 April 1986 and spent a further 8 weeks in the charts reaching number 8.
The World Is Rated X - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 22 June 1986, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 95.
1994
Lucky, Lucky Me - Marvin Gaye entered the UK charts on 15 May 1994, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
2013
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the UK charts on 21 April 2013, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 80.

US Singles 51

1962
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 20 October 1962, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 46.
1963
Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 12 January 1963, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
Pride And Joy - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 18 May 1963, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
Can I Get A Witness - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 19 October 1963, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 22.
I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 19 October 1963, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 77.
1964
You're A Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 14 March 1964, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
Once Upon A Time - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston) entered the US charts on 02 May 1964, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
What's The Matter With You Baby - Marvin Gaye (and Mary Wells) entered the US charts on 16 May 1964, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
Try It Baby - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 06 June 1964, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
Baby, Don't You Do It - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 19 September 1964, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 27.
What Good Am I (Without You) ? - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston) entered the US charts on 24 October 1964, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 61.
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 21 November 1964, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
1965
I'll Be Doggone - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 20 March 1965, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
Pretty Little Baby - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 10 July 1965, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 25.
Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 09 October 1965, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
1966
One More Heartache - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 19 February 1966, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
Take This Heart Of Mine - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 21 May 1966, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 20 August 1966, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
1967
It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston) entered the US charts on 07 January 1967, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 14.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 13 May 1967, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
Your Unchanging Love - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 01 July 1967, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 09 September 1967, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 02 December 1967, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
1968
You - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 13 January 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 34.
If This World Were Mine - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 02 March 1968, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 68.
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 13 April 1968, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 27 July 1968, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
Chained - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 14 September 1968, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 32.
Keep On Lovin' Me Honey - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 12 October 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 23 November 1968, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
1969
Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 01 February 1969, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
Too Busy Thinkin' 'bout My Baby - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 26 April 1969, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
That's The Way Love Is - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 23 August 1969, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
What You Gave Me - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 29 November 1969, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
1970
How Can I Forget You - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 10 January 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got - Marvin Gaye (and Norman Whitfield & The Temptations) entered the US charts on 07 March 1970, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
The Onion Song - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell) entered the US charts on 18 April 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
The End Of Our Road - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 13 June 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
1971
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 20 February 1971, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 2.
Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 03 July 1971, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 09 October 1971, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
1972
You're the Man - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 20 May 1972, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 16 December 1972, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
1973
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 14 July 1973, spent 19 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
Come Get To This - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 03 November 1973, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
1974
You Sure Love To Ball - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 26 January 1974, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 50.
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 28 September 1974, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
1976
I Want You - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 24 April 1976, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
After The Dance - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 14 August 1976, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.
1977
Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 16 April 1977, spent 18 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
1982
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye entered the US charts on 30 October 1982, spent 21 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.

Other Recordings 106

(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over - Marvin Gaye
A Chance With You - Marvin Gaye
A Funky Space Reincarnation - Marvin Gaye
Always - Marvin Gaye
At Last (I Found A Love) - Marvin Gaye
California Soul - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
Change What You Can - Marvin Gaye
Christmas In The City - Marvin Gaye
Come Live With Me - Marvin Gaye
Do You Wanna Go With Me - Marvin Gaye
Don't Mess With Mr. T - Marvin Gaye
Easy Living - Marvin Gaye
Ego Tripping Out - Marvin Gaye
Forever - Marvin Gaye
Get My Hands On Some Lovin' - Marvin Gaye
Give A Little Love - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
God Is Love - Marvin Gaye
God Is My Friend - Marvin Gaye
Gonna Keep On Tryin' 'til I Win Your Love - Marvin Gaye
Heavy Love Affair - Marvin Gaye
Hello There Angel - Marvin Gaye
Hey Diddle Diddle - Marvin Gaye
His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Marvin Gaye
Hold Me Oh My Darling - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky) - Marvin Gaye
How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It) - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
I Can't Believe You Love Me - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
I Live For You - Marvin Gaye
I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye
I Want You 'round - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
I Wish I Liked You (As Much As I Love You) - Marvin Gaye
If I Should Die Tonight - Marvin Gaye
If My Heart Could Sing - Marvin Gaye
I'll Take Care Of You - Marvin Gaye
I'm Yours, You're Mine - Marvin Gaye
It Hurt Me Too - Marvin Gaye
It's A Bitter Pill To Swallow - Marvin Gaye
It's Got To Be A Miracle (This Thing Called Love) - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
It's Madness - Marvin Gaye
It's Not Unusual - Marvin Gaye
Joy - Marvin Gaye
Just Like - Marvin Gaye
Just Too Much To Hope For - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide - Marvin Gaye
Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
Love For Sale - Marvin Gaye
Masochistic Beauty - Marvin Gaye
Me And My Lonely Room - Marvin Gaye
Mojo Hannah - Marvin Gaye
Mr. Sandman - Marvin Gaye
Music - Marvin Gaye (with Erick Sermon)
My Funny Valentine - Marvin Gaye
My Girl - Marvin Gaye
My Last Chance - Marvin Gaye
My Love For You - Marvin Gaye
My Way - Marvin Gaye
Need Your Lovin' (Want You Back) - Marvin Gaye
Never Let You Go (Sha Lu Bop) - Marvin Gaye
No Good Without You - Marvin Gaye
Now That You've Won Me - Marvin Gaye
One Of These Days - Marvin Gaye
Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) - Marvin Gaye
Praise - Marvin Gaye
Purple Snowflakes - Marvin Gaye
Rilleh - Marvin Gaye (and Oma Page)
Rockin' After Midnight - Marvin Gaye
Sad Tomorrows - Marvin Gaye
Satisfied Feelin' - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
Save The Children - Marvin Gaye
She's Got To Be Real - Marvin Gaye
Since I Had You - Marvin Gaye
Soldier's Plea - Marvin Gaye
Straighten Up And Fly Right - Marvin Gaye
Stranger In My Life - Marvin Gaye
Sunny - Marvin Gaye
Sweet Thing - Marvin Gaye
Sweeter As The Days Go By - Marvin Gaye
T Plays It Cool - Marvin Gaye
Taking My Time - Marvin Gaye
That'll Be The Day - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
The Christmas Song - Marvin Gaye
The Teen Beat Song - Marvin Gaye
The Touch Of Venus - Marvin Gaye
This Is The Life - Marvin Gaye
This Love Starved Heart Of Mine - Marvin Gaye
Three Time Loser - Marvin Gaye
'til Tomorrow - Marvin Gaye
Turn On Some Music - Marvin Gaye
Two Can Have A Party - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
Unforgettable - Marvin Gaye
Walk On The Wild Side - Marvin Gaye
We'll Be Satisfied - Marvin Gaye (and Tammi Terrell)
What's Happening Brother - Marvin Gaye
When I Feel The Need - Marvin Gaye
When I Had Your Love - Marvin Gaye
When I'm Alone I Cry - Marvin Gaye
When We're Together - Marvin Gaye (and Kim Weston)
Wherever I Lay My Hat - Marvin Gaye
Wholy Holy - Marvin Gaye
Witchcraft - Marvin Gaye
Yesterday - Marvin Gaye
You Don't Know What Love Is - Marvin Gaye
Your Kiss Kiss - Marvin Gaye
You're What's Happening (In The World Today) - Marvin Gaye
You've Been A Long Time Coming - Marvin Gaye

Other Tracks Associated with This Artist 8

Don't Knock My Love - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)
How Can I Forget - Jerry Long (and Marvin Gaye)
Music - Erick Sermon (featuring Marvin Gaye)
My Mistake (Was To Love You) - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)
Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)
The Things I Will Not Miss - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)
You Are Everything - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)
You're A Special Part Of Me - Diana Ross (and Marvin Gaye)