In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, including "Ain't That Peculiar", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and duet recordings with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Diana Ross and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

During the 1970s, he recorded the concept albums What's Going On and Let's Get It On and became one of the first artists in Motown (joint with Stevie Wonder) to break away from the reins of a production company.

Gaye's later recordings influenced several contemporary R&B subgenres, such as quiet storm and neo soul. Following a period in Europe as a tax exile in the early 1980s, Gaye released the 1982 Grammy Award-winning hit "Sexual Healing" and its parent album Midnight Love.

On April 1, 1984, Gaye's father, Marvin Gay Sr., fatally shot him at their house in the West Adams district of Los Angeles. Since his death, many institutions have posthumously bestowed Gaye with awards and other honors-including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Marvin Gaye : Greatest Hits

14 of the best songs from this R&B superstar. Includes: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing - I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Let's Get It On - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Sexual Healing - What's Going On - more.

Songlist: Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Got To Give It Up, Let's Get It On, Pride And Joy, That's The Way Love Is, Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, You're All I Need To Get By, Dancing In The Street, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology), Sexual Healing, What's Going On

Individual Folios

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Rollo Dilworth : What's Going On

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement of Marvin Gaye's landmark title track from the #1 album of all time (according to Rolling Stone) should be at the top of every choir's wishlist. Funk and soul wrapped up in a timeless protest song--what more could you want?

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Kirby Shaw : How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)

Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye as a soul song and then later made popular by James Taylor as a breezy pop song. Here it is arranged with a jazz flair and sure to leave a positive feeling among everyone.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Mac Huff : How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)

Your choirs (and their parents!) will love the great groove of this 1965 hit by Marvin Gaye. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Audrey Snyder : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

This Motown classic was made popular by Marvin Gaye in 1968. It is still stylish a full of fun for any combination of voices. Young men will love the chance to bring this classic to life.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Norman J. Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Mark Brymer : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

From Marvin Gaye to the California Raisins, this #1 hit from 1968 is will get your groove going! Well-crafted for younger choirs, this Discovery Series arrangement will be a definite hit from the rehearsal to the stage.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Norman Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Mark Brymer : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Norman Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Deke Sharon : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

A soulful tenor solo soaring over rhythmic four part harmonies brings this Marvin Gaye Motown classic to life. A perfect mid-set song to show off your group's ability to groove.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Norman Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye