Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul an… Read Full Bio ↴Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "The Prince of Motown." Originally a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows, he pursued a solo career after the group disbanded and released many successful solo hits including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Let's Get It On" and "What's Going On". His best albums are still held in extremely high regard, and he is often cited as one of the finest singers of his era.

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.

Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-making—but creatively restrictive—Motown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.

During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.

You Can't Hurry Love
Marvin Gaye Lyrics

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Hey Marvin!
Yeah Tammi?
Listen to me baby
Take a plane a million miles and stay 100 years
And come back baby, and I'll be waiting here
I'll be true to you, I ain't goin' nowhere
'Cause this love I have is just for you to share
Can't help but love you, can't help but love you, baby

Can't help but love you, ooo

I don't care to know how far I have to fly
I don't care to know how many stars are in the sky
There's just one thing, baby, that I've got to know
Will you love me forever, never let me go?
Oh Tammi!
Yeah Marvin?
Oh baby

I'll be lovin' you, I can't help myself
I'll be lovin' you and nobody else
I'll be lovin' you, oh yes I will
Till I'm old and gray
Till my heart stands still, oh Tammi!
Oh Marvin, tell me why do you love me?

I was just a rollin' stone goin' nowhere
Empty like a hollow room filled with despair
Then, like a rainbow and a pot of gold
You came into my life and you saved my very soul
Can't help but love you, can't help but love you, baby
Can't help but love you
Tell me, why do you love me?

I was so alone like a leaf without a tree
When out of the darkness your love lifted me
And I'm so grateful, baby I'm so glad
'Cause your sweet sweet love is the best I've ever had

Can't help but love you, can't help but love you, baby
Can't help but love you,
I'll be lovin' you, I can't help myself
I'll be lovin' you and nobody else
I'll be lovin' you, oh yes I will

Till I'm old and gray
Till my heart stands still

Overall Meaning

The song "You Can't Hurry Love" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell is a classic example of a love song. The lyrics tell the story of two people who are deeply in love and willing to wait for each other to return no matter how long it takes. In the first verse, Tammi asks Marvin to take a plane and travel a million miles away, assuring him that she will be waiting for him when he returns. She promises to remain true to him and to share her love with him. The chorus of the song emphasizes how she can't help but love him.

In the second verse, Marvin responds to Tammi's declarations of love by describing how he was a rolling stone before he met her, and how her love saved him from a life of emptiness and despair. He, too, emphasizes his inability to help himself from loving her. The song continues with the two singers expressing their love for each other, until the final chorus where Marvin states that he will love Tammi until he is old and gray and his heart stands still.

In conclusion, "You Can't Hurry Love" is a beautiful love song that expresses the deep connection and devotion between two people. The lyrics emphasize the power of love to transform people's lives and the willingness to wait for true love no matter how long it takes.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey Marvin!
Tammi calls Marvin's attention

Yeah Tammi?
Marvin responds to Tammi

Listen to me baby
Tammi wants Marvin to pay attention

Take a plane a million miles and stay 100 years
Tammi wants Marvin to go away, but come back after a very long time

And come back baby, and I'll be waiting here
Tammi will be waiting for Marvin to come back

I'll be true to you, I ain't goin' nowhere
Tammi won't cheat on Marvin

'Cause this love I have is just for you to share
Tammi loves Marvin and only him

Can't help but love you, can't help but love you, baby
Tammi really loves Marvin

Can't help but love you, ooo
Tammi can't stop loving Marvin

I don't care to know how far I have to fly
Marvin is willing to do whatever it takes to be with Tammi

I don't care to know how many stars are in the sky
Marvin is not interested in any other thing apart from Tammi

There's just one thing, baby, that I've got to know
Marvin wants to know if Tammi will always love him

Will you love me forever, never let me go?
Marvin wants to be sure Tammi will never leave him

Oh Tammi!
Marvin is talking to Tammi again

Yeah Marvin?
Tammi responds to Marvin

Oh baby
Marvin is expressing his affection for Tammi

I'll be lovin' you, I can't help myself
Marvin can't stop loving Tammi

I'll be lovin' you and nobody else
Marvin won't love anyone else

I'll be lovin' you, oh yes I will
Marvin will love Tammi forever

Till I'm old and gray
Marvin will love Tammi even when he is old

Till my heart stands still, oh Tammi!
Marvin will love Tammi even if his heart stops beating

Tell me, why do you love me?
Tammi wants to know why Marvin loves her

I was just a rollin' stone goin' nowhere
Marvin was lost and had no direction in life

Empty like a hollow room filled with despair
Marvin was unhappy and sad

Then, like a rainbow and a pot of gold
Tammi came into Marvin's life and brought him happiness and wealth

You came into my life and you saved my very soul
Tammi saved Marvin from his sadness and despair

Can't help but love you, can't help but love you, baby
Marvin really loves Tammi

Can't help but love you
Marvin can't stop loving Tammi

I was so alone like a leaf without a tree
Marvin was lonely and without any purpose in life

When out of the darkness your love lifted me
Tammi's love saved Marvin from his sadness

And I'm so grateful, baby I'm so glad
Marvin is very happy and thankful for Tammi's love

'Cause your sweet sweet love is the best I've ever had
Marvin thinks Tammi's love is the best he has ever experienced

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IVY JO HUNTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Pride317

1y↑37

Lyrics

[Intro]
Girl, you've been gone away a real long time
Oh, I nearly went out of my mind
Waiting on you
Oh, I miss your loving
When you left me, baby, you did it

[Verse 1]
Ah baby, come here, let me caress you
Ah, ow! Baby, your letters, ow, told me what you missed
Come here, sugar, and get to this
Ah baby, I want you here
I want to do something freaky to you
I want to feel what I've felt a long time ago
Ah come, baby, and get to this

[Verse 2]
Ooh, remember, baby, how you made me feel just like a king?
Ah, I can’t wait, baby
I'm ready for you to start doing the things
I’m trying to blow your mind
You're so fine, so petite, oh, candy sweet
Ah, I can’t wait
Come here, come here, baby, get to this, ooh

[Verse 3]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sweet love, sweet love, oh
So good to have you back
Everything else will have to, to get back
Oh, nothing's changed, you're still sweet as morning rain
And I'm standing, ready to
Love you, baby, make it good to you

[Bridge]
Oh, I need your love
Don't make me wait, I can't wait
Oh, I'm so impatient for your love
Come here, sweet, sweet baby, and get to this, ooh

[Outro]
Girl, I know you've been gone a real long time
You nearly blew my mind, baby
Girl, you've been gone for so long
I'm so glad, babe, so glad that you’re home, oh baby

All comments from YouTube:

@latanyatankersley466

46w↑20

Who's listening in 2023? Classic Marvin!!! It doesn't get much better than this!🔥❤

@sybilwindham604

11w↑2

...and 2024!!!😊

@joncorn716

11w↑1

@@sybilwindham604 and beyond

@suzannaramirez9689

5y↑585

I BOUGHT THE ALBUM FOR MY BOYFRIEND WHEN IT WAS RELEASED. WELL HE BECAME MY "HUSBAND" 6 KID'S 10 GRANDKIDS 2 GREAT GRANDSONS. AND 44 YRS MARRIED. LOVED MARVIN GAYE R.I.P. 😎

@trinesmith3362

5y↑6

Suzanna Ramirez
Love to All the Family and the late Great Marvin Gaye

@glendadavis4781

4y↑2

🤸🏽‍♀🥀🌬💜🌬💎🌬🌈🌬🥀🌬👍🏽🇧🇷☀🇺🇸🤸🏽‍♀🤸🏽‍♀🤸🏽‍♀

@iammzjuicy5212

4y↑10

You are so blessed to have found someone to spend your life with and create a beautiful family with

@jeansonnier2982

4y↑7

Wow i love this comment..

@tonirobinson1365

4y↑1

😎😎😎😎

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@danyellgilbert1323

1y↑15

My Aunt and Uncle are 68 & 71 when they dance to this song they are so happy as if they just went back in time, black love is everything Babe!. They just don't make Feel Good music like this anymore. ❤️⚜️

@kelannaspiller2350

1y↑166

I can't play this just one time. I have to play it back to back and listen to every single instrument, melody, background vocals, and of course Marvin Gaye. 😍

@rhondadoleman7379

1y↑5

Marvin doing background vocals. True talent!!

@planofdestiny0011

1y↑7

I do the same thing…there’s so many different nuances to this song and it’s so upbeat and makes you wanna fall in love and dance to it all at the same time ❤

@beverlybailey8519

51w↑5

Yes me also love this song 😊

@kattshifunda5672

38w↑3

3 Time minimum

@maryjenkins8043

35w↑3

Me too! I feel the same way, must always play this 3 x at least....I I wish Marvin would have just sang a little bit more. I feel it ends way too soon😅

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@msann30008

4y↑861

My uncle who is mentally ill dances with me to this song like we're in a competition. 😁💜He just turned 65 on 4/2

@glendadavis4781

4y↑28

🌬🥀💚👍🏼❤GOD BLESS YOUR UNCLE💛💚ALSO, U AS WELL🌬🥀💋

@ramonrios3811

4y↑43

Music is processed cognitively secondary but soulfully first. He feels it deeply regardless his psych- social diagnosis. Keep Marvin Gaye or any music frequently playing for your uncle, because it's therapeutic pleasurable. God bless you both. Compassion was a main theme in Marvin Gaye's music.

@lindathomas-cofield7700

3y↑18

I Love that you are there to be his competition, so many folks ignore mentally ill family members.

@Brickcitygirl

3y↑21

same as Marvin's b-day

@gingerrogers7107

3y↑9

So sweet, candy sweet.

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@Fanouvvi

6y↑405

When I was a child I would get a kick out of seeing my family members dance to this song. In my private thoughts I would say, “ooh wee I can’t wait until I get grown”!
Their smiles and laughter and finger popping made life seem like easy living.
Now it’s a different world.

@daishanewsomednp6956

4y↑5

Fanouvvi I agree

@hgaston66

4y↑12

My thoughts exactly when I would see my family get down and I mean get down when this came on!!!

@topnorthtv9129

3y↑3

@@daishanewsomednp6956 yyyyyyyyyyy the post of assistant professor in the sky is the best of my return flight yuuu

@salinaboo8586

3y↑2

My mom right now sitting passenger

@michaeltoebe1851

3y↑5

That's a beautiful image

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@peterhudgens8165

5y↑699

This jam wouldn't be long enough if it lasted 15 minutes. Timeless.

@trinesmith3362

5y↑8

Peter Hudgens
Agreed lol

@courtneycherry255

4y↑9

I totally agree

@tabathaford130

4y↑30

I swear I've had this song on repeat for the past 2 weeks. You have to dance when you hear it.

@u.s.n.retired1995

4y↑5

Amen!!!

@christinenarroway4136

4y↑2

@@tabathaford130 I Totally Agree As 1 Of My Favourite Songs By My Favourite Male Singer Of ALL Time X 💙

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@janjones4959

7w↑1

This song reminds me of my lovely sister Meranda who sadly passed away last year 2023. She got a record player for her 18th birthday and Let’s Get in On album and played it every day, happy memories but wish she was still here ❤😢. Love you always Sis xxx

@tracyfromcincinnati3002

43w↑4

It's 2023 and I came back to hear it again.🔥🔥🔥🔥

@tonyaparrott7242

42w

Yassss!🔥🔥🔥🔥

@astrocali951

6y↑48

Wow he really set the bar for EVERY male r&b artist such a classic ❤️ RIP🙏🏽

@Phragmites175

2y↑67

This song is a masterpiece of Soul. I love so much Marvin Gaye's music.

@goldgirl4065

3y↑224

Marvin's music will never get old. Still jamming to this in 2021.

@sharijackson9563

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@TeeTee-iy3kz

2y↑8

2022

@shahaadahabdul-jame8259

2y↑8

Yup and I'm still jamming in 2022

@lewisjones4130

2y↑2

HAPPY MARVIN GAYE DAY 2 ALL

@TheCybertiger9

2y↑1

2022

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@chesumluv

10y↑30

Only a man in so much turmoil could churn out songs like this...that is what made him great even after death his music still speaks to our souls.

@koctober23

9y↑500

This is grown folks music !!! YES

@ramonrios3811

5y↑2

Karen O. Word ! Get to this.

@ramonrios3811

5y↑5

@@aevoss This is slang for themes that are more adult in nature and/ or require a certain level of maturity to grasp the full essence of its meaning. Yes , the melody of the music can be heard from infants to the older ones. It is the lyrics that may not be comprehended by the less mature as meant by the composer , performer and listener. Time in relation to years lived does not always equate maturity achieved. That's my take on that .

@queenwade726

4y↑2

Yes Karen you couldnt ve said it any better I grew up in a place called grace apartments it was very different from anywhere else in the 80s I used to listen to this song all the time ,thank you marvelous marvin.

@bruceterrell63

Ohhh yeaaaa!

@fensmith727

3y↑1

U,Already.know..

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@supasuit

3y↑1

i'm 24 years old and thankful this music feels my soul like no other

@sharoncansler5524

34w↑1

Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield are my all time greats from my growing up years. We didn’t know how good we had it back then. .. always wondering what the world would be like when I became old. Yeah, I made it. And it was better in the 70’s. Music was pure and inspirational, black people had pride, and love for each other. (I digress) My other favorite artist is the underrated but great Frankie Beverly of Maze. I can’t leave out George Benson, Marvin Gaye and Al Jareau. I listen to these artists daily and reflect. It was good once upon a time.

@alivia11able

2y↑75

I woke up and this song was in my head. My mom played Marvin Gaye a lot when I was younger. His songs were before my time but will always be universal and some of the best classics. 2022 and I'm still enjoying his music ❤ he is truly #1 in a million.

@thomaswalls957

47w↑1

No other artist signifies Motown like Marvin Gaye, not only was he a great singer & writer in his own right,this sound is a example of the great historical music that was coming out of Motown which included M.Gaye,& so many other great male & female singers as well as groups

@marieryder7496

7y↑215

I remember hearing this some months ago, and thinking this was the kind music my Mom and Dad Danced too. Now, my Mom is gone! Life changes so fast. I miss her so much!! I can't help but cry. I Love you Mommy!! RIP!

@floydsmith4263

7y↑6

Marie Ryder God is good she's enjoying you listening to her music !

@johnathanbattle3539

6y↑1

Marie Ryder by teleporting Zeus mythology Times vs Jesus Christ of latter-day saints row the third one is a great day and I am not sure if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the end

@hump210

5y↑4

Bless you..this is music about love

@kristinewaring4463

4y↑2

This is the kind of music my father and uncles 2stepped to this down in DADE AND BROWARD COUNTY!!!!! CAN'T GET ENUFF OF THIS MUSIC

@MrKarenlynn

4y↑6

Marie Ryder you will always miss her and it’s ok to cry I was 8 years old when my mom passed and I’m 63 and it’s still like she passed yesterday I cry and I’d feel better it’s all about life I truly believe they’re watching over us you’ll be just find I don’t know you but I want you to know I love you goo by

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@glendadavis4781

5y↑1

I had the opportunity of seeing Mr. Gaye in concert in Raleigh, NC in the years that I attended Shaw University. That was the most exciting time in my life. Miss him dearly😇😇🙏🙏

@glendadavis4781

(*⸰‿-) (☉_☉) (-‿◦☀)

@ktino1960

17w

This Year is the 40th anniversary when the Great Marvin Gaye was tragically taken from us....
Marvin was the Original GOAT...Greatest of ALL Time, he lives on in our hearts, souls & minds through his lyrics & songs...some stoll relevant in this world of ours today...
Rest in Eternal Peace...Still loved & missed by many..
🙏❤👑🎶🙏

@MrAntiSellOut

10y↑170

RIP Marvin. It's been 30 years since us lovers of real music lost you. But you still live inside each and everyone of us.

@trinesmith3362

5y↑2

MrAntiSellOut
The MARVINLOUSLY Amazing One.
Love You Brother Marvin, ALWAYS TO BE REMEMBERED❤️🙏🏾🤗

@jazzyjeff6594

2y↑1

That's facts.

@samsmith8929

10y↑341

Man I can hit repeat on this one over and over

@Truthseeker0926

3y↑15

I repeat it at least 50 times a day.

@ericakamara2904

3y↑12

Same here😁

@digitaltechnologyunion4040

3y↑7

Me to

@meshamanning6458

3y↑10

Me too it don't last long enough

@tequilastrong4727

2y↑4

Been on repeat since last night 🤣🤣❤️❤️🍷🍷

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@lifelife6973

I'm 64 years old I'd still listen to Marvin Gaye all the old music all of them can't get with this new generation

@hotcaramel3455

1y↑64

It's very irresistible not to replay this timeless classic,by the Late Great, and immensely talented: Mr. Marvin Gaye.

@Jonah963

4y↑62

This stuff really heals the soul.

@jackiebrown8286

2y↑4

I totally agree with that statement!!

@3KRacing

4y↑11

Absolutely LOVE this song! My wife travels for work sometimes and I just sent her this... So damn smooth, soulful, and perfectly interprets my feelings while she's away. Thank you so much Marvin for this gem.

@ritamartin-jackson3615

That is so sweet. Wish I had someone that feels like that about me. Don't mistake this as a come-on.
I really mean it.

@triple6mafiamafia

22w

You have a lucky wife, guy.

@nazeembrockman3310

3y↑1

Just reading the comments brings tears to my eyes. GOD Bless each and every one of you.

@atreeexistingpeacefully1139

1y↑1

This song……. “whew”….this was the song that characterized my falling in love with someone very special. Always loved Marvin Gaye ANYTHING, but this song 🎶 is so special ❤

@djbboy505

9y↑407

Not that many songs that give me the chills like this.

@trinesmith3362

5y↑3

Right! 💕🙌🏾

@traceymccray4299

4y↑8

Just when you get into it it's over. So I just play it a few times

@msann30008

4y↑3

@@traceymccray4299 all the time

@stephaniejames4940

4y↑3

Man I understand that. It gives me chills as well hearing it.

@bellestarr4040

3y↑3

@@stephaniejames4940 back in the day when the DJ put this song on in the club everybody got on the dance floor it was about ten minutes long the good old days

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@bigdeelow1

5y↑9

This song reminds me so much of my grandmother, when I was a young child.......she would jam to this album while drinking her Canadian Club and water. This particular song stayed on repeat. R.I.H. Mom......I miss u so much ♥️

@voicegirl555

1y↑2

39 years gone. You would have been 84 years old today. Hard to believe. Still the best of them all!

@rosalindwilliams9358

4y↑1

Marvin Gaye left us 36 years ago today RIP.

@graceperez5620

3y↑3

Marvin would of been 82 today.. Gone too soon😞

@pinpointindustries700

6y↑4

When my wife left me I played this song over and over again, this is one of those songs you have to have gone through something to truly appreciate it. Miss you Marvin to my brother and Marvin Gaye who had the same names.

@AnthonyBrown-to2ie

2y↑2

I like when he says you're as sweet as morning 🌅 rain. Y'all young ones don't know nothing at that.

@unc1589

I've never been in a New York apartment when this song played, that when it ended, somebody didn't say, "Play That Song Again"! Never!!!! We always played it more than once. The older folks did the shuffle. Lots of noise lots of fun. I feel so sorry for this generation. They really missed something wonderful. And there's no way to recapture it. It only lives in the hearts and memories.

@rozziec.3197

1y↑9

Omg this never gets old !! First heard at 15 still loving at 64❤
🙏🏽RIP MARVIN GAYE

@martesmarsden6270

5y↑36

Marvin may not be here physically but his Spirit lives on in his Music and will always be . R.I.P. Beautiful Soul and Humble too .

@darrenmcganey7830

10w↑1

Still grooving to Marvin Gaye in 2024,

@hotcaramel3455

People seemed so much happier during this era of music,and musicians. I miss the good ole days! I am thankful that modern technology has allowed us to preserve timeless classic so that they are at our finger tips when we need to revisit this era.

@ramonrios3811

6y↑7

Marvin Gaye, Master poet, musician able to cast spells on women. His lyrics and his vocals were a binding force unleashed without any bounds. This brother had the gift and power which only can be bestowed on from the Divine. He lived the highs and lows as a result was able understand the extremes of emotion. Tragically was how his life ended. Praise the Most High for me having lived during his lifetime. Mercy, mercy, me....!

@roxannadorsey9716

4y↑2

You Got it, a magical time to have lived with the magnificent music made then mercy.🙏🏼

@ramonrios3811

Roxanna Dorsey , As a latch key sibling less boy from NYC, if it wasn't for my transit or radio and the music player R&B, Salsa and/or jazz I believe that's how the Great I Am feeds me spiritually. The music kept me focused, I joined the elementary school band played trumpet from 2nd grade all through Hiug School, marching band and orchestra. Once the Spirit of music, rhythms and lyrics delivered via Master vocalist gets under your skin and into your soul it can guide you out of the social-economic traps that a young child or young teenager can fall into. Praise be to God for his Gift of Sweet, soulful, divinely induced music. Peace be with you along with excellent health.,

@RANDY4410

1y↑8

One of Marvin Greatest Albums of all times I had brought it back then.

@roxannadorsey9716

4y↑2

Song saved my sanity in 1973 so stormy and wild at 18yrsOld 🤎Thank you M.G.rip

@roxannadorsey9716

@Thomas Stewart Hello there ,Thomas!

@Toni-pl4zz

The mold was broken when God created this treasure named Marvin Gaye!!! S.I.P. Marvin...

@Decgyrrl

9y↑691

Marvin Gaye....there will never be another like him.

@BGLady-vf1fy

8y↑11

There won't e, he had a great voice and incredible sexual energy.

@janiepennino5990

7y↑2

for sure!!

@davidschomer9655

6y↑1

Sorry, he was cloned before his untimely death, he's a dishwasher in the bowels of hell with his father.

@brendajefferson1104

5y↑1

I know right

@sugabrown7849

5y↑4

Smiling faces

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@robertfinch6220

2y↑6

THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS BY MARVIN GAY THAT MY FATHER WOULD PLAY FOR ME BACK IN THE 1970’S, I COULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG OVER AND OVER MYSELF PEACE AND BLESSINGS EVERYONE SHALOM 💯💯

@kellygirls24

3y↑1

My Dad Died Last Year and I get so Emotional when I hear this Song He was so Old School 😭😭😭😭

@rodneyhorton8093

43w↑1

Just picture your Grandparents, Auntie and Uncle, Mother and Father dancing to this.

@faisonsampson291

5y↑28

Get to this like Marvin Gaye say RIP NO ONE WILL EVER B LIKE HIM

@georgegriffin4668

3y↑1

thats right

@Silvercharm5555

5y↑7

“You’re so fine so petite ahhh candy sweet”...classic man

@jennyb7402

1y↑1

Come here sugar, get to this. That Marvin Gaye was so smooth and genuine

@khadijaaustin9886

5y↑1

My Mom pass Aug 6 2015 This makes me think of her Because she Love her some Marvin Gaye💔💔💔

@claireluvstotravel4752

5y↑37

This is another Marvin Gaye masterpiece! He
has so many. The voice, the music. So glad I wad born in the age of real music where
you couldn't help but move! I am laying in bed listening to this and can't help myself. .. I have to dance.

@brianoutlaw1451

6y↑9

Marvin, I love you brother, and" OUR FATHER " knows I sure do miss you man, you never met me but I feel like you lived in my house, like you were my big brother, you gave the world what GOD gave you bruh, and for that I thank you Marvin, PEACE & BLESSINGS my brother.

@JBlanco66

19w

December 2023, still fresh and so alive this song, impossible not to spin over and over.
I woke up this morning with it in mind.
I told my 3yo daughter, wanna dance with daddy? She said yes.

@barbarasmith253

4y↑1

Who still bumping Marvin Gaye during this stupid pandemic 2020

@angelbescobar1045

3y↑5

Me and my wife had broken up when this came out than we hooked up again because of this song.

@paperdoll1867

5y↑9

I was just a teenager when this come out and All Marvin's songs made you feel like you were in Love, whether you were with someone or not.

@michaeljulia6069

My parent's had this back in 73. Good Album. Real music you can listen to.

@pauljohnson6497

No one say anything this man was and still is the greatest artist for original soul of all time my favourite 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾If you Are ready for this Connoisseurs

@elena2426

8y↑3

This song is very special to me because my parents used to do a doo wop dance to this. Years later, my big sister and I entered a bar in Harlem and this song came on. We automatically started dancing Mom and Dad's dance together. I will never forget that night.

@Vcb619

4y↑7

Such a beautiful song....Marvin Gaye's voice just takes you to another place...

@carmencita_the_comedian

3y↑1

Im 66 and we used to do the Bop Dance to this soulful jam. Sort of a Black Swing. My brother Steven used ro show me gow to Bip...😘

@user-zm9rf3bs4t

25w

This was Marvin Gaye at his finest a voice that can't be copied this is truly a masterpiece hear me now!

@geminilover9526

5y↑6

Marvin has so many great song for me to COMMENT on.... but that's okay I will get there, because he deserves it... thank you LORD for making smooth Marvin Gaye.😎

@tracyfromcincinnati3002

3y↑33

It's 2021 and I'm still playing this.

@mikeevans5810

same here

@devonnjordan400

Whoever thumbs down the late Marvin Gaye doesn't know what real music is.

@lorrainescheri4077

46w↑1

Oh! I have such a great memory of listening and feeling this tune!! I remember Distant Lover came next on the album. Love this album "Get to this!! " Marvin was ahead of his time! Miss him. RIP Marvin

@ohslimgoody

8y↑123

I was in school the first time I heard this I lost my mind , saved my lunch money purchased it and wore it out

@NkrumahTure

5y↑2

ohslimgoody julymoon Same here.

@mariashort9676

5y↑3

That's what we did back in the day when wanted an album or 45!!

@tuttifruti8189

Way to go

@qaddfeyirichardson7907

As a young 39 year old, my parents have been playing this sound for years. It hit me hard after work. I was jamming. I smoking some good good n sipping henny after work. Love on King of R N B

@JoseVasquez-jc1lf

6y↑10

"Tryna a blow ur mind, ur so fine" who else felt that in their soul?

@janicekidd2115

In our 60s now my big bro bought this album played it all the time know every word always will love ya bro xx

@rockyvalentine

37w↑2

I’m so lucky to have grown up in era where music was truly music and got a chance to see the legendary artists live and in concert. I keep telling my grown kids if I could only take them back in time to see, Marvin, Donny, Sam, and James just to name a few. Yeah I was truly blessed.

@TimothyForbesXXI

3y↑5

Memories of late 1973. Love the doo-wopish ending.

@Pride317

1y↑37

@jeffreybachman9609

16w

😅Mj??😅😅😅

@coconoir9015

15w

RIP Mr. GAYE.
Your music is still incredible today.
1/9/2024

@willmatic5974

2y↑1

Snoop Dogg🤣 brought me here and a couple of drinks and some smoke, but totally Marvin is timeless...

@TerenaSHouse

4y↑20

I love this song 😍. Rewind it again, still sound Excellent. It'll never expire. 😍 Rest in peace Marvin Gaye🛌🌱💐🌈💝

@TeeluvsReem12

5y↑5

My favorite Marvin Gaye song!!! Its just too short!!! The best songs are always too short

@lindathompson9250

10w

I was 16 when this came out and it never gets old! Love this man ❤

@patricklawrence2755

2y↑2

A very underrated song for hand-dancing...

@dangarcia2644

10y↑431

When Marvin Gaye released this album he went from top 40 into a whole new world of his own personal artistry, he did not sing you a song, he sang you a feeling.

@lisabradford8180

10y↑11

well said!

@hollidayevery

7y↑8

Dan Garcia PREACH, Mr. G!

@rainbowcatcher922

7y↑5

i can get to that.he sang a feeling. living in a moment

@looksrdeceivn

6y↑3

Yessss lawd!!!

@mrss8979

6y↑3

Perfect way to put MR Garcia

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@cbtom21

9y↑112

THIS SONG RIGHT HERE!!!!!!!!!!

@toyaflax

9y↑9

come get to this lol

@Livelife257

2y↑1

Taking this song into 2022!!! This is the LOVELIEST SONG✨💫💕💙❤️🧘🏾‍♀️✔️

@oldazzrapperwithskills9286

1y↑2

This is the best R n B song out and it's not even close ....the emotional runs....the soul....the begging....the reminiscing.....the ad libs, the backs, the saxophone, the simplicity of the bass line....the orchestral arrangement....🥲

@ramonarichards8992

7y↑26

Always loved .Marvin as a young girl in the 60s and continue to love his unique talent now. It will never get old it's timeless The Prince of Motown is truly missed RIP beloved

@gene3636

8y↑56

Noone on earth can move the spirit like this man! Miss you Marvin

@trinesmith3362

Gene Hayes
MARVINLOUSLY AMAZING!💕🙌🏾

@alonie5537

4y↑1

I can see my big sister dancing to this jam..blasting it from the big HiFi that sits n her living room to this day.
Those were the Days

@nickcaruth8939

3y↑3

i lost my mother last week she loved this song.....thanks mom for everything i love you...you were my best friend...

@kimberlyfrost9970

4y↑12

My Jam!!! It’s not long enough 💃🏾

@knightress5760

I know! IT's 2022 and I am still feeling this.

@zekesistrunk3959

2y↑1

There are an extended version, just type in extended it's like 10.Minutes long.

@nettebaby57

2y↑2

Will always love the legendary Mr. Marvin Gaye!!! this is one of my favorite songs!!!! I'm 65 and still jamming on Marvin

@finawilliams6769

1y↑1

Marvelous Marvin Gaye. This is a whole JAWN 🔥

@andi-nf9fd

3y↑3

My mom use to love Marvin Gaye , just in my bed listening to him thinking of my mom. She passed recently and God how I miss her so. ❤️

@roxannadorsey9716

2y↑1

AMEN 🙏🏼 to all the sweet 🤍moments our mama’s gave.
And to M.G.’s way of sliding into the soul & heart of it all.

@thepatshowonwp

3y↑3

I love Marvin so much, I hate the way he left us.😭 thank goodness we have his work, his artistry, his genius on record so that we can have him with us whenever we like.

@chiefcoachese3828

1y↑1

Unc got class / style 😎 this joint is another Mr Marvin gaye banger 🙏 RIP KING 👑

@MsTempestj

I can never get over how talented Marvin Gaye was. He came up with hit after hit, after hit. On Saturdays I'd take my little allowance and go up the hill to the record store and buy those wonderful 45s. You learned how to place the needle just so to not start in the middle of the song or cause them to skip. Played those records until there were no grooves left. Sexy had whole nother meaning back then! Oh we still had some outfits but man, they look so funny now - halter tops and hot pants for goodness sake...oh right. Today they call them booty shorts. Anyhow, I'm having a blast just listening to these old hits.

@GICHICK

10y↑291

IM 30 YEARS OLD AND I HEARD THIS SONG ON A OLDIES STATION AND I FELT IN LOVE THE FIRST SEC OF THIS SONG...YOU KNOW A SONG IS GOOD WHEN YOU LOVE IT THE FIRST TIME YOU HEAR IT...DONT MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!

@nikkiedwards1471

10y↑5

I'm 36 and I felt the same way when I recently heard this for the first time :)

@chensiding0

10y↑8

I'm only 26 and first heard this randomly on a different youtube channel. Same thing, loved it on the first listen. It's that chord progression and the fact that when he sings it's his real voice whether he's live or in the studio. REAL.

@IKSRTFO2279

9y↑23

My cousin had this on CD when I 17 or 18. I've been riding with it ever since I'm now 35.

@sonyabowman7100

7y↑2

I luv your response!

@tamelamcrae644

7y↑1

Stevie wonder yes

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@michaelblunt3200

5y↑9

Blessed is the man who has a gift that can touch ppl throughout all history !!!

@trinesmith3362

5y↑1

Michael Blunt
POWERFUL INDEED!💕🙌🏾

@ms.freethinkerhartfield1445

5y↑3

Can you imagine a 19 year old budding virgin holding on for dear life as Marvin tempted her soul & imagination with his words and voice YOWSER! I lost my boyfriend bc I held back. Man my mother's voice and spiritual upbringing soon lost the battle THANK GOODNESS 😍 I married that Man in 1974💕 Whew!😄😍😄