Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (live at the Kennedy Center May 1st 1972)
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2010
- Inner City Blues (live at the Kennedy Center May 1st 1972)-
This is a live version of Inner City Blues.
In my opinion one of the best!
hope you enjoy it!
At the time I was a professional musician in Washington, D.C., Bass guitar was my instrument. I was hired for the band of the opening act, a vocalist named Renee Morris. So I was there for Marvin's sound check as well as the concert itself. I did not meet him but I did meet his bass player, the legendary James Jamerson. Jamerson used my instrument for Marvin's sound check because his bass had not yet arrived from the airport. I have several other good stories about that event.
That amazing. Where can I find your stories? Would appreciate it if you could share them.
Thank you for sharing this. And I would love to hear your other stories. ❤️
Love to hear them
Awesome bro 👍🏽
Wow. Keep posting the rest of the stories!
Dedicating this to his mum and dad. Awkward and sad for what was to follow in his life
Marvin at the top of his game. This live version is masterful.
IT IS EVERYTHING!
Marvin grew up 3 miles from where this concert took place. What a talent.
"I'm gonna dedicate this to my mother and father... .. I love them very much.."
If only I could warn him :'(
Omg I thought that exact same thing 2021
Yes, It's truly unbelievable & shows how f*cked up his father was.
And he only mentioned his father out of respect they had a rocky relationship even back then.....
@@herbertdyson3234 real talk
Here we have a gifted man singing, about the situation in 1972 . . . 50 years ago! And, what? What has changed? Marvin Gaye, you had the insight and thoughtfulness to play it out!!
Okay, here's another story.
As best I can recall, the guy who introduced Marvin that night was Dewey Hughes, a local television celebrity (and a great guy). I think that's who it was. In any case, you might NOT notice (or perhaps you might) that, on the record the excitement in the crowd when Marvin is introduced seems less crazy-over-the-top than you might have expected. After all he was, at that moment, probably the biggest popular music star in the world. But there's a reason why it wasn't more wild on the record.
At the outset, the crowd was told that Motown would be recording the concert. Great! (There was a huge console board backstage and cables everywhere, by the way.) When Marvin was introduced and came on the place went nuts. But, after three or four songs, the crowd was told that the Motown recording engineers had screwed up somehow, and had not captured the performance thus far! So the concert had to be started all over again, including a SECOND introduction of Marvin Gaye. That's the one that's on the record, including the first few songs performed for the second time that evening. And that's why the initial crowd response might seem a tiny bit restrained. If you listen again, I think you'll detect it.
I must tell you that Marvin Gaye took it in stride with exemplary professionalism. He didn't betray any annoyance or frustration. He didn't even bat an eye but launched into the same songs again with, to my recollection, just as much soul and feeling as the first time.
So that's another story from that night at the Kennedy Center.
Thank you so much Lee for sharing your experience! ♥️
I love hearing about it! I also loved hearing the one girl in the audience...She screams to Marvin.."One of these days" 😂 Thanks for sharing!
How how ironic his dad was sitting in the audience and was the one to take his life. I remember when he passed away in the early '80s. I was driving in Santa Monica when it came on the news. Very sad
I was born & raised in Detroit, Michigan. When I was 13 years of age, after hearing Marvin Gaye's music I had to meet him! (I had every album he ever made!) I did not know what a “Concert” was, but I snuck out the house, willing to bear the consequences of "getting in trouble" with my very strict Mother. I went to Cobo Hall, and somehow made it to the front row! Marvin Gaye held my hand and sang a part of "Distant Lover" to me. There will never be another Marvin Gaye! My apologies to my Dear Mother, because as a teen I must have played my Distant Lover LP one million times. Peace
Legend…. Healer….No other like him.
I was there.
my god! you're so lucky!
Lee Craig That is amazing!
Lee Craig Damn you are a very blessed person.
You are a lucky man. Incredible
Lee Craig damn u lucky ... RIP marvin#. The GOAT...wish he didn’t acknowledge his father tho
The Energy in the Building can you imagine 1972 in Harlem in the Hood on the 1st of the month. HOT Damn 🔥
THIS MAN WAS SO FINE AND SO TALENTED!!! R.I.P. MARVIN GAYE!!!!
And so LOST!
Marvin had a disturbing childhood that affected him throughout his life.
😢
that part he added at the end made me cry. Perfection.
I’m on my bed right now lights out , listen to this masterpiece .
Best. Singer. Ever.
That tribute at the start is unsettling in retrospect.
Marvin was absolutely unique. A one off. A limited edition. His gift was from God.
Best voice EVER.
Masterpiece…masterpiece.
poet and visionary.. gone too soon.. words are relevant to this day..
Hello Brother, Marvin did I tell you that I miss you.
You are a Music Genius and Love Everything about You. Thanks for all your Love ......,.................
❤❤❤
Marvin Gaye....a massive talent......incredible substance.....
The one real artist I wanted to see.
Thanks for the beautiful works you left the world Marvin 🙏
A BROTHER THANK YOU
the things he sung about then still apply today
I was thinking the same thing....
Yes and Always will!!!
Absolutely the greatest soul singer ever...Sam Cooke may have had the best pure voice but no one could do it all the way that Marvin could...the high, the low, the growl, the gospel shout, the pleading. For a brief time he actually sang about things that really mattered...the opening piano chords from this song still give me the chills every time I hear them. Compare the Marvin from this footage - reserved, almost pious - to the man a decade later. He could still sing but it is hard to watch.
I must agree with you there😎
Sad....😪
there will never be another singer like marvin..
It is so sad to hear his dedication considering what happened later.
I know! I got chills when he said "I love them very much" We all know he loved his mother but he was being respectable I guess....😢
@@saradavidson3054 Yes I agree, I don't really know the family situation except what I have read but it is sad how it ended..
@@TheDevilsBusiness 😥
@@saradavidson3054 Are you a big fan of his music?
@@TheDevilsBusiness yes!
This is a great live recording.
just beautiful - simply beautiful
This track just oozes class and style.
What a powerful God inspired message
He’s an amazing performer ❤️
Always on top of his game until the day he died
Excellent 👍Marvin Gaye irremplaçable.
Pour moi , la meilleure version Live , c'est 1974 Live Atlanta : Génial ❤️
pure talent, no other words...
GENIES
Jesus!!! Amazing
This is was so beautiful in "72."
The call and response with the horns is excellent.
Hell yeah...they were very complimentary of each other! 🥰
Happy birthday dear MARVIN! It is April 2 ,2021 and your legacy continues illuminating the world!
I never heard this version until today. Thanks for putting it on UA-cam!
Bruce Horn this is my fav version. So deep...
Me too! Oh wow! Love this man Marvin Gaye! RIP ❤️
💘 Love...Make me wanna Holla...we living these words in 2021...Visionary..he was..
Timeless, beautiful masterpiece. R.I.P. Marvin. No other artist surpasses what he achieved musically. Thank you for posting
Maryam Hajar I had to share this masterpiece ❤️
Just as appropriate and meaningful now as it was then. Thank you Marvin.
This man's talent is beyond words. Thank you for posting. #genius
Larry Vidin you’re welcome :)
Absolutely thank you 2021 I’m here missing Marvin
Where can I get a copy of this version
He sounds so different when he speaks. Normal, quite, even shy. When he sings, he's a God.
Amen!
Most extraordinary people are introverts, when not performing.
fully current in 2020. Peace from Chile.
True honest soul shines thru in Marvin Gaye's musical voice & lyrics
I can't believe how relevant this all still is.
I agree with you....the best performance ever...thank you
Theme-song for my life
God bless you, Lord keep you, may you live, live, live a long, long sweet life❤
violandi mille best part of the song
He sure LOVED his GOD regardless...❤
I wish you were here
He was our Teacher. And had human flaws; still our Messenger none the less. That is what made him the perfect teacher for this millennium. Fifty years ago this album was recorded and listen we shall until we get it right.
tears & thrills ..at each time, each...each.. ! ! ! :'( The Greatest ! ! !
MAKE ME WANNA HOLLER !!!
I don't know but I have a deep deep feeling that Marvin was a very kind and sweet man.
I sure believe he was! His upbringing by his father is what fucked him up.
Man, I love you tube. you can find these precious gems.
Marvin was and still is my Favorite artist. But it doesn't change the fact that depression is not real.
A little haunting how he mentions his father
He loved him so. He always wanted his acceptance
Exactly what I was thinking! So sad!!
It's so sad! I agree that if only someone could have warned him...
Very?
Great song, by a great artist!
Holy shit. This is unreal. Don't take anything away from Marvin but the backing here is unbelievable
awww that always gives me chills
I used this song for my very first runway show in 1983. Work it Jazz Dolls in 2024. Oh the sweet memories.❤❤❤
This is my absolute favorite version of this song. It’s difficult to find.
True! :)
Molly Johnson does it good too
Masterful!!
Rest in peace ☮️ Marvin arise in God's light.
Here it is - May 2020 - what have we learned?
This song is downright magical
Amazing and without peer.
Great performance!! I love Marvin Gaye, he was and always will be one of the most talented musicians of the world!
masterpiece
I saw him live in Ohio, and the place was packed. What a memorable performance.
Was it at Richfield Coliseum with Tavaras opening for him? If so, I was there. Awesome show!
How was it if you don't mind me asking?
@@SteelyDomFilms : It was in Columbus Ohio in June 1983. Yes, it was awesome, with some women throwing their unmentionables up on the stage; particularly when he sang "Sexual Healing."
@@christopherstephens1992 Awesome!!! I hardly sat down. We women were acting wild.
@@HJKelley47 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I’m
Going to try to find it live I want to see Marvin
Magic
WOW...the whole piece was beauitfiul....excellent...
Amazing!! masterpiece
the best rendition
I met this song on the ozark series, season 2 ep 6 ✊
Love love love Marvin!
Beautiful performance
Sends chill through me every time ... Music from my childhood and wow the lesson he tought through his music . I wish his father would have made a different choice !!!
Wow!
💔 the dedication to his father
Marvin ❤️
too great
Perfect!
tours wars sons a song of history
Yeah, Marvin Gaye !
LOVE SPEAKS VOLUMES..2020.. ❤❤❤
The fact he dedicated this to his family. Mom & dad 💔
😭😍💔💔😍😭
Smooth song ❤️
SUBLIME.HAPPY B.DAY mr Gaye
🔥 fire 🔥
Genius!😚
A BROTHER MY TEAM A MARINE TO MY TEAM A DOG THE WAR A BROTHER
2020 theme song😭
Merci 🎼💜🌺🙋🎼🎹🎹🎸
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Beautiful
💎