OMG with Al Green.. He's sooo good Love and Happiness, Tired of Being Alone, and more. I think I am going to listen to some after I finish watching Alex and Andy. Have a great one!
Hi Linda. They've already done a reaction to "What's Goin' On" that you can check out. I'm surprised they didn't mention it in this video, but maybe they recorded this before that reaction. Anyway, just wanted to let you know. Enjoy!
As a proud Detroiter, I'd say you guys gotta get into some more Motown. The Temptations, The Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips...Motown was a great, great hit making machine back in the day. Two of my favorites: "Tears of a Clown" by the Miracles and "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips.
@@samcook1545 Motown pioneered direct to soundboard with the guitars and basses. They had special DI boxes designed and built so they didn’t need amplifiers to record. Just one of the many innovations they pioneered.
Agreed! The O'Jays, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Spinners, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles...all great old Motown groups worthy of a reaction!
One can't possibly cover the classic rock era, 1967-1974 in any depth, without stumbling onto the other great musical revolution that happened at the same time-Soul.
Dudes Ain't No Mountain High Enough is one of many duets sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. They have many duets together. Please go down that rabbit hole too. It broke Marvin's heart when Tammi died way too young. I suggest If I could Build my whole world around you and You're all I need to get by.
Music trivia on “The Onion Song”, the vocal was done by Valerie Simpson as Tammi Terrell was too ill to record. She died just before the song was released.
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - Stevie Wonder. For a song that's just 2 musical ideas in verse-chorus-verse-chorus-chorus format, it really doesn't have any right to be as good as it is.
It’s rare that a song has two definitive takes but this one does. The sweet, soulful sound of Marvin Gaye and the gritty, swampy groove of CCR. Can’t wait to see what A&A think of CCR’s version.
Actually the first version I heard was Gladys Knights so I always thought that was the original. Another great take on this song. Nothin beats Marvin Gaye’s version tho.
If you guys ever want to do a great album, do Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. It helped make political soul more acceptable. Only The Impressions (Curtis Mayfield) did more to open up the genre to deeper meanings.
'What's going on' is more relevant today, it is an absolute faultless masterpiece ... Well maybe one thing wrong with it, it isn't long enough !.. His voice, the sax , oh my my my it's sublime ✌🏻✌🏽✌🏿
Marvin Gaye was awesome. There is a great documentary "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" on Prime Video. Also "20 ft. from Stardom" about the backup singers. You guys should do more Motown. (Temptations, 4 Tops, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Mary Wells, etc. etc.) Please do Mary Wells' "The One Who Really Loves You."
I mean, honestly, if you're going to do both Marvin Gaye's version *and* CCR's version, you kind of have to do Gladys and the Pips' version. (My personal favorite is Marvin's, but opinions vary.)
Marvin Gaye's voice is just yummy! Thanks for posting this on the channel A&A... I can't help but think of the movie The Big Chill (you might like it... Great music!). "Sexual Healing" is one song you might check. Have a great day fellas! 😊🌺✌
@@tallykev6608 Yeah, I know what you mean... I don't think one needs to? CCR puts the "Rock" into it, so it's an entirely different vibe. I do think two things can be equally enjoyable & great at the same time, idk. I love both versions, so I'll just wave the white flag.🤦 haha. Have a great one Kev! 😃👋
This soulful number was first released by Gladys Knight and The Pips for Motown records. I967. Marvin made it his. I'm glad you are doing his version first.
Agree, but there is so much more to this story other than his father killed him. Marvin was a very troubled man. He was extremely paranoid, a cocaine addict, and had previously attempted suicide. According to Marvin's brother Frankie who held him as he died Marvin said “I got what I wanted….I couldn’t do it myself, so I made him do it.” That's disturbing.
The dudes mind was wacked from drugs. He was beating on his father when Daddy Dearest blew a hole in him. Marvin made and sorted up two fortunes. He knew no limits.
Greatest intro in the history of popular music. I first heard it when it was released and it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when the horns come in, then his voice. Every. Single. Time.
Bill Withers... lots of great songs. One lesser known but brilliant piece was "Soul Shadows" which he did with the Crusaders (their Rhapsody and Blues album is amazing).
How about Al Green "I'm Still In Love With You", Earth Wind and Fire "After The Love is Gone", Teddy Pendergrass "Turn Off The Lights", "Close The Door", or "Love TKO", just for starters.
If you're looking for something a little different, check out Blood, Sweat & Tears. They do a fantastic job of mixing Jazz, Blues, and Rock into their own unique sound. To get you started you could check out "Spinning Wheel", "When I Die", or my personal favorite, "Go Down Gamblin'". That's just to get you started tho, there's a lot of great stuff in their catalog. Trust me on this one.
I absolutely second this request. Blood Sweat & Tears are outstanding, in sort of the same vein as Chicago (both were horn based jazz-rock outfits when there were no one else doing this). "Spinning Wheel" is their greatest hit. There's even a cover by the Muppets on Sesame Street. "You Make Me So Very Happy" was their second gigantic worldwide hit. I would suggest you start with lesser hit but equally outstanding "When I Die" or "Lisa Listen To Me'. Their singer, the Canadian David Clayton-Thomas will impress you for sure.
Gladys Knight’s version was released first but Marvin’s was recorded first. CCR’s version is great too, they’re all good for different reasons & all worth a listen.
So many great artists from Motown. Check out Love Child by The Supremes, Papa Was A Rolling Stone by The Temptations. Also have The O'Jays, Delfonics, Gladys Knight & The Pips...the list goes on and on.
As much as I love this version, Gladys Knight & the Pips version freakin' kills - that drum beat (especially the cymbals in the beginning) - then her powerful voice with the killer backing vocals Not enough attention is paid to that absolute gem
Definitely keep exploring Marvin! The other essentials: ARETHA FRANKLIN and OTIS REDDING... THE TEMPTATIONS and CURTIS MAYFIELD... "The King of Soul" himself, JAMES BROWN... Will you guys be reacting to more classic Blues? If so I highly recommend ALBERT KING's Born Under A Bad Sign. It's often considered the greatest Blues album of all time.
The early 1960s was really the last time singers mainly sang, players mainly played and writers mainly wrote songs. As a result, it really was the pinnacle of singing. Especially the Motown artists. The singing was superlative.
Great song choice! I was 13 in 1970, so late 60s was the start of my absolute love of music! I had a Jackson 5 "Got To Be There" and The ClassicIV "Traces" on 45rpm. I played both so much the plastic turned white! Every Mothers Son was a great 60s band.
Top 10 record of all time. Easily. Berry Gordy didn't want to release it and neither did Marvin. The finished record sat on a shelf at Motown for 18 months as a result.
Do “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by The Temptations. There is a line that says “All he left us was alone” that as a kid I thought was “All he left us was a loan.” It seemed so unfair that the kids would have to repay the old man’s debt. 😂
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With CCR’s cover coming out soon we figured we’d whip out this Patreon gem for you guys! Such a great one, cheers all happy Thursday! 🙌🏻🔥
Was about to say i was confused... i thought i voted for CCR.. but then i figured it out
CCR did a GREAT job with their cover.
You’re going to love them both. That’s my prediction.
Let's see "The band that does this and rock and roll" == That is CCR
This version is so chill and good. No cover touched it. (edited because I thought it was the original).
The name of that slice of the pie you're looking for is called "soul", my friends
More specifically, motown soul, am I correct?
Joshua Queen true. I was thinking R&B/Motown.
@@maryklacik5358 me too
That it is.
I think they need to "try a little tenderness " 😎
Sixties Soul.
Don’t forget “What’s Goin’ On?” That’s Marvin.
Right on Rob . Right on . Hey man what's happening ✌🏿✌🏻👍🏻👍🏿What IS going on these days ....🤔🥺😔
It seems like A&A must have already heard Marvin. What's Going On is essential. The song and the full album. It's not long.
I think they have already done What's Going On. Run a search on it...
Yep. A and A on What's Going On - ua-cam.com/video/9wBPzsZcluE/v-deo.html
@@paulsiebeneicher4536 and they both claim to know Grapevine in that video.. hmmmm
I can’t hear this song without thinking of the dancing California Raisins.
YES !!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
And Hardee's wonderful cinnamon raisin biscuits. 😊
People of a certain age... lol
Makes you smile doesn't it
Right.
You guys then must do Al Green “Let’s Stay Together”
Excellent idea. Reverend Al isn’t Marvin Gaye, but he IS Al Green.
Definitely time for some Al Green
OMG with Al Green.. He's sooo good Love and Happiness, Tired of Being Alone, and more. I think I am going to listen to some after I finish watching Alex and Andy. Have a great one!
STRONG second on this!
@@connieb4372 Love and Happiness... the live version!!!
More Marvin! "Sexual Healing, " " What's Goin' On, " "Let's Get It On."
Hi Linda. They've already done a reaction to "What's Goin' On" that you can check out. I'm surprised they didn't mention it in this video, but maybe they recorded this before that reaction. Anyway, just wanted to let you know. Enjoy!
Second that "Sexual Healing" vote. An almost perfect song.
Yes!! “Sexual Healing”!!!
I'm all for "Let's get it on" jam. Just imagine their faces when he does that aaawww screech.... oooh yeah!! 😎
Such great songs.
As a proud Detroiter, I'd say you guys gotta get into some more Motown. The Temptations, The Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips...Motown was a great, great hit making machine back in the day. Two of my favorites: "Tears of a Clown" by the Miracles and "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Heck yeah! And the recording innovations that came out of Motown were pure genius!
The Four Tops, Wilson Pickett and Little Anthony and The Imperials
@@samcook1545 Motown pioneered direct to soundboard with the guitars and basses. They had special DI boxes designed and built so they didn’t need amplifiers to record. Just one of the many innovations they pioneered.
Smokey Robinson does a great "tears of a clown"
@@davidparadis490 Forgot about that one. Good call.
This is classic Motown. Motown has dozens of great groups that blessed are ears and souls during the 60's and 70's
I really miss MOTOWN music. James Jamerson provided incredible bass playing for a good portion of those songs.
Agreed! The O'Jays, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Spinners, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles...all great old Motown groups worthy of a reaction!
Yes, but the original hit version was done by Gladys Knight and the Pips.
@@armadillotoe And don't forget Stax -- I know THAT'S right! --don, mphs.
Yes but don't forget the other soul stars and labels. Atlantic Records, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Philly Soul.
Bill Withers for sure: Lean On Me, Ain't No Sunshine, Just The Two of Us, Lovely Day ☀️
Love Bill Withers, also Hold On, I’m Comin’ by Sam and Dave
Now you’re taking. Great songs!
Use Me!
@@viacrucis2509 until you use me up!
@@emmelleperry9956 I knew it was something like that!
The artist that straddled all those genres was named Sly Stone.
Amen! Who could forget Sly and the Family Stone? Thank ya falettinme be mice elf.. I'm down with it for sure.
In the late 60s early 70s, Sly was on fire!
Oh man, “ If You Want Me To Stay” “ I Want To Take You Higher” Family Affair” “Dance To The Music” so many great songs.
Everyday People
Hot Fun In The Summertime
Just posted a very similar sentiment, hopefully they check Sly out, it will blow their minds.
One can't possibly cover the classic rock era, 1967-1974 in any depth, without stumbling onto the other great musical revolution that happened at the same time-Soul.
Motown even a few years earlier was slamming.
Al Green, Let's Stay Together is the next topping on this slice of the pie.
Yes, please!!! And stay with the r&b/soul stuff, guys.
If I keep saying Rare Earth "I Just Want To Celebrate" Will I have success?
I'm going to say it with you, must listen RARE EARTH'S I just want to celebrate. Great song.
A&A THIS☝🏼☝🏼
I'll echo it also!
I’ve said myself multiple times....
Yep I’m onboard with that
In this same lane check out Bill Withers “Use Me” 🔥🔥
Absolute humdinger of a track
Also "Ain't no sunshine" and "Soul Shadows".
Yes!!!
"Until you use me up"..... ;)
Absolutely, yes!!! 🙌🏻
Dudes Ain't No Mountain High Enough is one of many duets sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. They have many duets together. Please go down that rabbit hole too. It broke Marvin's heart when Tammi died way too young. I suggest If I could Build my whole world around you and You're all I need to get by.
Ditto on You're all I need
Music trivia on “The Onion Song”, the vocal was done by Valerie Simpson as Tammi Terrell was too ill to record. She died just before the song was released.
(Sitting' on) the dock of the bay - Otis Redding classic.
YES! Required listening.
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - Stevie Wonder. For a song that's just 2 musical ideas in verse-chorus-verse-chorus-chorus format, it really doesn't have any right to be as good as it is.
Anything by Stevie from the ‘70s.
@@danl.909 I was about to post the same, thanks for saving me the trouble. But I would strongly suggest any thing from Innervissions...
@@danl.909 Yeah. One of my top 5 favorite artists of all time ☺️
@@thorsluter7835 Songs In The Key Of Life.
CCR's version of this is great, but this is better...just because of Marvin's voice.
I couldn't agree more
Agreed.
The original Gladys Knight and the Pips version is my favorite.
I have to agree and I'm a big CCR fan.
CCR's version is better.
It’s rare that a song has two definitive takes but this one does. The sweet, soulful sound of Marvin Gaye and the gritty, swampy groove of CCR. Can’t wait to see what A&A think of CCR’s version.
I suggest they also hear Gladys Knight and the Pips version.
Gladys Knight and the Pips also had a hit with this song.
Actually the first version I heard was Gladys Knights so I always thought that was the original. Another great take on this song. Nothin beats Marvin Gaye’s version tho.
@@maryt2290 yes, I had the 45. All three versions are different and great but theirs made you want to get up and dance.
@@maryt2290 Gladys Knight is indeed the original version
If you guys ever want to do a great album, do Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. It helped make political soul more acceptable. Only The Impressions (Curtis Mayfield) did more to open up the genre to deeper meanings.
The album really is one giant song. Each song just flows into the next one. My personal favorite track is "Right On."
That is Tops for me!
'What's going on' is more relevant today, it is an absolute faultless masterpiece ... Well maybe one thing wrong with it, it isn't long enough !.. His voice, the sax , oh my my my it's sublime ✌🏻✌🏽✌🏿
Hey! Don't overlook young Stevie Wonder!!
Sam Cooke?
If you want more Motown, try "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by the Temptations.
The full version, pls.
Marvin Gaye's version is the original and the best. If you want "Swamp Sauce All over the Floor." You need to do CCR "Suzie Q."
Gladys Knight was original
It's about time you guys did Suzie Q.
One of THE BEST voices of all time. Marvin is a regular on my playlist.
A true classic.
Marvin Gaye was awesome. There is a great documentary "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" on Prime Video. Also "20 ft. from Stardom" about the backup singers. You guys should do more Motown. (Temptations, 4 Tops, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Mary Wells, etc. etc.) Please do Mary Wells' "The One Who Really Loves You."
Yes! I just wrote the same thing before seeing your comment.
Me too
GOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!
☮❤♾
@John H Good morning to you, sir!
Incredible song from an incredible Genius. RIP. Marvin.
Marvin freaking nailed it! Not to sound pedantic but the first version of this song was by Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1967. Also a great version.
Didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
@@steffg9321 My pleasure.
I mean, honestly, if you're going to do both Marvin Gaye's version *and* CCR's version, you kind of have to do Gladys and the Pips' version. (My personal favorite is Marvin's, but opinions vary.)
Original by Gladys Knight has a completely different groove that I LOVE
Love me some Marvin Gaye
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Quintessential Motown soul. All the elements are there, impeccably.
Marvin Gaye's voice is just yummy! Thanks for posting this on the channel A&A... I can't help but think of the movie The Big Chill (you might like it... Great music!). "Sexual Healing" is one song you might check. Have a great day fellas! 😊🌺✌
Marvin Gaye's vocals are incredible. But when it comes to this song, I can't decide if I like CCR's version better. Both are great for sure.
@@tallykev6608 Yeah, I know what you mean... I don't think one needs to? CCR puts the "Rock" into it, so it's an entirely different vibe. I do think two things can be equally enjoyable & great at the same time, idk. I love both versions, so I'll just wave the white flag.🤦 haha. Have a great one Kev! 😃👋
One of the greatest Motown acts. Please do more Marvin. He had a ton of hits. And just more Motown in general. The Motown Sound never gets old!
I love this song, I love anything Marvin Gaye does.Love you guys😘
Marvin's "Ain't That Peculiar" swings.
Love to see you do something from Tommy James and the shandells like crimson and clover or dragging the line
I love Dragging The Line!
One of my favorite songs as a kid.
or Mony Mony or Hanky Panky or....yessir it is past time to open that box!
Yes please! Killer songs both of them.
@@badkitty4922 Heck yeah .. Dragging the line!!
Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Just My Imagination by The Temptations, Maybe Tomorrow or I'll Be There by the Jackson 5
Alex unlocked a memory for me! “I Can See Clearly Now” was the song used for my elementary school’s morning show!
Love that intro Everytime it comes, and the the Marvin's first notes... classic in the very, very best way, all the way down to your feet.
This soulful number was first released by Gladys Knight and The Pips for Motown records. I967. Marvin made it his. I'm glad you are doing his version first.
LOVE 60s soul and Marvin is my favorite singer!
Wow! Two extra videos in one week! We’re definitely feeling the love! LOL! ❤️
The best soul singer ever!
Marvin is my favorite soul male voice. He was amazing.
Imagine all the music Marvin would have made if his father did not kill him.
Agree, but there is so much more to this story other than his father killed him. Marvin was a very troubled man. He was extremely paranoid, a cocaine addict, and had previously attempted suicide. According to Marvin's brother Frankie who held him as he died Marvin said “I got what I wanted….I couldn’t do it myself, so I made him do it.” That's disturbing.
@@MrSmartAlec Poor guy
The dudes mind was wacked from drugs.
He was beating on his father when Daddy Dearest blew a hole in him.
Marvin made and sorted up two fortunes. He knew no limits.
@@daveperala4723 Bull. He wasn't beating up on his dad.
Please don't take these comments as truth.
Funk & Rock-n-Roll? I say = Faith No More Mike Patton's voice is as smooth as silk!
The band with him are The Funk Brothers, the Motown house rhythm section.
Sweet Soul Music! R.I.P. Marvin Gaye…
Greatest intro in the history of popular music. I first heard it when it was released and it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when the horns come in, then his voice. Every. Single. Time.
Marvin Gaye one of the greatest singers of all time.
For the CCR version, its the backbeat. It shows how Cosmo is one of the greatest pure rhythm geniuses in rock history. He's just laying it down.
You need to hear the long version of The Temptations' "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Fantastic Motown piece.
Bill Withers... lots of great songs. One lesser known but brilliant piece was "Soul Shadows" which he did with the Crusaders (their Rhapsody and Blues album is amazing).
Goosebumps
Reflections by the Supremes. So amazing 🤩
How about Al Green "I'm Still In Love With You", Earth Wind and Fire "After The Love is Gone", Teddy Pendergrass "Turn Off The Lights", "Close The Door", or "Love TKO", just for starters.
And some Louis Johnson bass lines from The Brothers Johnson.
Gladys Knight and the Pips - "Neither One of Us". Perfect song, perfect singer.
Make sure you listen to CCR's long version. Not the edited one. Longer guitar solos.
What a voice
This is classic brilliance
Motown had such a deep pool of talented writers, players, singers and producers. I just love Levi Stubbs vocals on Reach Out, I'll Be There.
If you're looking for something a little different, check out Blood, Sweat & Tears. They do a fantastic job of mixing Jazz, Blues, and Rock into their own unique sound. To get you started you could check out "Spinning Wheel", "When I Die", or my personal favorite, "Go Down Gamblin'". That's just to get you started tho, there's a lot of great stuff in their catalog. Trust me on this one.
I absolutely second this request. Blood Sweat & Tears are outstanding, in sort of the same vein as Chicago (both were horn based jazz-rock outfits when there were no one else doing this). "Spinning Wheel" is their greatest hit. There's even a cover by the Muppets on Sesame Street. "You Make Me So Very Happy" was their second gigantic worldwide hit. I would suggest you start with lesser hit but equally outstanding "When I Die" or "Lisa Listen To Me'. Their singer, the Canadian David Clayton-Thomas will impress you for sure.
Been trying' to get ANY reactor to do BS&T. My favorite is Lucretia MacEvil, moreso the Reprise--the vocal and trumpet solo are outstanding.
These will have to be patreon. The few reactions I have seen were blocked. However, it is one of the biggest, glaring holes in the A and A format.
stick to their first album, with Al Kooper
Soulful, articulate, story-telling. Love it. Thanks guys.
Thanks, Andy! Thanks, Alex! 💎 #AndyAndAlex #MarvinGaye #IHeardItThroughTheGrapevine
I just keep picturing the dancing Raisin's.🙄
🤣
When I was a teenager, I got to see Marvin Gaye perform at a Motown revue in Detroit. That was one of my favorite memories of him.
LOVE A&A 5 DAYS A WEEK!!!!
@John H Right? It's pretty cool to have them for 5 days.
No words needed 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
HeadEast: Flat as a pancake album. “There’s never been any reason”. Please ✌️
Yes!!!
Listened to this album everyday in ‘78!!🤘
Think that one came out in 75 Jamal just a reaction to it. Banger. Great song. 👍
Jefftown Creek bangs on that album also.
Absolute Banger and iconic rock classic...!
It makes me so happy to see youngers like you learn what real Singing and music is all about
More Marvin please: Got to Give it Up, Distant Lover, Mercy Mercy Me.
What a voice
The intro to Grapevine was among my favorite riffs of the 60s. It signaled the great R&B classic that was to follow!
just about everyone used to get up and dance to this ..never ever boring after all these years !
Marvin Gaye "heard it through the grapevine". CCR "hoyed it ..."
God, how lucky I have been to grow up listening to all of this great music.
Gladys Knight’s version was released first but Marvin’s was recorded first. CCR’s version is great too, they’re all good for different reasons & all worth a listen.
I love CCR’s cover of “Proud Mary”, too...
@@allisonreed7682 Actually Proud Mary was written by John Fogerty, CCR’s version is the original, Ike & Tina was the cover.
@@RenR70 you’re exactly right. I knew that once and had completely forgotten it. I love it - both the CCR original and the Ike and Tina cover!
This music is SOUL.Aaron Neville will blow you away.
So many great artists from Motown. Check out Love Child by The Supremes, Papa Was A Rolling Stone by The Temptations. Also have The O'Jays, Delfonics, Gladys Knight & The Pips...the list goes on and on.
Between Motown and Muscle Shoals, there is enough blues and r&b for everyone. Such great music came from both places.
Otis redding, Sam Cooke, marvin Gaye the trifecta soul
You guys should react to the "Theme from Shaft" by Isaac Hayes. Classic soul/funk song.
Oh damn right!
That's why it's called soul music.
Motown Records was really churning out gems like this in the early 1960's. Once you start in that catalogue, ...there's no end.
As much as I love this version, Gladys Knight & the Pips version freakin' kills - that drum beat (especially the cymbals in the beginning) - then her powerful voice with the killer backing vocals
Not enough attention is paid to that absolute gem
Marvin Gaye is a legend. This song was used in the commercial for the singing and dancing California Raisins.
Definitely keep exploring Marvin!
The other essentials:
ARETHA FRANKLIN and OTIS REDDING...
THE TEMPTATIONS and CURTIS MAYFIELD...
"The King of Soul" himself, JAMES BROWN...
Will you guys be reacting to more classic Blues? If so I highly recommend ALBERT KING's Born Under A Bad Sign.
It's often considered the greatest Blues album of all time.
The early 1960s was really the last time singers mainly sang, players mainly played and writers mainly wrote songs. As a result, it really was the pinnacle of singing. Especially the Motown artists. The singing was superlative.
Another good one in this era Is The spinners I'll be around.
Literally one of the greatest songs in music history.
Great song choice! I was 13 in 1970, so late 60s was the start of my absolute love of music! I had a Jackson 5 "Got To Be There" and The ClassicIV "Traces" on 45rpm. I played both so much the plastic turned white! Every Mothers Son was a great 60s band.
Top 10 record of all time. Easily. Berry Gordy didn't want to release it and neither did Marvin. The finished record sat on a shelf at Motown for 18 months as a result.
That's called soul music!
Man this guy had a voice. Marvin knew how to deliver a song.
The CCR cover is a very good rendition of this classic, but nothing on Earth can touch how perfect Marvin Gaye's version is. Just spectacular.
Marvin Gaye classic becomes a CCR classic, different but equal. No one else even comes close.
Do “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by The Temptations. There is a line that says “All he left us was alone” that as a kid I thought was “All he left us was a loan.” It seemed so unfair that the kids would have to repay the old man’s debt. 😂
They covered that one on Patreon! They should hit up "Ball of Confusion" too.
It's the Motown sound guys... so much great music.. Al Green, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, James Brown.. you can't go wrong.
Good idea to listen to the original first 👍😎
Along the same lines , try Bill Withers, ain’t no sunshine 😎
Anything from Marvin is perfect ( rest his soul)✌
How about some Righteous Brothers? Soul and Inspiration....You've Lost that Loving Feeling? Unchained Melody? Amazing voices ....GREAT songs!!
Who knew Marvin Gaye covered The California Raisins?
Let’s get it on
Btw, no tier for this song? I guess it's an "S", then! 😻