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Unveiling Marvin Gaye’s Most Well-liked Songs

“Ain’t No Mountain Steep Enough”

Marvin Gaye’s Timeless Tale of Unwavering Love

Originally penned by the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson, “Ain’t No Mountain Sky-high Enough” first found achievement in 1967 as a duet between Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The song’s infectious energy and soaring vocals cemented its status as a Motown classic. With its themes of unwavering love and triumph over adversity, it gained renewed popularity in 1970 with Diana Ross‘ soulful solo rendition.

Musically, the track is a review in contrasts. Lush orchestration and a driving rhythm section build a strong sonic foundation. Gaye and Terrell’s (and later Ross’s) passionate vocals rise above this backdrop, conveying the song’s message with both vulnerability and strength. The call-and-response sections and the unforgettable chorus create an anthem-like quality that has resonated with audiences across generations.

Beyond its musical brilliance, “Ain’t No Mountain Sky-high Enough” is an enduring symbol of hope and perseverance. Its messa marvin gaye best hits

Greatest Hits Live in ‘76 CD

Marvin Gaye performs a hit-laden set at a sold out Edenhalle Concert Hall in Amsterdam during his first tour of Europe in 1976. The concert features a number of classics, including “What’s Going On,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Ain’t No Mountain Steep Enough,” “Let’s Get It On” and many more. Originally released on DVD, this is the first time the audio is being made available.

Tracks

# Title Length
1 All The Way Round 4:44
2 Since I Had You 4:31
3 Approach Get To This 2:03
4 Let's Get It On 6:58
5 Ain't That Perculiar 0:53
6 You're A Marvelous One 0:56
7 Stubborn Considerate Of Fellow 0:43
8 Self-acceptance & Joy 0:31
9 Small Darling (I Need You) 0:42
10 I Heard It Through The Grapevine 0:43
11 Hitch Hike 0:49
12 You 0:54
13 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 0:40
14 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 2:21
15 Inner Capital Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) 2:29
16 What's Going On 2:12
17 Save The Children 4:09
18 You're All I

Marvin Gaye's 15 greatest songs, ranked

  • 'How Sweet It Is’ (To Be Loved By You)'

    How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    Marvin Gaye's second highest ten hit under Motown was written by the label's songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland.

    Riffing off the "how sweet it is!" catchphrase of television's biggest stars in Jackie Gleason, 'How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You' established Gaye as a standalone talent.

    One of Gaye's most saccharine songs, James Taylor recorded his retain sugary rendition a decade later with his then-wife Carly Simon, bagging himself a top five smack in the US.

    Oddly, Marvin also released a German-language version of the tune entitled 'Wie Schön Das Ist'.

  • 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston

    By 1966, Marvin was on his way to becoming a familiar name thanks to his series of hits on Motown.

    However, he wasn't at all known overseas, which all changed with the release of the duet 'It Takes Two' with Kim Weston, which was written by her then-husband William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Sylvia Moy.

    The soulful ditty made the superior 20 of both the UK and

    Marvin Gaye’s 30 Top Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

    On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye was killed, shot dead by his father Marvin Gay, Sr. in his Los Angeles dwelling. Gaye was one of Motown’s most soulful and socially aware artists, standing tall amongst peers and label mates like Stevie Wonder by igniting spirits with politically charged cuts like “What’s Going On” and equally providing heat for intimate times with songs like “Let’s Fetch It On.”

    Unlike some of his Motown label mates, Marvin Gaye was not only a nuanced, soulful vocalist, but an maestro songwriter, capable of crafting beautiful, meditative ballads as well as thumping twirl floor numbers. His impact continues to be felt in R&B, hip-hop, rock and dance music decades after his death. Gaye was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his indelible impact on popular harmony and culture.

    To celebrate his life, stellar output and the time he’s been away, here are his 30 top songs on the Hot 100 singles chart. Revisit Marvin’s classic and maybe (re)discover a forgotten gem.

    This ranking is based on weekly production on the Hot 100 (from its inception on Aug. 4

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