Before today, I never realized that the late, great Marvin Gaye was murdered one day before his 45th birthday in 1984. I remember being in pre-kindergarten when it happened and that being one of the first occasions when an artist's death affected me because I absolutely loved--and still do love--his voice and his music. Marvin Gaye could give you silky smooth and semi-rough all in one record. He truly sang with soul because he had such a troubled spirit, so you felt every emotion with which he sang and could relate to his joy and pain. Furthermore, he's one of the few artists that could adjust with any change in the musical climate, and that's part of what makes him such a dope and unforgettable artist.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Scribbler's Throwback of the Week: Marvin Gaye, "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"
Before today, I never realized that the late, great Marvin Gaye was murdered one day before his 45th birthday in 1984. I remember being in pre-kindergarten when it happened and that being one of the first occasions when an artist's death affected me because I absolutely loved--and still do love--his voice and his music. Marvin Gaye could give you silky smooth and semi-rough all in one record. He truly sang with soul because he had such a troubled spirit, so you felt every emotion with which he sang and could relate to his joy and pain. Furthermore, he's one of the few artists that could adjust with any change in the musical climate, and that's part of what makes him such a dope and unforgettable artist.
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