Author: Marvin Gaye

Format: Compilation

Release Date: 21-01-2003

Details: Amazon.ca Marvin Gaye sparked so convincingly with his singing partners that some listeners still believe he and platonic friend Tammi Terrell had a romantic relationship both on and off their records. So this collection is a natural, hanging together through a half-dozen partners and several production styles and eras. (Note: the Gaye-Betty Wright "duet" on "Distant Lover" is a mid-'90s trick of technology, no doubt well meant but tacky in sound quality at the very least.) The Marvin-and-Tammi tracks, including a looser alternate take of the fab "Keep On Lovin' Me Honey," are the highest points, but some less celebrated gems also stand out. "After the Lights Go Down Low," with Mary Wells, is a ballad that outclasses the two sides of their single included here, while "I Want You 'Round" is a worthy confection for Gaye and Kim Weston. Finally, while 1973's Diana and Marvin LP was a somewhat slight, mercenary effort, the rare alternate of "Pledging My Love" that closes this set is sweet. --Rickey Wright Product Description All of his duet partners, together for the first time! That means his classics with Tammi Terrell- Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing; You're All I Need to Get By; Your Precious Love (extended mix), etc.-plus a rare version of Pledging My Love with Diana Ross, tracks with Mary Wells, a posthumous duet created by Betty Wright and more!

UPC: 044006498720

EAN: 0044006498720

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: New