In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Marvin Gaye

Born: 1939. Died: 1984. Lived in: United States
Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, including "Ain't That Peculiar", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and duet recordings with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Diana Ross and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

During the 1970s, he recorded the concept albums What's Going On and Let's Get It On and became one of the first artists in Motown (joint with Stevie Wonder) to break away from the reins of a production company.

Individual Folios

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Mac Huff : How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)

Your choirs (and their parents!) will love the great groove of this 1965 hit by Marvin Gaye. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Kirby Shaw : How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)

Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye as a soul song and then later made popular by James Taylor as a breezy pop song. Here it is arranged with a jazz flair and sure to leave a positive feeling among everyone.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Mark Brymer : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

From Marvin Gaye to the California Raisins, this #1 hit from 1968 is will get your groove going! Well-crafted for younger choirs, this Discovery Series arrangement will be a definite hit from the rehearsal to the stage.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Norman Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Deke Sharon : I Heard It Through the Grapevine

A soulful tenor solo soaring over rhythmic four part harmonies brings this Marvin Gaye Motown classic to life. A perfect mid-set song to show off your group's ability to groove.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Norman Whitfield Performed By: Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye : What's Going On

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement of Marvin Gaye's landmark title track from the #1 album of all time (according to Rolling Stone) should be at the top of every choir's wishlist. Funk and soul wrapped up in a timeless protest song--what more could you want?

Performed By: Marvin Gaye