Marvin Gaye born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician….who helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960’s….first as an in-house session player….and later as a solo artist with a string of hits….including How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) and I Heard It Through The Grapevine….along with duet recordings with Mary Wells, Kim Weston and Tammi Terrell….later earning the titles….Prince of Motown and Prince of Soul. This video provides a look at the elegance and insight to this special entertainer.
