Life Through the Eyes of Marvin Gaye Throughout America’s history, people have been expressing their thoughts and feelings toward social injustices by violently acting against condescending authoritative figures, but not everyone chose to share their point of view this way. Marvin Gaye was an extremely influential individual during the late 1960’s to the early 1970’s, where he not only sang about his personal problems and past relationships, but also provided a voice for the people of his city
Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Inner City Blues is a piece by Marvin Gaye released on September 16, 1971.The song conveyed the ghettos of inner-city America and how the economic situation would lead to someone wanting to holler. In this essay I will identify the musical techniques used by Marvin Gaye e.g. musical space, range, register, scales and ornamentation. I will also discuss how Gaye negotiated the roles of the soloist and the accompanist and how the piece makes me feel
all great things, right? This must be true because “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” was recorded numerous times before Marvin Gaye released the famous version that is still popular today (Carlos). The song was first recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, but Motown’s owner refused to release it. The version by Glady’s Knight & the Pips received some success. However, Marvin Gaye’s version is the one that is in the history books (Carlos). Today, “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” is one of the
winning, funk and soul artist, or better known as the “Prince of soul,” Marvin Gaye was born in Washington D.C., on April 2, 1939 as Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr. He was born to, and named after, his father, Marvin Gay Sr. and mother Alberta Gay. Though he found many success in his later life as an international artist, Gaye (Marvin later place and “e” behind his name) grew up in hardships, abuse and rough living conditions. Father, Marvin Sr., was a minister for the local community church, his family consisted
Valerie Simpson was born on August 26, 1946 in the Bronx. Teaming with husband Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson co-wrote numerous soul hits before the two began a successful performing career of their own in the early 1970’s. Through their 30-year career Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have become one of the most creative and successful musical couples in recording history. Through their performing, songwriting and producing they have created an extraordinary collection of chart topping hit
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Motown of course, stands for more than just historic music. The label and it’s remarkable legacy is a reflection is the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve a great success. Because Detroit, has long been known as the “Motor City”, Gordy in tribute what he felt like was down-home quality of the warm, soulful people he grew up around, used town in place of city. Which gave him the contraction “Motown” and the perfect name for his company and new label “Motown”
signed Mary Wells to his flourishing music label. Mary Wells has a string of pop songs that reached on the Top Ten charts. The Distants were signed to his label in 1961 but you might recognize them as The Temptations. Also in 1961, Gordy signed Marvin Gaye, whose most famous song was Let’s Get It On. Gordy signed many artists like The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy and David Ruffin, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Commodores and The Jackson 5. Motown made stri... ... middle of paper
Soul music is one of the most interesting and complex genres of music. Like the genre, soul singers are often complicated people who express themselves through their voices and melodic phrasing. The best soul singers inspire people - whether it be to cry, to smile, or to love, soul singers make people feel. Here, we present our comprehensive list of the top 10 best soul singers of all time. Ready to take a little trip back in time? Here we go! Number Ten: Luther Vandross Vandross might seem like
proving Black Success. iii. Motown is credited with the success of influential artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, etc. b. A lot of white people and people today believe Motown was only created for the money and the money was being kept tight around Gordy for his wealth. i. In 1966, Motown had 200 musicians under a contract, only 4 were paid. The four that were paid were Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Wells, and Stevie Wonder. ii. Gordy Berry originally wanted his artists
An assembly line at Lincoln-Mercury automobile plant is where the idea of Motown first developed in the mind of Berry Gordy. Every day, Berry Gordy watched a bare piece of metal frame roll down the assembly line and reached the end only to become a shiny brand new automobile. He believed that this concept was ideal and could be used to produce music. Mr. Gordy’s vision was to take an unknown person with just a dream and raw talent and turn them into a star in the music industry. His assembly
Berry Gordy Jr. On November 28th, 1929, Berry Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the second youngest of eight children. His father was a local entrepreneur that operated a grocery store, managed apartment buildings, and other small business ventures. His family was upper-middle class and all of his siblings were striving to become educated. However, Berry was a risk taker. He was intent on becoming rich at an early age and living his life in luxury. As a result, he dropped out of high school
version of "Ain't No Mountain", produced by Fuqua and Bristol, was a care-free, danceable, and romantic love song that became the signature duet between Gaye and Terrell. Its success led to a string of more Ashford/Simpson penned duets (including "You're All I Need to Get By", "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing", and "Your Precious Love"). The Gaye/Terrell version was
Motown, stands for more than just historic music. The label and it’s great legacy is a reflection that the hard work of dedicated individuals that have overcome incredible obstacles to achieve a great success. Detroit has only ever been known as the “Motor City”. Gordy felt like he was down home quality of the warm and he grew up with soulful people which gave him the idea to use the town in place of the city. This gave him the idea “Motown”, which was the perfect name for his new record label company
divided and hope was hard to find, but, eventually, optimism came to the people in various ways. One way optimism was shared was through music. John Lennon and Marvin Gaye were made very popular in these times due to their talented music abilities. There’s no doubt that The Beatles contributed to John Lennon’s success or that Marvin Gaye is successful because of Motown, but, instead, because of the genres they chose to go along with their vexed and controversial lyrics and it is no coincidence
It’s no question that Janet Jackson is one of the most iconic and influential artist of all time. She has sold over 100 million albums; her tours have had some the highest selling debuts of all time, not to mention the chart topping hits she has created over the past 30 years. Janet’s presence alone is iconic. She has left an unforgettable impression on the music industry as a whole. Her music has affected fans and music lovers all around the world. Her influence is simply not a question it is
The Skinny on Motown the Musical Motown the Musical, presented in a group effort by Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, Berry Gordy, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, derived from the autobiographical book written by Berry Gordy himself, To Be Loved: The Music, The Magic, The Memories of Motown. The musical depicts outstanding career of Berry Gordy and the rise of Motown Records. Motown the Musical left a lasting impression on me and all it encounters through the environments it is presented in, the
Berry Gordy I think that Berry Gordy was a great business person because he managed to break boundaries and has become to the largest and most successful black-owned business in America. His Beginnings: Growing up on Detroit's Lower side, Gordy's greatest loves were boxing and jazz. By the time he graduated from Northeastern high school in 1948, Gordy was able to place boxing 1st. however once winning fifteen Golden Gloves matches, his career as a boxer was inhibit once he was drafted to fight in
This could just be the worst day of my life; I’ve been dreading this day for the past few months. Moving day; it was just five months ago when my family told me the awful news. I just recently finished my sophomore year in high school, became captain of the varsity basketball team and finally got the girl of my dreams, Julie. Only to have it ruined by my parents telling me that we have to move due to my father getting a new job in Astoria, Oregon. The house or ‘cemetery’ as I referred to it is called
Emerging out of the turbulent civil rights period in the United States, the majority of the black minority population finally found a means by which to express their voice to the world through music. This music would originate from two extremely different music studios located in opposite regions of the United States. Detroit, Michigan was the northern city where the company Motown was birthed by Berry Gordy on January 12, 1959. His vision was for the company to produce black artists to bridge the