Marvin Gay's music and lyrics are full of love, compassion, sensuality, and even passion.
Themes of love, war, ecology, politics, racial equality are the leading subjects Gaye's songs, which he managed to combine with stunning melodious and rhythmic music.
Marvin Gaye's music evolved from refind ''rhythm and blues'' to exquisite ''soul'' with his albums “What's Going On” (1971) and “Let’s Get It On” (1973), which are considered as his masterpieces.
Of course, such content of texts has its beginning: not too happy childhood, where violence was common, army service, unsuccessful marriages with long-term divorces and courts, loss of a close friend, drug addiction and disagreements with parents.
Not everything in life of this great soul- musician was so sad, but this all was because of his life experience. So, Marvin Gay could perpetuate his thoughts and feelings about everything he had lived through in his beautiful melodies and verses.
We can say that for Marvin Gay music was a way of expressing himself and his vision of problems.
What Marvin Gay left behind us is priceless. His songs are still used as soundtracks for famous films, worthwhile “covers” are still being created, and his albums are still can be found on the shelves of music stores.
In the evening after hard day or on Saturday night by all means turn on the music of this “talent” rhythm and blues-singer and enjoy the both. You will like it, I promise!
