
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 β April 1, 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He 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, earning him the nicknames “Prince of Motown” and “Prince of Soul”. On April 1, 1984, the day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot dead by his father, Marvin Gay Sr. at their house in West Adams, Los Angeles, after an argument.
Soul Train is an American music-dance television program which aired from October 2, 1971, to March 27, 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, dance/pop, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer.
First video is main performance. The second is a rare performance.
Happy people. Happy times.
Lyrics at end.
I used to go out to parties
And stand around
‘Cause I was too nervous
To really get down
But my body yearned to be free
I got up on the floor and thought
Somebody could choose me
No more standin’ there beside the walls
I done got myself together baby
And now I’m havin’ a ball
As long as you’re groovin’
There’s always a chance
Somebody watches
Might wanna make romance
Move your body, oooo baby, you dance all night
To the groove and feel alright
Everybody’s groovin’ on like a fool
But if you see me spread out and let me in
Baby just party high and low
Let me step into your erotic zone
Move it up
Turn it ’round
Oooo shake it down
Oowwww, you can love me when you want to babe
This is such a groovy party baby
We’re here face to face
Everybody’s swingin’
This is such a groovy place
All the young ladies are so fine
You’re movin your body easy with no doubts
I know what you thinkin’ baby
You wanna turn me out
Think I’m gonna let you do it babe
Keep on dancin’
You got to get it
Got to give it up
[repeat until end]“”
Don Matthews
January 2021
Superb videos. Informative bio. Thanks.
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Adding bio etc adds to the experience I feel. One can simply watch and listen, a ‘surface’ experience, or dig deeper into the lives of the performers and have a more ‘rewarding’ experience….that’s what I look for…..
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agreed…
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Yes. Who knows? Funny ’bout that……
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I loved him.. now don’t make me sad.. I forgot he was gone π’
always in my β€οΈ
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Can’t hide away from real life Cindy. But yes sad ending. But what happy Soul Train Dancers and time being had here by all….
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