WARNING: This episode contains references to suicidal thoughts and drug abuse. You want Marvin Gaye’s life to make sense, to lead somewhere. Like his sweet vocal lines do, like his melodies lead you to the chorus and back to the verse again. But it falls away. The harmonies drop. The melody breaks apart. Still waiting for his dad’s approval until the very end, through all that trouble. That’s Marvin Gaye. That’s what this story’s all about.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.