In this episode we cover Marvin Gaye's song "Love Me Now Or Love Me Later" from his 1981 album "In Our Lifetime?"  In this song Marvin exhibits a freedom to really share his views on the concepts of creation, and the journey of mankind.  Conveying the message that your decision is free to Love Me Now or Love Me Later...  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We continue to the next song in sequence from this remarkable work in the full-arc of Marvin Gaye's career. Remarkable, due to the degree to which Marvin may have seemed to be drowning from the status of most all facets of his life at this time.  And yet, I continue to share how I feel this to be his most spiritual work. The most spiritual, because when you consider the degree to which Marvin was blessed with a gift from God, it was exactly that gift that in the thick of the tribulations of...

When Marvin Gaye began working on his album "In Our Lifetime," it was probably the most encompassing low-point of his life. It seemed like almost all facets of his life were at an all-time low. And yet, while in the midst of the pitfalls of his life, Marvin managed to rely on his Enduring Gifts from God and did some of his most important spiritual work. The song "PRAISE" is an Enduring Gift to rely upon for anyone and everyone, especially in the MIDST of the pitfalls of life. We will cover...

In this episode we explore how this song represents the full circle of the creation of jazz music Marvin Gaye stayed true to throughout his career. He was in full confidence of his ability to create HIS sound, haven't we fully experienced it through this project so far?! I also reveal how this song is the most autobiographical soundtrack to the course of my life.  Check out our YouTube Channel "Marvin Gaye Enduring Gifts" for the ever-growing Song Of The Day Playlist:...

"Time To Get It Together" - Life Changing: is how much this song weighs In this episode we discuss the depth, breadth, and degree to which Marvin Gaye is due credit as a COMPLETE, musical genius!! And the fact that "Time To Get It Together" is yet another example of Marvin elevating out of the divorce proceedings he was undergoing and remained true to his innate artistry! This song is nothing less than Life Changing upon its very first listen, should it's message apply directly to your...

"Everybody Needs Love" 1978 - The Gateway Into the Soul of Marvin Gaye. In this episode we discuss the general, music critic review of Marvin Gaye's album "Here, My Dear." Too often those without a queen insight into Marvin's entire body of work, focus too much on the backstory of how this project came to be, to provide money for Marvin & Anna's divorce settlement.  Too often critics dismiss this project as something Marvin set out to do with a sense of spite and lack of concern for it's...

In this episode we cover the 5th song from Marvin Gaye's 1978 masterpiece "Here, My Dear." Remarkably, it took until the 30th anniversary re-release of this project for us to get the "updated information" that Anna Gaye co-wrote with Marvin on this song. In 26 years of study of this work-of-art, I never listened to it from a perspective of thinking Anna Gaye had a hand in its creation, other than being its central source of inspiration. I have SO MUCH TO SAY about this song, that I have split...

"Is That Enough" 1978-Here, My Dear (welcome to the planet of Marvin Gaye) In this episode we cover the 5th song from Marvin Gaye's 1978 masterpiece "Here, My Dear." Remarkably, it took until the 30th anniversary re-release of this project for us to get the "updated information" that Anna Gaye co-wrote with Marvin on this song. In 26 years of study of this work-of-art, I never listened to it from a perspective of thinking Anna Gaye had a hand in its creation, other than being its central...

In this episode we dissect the Alternate Mix of Marvin Gaye's song "Anger" from his 1978 masterpiece "Here, My Dear." We've discussed in-depth Marvin's philosophical abilities; and this song is a higher-level, more generally speaking, offering of guidance on the subject of Anger. We get no details of specific incidents that give us the tea, but all of that "messy-ness" is not at all the spirit of this song. Marvin offers us higher-plane, self-control, best practices for navigating life's...

In this episode we cover Marvin Gaye's song "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You." We get Marvin's philosophy on marriage vows. And the piping hot tea of Marvin's side of things that leads anyone to have to ask this question. Unique to this song is its structure, totally crafted by none other than the MASTER, himself.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel "Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts" for your free online Marvin Gaye listening supply:...

In this episode we explore, what is possibly,  Marvin Gaye's deepest love song. It is a song covering the full arc of a love experience from promising and hopeful; but yet, almost BECAUSE of that start not based on the fullest truths shared among both parties, there were circumstances left to fester that could only lead to its demise. It's a maturely handled accounting of Marvin's marriage to Anna.  Visit our YouTube Channel "Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts" for the upcoming music video of this...

In this episode we discuss the events that led to Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy Gaye's divorce settlement which resulted in the work-of-art album "Here, My Dear." We discuss the message of this song and ask the question, is it REALLY what Anna wanted? Visit our YouTube Channel "Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts" for music videos of Marvin's songs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChilKh5Wc2UolrxowWOPktw?view_as=public Visit our Pinterest page for 1000s of images of Marvin Gaye:...

"Falling In Love Again" started my exploration of the double-vinyl album from 1978: Here, My Dear. It closes out the album, and begins our episodes that will deep-dive into this masterpiece, work of art from Marvin Gaye.  Visit the YouTube Channel "Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts" where already have videos of several songs from this album in the "Song of the Day" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChilKh5Wc2UolrxowWOPktw?view_as=public Visit our Pinterest page dedicated exclusively to...

"Just to Keep You Satisfied" or Ultimately; Me Satisfied. We explore how this song captures the ultimate end to a situation where no longer just keeping the other person (You) satisfied can be sustained.   Visit our YouTube Channel for daily song videos: Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts Visit our PInterest page for thousands of images/videos of Marvin: Pinterest.com/marvingaye_enduring_gifts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this episode let's just talk all things Marvin Gaye. I recently came across an interview conducted with BBC Radio One & Marvin in 1976 that is available as 4 videos on the YouTube Channel Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts/Marvin Gaye Movies, Concerts, Documentaries, Interviews Playlist.  I share insights tied to topics we've touched on thru this Podcast Series but strengthened with Marvin Gaye's own words. This episode is simply TALKING about Marvin tied to his sharing his story of his...

"Please Stay (Once You Go Away)-1973 Let's Get It On - Marvin NAILS the excitement of being in LOVE! Visit https://www.pinterest.com/marvingaye_enduring_gifts/ YouTube: Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvingaye-enduring-gifts/support

"Turn On Some Music" (Unreleased) - 1982 Sexual Healing - Marvin's Gift for Coping & Healing.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvingaye-enduring-gifts/support

In this episode we wrap up the exploration of the 1976 "I Want You" album. I explain that I've never really listened to this project in anything less than its full package, from start to finish. But I recognize if there is one song from the late 70s that is the ultimate in Marvin Gaye curriculum, it is the song "Soon I'll Be Loving You." Check out pinterest.com/marvingaye_enduring_gifts, we're up to 45K monthly views! YouTube Channel: Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts for hundreds of Marvin...

"Come Live With Me Angel" -1976 Marvin's technique with that "THING." I discuss how on this album, and in this song specifically Marvin's voice has evolved, by this 15 years in the game point of his career, to being this "THING" that he is WORKING WITH! IT is the element of this album that makes this one not for the minors, LOL!! We also discuss Marvin's artistic microphone technique.  Check out  pinterest.com/marvingaye_enduring_gifts, we're up to 45K monthly views! YouTube Channel:...

"I Want You" 1976-The Key to Love & Life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvingaye-enduring-gifts/support

Hi All, I know I stated "I Want You" would be the next album songs I'd dive into, BUT I finished a project last night that dictated an episode dedicated to the very first album Marvin Gaye released: "Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye" in 1961. I have uploaded every song from this album onto to my youtube channel "Marvin Gaye's Enduring Gifts" on the "Marvin Gaye song of the day" playlist.  Here is a link to the playlists page:...

In this episode I look back thru files from my youth, I've collected and archived, regarding special experiences I've had with documentaries, tributes and concerts of Marvin Gaye over the years. It's been in this past week that I came across the video of Marvin's 1980 concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival.  This is a rare treat and a great, full concert experience of Marvin, at a point in his career where he has recorded the majority of his catalog, and he performs it with a huge group of...

In this episode I share my journey in 1994, to acquiring Marvin Gaye's biography titled "Divided Soul." I was only 15 years old and this book came about at about exactly one year into my study of Marvin. It helped to deepen the connection that had already been formed toward him. I share my take on the book from the eyes of a 15 year old young girl and my take on it now. It is a definite resource for getting to know more about the life of Marvin Gaye beyond the music, which will likely only...

Hi Friends, I wanted to take this episode to explore Marvin Gaye's Ohana-Spirit connection to the Hawaiian Islands. I've been blessed to visit this gorgeous archipelago several times thru the years;  But it was on that very first visit that I immediately got it: the appeal the islands had for Marvin. The Islands are a spiritual place for rejuvenation, healing and renewal. I first learned of Marvin's affinity for the Islands when I read his semi-autobiography "Divided Soul" when I was 15.  Jan...

I first heard this song on Disc 4-The Balladeer of the Marvin Gaye Collection which contains a mix of Marvin Gaye songs from his 4 jazz albums released in the early 1960s along with a wealth of unreleased takes of songs later released on an album titled "Vulnerable." I share how this segment of Marvin's career has always held a special place for me. And the fact that my initial study of Marvin's music threw me into the middle of the Pacific ocean, so to speak, vs. the 3 foot shallow end of...