Marvin Gaye - Moods Of Marvin Gaye In The Groove
Review by Jaz Thompson
Moods Of Marvin Gaye In The Groove is a classic album that showcases the immense talent of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Released in 1968, the album features a collection of tracks that blend R&B, jazz, and pop influences, creating a unique and timeless sound that still resonates with listeners today.
From the soulful opener "You" to the funky groove of "Got to Give It Up," Moods Of Marvin Gaye In The Groove is a masterclass in smooth, soulful music. Gaye's powerful vocals are front and center throughout the album, backed by lush instrumentation and impeccable production.
The album's standout tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," the upbeat and danceable "Ain't That Peculiar," and the emotional ballad "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby." Each song is a testament to Gaye's skill as a songwriter and performer, and the album as a whole is a testament to his enduring legacy.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| At Last (I Found A Love) | ||
| It's Love You Need | ||
| Ain't That Peculiar | ||
| Change What You Can | ||
| You're The One For Me | ||
| Your Unchanging Love | ||
| I Heard It Through The Grapevine | ||
| Some Kind Of Wonderful | ||
| One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) | ||
| You've Been A Long Time Coming | ||
| I Worry 'Bout You | ||
| Little Darling (I Need You) | ||
| There Goes My Baby | ||
| Night Life | ||
| Tear It On Down | ||
| Hey Diddle Diddle | ||
| Chained | ||
| One More Heartache | ||
| Take This Heart Of Mine | ||
| I'll Be Doggone | ||
| Every Now And Then | ||
| You're What's Happening In The World Today | ||
| You | ||
| Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever |
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Catalog Numbers
013 185-2Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Stereo
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork By | Vartan & Jason Pastori, Jane Hitchin |
| Mastered By | Jeff Willens |
| Other | Joan Pace & Randall Jones |
Notes
- Issued in a double-sided slimline jewel case (each album has its own insert with original front and back artwork) with booklet and housed in a slipcase with new artwork.
- Booklet; Pages 3 & 4; Album pages
- [...]
- This compilation (P) 2001 Motown Record Company, LP (C) 2001 Motown Record Company, LP,
- A Universal Music Company. The copyright in this sound recording and artwork is owned by
- Motown Record Company, LP and is exclusively licensed to Universal MCA Music (UK) Ltd in the UK.
- Project co-ordination & research: Harry Weinger (USA), Maggie Agard (UK)
- [...]
- Additional sleeve & pictorial research: Vartan & Jason Pastori (USA), Jane Hitchin (UK)
- With assistance from Greg @ EMI UK Archives
- Photographs courtesy of Motown Archives
- Additional master tape research: Joan Pace & Randall Jones (USA)
- Special thanks to Christine Atkins, John Dwyer, Anita Welten
- Digitally remastered from the original tapes by Jeff Willens at
- Universal Mastering Studios-East
- Booklet; Pages 5 & 6; Fact File
- "Moods Of Marvin Gaye" was originally released as US Tamla 266, May 1966;
- UK Tamla Motown S/TML 11033, October 1966
- Singles from "Moods Of Marvin Gaye":
- I'll Be Doggone b/w You've Been A Long Time Comin
- (US Tamla 54112, Feb 1965, #8; UK Tamla Motown TMG 510, Apr 65)
- Ain't That Peculiar b/w She's Got To Be Real
- (US Tamla 54112, Sep 1965, #8; UK Tamla Motown TMG 539, Nov 1965)
- Take This Heart Of Mine b/w Need Your Lovin' (Want You Back)
- (US Tamla 54132, May 1966, #44; UK Tamla Motown TMG 563, Jun 1966)
- Little Darling (I Need You) b/w Hey Diddle Diddle
- (US Tamla 54138, Jul 1966, #47; UK Tamla Motown TMG 574, Sep 66, #50)
- Your Unchanging Love b/w I'll Take Care Of You
- (US Tamla 54153, Jun 1967, #33; UK Tamla Motown TMG 618, Aug 1967)
- "In The Groove" (later renamed "I Heard It Through The Grapevine")
- was originally released as US Tamla 285, August 1968, #63; UK Tamla Motown STML 11091, January 1969
- Singles from "In The Groove":
- You b/w Change What You Can
- (US Tamla 54160, Dec 1967, #34; UK Tamla Motown TMG 640, Jan 1968)
- Chained b/w At Last (I Found A Love)
- (US Tamla 54170, Aug 1968, #32; UK Tamla Motown TMG 676, Nov 1968)
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine b/w You're What's Happening In The World Today
- (US Tamla 54176, Nov 1968, #1)
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine b/w Need Somebody
- (UK Tamla Motown TMG 686, Feb 1969, #1)
- Non-release Notes
- Catalog# appears as 013185-2 on the cover spine of the release. It is adjusted here to better fit the sorting on the label page.
- Exact release date culled from Don't Forget The Motor City, an online Motown discography.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 044001318528
- Label Code: LC 00881
- Matrix / Runout (Outer ring): 0131852 01 6
- Matrix / Runout (Inner ring): MADE IN THE UK BY UNIVERSAL M&L
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L136
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 04P0
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
