Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell made some beautiful music together. The duo began recording together in 1967 and scored hits with the songwriting team of Ashford & Simpson – think “Your Precious Love,” “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” and “You’re All I Need to Get By,” the latter which was sampled by Mary J. and Method Man. Sadly, Terrell succumbed to a brain tumor in 1970, at the age of 24.
Marvin Gaye is photographed in 1983 with his son, Frankie, during a tour stop in London. Gaye was also the proud father of daughter, Nona, and his namesake, Marvin III. Take a close listen to “I Wanna Be Where You Are” and you’ll hear him call out to each of his children, ever so sweetly.
In the 26 years since he’s been gone, Marvin Gaye’s music has been covered and many have sang tributes in his honor. El DeBarge’s rendition of “After the Dance” and Keith Washington’s “You Sure Love to Ball” are standouts as is Teena Marie’s “My Dear Mr. Gaye.” We’re still loving you, Marvin.