Historical Artist Profile

Marvin Gaye

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1987

Biography & Overview

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s and 1970s.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 20 Charted Tracks
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Entered Charts: 1968
#1 HIT
"Let's Get It On" Entered Charts: 1973
#1 HIT
"Got To Give It Up (Pt. I)" Entered Charts: 1977
#1 HIT
"What's Going On" Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #2
"Sexual Healing" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #3
"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #4
"Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #4
"How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #6
"That's The Way Love Is" Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #7
"Trouble Man" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #7
"Ain't That Peculiar" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
"I'll Be Doggone" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
"Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #9
"Pride And Joy" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #10
"You're A Wonderful One" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #15
"Try It Baby" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #15
"I Want You" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #15
"Come Get To This" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #21
"Can I Get A Witness" Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #22
"Pretty Little Baby" Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 14 Charted Tracks
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Entered Charts: 1969
#1 HIT
"(Sexual) Healing" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #4
"Too Busy Thinking 'Bout My Baby" Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #5
"Got To Give It Up" Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #7
"Abraham, Martin And John" Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #9
"Let's Get It On" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #31
"My Love Is Waiting" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #34
"Little Darlin'/Save The Childn" Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #41
"How Sweet It Is" Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #49
"Little Darlin' (I Need You)" Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #50
"Sanctified Lady" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #51
"Lucky Lucky Me" Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #67
"What's Going On" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #80
"The World Is Rated X" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #95