Marvin Gaye

     In this version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," Marvin Gaye preforms this live in front of a mixed audience. This performance was a year after he officially recorded the song in 1967, and it took him a year to establish such a praised song.

     This song was thought to be modern for Motown music at the time, and it had new "Funk" beat. Its doubled over drumming sound and Gayes remarkable vocal range changed and influenced the music business. This song was originally performed with more soul and emotion by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and written by  Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. On the other hand, Gayes preference delivers so much emotion too, but with the accompany of the orchestra, he connects listeners to the feeling of frustration and sympathy within the song.

      The song is not just about racism, but by hitting the top of the Top #100's in the 1900's and making #80 in Rolling Stones Greatest Hits of All Time, this song brought all audiences together. Even though Gaye did a cover from Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, they are still recognized to this day and it's the style and technique that lives on. The soul beat originated from the Harlem tune of jazz-influenced songs and which show examples of desire to reconstruct the meaning or "negro" especially within the music business.

     This has always been one of my favorites because of the catchy tune and lyrics that anyone should be able to recognize. The rhythmic beat is also catchy but leads a melodic tune; even the orchestra could be recognized.

I Heard It Through The Grapevine By Marvin Gaye

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