The Live Version of the Song is ALWAYS Superior to the Original (Pt. 1)

Tony Krash/Badu World

Can you believe this draft has been sitting since 2022?  I was vibing the other week and had a light bulb reminder.  I never published it!  What better time than now?  Half of the U.S. is snowed in today.   

Live versions are unique.  Typically filled with vivaciousness and exclusivity to that specific performance in all aspects.   It takes a special kind of everything to put a live song in the category of being considered better than the original/studio version.  That special thing where you prefer to hear the live version instead.  The common denominator is simply this.  It contains soul that the original just does not acquire.  

For instance... 

Marvin Gaye - Distant Lover

Could be the screams.. could be the horns... could be the yearning.  It's. just. there.

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: "Dreams of You - The Genius of Marvin Gaye" Opening Art Reception | Baltimore, MD

A little over a week after Marvin's birthday, The Black Genius Art Show held the opening reception for their latest exhibit "Dreams of You: The Genius of Marvin Gaye".  The event featured pieces from over 20 creatives embracing the legacy impact and passion of the late great legend.  Artist talk, food, wine, and a live band.  Come get to this.

Take a peek inside...

Marvin Gaye's 'Let’s Get It On' Album 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Will Feature Unreleased Songs

You should think about me...

This week, Motown/UME announced another reissue of Marvin's 'Let's Get it On' album in celebration of its 50th Anniversary.  This deluxe edition will additionally feature unreleased demos, alternate mixes, and instrumentals.  Over six months of recordings from the 1973 album sessions.  

See the full 41 tracklisting below:

Time Warp...1971: What's Happening Brother | Marvin Gaye #BlackHistoryMonth

 

When will people start gettin' together again?

Unity has always been a theme in our community.  More complicated now than ever.  What's Happening Brother?  

The hometown live version was only right.  

     

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Wiz Khalifa revamps Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing' with his new track... 'Good For Us'.

She lookin good 
with no make up...

 Off mere inspiration in NYC, Wiz delivers a new track/video 'Good For Us'.  

Rapping over Marvin's 'Sexual Healing' makes this rider so smooth.  

Take a listen/watch below:: 

 

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Sweet Marvin ...

I chose this particular photo to reflect on one of the many highlighted moments in Marvin's life. This photo was shot at a charity event held in downtown Los Angeles for Marvin’s project, Save the Children... and well.. this is what happened.  

”The evening was an all-star happening. Besides Marvin, Ali had agreed to go a round with Richard Pryor;Sammy Davis Jr;and Burt Young....Everyone knew how they were going to handle their time in the ring with Ali. It was all set up for laughs, which would have them running, jumping, and clowning around. Not Marvin. He had to take his one chance at the champ by training seriously "Im going to knock him out", Marvin had boldly predicted beforehand. He'd even come up with some serious threads to parade in, for his entrance into the ring. There were lots of laughs before Ali and Marvin climbed into the ring, with Ali coaching Marvin by saying, ''Now don't hit me too hard or try to show off''. Those remarks had Marvin responding with, ''Go ahead, hit me with your best shot. Don't just try to make it look good!''. Wearing his classy robe, Marvin might have come across as a pro, but once he took it off he turned into a string bean, his long arms flailing, hitting nothing but air. But Ali kept missing too, on purpose, which made Marvin mad. Ali landed only one light jab, and even that had Marvin bent over, staggering, ''You Okay?'' Ali asked, grabbing Marvin to keep him from falling. It was almost over before it started, but the crowd had a great time.” – an excerpt from Marvin Gaye, My Brother By Frankie Gaye.

Here's one of my top 3 favorite Marvin cuts ever in life. Though many of us mourned Marvin's death yesterday, today we get to celebrate his life. Happy Birthday to the Great. R.I.P.
    

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.
April 2, 1939- April 1, 1984    

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Mixtape : Yasiin Gaye (Mos Def x Marvin Gaye) – The Departure (Side One)

I got so much that I want to do
But I can show you better than I can say...

This absolutely made my morning.
Produced by Amerigo Gazaway, this is a mash up of the legendary Marvin Gaye and unpretentious rapper/actor Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) suitably titled “Yasiin Gaye”. Currently, Amerigo Gazaway has a new ‘Soul Mates’ series that continues the theme of his previous work in creating collaborations that never existed. Here's the first installment of the series. Well. done.
Groove out after the jump::

Intro Theme (The Departure)
Inner City Travellin’ Man
Definition of Infinity feat. Talib Kweli
I Want You ‘til the Summertime
Ms. Fat Booty
The Panties feat. Teddy Pendergrass
Workin it Out
Peculiar Mathematics
“T” Plays a Cool Loop (Interlude)
Time (To Get it Together)
Inner City Breathin feat. Tammi Terrell
Two Worlds feat. Kanye West
Soul Mates Radio (intermission)

Marvin.

 

Melody...

 crept into the soul of me...

Marvin-  I haven't forgotten your birthday today or (unfortunately) your death anniversary yesterday.  I was watching your videos earlier of your live performances and was in awe as usual.  Oh how I wish the weather was nice so I could have grabbed a bottle of brown and sat at the water all night listening to my favs of yours.  My cards weren't dealt that way.  Anywho... I realized there is no way I can go on without a post to celebrate your life and music.  Only a selected few know how much "I luhhh Marvin".  I hope you're up there swaggin it out harmonizing to the ladies.  Tell my Grandmothers and Tony I said Hi.  We're holding it down here on this planet.  Your music lives on.... 

Love music's symphony.    

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.

(April 2, 1939- April 1, 1984)

Video: Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay| Big Sean ft. Kanye

It's wayyy too early for me to express my "thoughts" on this... but since all are hip to how Big Sean drives me wild... you can imagine what I'm thinking.  Perfect eye candy this morning :D.  Owww.

Talk to the handddd
Bxtch you talkin to a grown ass mannnnn

s.o. to HERFection

Marvin....

LEGENDARY... My favorite Marvin album

This is one entertainer that I say over and over I wish I could have saw perform live. His music was incredible. This post is for today... AND... tomorrow. Marvin... you will NEVER be forgotten

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)

Let the playlist rock.. All my favorites...

Top of the Morning....Here, My Dear

Usually i don't post this early (probably bc I'm busy at work lol) but today i took a few minutes out to post this. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Marvin's music... and this song is just how I'm feelin this morning. The lyrics yes.... But more of the music.....


So for you... Here, My Dear pun intended

Until next post.... Have a great day everyone....