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Marvin Gaye Heard It Through The Grapevine

December 1, 2008 by EditMotown50  
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in 1968, this was Marvin Gaye’s first number one hit with Motown. He was known as the “Prince of Motown” and oftimes, the “Prince of Soul”. Gaye was the top-selling artist for Motown in the ‘sixties. “I heard it through the grapevine” was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

Sample “Heard It Through the Grapevine” on Motown 50 here:

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3 Responses to “Marvin Gaye Heard It Through The Grapevine”

  1. Editor on December 31st, 2008 12:23 pm

    I was a teenager in 1968 and Heard It Through The Grapevine was probably the signature sound of the year. I just love it, despite the fact that it is still regularly on the radio – it still brings back terrific memories each time I hear it.

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  2. christina benson on March 1st, 2009 9:06 pm

    yet another great sound

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  3. John Holmes on March 10th, 2009 6:54 pm

    One of the 50 greatest singles of all time.

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