The Master 1961-1984

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Stubborn Kind of Fellow - Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas
2. Pride and Joy
3. Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas
4. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
5. What Do You Want With Him [#]
See all 28 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston
2. I Couldn't Help Falling for You [#] - Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston
3. Lonely Lover [#]
4. Without Your Sweet Lovin' [#]
5. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
See all 26 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. What's Going On
2. Save the Children
3. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
4. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
5. I'm Going Home [1972 Mix][#]
See all 17 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. Got to Give It Up, Pt. 1
2. Here, My Dear
3. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You
4. Anger
5. Anna's Song
See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
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The cover shot for this four-disc box is a floating image of hands outstretched, desperate to touch "The Master"--a suggestion that might be blasphemous if this weren't Marvin Gaye, one of the most impassioned, visionary, and masterful singers who ever lived, and one who inspired intense devotion among his millions of fans. The Master reveres Gaye with 89 selections, 32 of them hits, including classic solo recordings from "Hitch Hike" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to the stunning "What's Goin' On" and "Sexual Healing," not to mention a "The Lord's Prayer" that makes clear what Master Gaye's divine voice was forever striving to reach. --David Cantwell

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The Master 1961-1984

The Master 1961-1984
The Master 1961-1984
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Definitive Collection For A Motown Legend
  • The Master 1961-1984 Marvin Gaye
  • A Dazzling, Comprehensive Retrospective
  • Master Marvin!!!
  • Marvin Gaye: The Master!
 The Master 1961-1984
Marvin Gaye
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001A8J
Release Date: 1995-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
  2. Pride And Joy
  3. Hitch Hike
  4. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
  5. What Do You Want With Him
  6. Once Upon A Time
  7. What's The Matter With You Baby
  8. Can I Get A Witness
  9. Couldn't Ask For More
  10. You're Wonderful
  11. I Wonder
  12. You're A Wonderful One
  13. It's Got To Be Love
  14. Try It Baby
  15. Leavin'
  16. My Love For You
  17. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
  18. Baby Don't You Do It
  19. Just Like A Man
  20. Pretty Little Baby
  21. Talk About A Good Feeling
  22. I'll Be Doggone
  23. Little Darling (I Need You)
  24. One More Heartache
  25. Ain't That Peculiar
  26. You're The One For Me
  27. Take This Heart Of Mine
  28. Your Unchanging Love

Tracks:

  1. It Takes Two
  2. I Couldn't Help Falling For You
  3. Lonely Lover
  4. Without Your Sweet Lovin'
  5. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  6. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  7. Your Precious Love
  8. If This World Were Mine
  9. Without You (My World Is Lonely)
  10. Together We Stand (Divided We Fall)
  11. You
  12. Chained
  13. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  14. You're What's Happening (In The World Today)
  15. This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It's Killing Me)
  16. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  17. Keep On Lovin' Me Honey
  18. You're All I Need To Get By
  19. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
  20. More Than A Heart Can Stand
  21. How Can I Forget
  22. That's The Way Love Is
  23. Yesterday
  24. The End Of Our Road
  25. Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By
  26. What You Gave Me

Tracks:

  1. What's Going On
  2. Save The Children
  3. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  4. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
  5. I'm Going Home
  6. Piece Of Clay
  7. You're The Man - Pts. l And ll
  8. Checking Out (Double Clutch)
  9. Trouble Man
  10. Let's Get It On
  11. Come Get To This
  12. Just To Keep You Satisfied
  13. Pledging My Love
  14. My Mistake (Was To Love You)
  15. Distant Lover (Live)
  16. I Want You
  17. After The Dance
  18. Unknown

Tracks:

  1. Got To Give It Up - Pt. l
  2. Here, My Dear
  3. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop...
  4. Anger
  5. Anna's Song
  6. A Funky Space Reincarnation
  7. When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop..
  8. She Needs Me
  9. Why Did I Choose You
  10. Life Is For Learning
  11. Funk Me
  12. Love Me Now Or Love Me Later
  13. Ego Tripping Out
  14. The Star Spangled Banner
  15. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  16. Rockin' After Midnight
  17. Sexual Healing
  18. The Lord's Prayer

Amazon.com essential recording

The cover shot for this four-disc box is a floating image of hands outstretched, desperate to touch "The Master"--a suggestion that might be blasphemous if this weren't Marvin Gaye, one of the most impassioned, visionary, and masterful singers who ever lived, and one who inspired intense devotion among his millions of fans. The Master reveres Gaye with 89 selections, 32 of them hits, including classic solo recordings from "Hitch Hike" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to the stunning "What's Goin' On" and "Sexual Healing," not to mention a "The Lord's Prayer" that makes clear what Master Gaye's divine voice was forever striving to reach. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection For A Motown Legend.......2007-03-19

Marvin Gaye revolutionized the sound of soul music. The Master is the definitive collection of 90 tracks over four discs - with an outstanding booklet - that covers every facet of his brilliant career.

Discs one and two encapsulate the formative years with songs like How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), One More Heartache, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing and That's The Way Love Is.

The third disc is arguably the most essential music, as Gaye packages a political awareness in lyrics and some of the best arrangements ever heard on What's Going On, Save The Children, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) and Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler).

Thr fourth disc may be the least satisfying, but the funk in Got To Give It Up (Part I) and smoothness of Sexual Healing shows that Gaye was still quite relevant in producing hits.

Gaye made some of the best music to come out of Motown Records. The Master is a breathtaking compilation.

5 out of 5 stars The Master 1961-1984 Marvin Gaye.......2006-06-29

I really enjoy all things that Marvin Gaye has sung. He is a very emotional and earthly person. He takes life and put it into words that anyone can understand.

5 out of 5 stars A Dazzling, Comprehensive Retrospective.......2005-12-29

Marvin Gaye is the gold standard by which all other soul singers are measured. Considering you get 4 CDs crammed full of quality material, without alternate takes to pad them out, this box set is a terrific value.

The first two discs cover the long string of "designed for radio" hits, they are an absolute joy. Songs like, Ain't No Mountain, That's The Way Love Is, If I Could Build My Whole World Around You, etc. are so deeply ingrained into pop culture it's hard to imagine life without them. Whether upbeat or in a ballad, Gaye's voice, passion, and meticulous delivery are irresistible.

The second half of Gaye's career is also well represented, from What's Going On through Let's Get It On and After The Dance. Truly wonderful standouts include live versions of Distant Lover and a rendition of Grapevine featuring Gladys Knight and the Pips.

The only negative is the wretched packaging, a minor complaint that does not interfere with this superb box set. There are many Gaye retrospectives, but this is the only one that really does him justice. Buy it and you will enjoy it for years to come.

5 out of 5 stars Master Marvin!!!.......2005-09-19

All hail Marvin Gaye!! This has to be the best way I have EVER spent my money. Kick me out on the streets, reposses my car, steal all my food. As long as I have THE MASTER 1961-1984 I don't NEED anything else. Don't waste any time, buy this one NOW! It's a WONDERFUL ONE! Too bad this system only goes to 5 stars. I wanna give it 50 stars!

5 out of 5 stars Marvin Gaye: The Master!.......2005-08-24

Marvin Gaye has got to be my favorite artist. His music is sexy, passionate and just a joy to listen to. If you dont own any Marvin Gaye album and want only one Marvin set in your collection then this is the one to get.

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