1. (I'M AFRAID) THE MASQUERADE IS OVER 2. LET YOUR CONSCIENCE BE YOUR GUIDE 3. STUBBORN KINDA FELLOW 4. HITCH HIKE 5. PRIDE AND JOY 6. CAN I GET A WITNESS 7. WHEN I'M ALONE I CRY 8. YOU'RE A WONDERFUL ONE 9. TRY IT BABY 10. BABY DON'T YOU DO IT 11. HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU) 12. I'LL BE DOGGONE 13. PRETTY LITTLE BABY 14. AIN'T THAT PECULIAR 15. ONE MORE HEARTACHE 16. LITTLE DARLIN' (I NEED YOU) 17. YOUR UNCHANGING LOVE 18. CHAINED 19. I HEART IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 20. YOU 21. TOO BUSY THINKING ABOUT MY BABY 22. THE END OF OUR ROAD 23. THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS 1. ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN 2. WHAT'S GOING ON 3. MERCY MERCY ME 4. INNER CITY BLUES (MAKE ME WANNA HOLLER) 5. TROUBLE MAN 6. LET'S GET IT ON 7. COME GET TO THIS 8. DISTANT LOVER 9. I WANT YOU 10. GOT TO GIVE IT UP 11. WHEN DID YOU STOP LOVIN' ME, WHEN DID I STOP LOVIN' YOU 12. HEAVY LOVE AFFAIR 13. PRAISE 14. SEXUAL HEALING 15. MY LOVE IS WAITING 16. SANCTIFIED LADY 1. ONCE UPON A TIME -FT. MARY WELLS 2. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU BABY -FT. MARY WELLS 3. IT TAKES TWO -FT. KIM WESTON 4. AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH -FT. TAMI TERRELL 5. YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE -FT. TAMI TERRELL 6. YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE -FT. TAMI TERRELL 7. AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING -FT. TAMI TERRELL 8. YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY -FT. TAMI TERRELL 9. YOU AIN'T LIVIN' TILL YOU'RE LOVIN' -FT. TAMI TERRELL 10. GOOD LOVIN' IT AIN'T EASY TO COME BY -FT. TAMI TERRELL 11. ONION SONG -FT. TAMI TERRELL 12. CALIFORNIA SOUL -FT. TAMI TERRELL 13. YOU'RE A SPECIAL PART OF ME -FT. DIANA ROSS 14. MY MISTAKE -FT. DIANA ROSS 15. YOU ARE EVERYTHING -FT. DIANA ROSS
Description:
"Collected" is a carefully curated CD anthology celebrating the timeless artistry of Marvin Gaye, one of soul music's most influential voices. This collection brings together a broad selection of his most important tracks, spanning different creative periods of his career--from early Motown successes to mature, socially conscious recordings and intimate, romantic ballads. Listeners can expect a journey through smooth soul, classic R&B and sophisticated pop arrangements, all tied together by Gaye's unmistakable, emotive voice and his extraordinary sense of melody and groove. Whether you are discovering Marvin Gaye for the first time or expanding an existing collection, "Collected" offers a rich overview that highlights both legendary hits and carefully chosen deeper cuts, making the CD ideal for focused listening as well as for setting a warm, soulful mood at home.
Marvin Gaye is widely regarded as one of the defining artists of the Motown era and of modern soul music as a whole. Over the course of his career, he shaped popular music with landmark songs and albums that combined emotional intensity, social awareness and sensuality. He became internationally famous through a series of classic hits and influential albums that continue to inspire artists across genres. His work bridged gospel, soul, R&B and pop in a way that set new standards for vocal performance and album artistry, and his legacy remains a reference point for singers, songwriters and producers around the world.
The CD format of "Collected" underlines the idea of a complete, tangible listening experience: a coherent sequence of songs that invites you to follow Marvin Gaye's development as an artist and to hear how his sound evolved over time. The selection and sequencing are designed to work both as a historical overview and as an emotionally engaging soundtrack, from uplifting, danceable tracks to reflective, intimate moments. This makes the release equally suitable for collectors, audiophiles and casual listeners who want a high-quality introduction to Marvin Gaye's body of work.
The manufacturer, Music On C, is known for issuing carefully produced catalogue titles and classic recordings with attention to detail and an appreciation for musical heritage. Releases under this name typically focus on sound quality, thoughtful presentation and the long-term value of the music, making them attractive to collectors and music lovers who care about durable, well-made physical editions. With "Collected", Music On C continues this focus on classic repertoire by presenting an essential part of soul history in a way that does justice to the music and its enduring impact.