Here, My Dear (Expanded Edition) [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Marvin Gaye | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 1978
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Hip-O Select
• ASIN: B0010V4UB8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,646 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2008 two CD deluxe edition of the 1978 album, which was a deeply personal chronicle of his divorce from Anna Gordy. Though at the time it received mixed reviews, the album has since become recognized as a highly influential masterpiece of romantic anguish. Both Rolling Stone and Mojo magazines recently named it one of the best albums of all time. This expanded edition features the remastered original album, plus a complete alternate version of it featuring demo vocals and newly discovered instrumentation. For this unique project, the alternate version was created by a group of select artists and producers, who were asked not to overdub anything but to work only with the original multi-track session reels. These gentlemen delivered a breathtaking new vision of what Marvin put on tape. Their mixes illuminate the sketchbooks that produced a masterpiece. A bonus track rounds out each disc: This extraordinary collection is housed in a deluxe digipak with a 28-page booklet, packed with memorabilia, full lyrics, an essay by Gaye biographer David Ritz, and sidebar essays on the controversial cover and the creation of this edition.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvin Gaye's Most Personal Music Statement., February 8, 2008

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R. M. Desjardins "R. Mark Desjardins" (Vancouver, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
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It is intimidating indeed reviewing Marvin Gaye's most personal musical statement and having anything new or original to add to what hasn't already been commented on over the years. I will confine my comments on the expanded edition of this reissued masterpiece to the presentation. The packaging is superb, complete with a mini gatefold cover opening to reveal the game board graphic, just like the original vinyl edition. There are bonus instrumental tracks including, A Funky Space Reincarnation, plus an entire bonus disc of "old-school" style remixes of the original Here My Dear sessions from 1976-78 by some of today's hottest young blood producers that are subtle, sensitive to the originals, and utilizing no overdubs or sampling. As well, this expanded set features two enlightening essays, one of which written by longtime Gaye biographer, David Ritz. Full lyrics and some fascinating background notes on how the cover art came about and some of the roadblocks Motown executives threw up at the time prior to its release, round off this reissued project.
Hip-o Select has really gone all out for this release and it is fully worth the cost. It's hard to imagine there are any more unreleased Marvin Gaye tracks left in the legendary Motown vaults, but here's hoping there are some extra Trouble Man sessions left and an expanded edition of that classic is in the works. This expanded edition of Here My Dear is a must have for any Marvin Gaye fan!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here, My Dear, January 27, 2008

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C. Davis "a lover of "REAL" music" (Gaithersburg, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the best Marvin Gaye album ever. I discovered this cd 15 years ago and it is the prize of my collection. Over the years I have introduced so many people to ths cd and EVERYONE has loved it. Marvin trully shows his genious. And the true story behind this cd is that Marvin was going through a divorce with his 1st wife.. sister of Berry Gordy. And all of the proceeds would go to her as a settlement. Because Marvin did not want his ex-wife to get any money, his first inclination was to just do a crappy album so it wouldn't make in money. However, as he sat down to compose, he began to think about their relationship and all that they went through and decided that it was worth giving his best effort. The result is "Here, My Dear'. The album tells the story of their relationship from their 1st meeting to their final goodbye. Here, My Dear was before it's time and therefore was misunderstood. Mr. Gordy decided to shelve it. After Marvin died all the vultures came out to make money off of his name and talent. So they released it and it became a big hit. Any TRUE Marvin Gaye fan.. knows this story and knows that this is if not the best that Marvin ever released it is certainly in the top 3.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST !, January 24, 2008

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Franko "fv333" (Uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here, My Dear (Expanded Edition) (Audio CD)

This is Marvin's best album...musically, lyrically(a. Expressing deep personal emotion or observations)and truthfully...anyone thats had a stormy romance will find alot to relate to on this album..anyone that thinks otherwise...either never suffered in a relationship or just got no SOUL !