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| Play | 1. Let's Get It On | 4:51 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. Please Stay (Once You Go Away) | 3:30 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. If I Should Die Tonight | 4:00 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Keep Gettin' It On | 3:10 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Come Get To This | 2:41 | $1.09 | |
| Play | 6. Distant Lover | 4:16 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. You Sure Love To Ball (Album Version) | 4:44 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Just To Keep You Satisfied | 4:25 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Let's Get It On (Single Edit) | 4:02 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. You Sure Love To Ball (Single Edit) | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
An utterly classic, highly-recommended album, but if you have the previously-released remastered version you don't need this. The two bonus tracks are the abbreviated single edits of two album tracks - hardly worth an upgrade. If you have the two-CD special edition, you've got it all.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In 1971, Marvin Gaye put out his classic album _What's Going On?_, which largely focused on ever-present world issues (drugs, war, racism, etc), then the next year, he put out a soundtrack to a fim called _Trouble Man_. And, in 1973, he put out _Let's Get It On_. Yes, that last title means *exactly* what you think it means!
On these eight wonderful tracks, Marvin takes us on a romantic odyssey which is every bit as seductive as the title suggests - so seductive, you can almost taste it. Smooth-as-silk vocals give way to fiery, impassioned, ecstatic releases, which are punctuated by the caramel harmony vocals, hushed congas and bongas, strings and a multitude of other instruments. The result? Something as close to the actual...real thing, it's overwhelming. To borrow a quote from the man himself, "you know what I'm talkin' 'bout..." it's so good, it almost makes me cry.
Some singers had the ability to do things with their voices, that, when hearing them, they almost seemed like a totally different being than human, and they almost seemed as if they went somewhere else, while they were doing what they did with their voices, and as listeners, we were able to go somewhere else -- someplace higher -- while we were listening, too. Some singers had this, some didn't. Marvin had it, and he had it in droves.
The things listed in the last two paragraphs apply *largely* to tracks like the title cut, and it's companion "Keep Gettin' It On." In fact, the latter seems more like an extended coda to the title hit, and it could have easily been added as the coda to the original. Either way, both are a sheer joy to have.
On "Come Get To This," things fasten up a bit. Marvin's seductive sensuality is still in tact, but this time, he doesn't take as much time as he did in much of the other songs. On "Distant Lover," Marvin returns to the slow-burning ecstasy found in songs like the title track, and the yearning throughout the song, especially the pleading--more like crying--near the end of the song, is so painful for me to listen to, even after hearing the song for the longest time, while the last song, the dramatic "Just To Keep You Satisfied," was said to be written about Marvin's ex-wife at the time. This song ends on quite a melancholic, reflective, and almost sad note.
This is classic stuff, and a must for those who love Marvin Gaye, but come to think of it, most fans who love Marvin already own this album. If you love classic R&B, loaded with sensuality, or if you just want something that sounds good (which is an understatement, to say the least), grab this.
On these eight wonderful tracks, Marvin takes us on a romantic odyssey which is every bit as seductive as the title suggests - so seductive, you can almost taste it. Smooth-as-silk vocals give way to fiery, impassioned, ecstatic releases, which are punctuated by the caramel harmony vocals, hushed congas and bongas, strings and a multitude of other instruments. The result? Something as close to the actual...real thing, it's overwhelming. To borrow a quote from the man himself, "you know what I'm talkin' 'bout..." it's so good, it almost makes me cry.
Some singers had the ability to do things with their voices, that, when hearing them, they almost seemed like a totally different being than human, and they almost seemed as if they went somewhere else, while they were doing what they did with their voices, and as listeners, we were able to go somewhere else -- someplace higher -- while we were listening, too. Some singers had this, some didn't. Marvin had it, and he had it in droves.
The things listed in the last two paragraphs apply *largely* to tracks like the title cut, and it's companion "Keep Gettin' It On." In fact, the latter seems more like an extended coda to the title hit, and it could have easily been added as the coda to the original. Either way, both are a sheer joy to have.
On "Come Get To This," things fasten up a bit. Marvin's seductive sensuality is still in tact, but this time, he doesn't take as much time as he did in much of the other songs. On "Distant Lover," Marvin returns to the slow-burning ecstasy found in songs like the title track, and the yearning throughout the song, especially the pleading--more like crying--near the end of the song, is so painful for me to listen to, even after hearing the song for the longest time, while the last song, the dramatic "Just To Keep You Satisfied," was said to be written about Marvin's ex-wife at the time. This song ends on quite a melancholic, reflective, and almost sad note.
This is classic stuff, and a must for those who love Marvin Gaye, but come to think of it, most fans who love Marvin already own this album. If you love classic R&B, loaded with sensuality, or if you just want something that sounds good (which is an understatement, to say the least), grab this.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Music critics always cite "What's Going On?" as Marvin's best album. It's a great album, for sure, but this one is better. It was Marvin's biggest selling Motown album, it went triple platinum within a year back when the US had about a hundred million fewer inhabitants than it does now.
Let's refer to this as an album as opposed to a CD. When it was released in 1973, it was a concept album, and if you listen to it start to finish, it takes you through the phases of a relationship that starts out with a bang, and ends with the banging of a gavel.
It begins raw and pleading with "Let's Get It On", moves to declarations of true love with "If I Should Die Tonight" and ends on a sad note with "Just To Keep You Satisfied". The additional tracks don't add to the total enjoyment of the album as it was intended. It's like a going back for a salad after dessert at the end of your 7 course meal.
As a single (with a remake of the Temptations' classic "I Wish It Would Rain" as its B-side), "Let's Get It On" sold over 2 million copies during its first 6 weeks of release, eventually topping 4 million copies sold. The lyrics were originally penned by Ed Townsend, but Marvin changed them to impress his very young girlfriend, who was present at the recording of the song. You can hear an example of what the original lyrics were on "Keep Gettin' It On", which is track 4 here.
Marvin wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album. He also arranged and sang background vocals. He got his start in Washington, DC with a doo-wop group called the Moonglows, and that doo-wop influence is evident throughout this album, especially on "Please Stay" and "Distant Lover".
Listening to this album demands that it be dark outside, the lights inside dim, and you have someone with you that you don't mind being real close to.
Let's refer to this as an album as opposed to a CD. When it was released in 1973, it was a concept album, and if you listen to it start to finish, it takes you through the phases of a relationship that starts out with a bang, and ends with the banging of a gavel.
It begins raw and pleading with "Let's Get It On", moves to declarations of true love with "If I Should Die Tonight" and ends on a sad note with "Just To Keep You Satisfied". The additional tracks don't add to the total enjoyment of the album as it was intended. It's like a going back for a salad after dessert at the end of your 7 course meal.
As a single (with a remake of the Temptations' classic "I Wish It Would Rain" as its B-side), "Let's Get It On" sold over 2 million copies during its first 6 weeks of release, eventually topping 4 million copies sold. The lyrics were originally penned by Ed Townsend, but Marvin changed them to impress his very young girlfriend, who was present at the recording of the song. You can hear an example of what the original lyrics were on "Keep Gettin' It On", which is track 4 here.
Marvin wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album. He also arranged and sang background vocals. He got his start in Washington, DC with a doo-wop group called the Moonglows, and that doo-wop influence is evident throughout this album, especially on "Please Stay" and "Distant Lover".
Listening to this album demands that it be dark outside, the lights inside dim, and you have someone with you that you don't mind being real close to.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Baby Makin Music To The Max
I can put this album in and play it straight through without skipping a single song my favorites being "Just To Keep You Satisfied" which is the perfect album closer for this... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Roger Rabbit
lets get it on
what an oldie and goodie! from the 70s, you will like tis cd...listen to lets get it on and you will play it over and over again
Published 13 days ago by txlobo07
Great artist
What can I say?? The man was a fantastic artist. So happy I found this on Amazon. Then again you can find ANYTHING on Amazon :)
Published 5 months ago by Sharon L.
Save this for the proper occasion.
I got this in a buy 2 get 1 free deal with What's Going On and a Tom Waits CD.
What's Going On is a true masterpiece filled with deep and meaningful songs. Read more
What's Going On is a true masterpiece filled with deep and meaningful songs. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Carpenter
what a way to make love
let's get it on is marvin's gaye best album. even though, i want you and here my dear are romantic classics too. but let's get it on is a masterpiece. a gem. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gerald D. Garrett Jr.
Pleased With Amazon Purchases-Marvin
my purchase was delivered in good condition and in a tmely manner-thank you...will continue to use Amazon as always!
Published on May 7, 2010 by V. J. Diggins
True Soul
Marvin Gaye is the finest performer you can listen to on cd and watch also. This is a great CD I was looking for "Getting ON" I couldn't fine it no where and finally I found it on... Read more
Published on April 12, 2010 by Jeannette M. Bennett
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
What can I say about Marvin that hasn't already been said. I had the original album, but it got destroyed and I was really glad to get this CD so that I could groove to his... Read more
Published on January 27, 2010 by Sherry L. Coleman
Take it real slow, let your love come ... dooowwwn
Maybe it's better than "What's Going On," definitely it's inferior to "Midnight Love." I love Gaye's music. Read more
Published on August 6, 2009 by Tom Benton
Let's Get It On
This album is my 2nd favorite Marvin album and it's one of the most satisfying listening experiences I've ever had. Read more
Published on February 23, 2009 by Geminigirl
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