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Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing

RS: 4of 4 Stars

2006

This beautifully packaged set shows the great Marvin Gaye evolving from finger poppin' dandy (lip synching "Hitch Hike" on American Bandstand) to sacred sex god (an undeniable, late-period "Let's Get It On"). The 1972 performance of "What's Going On" with bassist James Jamerson, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown and other Funk Brothers backing a newly-bearded Marvin has gotta be some of the most incredible live footage of any singer, ever.