Musician Marvin Gaye discusses how his feelings determine the kind of music he creates and shares his perspective on love, sex, and suicide as an artist. Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 and passed away on April 1, 1984 at the age of 44.
Marvin Gaye is interviewed on Soul Train after the first concert of his 1975 comeback tour. He answers questions from fans about his absence from performing and says that his favorite hobby is being sensual.
Singer Maxine Brown reminisces about singing with Marvin Gaye at the Apollo for several shows when singer Tammi Terrell became sick and describes how she learned the music in just one night.