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Song Titles by Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye's 1965 hit single expressed his desire for a special someone to be his:

  1. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

  2. Let's Get It On

  3. What's Going On

  4. Ain't No Mountain High Enough

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The song's lyrics convey the message of overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights in a relationship.

Which Marvin Gaye song became an anthem for the civil rights movement and a symbol of social change?

  1. What's Going On

  2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

  3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

  4. Trouble Man

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1971, 'What's Going On' addressed issues of poverty, war, and social injustice, resonating deeply with listeners.

In 1973, Marvin Gaye released an album titled:

  1. Let's Get It On

  2. I Want You

  3. Here, My Dear

  4. In Our Lifetime

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'Let's Get It On' featured the title track, which became one of Gaye's most popular and enduring songs.

Which Marvin Gaye song was inspired by his tumultuous relationship with his first wife, Anna Gordy?

  1. Here, My Dear

  2. Trouble Man

  3. Distant Lover

  4. Sexual Healing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1978, 'Here, My Dear' was a deeply personal album that explored the complexities of their relationship.

Marvin Gaye's 1982 hit single expressed his desire for reconciliation and a fresh start in a relationship:

  1. Sexual Healing

  2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

  3. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

  4. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song's lyrics convey a longing for emotional and physical intimacy, becoming a symbol of healing and renewal.

Which Marvin Gaye song was featured in the 1971 film 'Shaft'?

  1. Trouble Man

  2. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

  3. What's Going On

  4. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song 'Trouble Man' served as the theme song for the film, capturing the essence of the protagonist's journey.

In 1976, Marvin Gaye released an album titled:

  1. I Want You

  2. Here, My Dear

  3. In Our Lifetime

  4. Midnight Love

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'I Want You' featured the title track, which became a popular R&B ballad.

Which Marvin Gaye song was inspired by the birth of his son, Marvin Gaye III?

  1. Father and Son

  2. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

  3. Distant Lover

  4. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1972, 'Father and Son' expressed Gaye's love and hopes for his son's future.

Marvin Gaye's 1983 album titled:

  1. Midnight Love

  2. In Our Lifetime

  3. Sexual Healing

  4. Here, My Dear

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'Midnight Love' featured the title track, which became a chart-topping hit.

Which Marvin Gaye song was featured in the 1972 film 'Trouble Man'?

  1. Trouble Man

  2. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

  3. What's Going On

  4. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song 'Trouble Man' served as the theme song for the film, capturing the essence of the protagonist's journey.

In 1979, Marvin Gaye released an album titled:

  1. In Our Lifetime

  2. Midnight Love

  3. Sexual Healing

  4. Here, My Dear

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'In Our Lifetime' featured the title track, which became a popular R&B ballad.

Which Marvin Gaye song was inspired by the environmental crisis and the need for ecological awareness?

  1. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

  2. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

  3. What's Going On

  4. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 1971, 'Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)' addressed environmental concerns and the importance of protecting the planet.

Marvin Gaye's 1971 album titled:

  1. What's Going On

  2. Trouble Man

  3. Distant Lover

  4. Here, My Dear

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'What's Going On' featured the title track, which became an anthem for the civil rights movement.

Which Marvin Gaye song was featured in the 1974 film 'The Wiz'?

  1. Distant Lover

  2. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

  3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

  4. Trouble Man

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song 'Distant Lover' was featured in the film's soundtrack, capturing the longing for a distant love.

In 1977, Marvin Gaye released an album titled:

  1. Got to Give It Up (Part 1)

  2. Here, My Dear

  3. In Our Lifetime

  4. Midnight Love

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The album 'Got to Give It Up (Part 1)' featured the title track, which became a disco hit.

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