It has been noted by critics for its sexually suggestive lyrics, and was cited by one writer as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded". [26] It was ranked number 58 on The Times's 1993 publication of the 100 Best Albums of All Time. This action comes from the family and heirs of Gaye’s co-writer of “Let’s Get It On,” Ed Townsend. [18] Jon Landau of Rolling Stone found Gaye's performance on-par with that of What's Going On and wrote that "he continues to transmit that same degree of intensity, sending out near cosmic overtones while eloquently phrasing the sometimes simplistic lyrics". lässt: He lets … Let's Get It On has been ranked on many critics and publications' lists of the best albums of all time. Letz Get It On (Ready 2 Rumble) Lyrics: Yes lord, yes lord / Death Row said so / All hail, all hail / Outlawz / Let's get ready to rumble / Let's get ready to rumble / HAHAHAHA / Yeah! [13] The song later became a concert favorite for Gaye and a live concert version, featuring female fans screaming in the background, was released as a single from his Marvin Gaye Live! In contrast to Motown's previously successful process of emphasizing an artist's single releases rather than their album, Gaye and fellow producer Ed Townsend followed a similar formula previously used on What's Going On, in which the album's songs flow together in a suite-form arrangement,[38] opposing label CEO Berry Gordy's strong emphasis on hit single success. [1] Following the earlier sessions in Detroit at Golden World, Gaye recorded at Hitsville West in Los Angeles from February to July 1973. [15] Ankeny also dubbed it "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded. Several contemporary R&B musicians, such as Prince, D'Angelo, and R. Kelly, were greatly influenced by its vintage sound and seductive themes, incorporating much of Gaye's musical style into their music. "[21] Allmusic's Lindsay Planer cites it as a "hedonistic R&B masterpiece. [2] Townsend has cited Hunter's presence during the album's recording as an inspiration for Gaye. I made some adju He began incorporating his new outlook into his music, as initially expressed through the socially conscious album What's Going On, along with promotional photos of him wearing a kufi in honor of African traditional religions and his faith.[2]. Complex arrangements and elaborate, melismatic vocal riffs were avoided by Motown musicians. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 3. Directed by Alex de Renzy. [idiom] Auf geht's! [20] The album's third single, "You Sure Love to Ball", charted at number 50 on the Hot 100 and at number 13 on the Soul Singles chart. The deal was worth $1 million, making him the highest-earning soul artist, as well as the highest-earning black artist, at the time. Production, lead vocals, background vocals: Marvin Gaye, except where noted: This page was last edited on 2 April 2021, at 14:06. 1. Jason Ankeny bezeichnete das Album bei allmusic als, “one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded”, „eines der sexuell am stärksten aufgeladenen Alben die je aufgenommen wurden.“, Let's Get It On wurde positiv von der Kritik bewertet. [idiom] Frisch gewagt ist halb gewonnen! "[6], Gaye proceeded to record some more politically conscious material at the Golden World Records studio, known as Motown's Studio B, as well as the preliminary vocals and instrumentation for some of the material to be featured on Let's Get It On. I know and you know what I've been dreaming of Don't you baby? [4] Gaye learned to cope with his personal issues with a newly found spirituality. [4] As with What's Going On, Gaye wanted to have a deeper meaning than the general theme that was used to portray it; in the case of the former album, politics, and with its follow-up effort, love and romance, which would be used by Gaye as a metaphor for God's love. I hope the music that I present here makes you lucky. Schau dir unsere Auswahl an lets get it on an, um die tollsten einzigartigen oder spezialgefertigten handgemachten Stücke aus unseren Shops für schilder zu finden. Let's Get It On. [18] Chicago Tribune writer Greg Kot commended Gaye for using "the multi-tracked vocals perfected on 'What's Going On', this time to convey his most intimate desires", commenting that "while the album is replete with erotic imagery, both implied and explicit, it is also as much preoccupied with distance and unfulfilled need". Amid relocation and his lack of material, Gaye was struggling with his conscience, as well as dealing with expectations from his wife, Gordy's sister Anna. [9] Following his breakthrough with What's Going On, an "experiment in collating a pseudo-classical suite of free-flowing songs",[37] Gaye used his artistic control to modify the sound and incorporate funky instrumentation, melismatic vocalization, and heavy vocal multi-tracking, in much contrast to the established production style at the label. [19] Successful concert performances of the album's material helped Gaye gain an increasing popularity and fan base in the pop market, while earning him a reputation as one of the top live performers of the time. You and I are meant to be. [11] In Creem magazine, Robert Christgau called the record "post-Al Green What's Going On, which means it's about fucking rather than the human condition, thank the wholly holey". [11] It has a 1950s-styled melody and begins with three wah-wah guitar notes and centers on simple chord changes, while its arrangements are centered on an eccentric rhythm pattern. [20], Along with the album's music and sexual content, Let's Get It On's commercial success and promotion helped establish Marvin Gaye as a sex icon, while helping further expand his artistic control during his tenure at Motown. Let's get it on Please, please get it on, hey hey. album in 1974. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Have your sex, it can be exciting, if you're lucky. [13] Music writer Donarld A. Guarisco later wrote of the song's sound, in that "Marvin Gaye's studio recording enhances the dreamy style of the song with stately horn and strings, tumbling drum fills that gently nudge the song along, and mellow, doo wop-styled background vocals that echo "love her, you love her" under his romantic pleas. [2], Townsend assisted Gaye with producing the rest of the album, whose recording took place at several sessions throughout 1970 to 1973. "Let's Get It On" und seine Fortsetzung "Keet Gettin' It On", eingepackt in eine funky Soul-Bettdecke sowie das sehr offensichtliche "You Sure Love to Ball" mit dem Gestöhne von Fred und Madeline Ross am Anfang, in dem es um die schönste Sache der Welt geht. Let's get it on You know what I'm talkin' about C'mon, baby, hey Let your love come out If you believe in love Let's get it on, ooh Let's get it on, baby This minute, oh yeah Let's get it on Please, please get it on, hey hey. [1] They worked on four songs together, including the ballad "If I Should Die Tonight", while Gaye composed most of the other songs, including those from past sessions. [22], Let's Get It On received positive reviews from music critics. [Sprichwort] Let's get on with it! Let'S Get It on: Amazon.de: Musik Wählen Sie Ihre Cookie-Einstellungen Wir verwenden Cookies und ähnliche Tools, um Ihr Einkaufserlebnis zu verbessern, um unsere Dienste anzubieten, um zu verstehen, wie die Kunden unsere Dienste nutzen, damit wir Verbesserungen vornehmen … Die sanfte Instrumentierung umschmeichelt Gayes wundervolle Stimme. Following the breakthrough success of his socially conscious album What's Going On (1971), Let's Get It On helped establish Gaye as a sex icon and furthered his mainstream appeal. For the song, see. and not Marvin Gaye’s heirs and who famously last year won a $7.4M judgement against Robin Thicke and Pharell for jacking mega-hit, “Blurred Lines,” from Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up.” Without further ado, here are the two tracks. It further popularized funk during the 1970s, while Gaye's smooth soul sound marked a change for his record label's previous success with the "Motown Sound" formula. (really all highlights from last night’s game cause it was a good one) When combined, they work well together, if two people are of about the same mind. [1] Accompanied by an experienced group of session musicians called The Funk Brothers, who had contributed to Gaye's What's Going On, and received their first official credit, Gaye recorded the unreleased songs "The World is Rated X" and "Where Are We Going" and the single "You're the Man" (1972) at Golden World. Jetzt Übersetzung hinzufügen. Check out our PayPal highlights of the week! Its sexual balladry, multi-tracking of Gaye's vocals, and seductive, funk sound influenced later R&B artists and production. C Am7 F G7 Let's get it on, C Am7 F G7 Let's get it on. Bitte hilf mit, „Let's Get It On“ zu übersetzen. [9] Gaye's intimate relationship with Hunter subsequently became the basis for his 1976 album I Want You. I contend that SEX IS SEX and LOVE IS LOVE. "I'd Give My Life for You" (alternate mix), "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)" (alternate mix), "You Sure Love to Ball" (alternate mix w/alternate vocal), "Just to Keep You Satisfied" (a capella w/alternate vocal), "Running from Love" (instrumental version 1), "Running from Love" (instrumental version 2), Percussion (Special treatment): Bobbye Hall Porter. Let's get it on, baby This minute, oh yeah Let's get it on Please, let's get it on. [9], On September 18, 2001, Let's Get It On was reissued by Motown as a two-disc deluxe edition release, featuring 24-bit digital remastering of the original album's recordings, previously unissued material and a 24-page booklet which contains the original LP liner notes by Marvin Gaye, as well as essays from Gaye biographers David Ritz and Ben Edmonds. Several successful Motown artists, including Lionel Richie and Rick James, were influenced by many of the elements of Gaye's recording style for their work in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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