The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye es un álbum de Marvin Gaye, publicado en 1961 por Tamla. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over», «My Funny Valentine», «Witchcraft» y «Easy Living».
Sobre el álbum
El punto de partida de la discografía de Marvin Gaye, "The Soulful Moods", de 1961, es un documento fascinante que revela las aspiraciones iniciales del artista. Lejos del sonido R&B que lo haría famoso, este debut es un álbum de jazz y pop tradicional, en el que un joven Marvin Gaye busca posicionarse como un crooner sofisticado, en la línea de sus ídolos como Nat King Cole.
En este disco no encontramos el sonido característico de Motown, sino estándares de jazz y baladas interpretadas con una voz suave y aterciopelada. De hecho, el propio artista luchó para que este fuera su estilo, mostrando una temprana voluntad de seguir su propio camino artístico, a menudo en contra de los deseos de la discográfica.
Aunque el álbum no fue un éxito comercial en su momento, hoy en día es una pieza esencial para comprender la profundidad de su talento. Demuestra que, antes de ser el "Príncipe del Soul", Marvin Gaye ya era un vocalista de una elegancia y una sensibilidad extraordinarias. Es el prólogo de una de las historias más importantes de la música popular.
Listado de Canciones
- (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over5:12
- My Funny Valentine3:21
Letra
My Funny Valentine, Sweet comic valentine - You make me smile, with my heart. Your looks are laughable Un-photagraphable Yet you'r my fav'rite work of art. Is your figure, less than greek Is your mouth, a little weak? When you open it to speak, Are you smart? But don't change a hair for me, Not if you care for me - Stay little Valentine, stay Each Day is Valentine's Day. (musical interlude) Is your figure, less than greek Is your mouth, a little weak? When you open it to speak, Are you smart? Don't baby don't change a hair for me, Not if you care for me - Stay little Valentine, stay Each Day is Valentine's Day. - Witchcraft2:25
Letra
Those fingers in my hair That sly come hither stare That strips my conscience bare It's witchcraft And I've got no defense for it The heat is too intense for it What good would common sense for it do 'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft And although, I know, it's strictly taboo When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what your leading me to It's such an ancient pitch But one I wouldn't switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what your leading me to It's such an ancient pitch But one I wouldn't switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you There's no nicer witch than you - Easy Living3:04
Letra
Living for you is easy living It's easy to live when you're in love And I'm so in love There is nothing in life but you I never regret the years that I'm giving They're easy to give when you're in love I'm happy to do whatever I do for you For you maybe I'm a fool But it's fun People say you rule me with one wave of your hand Darling, it's grand They just don't understand Living for you is easy living It's easy to live when you're in love And I'm so in love There's nothing in life but you - How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky)3:08
- Love for Sale2:54
Letra
When the only sound on the empty street Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet That belong to a lonesome cop I open shop When the moon so long has been gazing down On the wayward ways of this wayward town That her smile becomes a smirk I go to work Love for sale Appetizing, young love for sale. Love that's fresh and still unspoiled. Love that's only slighty soiled. Love for sale. Who will buy? Who will like to sample my supply? Who's prepared to pay the price For a trip to paradise? Love for sale. Let the poets pipe of love In their childish way. I know every type of love Better far than they. If you want the thrill of love I've been through the mill of love. Old love. New love. Every love, but true love. Love for sale. Appetizing young love for sale. If you want to buy my wares, Follow me and climb the stairs. Love for sale. Love for sale - Always2:58
Letra
Always And forever Each monet with you Is just like a dream to me That somehow came true And I know tomorrwo Will still be the same 'cause we got a life of love that Wont ever change Chorous Everyday love me Your won special way Melt all my heart With a smile Take time to tell me You really care And we'll share tomorrow Together always forever love you Ill always love you forevver Ever ever evr Baby - How High the Moon2:27
Letra
Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there's heaven How high the moon There is no moon above When love is far away too Till it comes true That you love me as I love you Somewhere there's heaven It's where you are Somewhere there's music How near, how far The darkest night would shine If you would come to me soon Until you will, how still my heart How high the moon Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there's heaven How high the moon The darkest night would shine If you would come to me soon Until you will, how still my heart How high the moon - Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide3:04
Letra
Let your conscience be your guide Let your conscience be your guide, oh baby If you want to leave me, go on girl Go on and leave, oh leave me But oh darlin', oh darlin', oh yeah Let your conscience be your guide You know I've never done you wrong I've always stuck right by your side, oh baby You only had to call my name and oh baby If you could feel, oh, feel the same Oh darlin', my darlin', oh yeah Let your conscience be your guide If only you could remember just hard I tried Please, oh please, don't forget I've given you the best years of my life You know I've never, never, no, no, no, never done you wrong I've always stuck right by your side, oh baby You only had to call my name Oh, oooh girl, if could feel the same Oh darlin', my darlin', oh yeah Let your conscience be your guide - Never Let You Go2:44
- You Don't Know What Love Is3:52