Marvin Gaye Moods Of Marvin Gaye album 1966

Moods Of Marvin Gaye (1966) – Album Review & Tracklist

Tamla records 1966 ‎    TS266

 

notes:

Released in 1966, Moods Of Marvin Gaye is one of Marvin Gaye’s 

most compelling albums under Tamla Records. This Motown 

release showcases his evolving artistry in soul and R&B, offering

 smooth vocals and thoughtful lyrics that resonate to this day.

Moods Of Marvin Gaye marked a turning point in Marvin Gaye’s career,

 blending pop sensibilities with deep soul grooves. Produced by Smokey

 Robinson and other Motown legends, the album captures the essence 

of 1960s Motown while highlighting Gaye’s versatility as a singer and performer.

credits:

    Marvin Gaye - lead vocals

    The Andantes - backing vocals (all of side 1; side 2 tracks 8, 9, and 10)

    The Miracles - backing vocals (on "I'll Be Doggone")

    The Spinners - backing vocals (on "Hey Diddle Diddle")

    The Funk Brothers- instrumentation

Recorded 1965-66

Hitsville U.S.A., Detroit

Producer

Smokey Robinson, Brian Holland,

 Lamont Dozier, Clarence Paul

tracklist:

A1 I'll Be Doggone

Written-By – Tarplin*, Robinson*, Moore*

2:49

A2 Little Darling (I Need You)

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

2:43

A3 Take This Heart Of Mine

Written-By – Tarplin*, Robinson*, Moore*

2:42

A4 Hey Diddle Diddle

Written-By – H. Fuqua*, Bristol*, Gaye*

2:23

A5 One More Heartache

Written-By – Tarplin*, Rogers*, White*, Robinson*, Moore*

2:32

A6 Ain't That Peculiar

Written-By – Tarplin*, Rogers*, Robinson*, Moore*

2:50

B1 Night Life

Written-By – Buskirk*, Breeland*, Nelson*

3:08

B2 You've Been A Long Time Coming

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

2:14

B3 Your Unchanging Love

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

3:03

B4 You're The One For Me

Written-By – Paul*, Broadnax*, Wonder*

3:40

B5 I Worry 'Bout You

Written-By – Mapp*

3:27

B6 One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)

Written-By – Arlen*

4:27

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