Marvin Gaye - Pride & Joy

[theboyfromxtown]

[marv2]

That was my all time favorite Marvin Gaye record! Thank you
theboyfromxtown

[soulpassion]

Thankyou theboyfromxtown for sharing this clip

[Ozmo]

Truly a classic! The Vandellas' sharp, aggressive background vocals work so well with Marvin's cool delivery too.

[marv2]

Truly a classic! The Vandellas' sharp, aggressive background vocals work so well with Marvin's cool delivery too.

It is pure call and response Gospel with secular lyrics!

[Ozmo]

It is pure call and response Gospel with secular lyrics!

You are right. That must be why it's so good for the soul to hear it!

[lockhartgary]

I love the prominence of the piano which often gets lost in the mix.

[marv2]

I have heard that this song was written as a tribute to Marvin's wife, Anna Gordy-Gaye.

[caliluv]

Funny this topic came up because I realized there were about 5 versions of this song.
1. version on anthology disc 1
2. Compact command performances
3. Marvin collection disc 1 [[ with a break and if I remember correctly he does a sax Solo)
4. Marvin Gaye the Master 1961-1984
5. Marvin Gaye - That Stubborn Kinda Fella

I may be wrong but all of these versions sound different to me in one way or another. I just found compact performances version a couple of months ago.

[marv2]

Funny this topic came up because I realized there were about 5 versions of this song.
1. version on anthology disc 1
2. Compact command performances
3. Marvin collection disc 1 [[ with a break and if I remember correctly he does a sax Solo)
4. Marvin Gaye the Master 1961-1984
5. Marvin Gaye - That Stubborn Kinda Fella

I may be wrong but all of these versions sound different to me in one way or another. I just found compact performances version a couple of months ago.

I know one version was very laid back and there was a subtle change in lyrics, just a few words here and there. I did not like that version so much.

[phil]

I love the version on "At The Copa". It's not on youtube, too bad !

[johnny_raven]

[marv2]

Without the honky tonk piano and the Vandellas, it is just not the same.....