Live in Montreux 1980

by Marvin Gaye

Overview

While not as emotionally potent or as historical a release in Marvin Gaye's live album catalog as others, Live in Montreux 1980 is a power-packed two-disc set capturing the man once again at the top of his game. Starting off with the classic "Got to Give It Up" (complete with a subtle nod to the Jacksons) and working his way through the much underrated "A Funky Space Reincarnation," Gaye ruthlessly tears through one hit after another before an audience that clearly is savoring every moment. A moving tribute medley to Tammi Terrell closes the first disc and leads Gaye into vintage territory before diving into classic hit after staggering hit that made What's Going On one of the most powerful albums of all time. Backed by a stellar band, Gaye exercises and stretches each song to its elastic limits, proving again why he was the yardstick by which all other live performers measured themselves, as well as further solidifying his reputation as one of the most consummate live entertainers of his generation. And though it's not as historically important as the Live at the London Palladium recording, Live in Montreux provides the kind of all-encompassing glimpse into his brilliant catalog that most live albums have failed to deliver accurately. Highly recommended, and arguably essential listening for anyone purporting to be a fan of Marvin Gaye. ~ Rob Theakston

Product Details

Release Date:	12/04/2020
Label:	Ear
UPC:	4029759136798

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marvin Gaye   Primary Artist,Vocals
Dionne Warwick   Primary Artist
Frank Blair   Bass
Lonnie Liston Smith   Keyboards
Rick Gardner   Trumpet
Richard "Kush" Griffith   Horn
Gordon Banks   Guitar
Frank Bates   Vocals
Joe Mayo   Congas
David Majal lI   Saxophone
Howard Westbrook   Guitar (Rhythm)
Checo Tohomaso   Percussion
Robert Stevenson   Vocals
Sandra Akaka   Congas

Technical Credits

Barrett Strong   Composer
Will Jennings   Composer
Tony Rounce   Liner Notes
Ed Townsend   Composer
Elgie Stover   Composer
Leon Ware   Composer
Valerie Simpson   Composer
Robert Rogers   Composer
Richard Kerr   Composer
Warren "Pete" Moore   Composer
Marvin Gaye   Composer
Renaldo Benson   Composer
Al Cleveland   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Gwen Fuqua   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Barry Gibb   Composer
Nick Watson   Mastering
Hal David   Composer
Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
David Ritz   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Marvin Tarplin   Composer
Nickolas Ashford   Composer
Arthur Ross   Composer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Norman Whitfield   Composer
Dave McAleer   Liner Notes
Jeffrey Kruger   Executive Producer
Sandra Greene   Composer
Claude Nobs   Creation,Artistic Director
James Nyx, Jr.   Composer
Brian Adams   Packaging