Let’s Get It On Tracklist
Let’s Get It On is the twelfth studio album by Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye. It was released on August 28, 1973 by Tamla Records by way of Motown.
The album is mostly known for the hit title track that was number one on the pop singles chart for two weeks, and the black singles chart for six weeks.
It has been known as “one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded.”
The album is normally placed on many greatest of all-time lists.
“Let’s Get It On” Q&A
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What did Marvin write regarding this album?
In the liner notes, he wrote:
I can’t see anything wrong with sex between consenting anybodies. I think we make far too much of it. After all, one’s genitals are just one important part of the magnificent human body. I have no argument with the essential part they play in the reproduction of the species; however, the reproductive process has been assured by the pleasure both parties receive when they engage in it.
I contend that SEX is SEX and LOVE is LOVE. When combined, they work very well, if two people are about the same mind. But, they are really two discrete needs and should be treated as such. Time and space will not permit me to expound further, especially in the area of the psyche. I don’t believe in overly moralistic philosophies. Have your sex, it can be very exciting, if you’re lucky.
I hope that the music I present here makes you lucky.
