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After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye by Jan Gaye A riveting cautionary tale about the ecstasy and dangers of loving Marvin Gaye, a performer passionately pursued by all—and a searing memoir of drugs, sex, and old-school R&B from the wife of legendary soul icon Marvin Gaye. Popular Search. A riveting cautionary tale about the ecstasy and dangers of loving Marvin Gaye, a performer passionately pursued by all—and a searing memoir of drugs, sex, and old school R&B from the wife of legendary soul icon Marvin Gaye.

With a career that exemplified the maturation of romantic Black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual polities, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hit makers. Ritz had been collaborating with Gaye on his story for several years before the singer's tragic death, and had conducted a series of extraordinary interviews in which Gaye discussed his deepest secrets.

Drawing from these interviews, Gaye's life is recounted in his own words and the words of those who knew him best: his family, friends, and colleagues. Related Products. Details Author:. David Ritz presents his uniquely candid and intimate account of the tumultuous. Drawing from interviews conducted before Marvin Gaye's death, acclaimed music writer David Ritz has created a full-scale portrait of the brilliant but tormented artist.

Tackling the myth of a post-racial society Most people assume that racism grows from a perception of human difference: the fact of race gives rise to the practice of racism. You save. The Life of Marvin Gaye: Divided Soul is the definitive biography of an enormously gifted and sensitive musician. Drawing from these interviews, Gaye's life is recounted in his own words and the words of those who knew him best: his family, friends, and colleagues.

David Ritz presents his uniquely candid and intimate account of the tumultuous.

Drawing from interviews conducted before Marvin Gaye's death, acclaimed music writer David Ritz has created a full-scale portrait of the brilliant but tormented artist.

Add selected to cart Total: Inc. Sales Tax. Total: Ex. Description Details Description A biography as dramatic as any to come out of the pop field. Current Stock: Only left:. After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye by Jan Gaye A riveting cautionary tale about the ecstasy and dangers of loving Marvin Gaye, a performer passionately pursued by all—and a searing memoir of drugs, sex, and old-school R&B from the wife of legendary soul icon Marvin Gaye.

The Life of Marvin Gaye: Divided Soul is the definitive biography of an enormously gifted and sensitive musician. Here is Marvin's story from his early years in the slums of Washington, D. But it is also the story of his glorious music, and the music of black America over the past fifty years, from gospel to doo-wop to soul to funk. Decrease Quantity of undefined Increase Quantity of undefined.

A riveting cautionary tale about the ecstasy and dangers of loving Marvin Gaye, a performer passionately pursued by all—and a searing memoir of drugs, sex, and old school R&B from the wife of legendary soul icon Marvin Gaye. The definitive biography of an enormously gifted and sensitive man, Divided Soul takes us deep into the life and music of one of America's most passionate--and most troubled--composers and singers.

Drawing from interviews conducted before Marvin Gaye's death, acclaimed music writer David Ritz has created a full-scale portrait of the brilliant but tormented artist. What emerges is a full-scale portrait of a charming but tortured artist, a brilliant singer with a divided soul. Quick view.

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