Marvin Gaye - Live In Tokyo 1979 - Budokan Hall, Tokyo Japan 13 Nov 1979 [CD]

Cat. no: HSPCD2061
Format: CD
Barcode: 3805571206137
Release Date: 17 Jan 2025
Genre: Soul/R&B

Marvin Gaye's performance at Budokan Hall in Tokyo on November 13, 1979, was part of his frst-ever tour of Japan

This live radio broadcast from NHK Radio comes after the release of Here, My Dear (1978), a deeply personal album, and just before In Our Lifetime (1981), refecting a transitional phase in both his music and life. Gaye's performance at Budokan was a masterclass in soul music. Known for his rich, emotive voice, he delivered a setlist that balanced intimacy and exuberance. The show featured a blend of his greatest hits and newer material. Classics such as "What's Going On," "Let's Get It On," and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"form the backbone of the set.Romantic ballads such as "If I Should Die Tonight" and "Distant Lover" showcase his vulnerability and vocal control, and are paired with funkier tracks like "Got to Give It Up" which refect the danceable, joyous side of his repertoire.

This concert represented not just a musical performance but a cultural bridge, leaving an indelible impression on both Marvin Gaye and his Japanese audience.

Tracks: 1. Got to Give it Up / 2. When I First Saw You / 3. What's Going On / 4. Who is to Blame? / 5. Inner City Blues / 6. Funky space Reincarnation / 7. How Sweet it Is / 8. Band intro/Trouble Man / 9. Ain't That Peculiar? / 10. Yeah Yeah Yeah/Pride and Joy / 11. Pride and Joy / 12. Darlin' I Love You / 13. Heard it Through the Grapevine / 14. Going to Chicago / 15. Need You Baby / 16. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby / 17. Distant Lover / 18. Thank Yous/Goodnight