Marvelous Marvin

Born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. on April 2, 1939.

There isn't much I can say about this man that you're not already aware of, but since we're in the month of his birth, here are a few photos to celebrate the life, times and legacy of the man that is the great, marvelous Marvin Gaye.

We love you, Marvin.

Beyond the Fields We Know

Album Title: Dead Meadow

Artist: Dead Meadow

Release Date: 2000

No Bother With No Fuss

Album Title: Studio One Women

Artist: Various

Release Date: 2005

An amazing compilation released by Soul Jazz Records of reggae, funk, soul and ska exclusively sung by women.

The ladies featured within this lovely set of singles were considered the queens of the Jamaican music scene.

The origin of these songs is unknown, but when they're this good it really doesn't matter.

Here's just a taste of Studio One Women:

revelation time.

Sweetback

cold, bold and ready.

Let Me Love You, Baby

Album Title: Shake Down

Artist: Savoy Brown

Release Date: 1967

Sabotage.

Album Title: Sabotage

Artist: Black Sabbath

Release Date: 1975

My favorite Black Sabbath album.

Happy Halloween!

Country Boy Blue

Album Title: Morning Dew

Artist: Morning Dew

Release Date: 1969