The soul-stirring, eternal bible of new soul
He looks at the hustle and bustle of the city and the contradictions in society, and offers prayers for peace with his compassionate singing voice.
This is Marvin Gaye's masterpiece. The mellow groove that runs throughout the album and the layered chorus elevate the spirituality of music to the utmost. It is a legacy of humanity that should be listened to now, in the 21st century.
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- Liner Notes - Marvin Gaye
- Piano - Marvin Gaye
- Producer - Marvin Gaye
- Celesta - Johnny Griffith
- Bass - Bob Bobbitt
- Bass - James Jamerson
- Backing Vocals - Elgie Stover
- Guitar - Robert White
- Bongos, Congas - Eddie Brown
- Backing Vocals - The Andantes
- Conductor [Orchestra Conducted By], Arranged By [Orchestra Arranged By] - David Van DePitte
- Bongos, Congas - Earl De Rouen
- Tambourine, Percussion - Jack Ashford
- Vibraphone [Vibes], Percussion - Jack Brokensha
- Guitar - Joe Messina
- Violin - Gordon Staples
- Cello - Italo Babini
- Harp - Carole Crosby
- Violin - Richard Margitza
- Violin - Virginia Halfmann
- Viola - Nathan Gordon
- Violin - James Waring
- Viola - David Ireland (3)
- Cello - Edward Korkigian
- Cello - Thaddeus Markiewicz
- Viola - Meyer Shapiro
- Violin - Felix Resnick
- Violin - Alvin Score
- Violin - Zinovi Bistritzky
- Violin - Lillian Downs
- Viola - Edouard Kesner
- Backing Vocals - Bobby Rodgers
- Tenor Saxophone, Soloist - William "Wild Bill" Moore
- Backing Vocals - Lem Barney
- Alto Saxophone, Soloist - Eli Fountain
- Double Bass [String Bass] - Max Janowsky
- Backing Vocals - Mel Farr
- Copyist - Mrs. David Van DePitte
- Supervised By [Graphic Supervision] - Tom Schlesinger
- Art Direction - Curtis McNair
- Photography By [Front & Rear Cover Photography] - Hendin
