Marvin Gaye: Behind the Legend

Marvin Gaye is one of the legends of Black American music. ‘Behind the Legend’ is a musical biography of Marvin Gaye with a special focus on the later period of his life. It has contributions from Gaye’s immediate family and from musicians and producers who worked with him. Also included is rare family archive footage of his ‘exile’ periods in Belgium and Hawaii as well as intimate coverage of his bouts of drug abuse and his triumphant return to Los Angeles. The programme features cuts from tracks such as “What’s Going On”, “Distant Lover”, “Come Get To This”, “Inner City Blues”, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”, “Sexual Healing” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”. There is an insatiable appetite for Marvin Gaye material and this programme will be a welcome addition to any fan’s collections.