Well, I'm sure glad to see this way up in Dave Marsh's list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made... cause it certainly is one of those! I would have ranked even higher... probably in the top 10. I mean, Oooh! What a great performance... gotta be one of the sexiest songs ever made. By the way, this track's time of 3:58 is nearly a minute shorter than what you get on the LP, so if the LP sounds like it's going on too long, that's why. Here, you get the concentrated goodness without the fluff. :-) Yes, I'm sure Marvin Gaye agreed the edit was a good idea, folks. Every author needs a good editor, I always say. :-) Note: This copy has Mint labels and Near Mint vinyl with just a few light scuffs. The audio grades just below Near Mint, however, reflecting some very light surface noise.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M | M- | EX+ |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Tamla 54234 | 1973 | #1r, #1p in July |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Title
Let's Get It On
I Wish It Would Rain
Track Time
3:58
2:46
Songwriter
Marvin Gaye-Ed Townsend (A), N. Whitfield-B. Strong-R. Penzabene (B)
Marvin Gaye-Ed Townsend (A), N. Whitfield-B. Strong-R. Penzabene (B)
Producer
Marvin Gaye-Ed Townsend, Arranged by Rene Hall (A), Norman Whitfield (B)
Marvin Gaye-Ed Townsend, Arranged by Rene Hall (A), Norman Whitfield (B)
Category
Northern Soul/Motown Style
Northern Soul/Motown Style
| Marsh Rank | Rolling Stone | 140 | 168 |
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