Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was an iconic American singer-songwriter and record producer, often celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of Motown music, known for his smooth vocal style and timeless hits like 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing.'
Born on Apr 02, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,078 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 3 | 70,886,420 | 26,398 | $2,722,800 | 983$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Monaco:
Marvin Gaye is among the great artists honored in the Motown tribute.
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United Kingdom:
Marvin Gaye is noted as a former artist of Motown Records, owned by Universal Music Group.
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Jamaica:
Photographs of Marvin Gaye in town were featured in Swing magazine.
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Croatia:
Michael Kiwanuka's music evokes the souls of deceased black giants like Marvin Gaye.
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Guyana:
Marvin Gaye is remembered for his impactful music that addressed social issues.
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Australia:
Marvin Gaye’s You’re the Man, made to follow What’s Going On, was shelved in 1972 for being too darkly political.
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United Kingdom:
Marvin Gaye's song Let's Get It On was at the center of the copyright dispute involving Ed Sheeran.
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United Kingdom:
Marvin Gaye is mentioned as an artist who felt empowered to pursue his own artistic path due to the influence of Sly and the Family Stone.
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Greece:
Rod Stewart performed a duet originally by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston during his concert.
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Iceland:
Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father in 1984 and never openly discussed his sexuality.
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