Marvin Gaye - Live in Tokyo 1979 (2025)

This live radio broadcast from NHK Radio comes after the release of Here, My Dear (1978), a deeply personal album, and just before In Our Lifetime (1981), reflecting a transitional phase in both his music and life. Gaye's performance at Budokan was a masterclass in soul music. Known for his rich, emotive voice, he delivered a setlist that balanced intimacy and exuberance. The show featured a blend of his greatest hits and newer material. Classics such as "What's Going On," "Let's Get It On," and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" form the backbone of the set . Romantic ballads such as "If I Should Die Tonight" and "Distant Lover" showcase his vulnerability and vocal control, and are paired with funkier tracks like "Got to Give It Up" which reflect the danceable, joyous side of his repertoire.

Tracklist
1. Got to Give It Up (Live) (9:36)
2. After the Dance (Live) (6:15)
3. What's Going On (Live) (2:04)
4. Save the Children (Live) (3:28)
5. Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) (Live) (6:52)
6. Funky Space Reincarnation (Live) (6:08)
7. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) (Live) (3:44)
8. Band Intro / Trouble Man (Live) (4:06)
9. Ain't That Peculiar / You're a Wonderful One (Live) (2:15)
10. Stubborn Kind of Fellow (Live) (1:04)
11. Pride and Joy (Live) (0:49)
12. Little Darlin' (I Need You) (Live) (0:57)
13. I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Live) (1:47)
14. Hitch Hike (Live) (1:04)
15. You (Live) (0:56)
16. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (Live) (2:22)
17. Distant Lover (Live) (5:23)
18. Thank You / Goodnight (Live) (5:28)