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Joy (Marvin Gaye song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Joy'" is a 1983 single released by Marvin Gaye, the final single issued from his 'Midnight Love' album. The song, which was built around a funk vibe, was inspired by Gaye's religious background, which had also inspired songs such as "God is Love", "Everybody Needs Love" and "Praise". Gaye introduced the song as a tribute to his father during his 1983 concert tour.

It was also the final single released before Gaye's death in 1984.

Track listing



'7" single'

#"Joy" 3:55

#"Turn On Some Music" 5:08

'12" single'

#"Joy" (Parts 1 & 2) (Special Extended Remix) 6:40

#"Turn On Some Music" 5:08

Credits



*All vocals by Marvin Gaye

*Instrumentation by:

**Marvin Gaye: drums, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, bass synthesizers

**Gordon Banks: guitars, bass

**Bobby Stern: tenor saxophone solo

Chart performance



The song peaked at number seventy-eight on the 'Billboard' R&B singles chart, and was the last single Gaye released while alive. Three later posthumous releases would reach the 'Billboard' Top 40 over the next twenty years.


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