Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar (Tamla Records Video 1965)
"Ain't That Peculiar" is a 1965 song recorded by American soul musician Marvin Gaye for the Tamla (Motown) label. The single was produced by Smokey Robinson, and written by Robinson, and fellow Miracles members Ronald White, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. "Ain't That Peculiar" features Gaye, with The Andantes on backing vocals, singing about the torment of a painful relationship.
The single was Gaye's second U.S. million seller successfully duplicating its predecessor "I'll Be Doggone", from earlier in 1965 by topping Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart in the fall of 1965, peaking at #8 on the US Pop Singles chart. It became one of Gaye's signature 1960s recordings, and was his best-known solo hit before 1968's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine".
Marvin's accompanied with background vocalist The Andantes: Marlene Barrow, Jackie Hicks and Louvain Demps with instrumentation by The Funk Brothers and Marvin Tarplin of The Miracles (guitars).
Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 -- April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s with a string of hits, including "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and duet recordings with Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul". During the 1970s, he recorded the concept albums What's Going On and Let's Get It On and became one of the first artists in Motown to break away from the reins of its production company. Gaye's later recordings influenced several R&B subgenres, such as quiet storm and neo-soul.
Following a period in Europe as a tax exile in the early 1980s, Gaye released the 1982 Grammy Award-winning hit "Sexual Healing" and the Midnight Love album. Since his death in 1984, Gaye has been posthumously honored by many institutions, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
At around 11:38 am on April 1, 1984, as Marvin was seated on his bed talking to his mother, Gaye's father shot at Marvin twice. The first shot, which entered the right side of Gaye's chest, was fatal, having perforated his vital organs. Gaye was taken to the emergency room of the California Hospital Medical Center and was pronounced dead on arrival at 1:01 pm. Gaye died a day before turning 45. The gun with which Marvin Gaye, Sr. shot his son was given to him by Marvin as a Christmas present.
Following his funeral, Marvin was cremated with part of his ashes spread near the Pacific Ocean. Gaye did not leave behind a will or an insurance policy at the time of his death. Gaye's father pleaded no contest to a voluntary manslaughter charge and was sentenced to probation. He later died of pneumonia in 1998. Marvin's fans have held vigils for the singer at the final residence to celebrate the day of his birth.
Honey, you do me wrong but still I'm crazy about you
Stay away too long and I can't do without you
Every chance you get, you seem to hurt me more and more
But each hurt makes my love stronger than before
I know flowers grow through rain
But how can love grow through pain
Ain't that peculiar
A peculiarity
Ain't that peculiar, baby
Peculiar as can be, oh
You tell me lies that should be obvious to me
But I'm so much in love with you baby 'til I don't want to see
But that things you do and say are designed to make me blue
It's a dog gone shame my love for you makes all your lies seem true
But if the truth makes love last longer
Why do lies make my love stronger
Ain't that peculiar, baby
Peculiar as can be
Ain't that peculiar
A peculiarity, yeah yeah
I cried so much just like a child that's lost his toy
Maybe baby, you think these tears I cry are tears of joy
A child can cry so much until you do everything they say
But unlike a child, my tears don't help me to get my way
I know love can last through years
But how can love last through tears
Ain't that peculiar, baby
Peculiar as can be
Ain't that peculiar, honey
Peculiar as can be
Said, "I don't understand it, baby"
It's so strange sometimes
Ain't that peculiar, darlin'
Oh
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I know Marvin Gaye was the best singer ever to come out of Motown real talk
If you put this in the radio today, It would be the number 1 rated song
April 1st, 1984 was the worst day when the world lost this musical genius!
Tamla records turned into Motown Records, and this white, blue-eyed girl listened to and cherished almost ALL Motown hits during my life!
This might be the smoothest brotha to ever live 😎🙏🏽 RIP Marvin
@MrSilver261
2 жыл бұрын
oh yes
@satori03
4 ай бұрын
Nat King Cole
@joycemooney1690
3 ай бұрын
Voice like velvet
Ain't nothing peculiar about this man's gifts, talents, and legacy. ❤Beautiful man ....beautiful soul.
Sam Cooke was Mr. Soul, but Marvin Gaye was CLASSY SOUL! I can listen to me some Marvin Gaye all night!
@leonardbrown2219
7 ай бұрын
Like/Love them both.Two of the (GREATEST OF ALL TIME) I was bless to have seen them both on different dates at the Legendary Uptown Theater in Philly an The Latin Casino Super Club in Cherry Hill New Jersey.😊😊😊
@brahmburgers
4 ай бұрын
Marvin would sit at the piano downstairs at Motown's little studio, and pretty girls would gravitate around, but he wouldn't glom on to just one. He was 'a chick magnet' - you know how a magnet can magnetize, on and on. I experienced a modicum of that, when I would play honky tonk piano in bars, and there'd be one or two gals who would sing along, and shake their booty on the back of my shoulder and neck, .....wow, ....excuse me.
@KICKBOXER27
2 ай бұрын
I love & respect them both.
Best singer of all time to Me... Mexican Kid growing up in Los Angeles. Smokey wrote this song for Him.
This guy was SO good and THAT sound of his was incredible!! I was there!
I think Marvin was the best singer that came out of motown.
@gabevachon326
5 ай бұрын
Smokey was good. Ray Charles. Otis. Sam Cooke
@horsecamp09
4 ай бұрын
Marvin could be the best singer ever.
@educateme8455
4 ай бұрын
American Splendor
@constantreader7944
3 ай бұрын
The greatest artist over all. And yes, his voice. Others had great voices, but this artist wrote amazing songs. His “What’s Going On” is one of the best albums of the era, A work of art.
@trishferris7355
2 ай бұрын
Best singer to come out a the 60's and 70's
A rare occurrence: One of the most beautiful songs you ever dreamed of, and the perfect interpreter. Tears.
I just turned 59 years old, today. I may as well tell my age before Marvin does!
Detroit! My city! I'm so proud to be from Detroit when I hear this great song!
Thanks, Marvin, for all the good music 💗 Your memory is a blessing 🕯
Undisputed King of Motown👑RIP Legend Marvin Gaye
This was 1965.......i vividly recall.....i was Young ...but some memories are forever!
A voice that will never be replicated,
@gabevachon326
Жыл бұрын
Sam Cooke and Otis were right there with him.
@moonytheloony6516
5 ай бұрын
@@gabevachon326 Nope.
@feliciasextion6943
3 ай бұрын
Listen to the artist named October London
Smokey Robinson's writing and producing is responsible for so much of our greatest music.
@bobthebear1246
Жыл бұрын
Oh, absolutely. Smokey Robinson is a genius and a giant.
@maryjohnson5079
11 ай бұрын
Yes Smoky Robinson was a excellent song writer for Motown, but we can not forget about Ashford and Simpson who also wrote a lot of songs for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
@johnconway9882
9 ай бұрын
This is true, and rightly so. However, the contributions of the musicians and their arrangements are shamelessly overlooked. Consider, the Motown house band -- The Funk Brothers: Smokey Robinson wrote "My Girl," but the iconic intro riffs were written by James Jamerson (and recorded by Robert White) who died nearly penniless.
@mikeshannon1452
8 ай бұрын
@@johnconway9882greatest electric bassist to ever live
@JohnSmithSeesYou
5 ай бұрын
And his balls are allegedly responsible for Michael Jackson
We will never see his like again
I loved Marvin's 1960s style of singing.
@jamaicanlova2832
7 жыл бұрын
James Johnson me too!!
@jordandowns5236
5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@JJ21210
5 жыл бұрын
Me too -- and I also love that even though he started great he still grew and changed as a musician. An amazing artist, gone way too soon.
@motorcityquig
5 жыл бұрын
And to think he started out as a drummer for Motown
@libertybellbill4439
3 жыл бұрын
The Best In Soul Marvin Gaye
Possibly the coolest man alive at the coolest moment in time on this earth.
Gone but NOT forgotten!!
One of the great intros of all time.
ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL! A generation long forgotten..ain't that peculiar!
@MagnusMonsted
Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there😏
Huge natural talent.
The Prince of Motown
What a great singer. Hurt me more and more WOW
A perfect record.
The Funk Brothers are killing it!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
This man has it all: Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent. An absolute original and a legend. Taken from us far too soon. 🌹
@johnconway9882
9 ай бұрын
And yet, happiness tended to elude Marvin.
the year i went in the navy and listened to motown all the time helped me get through it
Man I still dance around the house 🏠🏡🏡 later
❤ Rip Marvin love and miss you and the music 😢😢
The Prince Of Motown !
He was the "pride and joy" of Tamla records. Bring back those days.
One of those songs that one could listen to for HOURS. Ain't that Peculiar?
@e.t.5741
7 жыл бұрын
marvin whaley yes you're right my friend
@renaissanceman165
6 жыл бұрын
Nice No Pun intended, right?
@mzmaryd6452
6 жыл бұрын
Yesss all day!!
@midnightrider7648
6 жыл бұрын
marvin whaley: that's not peculiar, it's understandable. Great tune.
@laurenceseale
6 жыл бұрын
Gem
A Marvin classic. Written, lyrics and produced by the incomparable Smokey Robinson. Follow as you listen to our past . . . . . . Honey, you do me wrong but still I'm crazy about you Stay away too long and I can't do without you Every chance you get you seem to hurt me more and more But each hurt makes my love stronger than before I know flowers go through rain But how can love go through pain? Ain't that peculiar? A peculiar-arity Ain't that peculiar, baby? Peculiar as can be Oh, you tell me lies that should be obvious to me But I'm so much in love with you, baby, 'til I don't want to see That things you do and say are designed to make me blue It's a doggone shame my love for you makes all your lies seem true But if the truth makes love last longer Why do lies make my love stronger? (Stronger, stronger, stronger) Ain't that peculiar? Peculiar as can be Ain't that peculiar? A peculiar-arity, hey, hey Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, hey, hey (hey, hey) Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, hey, hey (hey, hey) Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah I cried so much just like a child that's lost its home Maybe, baby, you think these tears I cry are tears of joy A child can cry so much until you do everything they say But unlike a child my tears don't help me to get my way I know love can last through years But how can love last through tears? (Tears, tears, tears) Now ain't that peculiar baby? Peculiar-arity Ain't it peculiar, honey? Peculiar as can be Said I don't understand it baby It's so strange sometimes Ain't it peculiar, darling?
He is breath taking Beautiful. In this classic black and white video does any one else compare?
@communitypark2313
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! He was drop dead gorgeous.
"...said I don't underSTAND it baaby! It's so strange sometimes..." Love that line.
The older I get the more I enjoy Motown.
Put this on today and I dare anyone to sit still!
@kurtadams3021
8 жыл бұрын
I hear that.
@ek3918
8 жыл бұрын
i sat still.... do I win something?
@DetroitLives313
8 жыл бұрын
EK Archive You win the "Living Dead" Award! LOL!
@andywood5977
8 жыл бұрын
I failed, as expected.
@kurtadams3021
7 жыл бұрын
DetroitLives313 Yes indeed
I love all of His recordings. Great soul brother.
One of the very top of the talent ladder! He could sing pop songs like Ain't that Peculiar and Let's Get It On then sing ballads like Mercy, Mercy Me. His crazy, cross-dressing father, enabled by his acquiescent mother, physically and emotionally abused him, scarring him for life. That made him easy prey for the drug dealers. Marvin would survive addiction only to be shot and killed by jealous father. Too tragic!!!
This Adonis, is the perfection of An African-American. Nobody but nobody ever came close to his physical Beauty. He Stands alone......
Love this song by marvin Gaye😊
Marvin Gaye is the man
Timeless quality.
I❤ this song!
I love the days when artists were easy to identify. Marvin Gaye had a voice like no other! RIP
Its amazing that he started out as a drummer ! Theres hope for us all.......
Awesome lyrics even to this day !
@dollysmith2596
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉
Even today none can out do Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and others of they're day. I'd listen to them over any of the music today. These guys can't be beaten.
@TheRacerbrown
2 жыл бұрын
..and The Four Tops!!!!!!
@ladybhive1210
2 жыл бұрын
Dats rite😀💕
@vh7637
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. And Sam Cooke
Best of all the soul singers
This absolutely beautiful song words
Written by the Genius Smokey Robinson
@JJ21210
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I didn't know that.
@sarge7526
4 жыл бұрын
He is another great and skillful songwriter!!!!💞💞💞
@laminage
3 жыл бұрын
He also wrote Marvin's Breakthrough Song "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow" as well as "I'll Be Doggone". Now folks say Smokey Robinson should "Sue" Pharrell Williams because they fell that the Melody of this song was stolen and used for "Happy".
@charlesljones2454
3 жыл бұрын
Of course .....who else.
Rest in peace to Mr Uriel Jones who played those snares on this classic!
This song never get old I heard when I was 10 .my granddaughter love it
Whats interesting is my mom went with her sister in the 1980s and saw Marvin Gaye perform live
Ain't that Peculiar is Marvin Gaye's most perfect song! Unlike What's Goin On, which has been covered by many artists, no one can sing this masterpiece like Marvin! NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!
@jbyesterday3959
5 жыл бұрын
Amen bro !
@maureskiarussell8341
3 жыл бұрын
@Robert Velez Totally agreeing this! 😀
@denisewalsh6586
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed..both songs are great and M Marvin does the best yet this song ain't that peculiar is a song that so many people don't know about.. It is perfection as much as his what's going on is..noone can ever match the sound of his voice in both songs.. Cannot ever be duplicated.
@jamesbowen8960
3 жыл бұрын
Written by the great Smokey Robinson!
@denisewalsh6586
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbowen8960 thanks James I had no idea Smokey wrote this..perfect on so many levels
We will always love you and miss you, Marvelous Marvin Gaye!
We all have our favourites,Marvin’s early years are wonderful,I would put Levi ahead Marvin
When I finally hit the big time working in New York CIty for the first time in 2005, I took the walk from Port Authority through the theater district to my office on 7th Avenue and Broadway. I was always in a hurry like everyone commuting to their office job and nervous about my day. Just before arriving at my building there was a huge horizontal Times Square sized billboard with Marvin in that long leather coat advertising for some cognac product. But he was smiling at me every morning like "It's ok Rich, now go have you a good day!" I blew the man a kiss every morning to say thanks for the encouragement. I've never told anyone this story! I believe that was God's way of using Marvin to give me a push. Thanks Marvin Gaye....
the backing vocals are fantastic
@NOV123
7 ай бұрын
The Andantes
I've done this great song in bar bands for decades. It's such fun to sing. Marvin was tops. I wish he was still around.
My favorite song by Marvin Gaye.
Marvin Gaye forever!!👏🏻👏🏻
Gosh I just love this song!❤️😁
James Jamerson at this absolute best!!
@kimwood9119
Жыл бұрын
Love the bass intro!
The epitome of cool…what a voice !
Absolutely magnificent!
Marvin, Smooth as butter.
On his worst day he was better'n everybody else.....
@byellisjohnson
4 жыл бұрын
He sure was
@hakeemsd70m
4 жыл бұрын
@@1994g0 His father was an informant...
@MyrrdinMerlin
4 жыл бұрын
@@1994g0 At least read the simplest of info...Wikipedia and you can find out the answer to your question. And anyway,he was an excellent artist, singer. That is what is about.
@trackydog4375
4 жыл бұрын
Well said. I still miss him.
@ABitefLife
4 жыл бұрын
Yup
Genius ..nothing in 2021 comes even close ..thank you Marvin and the composer of this infectious song.
@carolanestanley4030
Жыл бұрын
Infectious it definitely is. First time I heard Pharrell's song Happy, I immediately thought of how much it reminded me of Ain't That Peculiar. Then I remembered reading that Pharrell is inspired by Marvin Gaye.
@timwalsh5919
Жыл бұрын
My Brother and me spent hours listening to 45rpm And Albums .Of All the Great Motown Sounds.Those were the Days of the Greatest Memorable Songs. Each One Brings Back A Good Memory
@JoePage-md3df
Жыл бұрын
@@timwalsh5919 what 1love
Where's a time machine when you need one? This is perfect.
Blast from the past!!!! Childhood memories!!! ❤
Love 50s60s70s music thanks guys gals
That’s the perfect pop recording - fantastic.
I love watching these early videos of Marvin Gaye, when he was so young and fresh, before life took it's toll on him. What a handsome man he was, I hope he's found peace now.
Oh, Love is so blind, but what a GROOVE in his lament - we're all missin ya Marvin! (and that ain't peculiar, at all... :+)
Favorite Marvin song. Always listening
Awesome song. Unfortunately never got to see him..but saw the late great Otis Redding in the '66 Stax Tour here in Bristol UK. I'm basically a rock n blues guy..but my these soul & R n B guys do it for me as well..just class acts & superb backing bands. A terrible loss is MG. All I can say is thank heavens we still have with us the incredible Pastor Al Green! "Take me to the River"
What a great smile , it's in the song !
Motown had theee best, theee most talented performers of the era. They sang, they danced, they moved... Thank you Berry Gordy, Cholly Atkins and the Motown "Charm School."
One of my favorites by the GOAT MARVELOUS MARVIN GAYE.RIP My BROTHER. MISSING YOU AND YOUR MUSIC 🙏😔🎶🎶❤❤.
IMO, the Funk Brothers at their absolute best ( not mention Marvin ) !!
That's pure Motown Baby ! Smokey,. Barry & the Funk Brothers sitting back in the cut while Marvin laid this out.
My gracious, such a superb artist- Marvin Gaye will forever be the best.
Wow, what a talent, that voice, that charisma, even his inflections were beyond belief. There are no perfect people, but there are perfect times, perfect experiences, and perfect music for those times and this (to me) fits those times. God bless your soul Mr. Gaye hopefully you find the peace in eternity that eluded you on Earth !!!
Just another factor of how powerful the funk brothers were
The Epitome of Cool.
I think it's real Kool, folks say I look like you Sir. Tall and skinny also, and I'm singing & dancing.🎶 Ain't That Peculiar..
Aww Motown music 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶
I used to Bop to this at my School Disco in the middle 60's......timeless classic that I will never forget. Marvin you left us to soon what a voice. Your music will last for an eternity BRILLIANT !!!!!
That Bass of James Jamerson!!!!!!!
One of my favorites, I love his early songs with the "doo-wah-diddy" beat. Thank God for Marvin Gaye, may you rest in peace Marvelous Marvin.
Man I can still swing my hips lol love you Marvin 🤩🤩
Christ this song is 50 years old sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded
@kathleenlogothetis823
6 жыл бұрын
53 YEARS, SIR
@TheSeanm102
6 жыл бұрын
and it still sounds great
@iluvrachellef
6 жыл бұрын
Kathleen Logothetis It was 50 when he made his comment.
@jeffroberts8636
6 жыл бұрын
TheSeanm102 amen brother
@markbrolin1157
5 жыл бұрын
Yep. There is a lot of Gaye and Cooke stuff that should be re-released. The younger generations don't even know who those guys are. It's a shame.
✊🏿THE LEGENDARY MARVELOUS MARVIN💪🏿🤎
Effing awesome!
Smoky hits a home run again. Marvin's delivers the message!