This live performance by Marvin was just terrific but I prefer Marvin's studio the best. My favorite version of this song I will always love Marvin's the best so much soul

@emeraldmaiden63

9 ай бұрын

The a capella version is absolutely amazing, IMO.

@SteveA308

9 ай бұрын

Yeah this is cool but the studio version is the schizzle

@genabourassa7962

9 ай бұрын

I left that out of my comment I meant to say the studio is my favorite @@SteveA308

@SnappingTurtle801

9 ай бұрын

I agree. The studio sound is the best unless you're actually at the live performance. And Marvin's version is also my favorite.

@hamonrye23

9 ай бұрын

The feels from the studio version.....not felt on this one.

Odd version, the original single version is one of the best produced records of all time. Great voice, great song. Check out his duets with Tammi Terrell, especially The Onion Song, wonderful! ❤

@MRoyClark

9 ай бұрын

I agree. The production itself was a towering achievement. This is a cool live version, but it lays on the Funk, Soul, and Blues elements so hard that it loses much of its Pop impact.

@juliewhite7469

9 ай бұрын

Great suggestion 🥰

@embercello9688

9 ай бұрын

Marvin & Tammi's duet "You're All I Need To Get By" is my favorite!

@ed.z.

9 ай бұрын

Yessss. And the kids want to see how people made music without a laptop or phone. Us playing musical instruments. It’s similar to us thinking of a using a sundial to tell time. It’s just ancient technology used by barbarians. The last two weeks of SNL the “musical” guests were Bad Bunny and the previous week Spice Ice (or Ice Spice). No musical skill was utilised, seen, or heard, during the “performance” an autotune nightmare and a demonstration of ass shaking.

I’d say this song represents the very definition of a “CLASSIC”, which means both OLD and GREAT!!

@RobertoSantana61

9 ай бұрын

I've seen it on so many "greatest songs ever" lists.

I wish you could have reviewed the studio version. The instruments drown out Marvin’s voice a bit. In my opinion, his version of this is the gold standard.

@clutch236

9 ай бұрын

Marvin's studio version is indeed great, but I must say, so is Gladys Knight & the Pips version as well!

@connieb4372

9 ай бұрын

I agree... studio version 100% better!

@benabel7326

9 ай бұрын

Just my taste, but I wish most reactor videos were over the studio releases of songs as that's what the artist usually intended it to sound.

@unclebobunclebob

9 ай бұрын

Cmon now....this is outstanding.

@ProdigyBowlersTour

9 ай бұрын

I think most everyone in the world besides John Fogerty believes Marvin's version of "Grapevine" is THE DEFINITIVE VERSION of the song.

Marvin Gaye and CCR both hit it out of the park with their respective versions of this song.

@cassianfalkener3706

9 ай бұрын

And thank you, Amber, for noting that. This version is amazing, and I've nothing but respect for it, but they have very different feels, and CCR's version is the one more likely to fit my mood.

@Cursed_Mark

9 ай бұрын

Gladys Knight and the Pips version was pretty good, too.

@rs-ye7kw

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Personally I also enjoyed the original version by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

@munchkinmoonstone

9 ай бұрын

I had and enjoyed all 3 versions, but I still prefer Gladys Knight & the Pips best. It's also the fastest version.

@jmac3977

9 ай бұрын

Can’t ignore Zapp’s version

I'll just say, as others are saying - you NEED to do the studio version. It's the BEST version of this song EVER. PERIOD.

One of the greatest songs of all time. Prefer the studio version personally

80s baby that I am, this song is forever linked to the California Raisin commercials! 😂 Apparently I used to belt this song out on road-trips when it came on the radio 😅

@sallyphillips9175

9 ай бұрын

60s baby here, and I loved those commercials! Love this song, period!

@brianb8060

9 ай бұрын

Also the claymation California Raisins' Christmas Special.

We lost out on the best of Marvin to come. He was and always will be amazing.

His voice still gives me goosebumps. Amazing talent gone too soon.

Please have a look at Aretha Franklin singing Natural Woman live at a tribute for Carole King (who wrote it). Carole is at the show and so is Barrack Obama - it makes him cry. Aretha was near the end of her life at this point and suffering from cancer, but gives one of the most spine tingling performances I’ve ever seen.

@tracyjohnson5023

9 ай бұрын

Agreed Aretha was truly a queen. ❤

There's an isolated vocal/Acapella version by Marvin that will bring tears to your eyes. Nothing but his voice.

@fayesouthall6604

9 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve heard that, it’s incredible

@teknikel

9 ай бұрын

That recording is must listen material!

@nickbelezbubjones6528

9 ай бұрын

That's an amazing version 👌

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"(w/Tammi Terrell), "Sexual Healing" and "Mercy Mercy Me"!!!!

@reneerocha1796

9 ай бұрын

Please please please do these.

@mtinta2000

9 ай бұрын

The duos with Tammi Terrell were great. I've been suggesting it!!

@surlechapeau

9 ай бұрын

@@mtinta2000 Yes!!! "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and "You're All I Need to Get By" also from Marvin/Tammi!!!

Marvin had the original. But Motown released the version by Gladys Knight and the Pips first. Marvins was THE BIG HIT for Moyown although Gladys snd the Pips did well too. We were so blessed to have this glotious music of the 60s and 70s. This was real talent. So soulful. Thsnks for your great reaction to this. 😊😊

@lockedouttv8617

9 ай бұрын

Yes, Marvin’s is the original but it was shelved initially by Motown. The Gladys Knight and the Pips version was a direct response to Aretha Franklin’s success with her cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect.” Then Motown released Marvin’s version and it became the label’s best-selling single of the 1960s.

@Lakeshore14

9 ай бұрын

@lockedouttv8617 Yes that's right. Gladys' version was great but Marvin's was much more soulful and bluesy. You know your Motown history. Lol

Yes, this is the one for “heard it through the grapevine”. ❤😊Nobody does it like MARVIN GAYE

One of the greatest soulful songs of all time.from one the most amazing voices in music history

Gladys Knight & the Pips' version topped the charts. Marvin's version was actually the second to be recorded but the third to be released after The Mircales who were the first to record it. Motown was notorious for having various artists record the same song. After all, they had a system where the talent (singers), musicians, and writers were three different departments. I grew up hearing the Pips and Marvin more than any other, even the CCR version and Marvin's has really become the definitive version for me. I had actually even forgotten CCR had a cover of it as it doesn't even make my top 5 or 6 of their awesome catalog. Marvin's version however is definitely one of his top three songs for me. I've never heard this live version however. I believe the California Raisins commercials used a version that was more like Marvin's than any other if memory serves.

@rs-ye7kw

9 ай бұрын

You probably already know this but, although it's true that The Miracles were the first to record it, it was never released. Guess they thought it wasn't good enough. I certainly would've like to have would have liked to have heard it since I always enjoyed all the early to mid 60's hits by Smokey and his group. To this day, I can't listen to Marvin Gaye's version without picturing the characters and the action from the movie "The Big Chill".

@rs-ye7kw

9 ай бұрын

Please excuse the redundancy in my previous comment. Should know enough to proofread.

@cflournoy1529

9 ай бұрын

I actually like Gladys’s version better.

@timwhiteside9971

9 ай бұрын

correction , Marvins version was the first to be recorded but they shelved it and released Gladys knight and the pips version and about three years later they released Marvins on a greatest hits record ; if you are disputing this check out the hitsville documentary and you'll get all the proof you need .

@kathalinehansen7078

9 ай бұрын

Smokey Robertson and miracles version kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXxkttyxZcXYhqg.htmlsi=Wy2h17K2g74tY-c8

As much as I love Marvin's version, I really like Gladys Knight and the Pips version. I hope you get to that one, too. Sending good vibes.

@jackiecarson859

9 ай бұрын

Gladys Knight and the Pips...pure fire, my favorite version. Gladys sounds pissed and wants answers now as in right now.

Marvin's version all day long. One of the coolest and smoothest to ever pick up a microphone.

The studio version shows off his voice better.

His death still breaks my heart. You are missed, Marvin.

I’m so blessed to have experienced his music, Motown and so many artists from the 60s onward including my parents music from Puerto Rico. It’s been a good life. Thank you Lord❤️🙏🏼

“What’s going on” his best. Had to fight Motown records to get this on the LP.

"What's Going On" is a timeless song by Marvin Gaye

@juliewhite7469

9 ай бұрын

💖💖💖

The studio version is pure magic. Marvin Gaye put so much soul into this classic. Tou feel the hurt when he sings.

I still remember where I was when it was first reported he had died at the hands of his father. What an enormous loss for the music world.

Oh Mercy Mercy Me -Things aint what they used to be 🎼🎶🎶

Y’all need to do Trouble Man. My Lord, Marvin Gaye made some GREAT music in his short life.

Marvin Gaye is one of my favorite artist of all time. His music is something else. More songs you guys should hear are "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow," "I'll Be Doggone," "Ain't That Peculiar," "Can I Get A Witness," and "You're A Wonderful One."

Marvin Gaye will always have a special place in my memory for the days spent in the family kitchen and cleaning the house

An experience. Marvin Gaye is amazing, and the music, has everything. For a female friday, you should do Diana Ross singing Missing You, a tribute to Marvin Gaye after his death. The video has lots of pictures of their friendship when they were younger.

“Aint that peculiar” - one of Marvin’s best

YES, THE GREAT MARVIN GAYE GOING TO CHURCH. A smorgasbord of sound and genres here. A little funk, a little blues, a little gospel and a little jazz. What I love about this era of artist is the fact they keep the BLACK MUSIC TRADITION of IMPROVISATION going. During the early eras in BLACK MUSIC the artist never performed the songs the same way. This is another fine example by THE GREAT MARVIN GAYE! Great Video. Great Reaction. You should find and react to "I WANT YOU" live rehearsal in 1983 by MARVIN GAYE! A masterpiece in how to arrange a song.

Marvin was my father's favorite singer.

The studio version is one of the greatest studio recordings of all time. You definitely need to listen to the studio version from Marvin. It is the best version of the song ever.

As much as I love Marvin, I prefer the studio version to this one. 🫤 Everything is much clearer and richer. Also, another amazing version is by Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers. Gladys Knight & The Pips made the original, and I love it. "Grapevyne" by Zapp/Roger is jamming.

I grew up in inner city san diego and my family had so many cool friends from all backgrounds. One of my dad's good friends Thurman lived 5 houses from us and if I wasnt homemi was at their house play in with his son and daughter. I had a huge crush on his daughter she was my age and I literally took it upon myself to protect her fro kids. I was he a over heals and i was just 6 years old.The The would play Mus whip whip cleaned the you and I learned alot about soul music R&B and blues from her. Fast forward 6 years ago I hurt my back so ended up in a Wye chair. At first I had to stay at a physical rehab place that was connected to a retirement home.I was set to in the dinning room with my ear buds in listen in listen in Marvin gaye. Cool and the gang, earth wind and fire, and pfunk. plunk was diggin it had my eyes closed just singing away. I felt tho pull on my Han Han opened my eyes and saw th I lady who was there. Good sized black lady in a electric chair. She asked me whats a white boy like you know about that music. I told her exactly what i told you all and how i was exposed to many types of good music from all cultures. I told her my favorite earth wind and fire song was got to get you into my life. And alot ofmoter songs i like. She was impressed by my music knowledge being just a 45 year old white guy. She was such an awesome person. All the aids lo ed her. She was big momma. Awesome Christian lady gov you the food off her plate if your hungry the clothes off her back. And she would scowl you I oh did wrong. Lol. She's passed on now butni miss her and our conversations about music.

Please check out the studio version It is one of the great vocals of all time ☮️❤️

Marvin Gaye was THE man back in the day!

You guys can't be real. How could you never have heard this before??? You should have used the studio version on this one.

@jodyjackson5475

9 ай бұрын

They often make me wonder about that

@judes966

9 ай бұрын

They speak quite frequently about what their musical influences were when they were growing up, and this kind of music wasn't in the repertoire. They're super young, why would you expect them to know old people music unless someone introduces it to them? That's the point of this channel.

@stargells1384

9 ай бұрын

There are thousands of song they should listen to, just not enough time in a day. At least they are trying to listen to some of the greatest songs ever song.

@Wordsmyth8

9 ай бұрын

Agree the studio version would have been better. Almost always, IMO.

@5891jonathan

9 ай бұрын

The audio is pathetic on this recording.

A classic!!!!

I know everyone is saying they prefer the studio version, but I absolutely love Marvin's stage presence, and this version is so damn funky.

One of my favorite Marvin Gaye old school was "Ain't that Peculiar" 🎶 60s catchy dance tune 👍

You might want to listen to Gladys Knight and the Pips version also. I believe they were the first to record it. 🔥

A Motown original. First released version was by Gladys Knight and the Pips. Next release was Marvin Gaye. CCR’s version came later. They are all great.

This song spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard charts in 1968. The studio version is so so much better it’s slick. Also Gladys Knight and the Pips did it first in 1967 and landed on billboard at number two

OMG, this is a good one. Thanks you 2. Be well.

I was cycling to High School listening to Radio One (BBC) on a pocket transistor and earphone when I first heard this song. Instant classic and a classic memory. Every time I hear it I am transported to a sunny day, a long time ago and a long ways away. ✌️

Just can't get tired of this song, or Marvin Gaye! It picks you up, it moves you, and always always it makes you wanna hear it again and then once more.

I consider Marvin Gaye the greatest singer in the history of the world. I'm sure I'll get some blowback, but that's ok. All I know is the man could sing and I love his voice. I also consider his version of the Star-Spangled Banner the greatest performance during a Lakers game. It was simply amazing, and it makes me proud to be an American when I hear it.

Marvin Gaye's STUDIO version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" is one of the best recorded songs in popular music history! ⭐ However, the first released version of "Grapevine" was by Gladys Knight & The Pips in 1967. It was a hit, it's faster and it SMOKES! 🔥

Marvin's version was the 2nd to be recorded and 2nd to be released. The order goes like this: (1st recording = Smokey & The Miracles in 1966, but no release......2nd recoding = Marvin Gaye in 1967, but no release.....3rd recording = Gladys Knight & the Pips in Sept. 1967 WITH "original/first" release......the next year in Aug. 1968, Marvin's was then released, and Smokey's Miracles followed, also in 1968).....Good reaction!

This is a version that you should listen to after you've heard the studio version of Marvin Gaye singing this song.

I saw CCR twice back in the 70's, and although I appreciated their version, for me there was absolutely no comparison to Marvin's version. For me there will always be Marvin's version, Gladys Knight and the Pips, both earlier versions, and every other version.

@keithosmond5730

9 ай бұрын

What - no love for the California Raisins? ;-)

@portalofwisdom8858

9 ай бұрын

Zapp and Roger's version is fire (my favorite)! Jay would love it for sure!

@robbob5302

9 ай бұрын

For me the CCR version is the be all, end all version of this song. Impossible to top.

@helgar791

9 ай бұрын

@@robbob5302 Because it is the first version you ever heard. Unbelievably there are those that will say that Faith No More's version of Lionel Ritchie's "Easy" is the best version for the same reason, although it is a note for note copy of Lionel's original. Recency bias is a real thing.

I love this idea of cover day 😁😁😁😁😁

GLADYS KNIGHT did this one too and her version is so soulful!! Great!!!

@clutch236

9 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike.

So happy you guys are listening to this fabulous music! Almost anything 60’s-70’s is always fantastic!

Rip To A Great Singer Songwriter Marvin Gaye, Still Miss You 😢, Always

Smmmmmoooth

Melissa Ward here . Marvin is always the m a n. Love and miss him so much. Such an influence on my younger life. I still listen to him alot.

Gladys Knight and the Pips hit the charts with Grapevine first. Big hit. Check it out. Very different vibe. Marvin’s studio version is great too. Two Motown top names went to #1 with this song just about a year apart.

Seeing this is bittersweet for me. The guitarist in the white pants and print shirt, and playing a Fender Stratocaster, is Gordon Banks. Gordon was a personal friend of mine here in Norfolk Virginia. Gordon’s home town. Sadly, I attended Gordon’s funeral this past July. He was just 68. Gordon was a very humble man, and never threw past achievements in your face. And playing with Marvin was just one. I’m glad that I was able to call him friend!

About a year ago I called to make a doctor's appointment. The receptionist had to put me on hold to look for my chart. I figured, "Great 5 minutes of "elevator music." But no, first that opening bass line then that liquid silk voice--I got to listen to the entire, original version of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." As I sat there reliving my misspent youth, I remember thinking, "I wish every doctor's appointment was this much fun."😊😊😊

Such a GREAT song & Entertainer

That telephone conversation at the start was fun! Unfortunately the quality of this video is not good. Is it just me?

Saw him do this live in 1967? A long time ago. South Florida, in the heat .... outside at a racetrack. The place was literally "packed" and when he got into this rhythm, the whole place began undulating up and down (looked like a bunch of people holding a flag over a field and moving it up and down, but it was the people dancing, not a flag). It went over so well with the happy dancing, etc., he kept it up for about 20 mins. Something you never forget.

Not sure who told you to check out the live version, which is good, but it means you've missed out on the DEFINITIVE version in Marvin's studio production. An incredible song used in an iconic Levis 501 advert in the 1980s - at least in the UK. You really need to check out Marvin's studio version!

Luv me some Marvin 💖

Be fair and listen to Marvin's studio version of this song. Then, listen to Gladys Knight's version. There is also a live version of Marvin and Gladys performing together online. I love Marvin so much!!

This song was Number 1 on Billboard when I was born. Yes!

This song originated from song writers at Motiwn for both Marvin Gaye and Glady Knight and the Pips. All other versions are derived from them.

What was created by G.K. & the Pips was so pure that any and all the folks who have seriously appled their talent and gifts to present their versions of it.seem shades of the same hue we see. It is phenomenal! Thank you for taking these musical journeys and inviting us along.

Yes... Yes... OH YES!!! Live Performances Are Tan-Fas-Tic!!!

Marvin's studio version of this is THE version. From the first few bars that grab you it is the GOAT

Marvin and Diana.... Go both, they were perfection together... x

What it must have been like to be in that audience.......awesome !

Classic,funky funky love it✌️✌️😀😀

This is one of Marvin Gaye's most famous song 😂😂❤

I love the male backing singers that sing, “Heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you be my baby.”

The Genius of Marvin! He was the King Of Motown! Where I'm from

MG is OG of soul 🔥 when I was a kid he was on the soul train. 70’s music will be in my blood until i die!!

Let’s get it on was his greatest I saw him live in 1981 absolutely awesome concert shook his hand at the end as I was in the front row unbelievable

MARVIN 🐐💯✅

The Soft Powerful Soul Voice!!!!! Forever Mr. Marvin Gaye!!!!! 🙌🏻🌟♥️

Marvin is the king!

Man I’ve always loved this song

My mom taught my younger brother and me to tap dance to this song when we were little. It was the '80s, and the California Raisins commercials that featured this song were really popular. Gladys Knight did a version that's really upbeat. I like Marvin Gaye's version best, but Gladys' is a lot of fun as well.

According to Wikipedia, Marvin Gaye recorded the song first in 1967, but was shelved by Motown Records for a year. The label let Gladys Knight And The Pips debut the song, which reached “Number One” on the Billboard R & B Chart, and “Number Two” on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Marvin Gaye’s version was released in late-1968 on the Tamla Records label, and reached “Number One” on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, and stayed there for seven weeks. The Miracles recorded the first version of the song in 1966, but Motown Records shelved it until 1968, when it was released as an album cut for the vocal group’s album, “Special Occasion”.

Never saw this version of this. OG Brother here. Thank you for this.

Damn, that is just one of the most unique intros I’ve ever seen for a song. Marvin taking a call onstage. And man, did he and his band bring the soul and funk.

Ty so much for checking this song out. Here in Hawaii we started a court and political group 3 yrs ago. All our information is by the grape vine.

The legendary man himself.

Great reaction as always. You two need to check out Marvin Gaye singing the Nation Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game in LA. Probably the best version...EVER!

The rendition of "Let's Get It On" from this same concert is amazing as well.

Continue to R.I.P Mr Marvin Gaye ❤ thanks again Jay and Amber 😊

anything Marvin Gaye is a winner

That is a GREAT live version of this song, which I’m sure I’ll be listening to for years to come. Bring back the early 70s.

I was 16 when i first heard this. Loved Marvin. Ine of the greats of the 60s &70s. No one like him im 74 now still loce this song by Marvin more than other artists. You know his father was shaking him diwn fir money and ge said no, so his father shot him. Such a loss

Marvin singing "Abraham, Martin and John". So mournful. Masterpiece.

Im a NORTHERN SOULER IN THE UK, and american SOUL is loved and cherished in the UK, listen to do i love you - frank wilson 1 of the rarest singles in the world in fact the most expensive single. The best northern soul record ever👍