Marvin gaye sexualing healing

" Sexual Healing " is a song recorded by American singer Marvin Gaye from his seventeenth and final studio album, Midnight Love ().

Marvin Gaye Sexual Healing : Find out how David Ritz inspired the title, how Gaye struggled with his religious and sexual conflicts, and how he was shot by his father

By Tina Benitez-Eves. Blige Announces Tour. It was his first single since his exit from his long-term record label Motown earlier in the year, following the release of the In Our Lifetime () album the previous year. When Gaye returned to the U. By lateGaye had moved in with his parents Marvin Gay, Sr.

Only members can comment. Already a member? Ritz said he wrote the song lyrics as a poem and was done within 30 minutes. Log in. When I get that feeling I want sexual healing Sexual healing, oh baby Makes me feel so fine. Sexual Healing Lyrics Released in“Sexual Healing” is one of Marvin Gaye’s most popular songs, and his last to reach the top 20 in the US, UK and Australia.

Videos by American Songwriter. Leave a Reply Only members can comment. Become a member. June 17, am. In Marvin Gaye retreated to the coastal town of Ghent, Belgium, for some much-needed relaxation and to remove himself from ongoing IRS issues and the end of his second marriage as he was struggling with an addiction to cocaine and depression.

The son of a preacher, Gaye was a devout Protestant Christian, and often struggled with his religious values but found most of his success with songs focusing on sexual desire.

Tina Benitez-Eves. Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment Sexual Healing · Marvin Gaye R&B: From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop ℗ Sony Music Entertainment Released on: Guitar, Background Vocal. Ritz was never given writing credit for the song, only thanked in the liner notes, which caused a rift in his friendship with Gaye.