Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s 15th Studio Album “In Our Lifetime” Originally Released on January 15, 1981.
“In Our Lifetime” is the fifteenth studio album by soul-funk singer Marvin Gaye released in 1981 on Tamla Records.
The album peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #32 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.
Three songs were released as singles from the album "Ego Tripping Out", "Praise" and "Heavy Love Affair".
"Ego Tripping Out" reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.
"Praise" reached #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.
"Heavy Love Affair"reached #61 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.
Other album standouts are "Funk Me," "Love Party," "Heavy Love Affair," "Love Me Now or Love Me Later," and "Life Is for Learning" .
The song "Far Cry": Noted for being "unfinished" in its original release, featuring Gaye's scatting and improvisational vocals that provide an intimate look at his songwriting process.
The album cover was designed by Neil Breeden. Gaye's final album for Motown before leaving for Columbia Records, the album was the follow-up to the commercial failure of Here, My Dear, a double album which chronicled the singer's divorce from Anna Gordy.
The album was MarvinGaye's final album for Motown Records. The label reportedly remixed and released it without Gaye’s final approval, leading to a permanent rift with the label.
Tracklist
1. Ego Tripping Out
2. Praise
3. Life Is for Learning
4. Love Party
5. Funk Me
6. Far Cry
7. Love Me Now or Love Me Later
8. Heavy Love Affair
9. In Our Lifetime
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©
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