Marvin Gaye – Trouble Man
“Trouble Man” is the title track and theme song from the 1972 blaxploitation film of the same name. Written and produced by Gaye, the song is a powerful and soulful ballad that perfectly captures the film’s themes of love, loss, and redemption.
Background and composition
“Trouble Man” was written by Marvin Gaye in 1972. The song was inspired by Gaye’s own experiences with love and loss, as well as the film’s themes of social injustice and the struggle for equality. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal human experience of pain, suffering, and hope.
Recording and production
“Trouble Man” was recorded at Hitsville U.S.A. Studios in Detroit, Michigan in 1972. The song was produced by Marvin Gaye.
The recording features Gaye on vocals, accompanied by a simple, yet effective instrumental arrangement. Gaye’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“Trouble Man” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was written and produced by Marvin Gaye in 1972.
- The song was inspired by Gaye’s own experiences with love and loss, as well as the film’s themes of social injustice and the struggle for equality.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- “Trouble Man” has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson.