Let's Get It On

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Let's Get It On is the thirteenth studio album by American recording artist Marvin Gaye, released August 28, 1973, on Tamla Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during June 1970 to July 1973 at Hitsville U.S.A. and Golden World Studio in Detroit, and at Hitsville West in Los Angeles. Serving as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre and romance-themed music, Let's Get It On incorporates smooth soul, doo-wop, and quiet storm. It has been noted by critics for its sexually suggestive lyrics, and was cited by one writer as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded".

Following the breakthrough success of his socially conscious album What's Going On (1971), Let's Get It On helped establish Gaye as a sex icon and furthered his mainstream appeal. It produced three singles—the title track, "Come Get to This", and "You Sure Love to Ball"—that attained Billboard chart success. Let's Get It On became the most commercially successful album of Gaye's recording career, and it further expanded his creative control during his tenure with Motown. Its sexual balladry, multi-tracking of Gaye's vocals, and seductive, funk sound influenced later R&B artists and production.

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A2		Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) Written-By – Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye

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A3		If I Should Die Tonight Written-By – Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye

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A4		Keep Gettin' It On Written-By – E. Townsend*, M. Gaye*

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B1		Come Get To This Arranged By – David Van DePitte, Gene Page Written-By – Marvin Gaye

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B2		Distant Lover Arranged By – David Blumberg Written-By – Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Marvin Gaye, Sandra Greene

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B3		You Sure Love To Ball Arranged By – David Blumberg Voice [Sex Voices On Intro] – Fred Ross (2), Madeline* Written-By – Marvin Gaye

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B4		Just To Keep You Satisfied Arranged By – David Van DePitte Written-By – Anna Gaye*, Elgie Stover, Marvin Gaye

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A1

Let's Get It On Written-By – Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye