Marvin Gaye

[rattlerbrat]

I was writing about Eminem in his thread, and I was thinking, "Eminem is not a fucking tortured genius. Marvin Gaye was a tortured genius (along with Donny Hathaway)". He was also pretty. So damned pretty.[/color] I tend to have kind of an R. Kelly/Michael Jackson attitude towards the guy.

"He impregnanted two teenagers."
"Yeah, but he made 'I Want You'."
"He beat both of his wives."
"Hello? I said he made 'I Want You'!"
"He was a raging drug addict."
"I! WANT! YOU!"

Rumor has it that Denzel is going to play him in a movie. The thought makes me want to shoot somebody for fun. Any ideas as to who should play the Prince of Motown?

[preach2thechoir]

Rattlerbrat its funny you started this thread when you did. I was just watching his Sexual Healing video yesterday and feeling nostalgic. He was so loved and his music was played to death in my household while growing up. Funny thing was that his infidelities were never mentioned. That being said, I have the same I love him, love him not thing going on in my mind. I have to be honest though the love is more overpowering than any ill will I could feel towards the deliciously sexy and talented Marvin. Ahh . . . Distant Lover, only one of my very favorites

As far as Denzel playing him in the movie, when you think about it he'd be the best man for the job. Keep in mind I'm typing this while still feeling the singe of my Denzel fangirl naiviety from the thread on the other board ;D

I think if they cast Denzel or Jamie it would be an Oscar worthy performance since both have the acting chops to pull it off. Lord just don't let them cast Leon . . . . . . .

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Did Marvin have a daughter with Diana Ross? The daughter was a actress on As The World Turns? She was very pretty and she didn't know he was her father until she was older?

[rattlerbrat]

No, you're thinking of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross, and you're thinking of daughter Rhonda[/color]. Marvin's only daughter was Nona *points to avatar*, and his two sons were Marvin III (with Denise Gordy, the niece of his wife, Anna) and Frankie (with Janis Hunter). I've found a pic of Nona and Marvin III[/color], but Frankie seems to be some ghost child who was locked up in a basement at about 17 and never saw the light of day. His mother Jan told me that he is, "...tall, good-looking and looks just like his daddy". I still say the guy doesn't exist.

Preach, I think Jesse Martin would be much better for the job. Denzel just isn't pretty enough to be Marvin. He's handsome, but Marvin was preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty![/color]

A confession, though? I HATE "Sexual Healing". Boy howdy, I do mean HATE! But I want to walk down the aisle to "Let's Get It On".

[preach2thechoir]

Preach, I think Jesse Martin would be much better for the job. Denzel just isn't pretty enough to be Marvin. He's handsome, but Marvin was preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty!

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A confession, though? I HATE "Sexual Healing". Boy howdy, I do mean HATE! But I want to walk down the aisle to "Let's Get It On". [/quote]

Rattlerbrat Marvin sho' was pretty wasn't he? and towards the end he aged like a fine wine and became even sexier. As for Sexual Healing, I have to admit I still love that song and for that matter I can't think of one single song that he recorded (even with Tammy Terrell) that I didn't love.

While I think Jesse Martin is pretty enough, I question his ability to bring the role to life in a way that I feel Denzel can. I see Jamie in the role also, because of his musical ability and the way he brought Ray Charles back to life.

I can definitely envision you bopping down the aisle to Lets Get It On, like only you could. . . ;D

[rattlerbrat]

preach2thechoir said:

Rattlerbrat Marvin sho' was pretty wasn't he?

And yet mo' pretty.[/color]

...and towards the end he aged like a fine wine and became even sexier.

See, that's the part that's killing me. I confess...I'm attracted to older men. I see a man with salt and pepper hair or a gray beard and my knees get weak. Can you imagine if Marvin was still alive today, all tall and silver-topped? The thought makes me want to FAINT! I can stomach Denzel playing Marvin, but OMGWTF, if Jamie Foxx takes the role I will shoot that mofo myself. NO UGLY MEN ALLOWED!

My mom was telling me how she'd be in the car and her mom would be playing the "I Want You" album. Whaaaaaat? That album is mad raunchy, y'all! (Dude had balls, too. You gotta question a cat who writes a song called "I Met a Little Girl" [from "Here, My Dear"] when your new squeeze is underage...)

[lpatrice]

Rattlerbrat this cracked me up: No, you're thinking of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross, and you're thinking of daughter Rhonda. Marvin's only daughter was Nona *points to avatar*, I instantly looked at your avatar and saw Bill Cosby! Marvin Gaye was indeed very pretty and Jesse Martin does kind of resemble him...

[rattlerbrat]

*oh, CRAP!* LMAO Sorry, this is Nona[/color], who bears the most resemblance to her[/color] father[/color]. Luckily for her, Marvin was a pretty,[/color] pretty man. (Did I mention that already?)

Jesse did "Rent", so I think he's got the presence to be Marvin - the good looks and the smoothness, and he can obviously sing. Denzel is FIFTY. Marvin DIED at 42. That's just ridiculous. And the rumors are that Halle Berry wants to play Jan. Halle is 38. Jan was 26 when Marvin died and a teenager when they met! CUH-MON! Must Halle be the one to play EVERYONE? Storm, Nefertiti and now Janis Gaye?

[preach2thechoir]

See, that's the part that's killing me. I confess...I'm attracted to older men. I see a man with salt and pepper hair or a gray beard and my knees get weak. Can you imagine if Marvin was still alive today, all tall and silver-topped? The thought makes me want to FAINT! I can stomach Denzel playing Marvin, but OMGWTF, if Jamie Foxx takes the role I will shoot that mofo myself. NO UGLY MEN ALLOWED!

My mom was telling me how she'd be in the car and her mom would be playing the "I Want You" album. Whaaaaaat? That album is mad raunchy, y'all! (Dude had balls, too. You gotta question a cat who writes a song called "I Met a Little Girl" [from "Here, My Dear"] when your new squeeze is underage...)

;DRattlerbrat . . . okay so Jamie has extra gums and is fug but you are just too many degrees wrong for that one Funny, when I was younger I was attracted to older guys too, now, I like 'em at least 4 years younger, I'll tell you why in another place and time.

Annnnyway, if Marvin were still alive I'd like to think he would be drug free, still performing and definitely still bringing the sexy, at least sexy enough for me to abandon my 4 years younger rule.

[lpatrice]

Jesse did "Rent", so I think he's got the presence to be Marvin - the good looks and the smoothness, and he can obviously sing. Denzel is FIFTY. Marvin DIED at 42. That's just ridiculous. And the rumors are that Halle Berry wants to play Jan. Halle is 38. Jan was 26 when Marvin died and a teenager when they met! CUH-MON! Must Halle be the one to play EVERYONE? Storm, Nefertiti and now Janis Gaye?

Rattlerbrat you read my mind. Please keep Halle and Denzel far far far away from any film on the life of Marvin Gaye. Especially Halle, can't act her way out of a paper bag, Berry. Is Jan Nona's mom, or is that someone else.

P.S. I love your new avatar. For some reason I instantly think of Is Wayne Brady going gonna have to choke a bitch?