After this huge hit, Marvin Gaye’s next few releases, though they still did OK on the soul charts, didn’t do that well on the pop side. He slipped into a bit of a funk as Tammi Terrell’s health worsened. Marvin seriously wanted to try out for the Detroit Lions after befriending star players like Mel Farr and Lem Barney. Berry Gordy nixed that idea, however, saying a possible injury could affect Gaye’s singing voice.
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