Marvin gaye sexualing healing

The Story of... 'Sexual Healing' by Marvin Gaye

15 November 2021, 15:29

By Thomas Curtis-Horsfall

It's one of the sexiest songs of all time, and quite possibly the sexiest tune ever.

'Sexual Healing' is arguably Marvin Gaye's most beloved song, and it's certainly his most victorious .

Besides being a go-to for late-night playlists all over the world, the track also marked a major moment in Marvin Gaye's career.

Read more: Marvin Gaye facts: Motown singer's career, wife, children, parents and death explained

'Sexual Healing' was the first song since his departure from Motown Records, the label he helped change into a dominant force throughout the 1960s and 70s, becoming a global representative himself.

I mean, who else could get away with rhyming "oven" and "lovin'"?

So how did the tune come about? Here's everything you need to know:

What inspired ‘Sexual Healing’?

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (Official HD Video)

Spiralling out of control with drug addiction, suffering from depression, and a messy departure from Motown Records, Marvin was in disarr

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