{"product_id":"2511088","title":"Marvin Gaye - Live In Tokyo 1979 - Budokan Hall \/ Tokyo Japan 13 Nov 1979 [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarvin Gaye's performance at Budokan Hall in Tokyo on November 13, 1979, was part of his first-ever tour of Japan. This live radio broadcast from NHK Radio comes after the release of \u003ci\u003eHere, My Dear\u003c\/i\u003e (1978), a deeply personal album, and just before \u003ci\u003eIn Our Lifetime\u003c\/i\u003e (1981), reflecting a transitional phase in both his music and life. Gaye's performance at Budokan was a masterclass in soul music. Known for his rich, emotive voice, he delivered a setlist that balanced intimacy and exuberance. The show featured a blend of his greatest hits and newer material. Classics such as \u003ci\u003e\"What's Going On,\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Let's Get It On,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"I Heard It Through the Grapevine\"\u003c\/i\u003eform the backbone of the set\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003eRomantic ballads such as \u003ci\u003e\"If I Should Die Tonight\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"Distant Lover\"\u003c\/i\u003e showcase his vulnerability and vocal control, and are paired with funkier tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"Got to Give It Up\"\u003c\/i\u003e which reflect the danceable, joyous side of his repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis concert represented not just a musical performance but a cultural bridge, leaving an indelible impression on both Marvin Gaye and his Japanese audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54250342285697,"sku":"2511088","price":12.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/71uCMPVlQOL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1745322334","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2511088","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}