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How Do You Follow A Masterpiece? Marvin Gaye Tried With 'You're The Man'

In 1972, Gaye began work on a follow-up to his classic album, What's Going On. He laid down over a new dozen tracks, but the project stalled and most of the songs were not released until now.
Marvin Gaye (and admirers) in London in the mid-1970s.

In 1972, began recording a follow-up to his megahit album, . He eventually laid down over a dozen new tracks, but personal and professional conflicts derailed the project. Most of the songs were never released except out Friday.

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