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“I'd been studying the microphone for a dozen years, and I suddenly saw what I'd been doing wrong. I'd been singing too loud. One night I was listening to a record by Lester Young, the horn player, and it came to me. Relax, just relax. It's all going to be all right.”

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and influential music. Born on April 2, 1939, and passing away on April 1, 1984, Gaye's career spanned over two decades, during which he released numerous hit songs and albums that have left a lasting impact on the music industry. more

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