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Who sang Distant Lover?

Release date: 1973

Duration: 04:16

Marvin Gaye released the song Distant Lover. Date of release: 1973.

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The protagonist sings about his distant lover who is miles away from him. He wishes she would think of him and say a prayer for him. He remembers the time they spent together and how every moment with her was precious to him, but now he is in misery and wants her to come home to him.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Distant Lover’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Marvin Gaye - Short Biography

Marvin Gaye was a prominent American R&B and soul singer, born in 1939 and died in 1984. He was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound during the 1960s. He began his musical journey as a studio musician, before becoming a well-established solo artist who enjoyed great success throughout his career. He was affectionately known as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul," and he left behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

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"Distant Lover" is a soul song by Marvin Gaye, released in 1973 on his album "Let's Get It On". It was also the B-side of the second single from that album, "Come Get to This". A live recording of the song was released in 1974 and became Gaye's most popular single during the three years between "Let's Get It On" and his next album, "I Want You".

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