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Christmas Songs: Marvin Gaye, “I Want to Come Home for Christmas,” 1972

• December 21, 2011 • 1 Comment

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A Little Marvin and Tammi on a Sunday: “You’re All I Need to Get By”

• June 12, 2011 • Comments Off

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The New York Times

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune

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The Guardian, UK

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The BBC

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