Marvin Gaye

Let’s Get It On

First released1973

Let's Get It On was recorded at the famous Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles during 1973, with producer Ed Townsend collaborating closely with Marvin Gaye on the album's sultry sound. The album's title track, recorded in April 1973, featured Marvin Gaye on keyboards and vocals with Ed Townsend playing guitar, creating an intimate two-person arrangement that became one of the album's defining characteristics. Engineer John Fischbach and the production team utilized the Record Plant's advanced recording facilities to achieve the warm, sensual sonic quality that defined the album. The production marked a significant departure from Gaye's previous work, emphasizing lush orchestration, live instrumentation, and Gaye's own multi-instrumental contributions. Released in August 1973 at the height of the soul and R&B era, the album showcased a more mature artistic direction for Gaye and became one of his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed works.