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Marvin Gaye revolutionized the sound of R&B and soul. The Rock N? Roll Hall of Famer?s contributions to the music forever changed the world. He was a pivotal force behind the Motown sound and wrote countless numbers of hits, not only for himself but or numerous artists. He will forever be remembered for his rich, smooth voice that crooned the sweetest love songs and his politically and socially conscious lyrics that captured the hearts and minds of an era. Marvin, Teddy and Luther pays tribute to Marvin Gaye with memorable interpretations of his classics "You Sure Love to Ball," "After The Dance" and "I Want You."Teddy Pendergrass is the ultimate soul man. His voice and style wooed an entire generation of women to flock to his "For Women Only" concerts and be romanced by his sultry lyrics, silky voice and sexy tank tops. This former member of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes was instrumental in helping to mold Gamble & Huff?s legendary Philadelphia sound. His classics like "Wake Up Everybody" and "Turn off the Lights" set the standard for modern R&B ballads. Marvin, Teddy and Luther celebrates Mr. TP with soulful and melodic renditions of some of the most well known songs he sang like Gamble and Huff?s "Turn Out the Lights," Ashford and Simpson?s "Is It Still Good To Ya?" and "Love TKO."Luther Vandross is one of the ultimate balladeers. He is the present day link to all the great soul singers that came before him. This consummate chart-topper was the reigning ?love man? of the 80s and to this day there is no contemporary singer who can bring to life an R&B slow jam quite like Luther. He has sung duets with everyone from Janet Jackson to Mariah Carey and has produced for such divas as Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick. Everyone loves Luther. Marvin, Teddy and Luther celebrates Luther Vandross with tender versions of his hits like "So Amazing," "If Only For One Night" and "Here and Now."