Anna's Song

"Anna's Song" is a song recorded by singer Marvin Gaye as part of his 1978 album, Here, My Dear. Recorded during the midst of Marvin and estranged wife Anna going through an acrimonious divorce, the song autobiographically depicted several parts of Marvin and Anna's past including one lyric that hints at his first hit single, "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" where Gaye says "What's it, husband, makes you so stubborn?". A memorable part of the song for Marvin's fans includes a verse where Marvin's vocals rise when singing Anna's name. Unlike most of the songs on the album with the exception of "Sparrow", this song was recorded in a jazzy atmosphere.

Not to be confused with Anne's Song, Annie's Song or Ana's Song (Open Fire).
"Anna's Song"
Song by Marvin Gaye
from the album Here, My Dear
Released1978
Recorded1977
GenreJazz, soul jazz
LabelTamla
Songwriter(s)Marvin Gaye
Composer(s)Marvin Gaye
Producer(s)Marvin Gaye
Here, My Dear track listing
14 tracks
Side one
  1. "Here, My Dear"
  2. "I Met a Little Girl"
  3. "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You"
  4. "Anger"
Side two
  1. "Is That Enough"
  2. "Everybody Needs Love"
  3. "Time to Get It Together"
Side three
  1. "Sparrow"
  2. "Anna's Song"
  3. "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You (instrumental)"
Side four
  1. "A Funky Space Reincarnation"
  2. "You Can Leave, but It's Going to Cost You"
  3. "Falling in Love Again"
  4. "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You (reprise)"

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