Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Performances) | REACTION

[@joanfisher1079]

Marvin was devastated when Tami.passed away so young from her illness. She and Marvin were pure magic. This song is Timeless and has been a hot recorded by so many artists including Diana Ross and her version . This one as the original is just simply the best.

[@Greg-io1ip]

She's a beauty. Tammi probably meant everything to him, career wise and otherwise.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

They were glorious together. So sad when Tammi died, also when Marvin died. Legendary song, always loved it.

[@realbser1956]

The chemistry between Marvin and Tammi was undeniable. Ashford & Simpson wrote this song. ✌️🔥

[@324cmac]

It's an Ashford and Simpson song. A husband and wife songwriting team who wrote many hits for others. I saw them in concert long ago singing their songs themselves.

[@detroitrocker4098]

It don't get much better than this! Being from Motown, this is special!

[@FloridaMonty]

She was so cute… It’s a shame that we lost her at 24 years old… I selfishly feel cheated of the music she would have given us. 😢

[@marijuasher]

The tear jerker couple of our times. So beautiful and so sad.

[@richarddow8967]

from roughly mid 60's to mid 70's was a sweet spot for music. Couldn't fake your way through things with technology, a world full of passion exploring truth, and love was the answer to hate

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

So true. Great time for talent. Even the one hit wonders were fire. Really miss the radio stations playing more than just one narrow type of music. Variety is the spice of life.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Ain't no love in 30% of Americans. Greed has taken hold when they try to say Jesus Christ was an NRA member. I'm not necessarily a Christian, but if I was, I'm real certain the gun panty equipment wouldn't be glorified or brandished. Of course I'm an ample dude not in fear, but I also don't run around threatening anyone. I'll speak up when I'm being trampled on. But I don't make trouble. Times are hard enough.

[@Greg-io1ip]

@@Jims_Camera_at_dawn Austin Texas has BOB FM. It plays anything except maybe classical music. It's got long ads in between 3 random songs. Long ads perfect for a whizz or whatever else.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

@Greg-io1ip Will lookup that station online and give it a try. Zoomed radio in Canada has some blocks of music that are great at times.

[@cherylwoodward]

My favorite period musically.

[@randyallaben9900]

Incredible duet by two of the best singers ever!

[@rsw1227]

I'm a 54 yr old white dude and Tammi and Marvin always put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. I love this song, "Aint Nothing Like The Real Thing" and "You're All I Need" has my favorite line that hits me, "....and when i lose my will, you'll be there to push me up that hill..." Man they were beautiful, smooth and classy. I wish people would dress sharp and drip confidence and self worth again.

[@26shedan]

Just paused and read up on Tammi, such a sad and tragic story. Love her voice.

[@johnnyd5285]

I’m 73 and I lived my teenage years listening to the Motown backbeat and James Jameson’s base. Nothing better!

[@hookalakah]

Songwriters Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson and singer Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell--duo victory begat duo victory.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

That motown sound is still king. They are both such amazing singers. R.I.P. to them both!

[@jpmnewyork]

Pure Motown magic.

[@owenhershey13]

Magnificent. What a team they were! So tragic that both died young.

[@johnconway8334]

their voices make me cry and I'm 59 years old and been listening to this song for 45 years

[@johnisouth6636]

I grew up listening to Marvin. I use to watch My Generation on THE OLD VH1 with Peter Noone. They would play this video and it was one of my FAVS

[@jeffrubinelectronics]

ALL TIME GREAT!!!

[@allisondownes7481]

Tammi! Awesome chemistry with Marvin!

[@chitownlee]

Your All I Need To Get By is my favorite of their's.

[@johnlong9534]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs ever.

[@Peggi109]

Love this song. And super loved Marvin and Tammi songs. ✌They were in love. And it showed in their music.

[@Teek4Tat]

Classic !! What a pair they were ! Thank you so much for spending time with Motown greats …..

[@dannygoldstein1687]

She was magic. And so was he. In fact, Marvin Gaye has the best pure voice I have ever heard in my life. This is a top 10 all time song in my book. It grabs you early and never lets you go.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Iconic song by icons of music.

[@mariaportengen2959]

A great duet. A beautiful song. Fantastic voices. ❤️❤️🎶🎶

[@johnfrank3177]

Hey fellas. This is such a great song and performance! It is no surprise that this is a true classic and that it is still being enjoyed all these years later. You guys are right, you can see and feel their chemistry on this one. Shout out to you for reacting to it. Peace.

[@jlb6]

My favorite Marvin song is Troubled Man. Often overlooked today

[@realitybear5848]

❤❤❤

[@kurtadams3021]

Classic soul at its finest ✌🏾

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Hearing this Just made me remember this song that was used in the movie REMEMBER THE TITANS 💪

[@JimiBurleigh]

James Jamerson's bass lines on this track drive the groove. The song was written by the legendary team of Ashford and Simpson. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson wrote several hits for Motown and had a couple of songs they performed themselves. "SOLID" is an Ashford and Simpson classic. 🤘✌️ Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kennethhickey8241]

Great song! Reminds me of my dad sitting in the basement spinning motown albums

[@kurtadams3021]

The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic Ashford and Simpson

[@thewizard6077]

Just pure greatness!

[@tjmasson1013]

Man that song was always on the radio back I day in Brooklyn. Summer vibes

[@gregwillert-po6nq]

My favorite duet of all time!

[@randytaylor1406]

This is simply fire.

[@chopa2less]

Magic!

[@markwilliams5606]

This is Summer lake Good Times. CKLW- The Moter City.🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@amrak5028]

and WIXY 1260

[@johnthegreek5836]

This will always be my favorite version and thanks I’ve never seen the live version

[@srstech1]

The little back n forth vocal fills they are doing when they aren’t giving you chills with the harmony, good lord 🔥🌶️🔥

[@brendahhstiles9992]

Sooo good! Mmmmmm

[@joeybee1914]

Unbelievable charisma and humility.

[@stevedotwood]

Always loved this one. Their voices match so well. Marvin Gaye lived for 2 years in Ostend Belgium (My country). That's where he recorded parts of a new album. And he got to know some people in music business here. Sad about beautiful Tammy - They both died too young.

[@gregrot]

Woah, now you're talking. I've buzzed off your reactions to Led Zeppelin, Motorhead etc but, Motown, Stax and the lesser known American soul labels, were my first musical love. There's nothing quite like 60's soul sounds to get your feet tapping.

[@ronjm945]

R.I.P. Tammy & Marvin both great singers and missed..

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Oh guys, you’re killin it today! In 1967, when this song peaked, i was 13…and had such a crush on Ms Terrell! Like many, I was heartbroken when she passed. What a timeless tune, penned by Ashford & Simpson! Contrary to popular opinion, there was no romantic connection between the two, just one of many great duets.

[@billtaylor3382]

Great song, Brings back memoires. Man I have always loved Marvin!

[@kennewton6306]

So sad she left us so young

[@Jules-um4yy]

Oh this is pure gold watching Tammi and Marvin in all of these performances!♥ It is such a great song (also huge hit for Diana Ross) but these two were so close and it clearly comes through in these videos. Thanks so much guys for reacting to these lovely legends together.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Some other favorites of mine from these two that people sometimes tend to forget are “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing” and “Your Precious Love” (AKA “Heaven Must Have Sent You From Above”).

[@timothyjohnart]

Thank you.

[@MaddyN999]

Definitely the best version of this song ❤

[@mikecaetano]

Oh man, that last segment, from Johnny Carson's show, was magical, despite the flubs. My guess is that was Carson's studio band, led by Doc Severinsen, faking the instrumentals to a brand new song in their old school big band way and missing the mark. But Gaye and Terrell step up to the challenge right off when it becomes apparent they are going to have to front the entire song with only a modicum of support from the band. That truly was a live performance. When you're ready for more from Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell check out their covers of "California Soul", "I'm Your Puppet", and "Baby I Need Your Loving" from 1969.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Doc was a strange dude. I believe he was one of SINatra's Mafia servants. Sinatra tried to use his pal Barry Goldwater's fake liberal image on race, but SINatra was KKK as it gets telling "N" jokes with his Mafia buddies to prove he belonged. Doc had lots of black musicians he got along with, but my bet is he was envious of more talented musicians, especially if black. But hard to say. Sinatra + Mafia ran venues and record pressing companies. He killed early Elvis because Elvis got more popular than Sinatra, which he couldn't handle. That's why Hollywood put Elvis in all those terrible movies. So they could bypass Sinatra's Mafia boyfriends who were trying to contain Elvis songs. The movies were terrible and lip syncing embarrassments, but in that cheesy era, it worked to get Elvis out of SINatra's grip. Some day Americans will all know the true horror show Sinatra was. One of the worst humans this country ever produced. A complete coward.

[@forwardpeace]

I used to try to sing along with Marvin. That's when I realized nobody can sing like him.

[@heathertanner5833]

They got the Tonight Show Band, instead of Motown behind them in the last version. That’s why it sounded so different.

[@johnandrews3151]

Pantomime. The last clip was actually live😮😊

[@Lwize]

Tammi was so cute.

[@MaddyN999]

Written by Ashford and Simpson. They wrote many Motown songs and also had their own successful career.

[@studa68]

Had to look it up when it came up. Ashford & Simpson wrote it. The song is magical!

[@Mightyoverevery1]

Some up and coming writers at Motown at that time, trying to break in, by the name of Nicholas Ashford, and Valerie Simpson. AKA Ashford, and Simpson wrote this beautiful song. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎶🎵🎤

[@reneezie]

Another great song from that era is Tramp with Otis Redding and Carla Thomas… the mixture of their two voices are like Marvin and Tammy ❤. Give it a listen

[@michaelp.7893]

One of my favorite three or four Otis songs. 👋

[@janicez2630]

❤❤

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

One of Motown's, legendary, classics. By (the great!): Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson (who, if you didnlt know: started as song-writers for the Motown label.). 🤘🤘 Tammi Terrell is, actually, a TRULY tragic story! 😭😭😢😢😭😭😭😭 A SUPERB voice, who suffered horribly in the relationships she found herself in ...and didn't make it past: the age of 25!😭😭😭😡😡😡 Tammi's death, in fact, was part of the inspiration for Marvin Gaye to write his legendary album: What's Going On? - It was commonly accepted that he NEVER got over her death. [What's Going On? JUST preceded Stevie Wonder's: Music Of My Mind and Talking Book (the following year) -his first 2 "T.O.N.T.O." albums (using Margoulieff and Cecil's (literally) room-sized computer-synthesizer!) and, those were the albums which broke Berry Gordy, Jr.'s [He's, actually, Berry Gordy III, but, everyone knows him as "Jr." so 🙄🙄....] "make non-threatening music" Motown standard and allowed 2 of its primary artists and voices to go out and make important, ground-breaking work which they, each, felt they needed to make, at that time. It started a new era at Motown (brief as it was -by the time Motown moved to l.a., that was, already, a "dying breed," for them!-even if no-one there saw it, yet!).--So: To know that losing Tammi Terrell was, at least in SOME way, responsible for starting that/pushing that to become reality ...seems important, in context.] Tammi Terrell died of brain cancer, but she, also, lived through HORRIBLY abusive relationships with James Brown (when she was only 17 ...he was, I think, in his 30s, then....), who beat her within an inch of her life for, simply, NOT watching hi entire performance, one night! 😡😡😡 and, then: with the egoistical, (by then) drug-addled, also: married to another woman, when their relationship started (which Tammi was unaware of): David Ruffin (best-known as a primary lead vocalist for The Temptations). ...there is no way to "confirm" or "dis-confirm" anything, but: both of those men (and, perhaps, others, along the way, as well 🙄🙄🤷) beat Tammi in the head and may (or may not) have exacerbated damage or growing symptoms/elements of her (then: unknown and undiagnosed) brain cancer (which had been developing from a pretty early age, for her 😢😢). As I said: Marvin Gaye never, really, got over losing her and the WORLD lost and INCREDIBLE voice! 💜💜💜💜💖 ...She is, absolutely, gone-too-soon (and suffered too much while she was here!)!🤍💔💞 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is, definitely, a core part of her delectable contributions to music.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

...and, YES!: that version on The Tonight Show is: 🤮🤮🙄🙄🙄🤦😠😡😡. -WAY too fast (stupid!!). ...but: Tammi and Marvin's voices, STILL, refuse to NOT shine! 🤘🤘

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

If you ask me Marvin was the best Motown singer, I know that's a bold statement considering the talent that went through that label but I stand by it, he was a force of nature.

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

One of the best Jamerson bass lines. Top 5.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

MOTOWN Forever !!!!!!

[@johnconway8334]

"Remember the Titans"

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Michael McDonald did an awesome cover too along with The Supremes and The Temptations

[@jacqueline4514]

Hi! This is a wonderful, classic Motown duet with two powerhouse artists, but I don’t want to miss the opportunity to tell you about my personal favorite version of this song; it’s by Innervision featuring the GREAT Jocelyn Brown; about 8 minutes of pure disco with strong vocals Heaven! ❤❤❤

[@324cmac]

Everything they tried to tell us about Marvin and Tammy just being friends was a lie. They were definitely in a romantic relationship and Marvin was never the same after she died. He was the only one from Motown Tammi's family let come to her funeral because he was the only one who stuck by her till the end. I love them together so much!

[@324cmac]

Motown tried pairing Marvin up with other women like Kim Weston and even Tina Turner but Tammi was the one who clicked. She had such a difficult life. I think singing with Marvin was the high point.

[@richarddow8967]

More Marvin Gaye! Lionell Richie and MoTown!!!

[@Greg-io1ip]

What's really inspirational is that this love song is also metaphor for Civil Rights Act era feeling so hopeful. Strange how Vietnam War protests helped bring all the struggles together. In some ways I wonder if times were more hopeful then. Beautiful song. Free spirited at the root. Of course it's rooted in church choir set free. We white Americans just heard the pretty song, but I feel all these years later an emancipation in the song. Our black American sisters and brothers always hopeful. Motown purity is completely compatible with rock and roll.

[@Ninang363]

Written by Ashford and Simpson

[@michaelgray4964]

Y'all don't edit that stuff out! It's part of the charm of this feed, the honesty of your takes and opinions. Cutting out the discussions and the cross talk would make it more sterile and far less enjoyable. Such a classic song, so well performed.

[@sukie584]

A similar song by two great Motown artists is I’m Gonna Make You Love Me by The Supremes & Temptations, but I don’t think there’s performance footage..

[@324cmac]

There is. I've seen it. It's from the Ed Sullivan Show. It should still be on KZbin. Hopefully.

[@cortefielkid1455]

Check out the garage version of this jam by Inner Life. 10 1/2 minutes of Jocelyn Brown wailing and killer synths. Mixed by Larry Levan. On a big system it’s a major choon …..

[@perijetton9275]

They were a serious singing power couple. She dated James Brown. He didn’t treat her right. Classic tune.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Al Green's Love And Happiness probably inspired by Tammi and Marvin. And other songs. Al Green was so unique. His songs didn't mask his voice ... Because his voice didn't need it.

[@destination22ful]

Great reaction. This is the studio version with lip syncing, which is fine with me. The Funk Brothers were great. Tammi and Marvin were one of the best duos of any genre. RIP Tammi. RIP Marvin. RIP James Jamerson.

[@jacqueline4514]

P.S.: My Dad had a crush on Tammi Terrell 😊

[@michaelfried3123]

I think its a tie for me over Aretha Franklin or Marvin Gaye being my favorite Soul/R&B vocalist. Marvin was a smooth dude...

[@timdore1131]

Great honest reaction as usual. I agree, the Tonight Show rendition was lousy. It is what it is ... but I like that you call it like you see it. Keep up the great work. You need to react to James Brown on Letterman on July 12th, 1982. Quite possibly the greatest live musical moment on Letterman ... and he's had plenty. He was so blown away by how good Paul Schaefer and the band were that he commandeered the whole 2nd half of the show and basically took over. It was epic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGXQkJesar9qnsk

[@Greg-io1ip]

Even in that lousy version, they pulled it out of their hats. This was the era of truly live television. It would be years before TAPE DELAY was added, and shows that canned music were panned by music fans. So to me, it's validation they are who actually performed the song, imperfections included. And they are humans with off nights, yet you can tell the song is really them.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Motown

[@donaldcrumbly1857]

Ashford & Simpson wrote the song

[@bigdaddyeb56]

More Motown and J Geil's Band ( Serve You Right to Suffer )

[@gilshows4660]

I’m thinking I’d rather listen to Tammi than Sexyy Red sing about “ her booty hole brown” ! Been around for both, lol

[@AirplayBeats]

😂I agree

[@gilshows4660]

@@AirplayBeats if you guys haven’t done Johnny winter/ Edgar winter “Tobacco Road” live, it’s got to go on next up list ! I guarantee you’re gonna lose it ! It’s , well I can’t describe it

[@gilshows4660]

@@AirplayBeats Tobacco Road, live, Johnny/ Edgar Winter, if you haven’t done it, it’s can’t miss !

[@davidsweet9163]

This is not live. Just a music video. Actually Film.

[@bradsense7431]

Such a great song. Made beautiful music together. Carson had a great house band. Some of the musicians played in other great projects including Steely Dan. But this arrangement was not a good fit … especially next to the Motown sound.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Marvin's voice on tap even lost in the live version he's a pro with legit control of his range. I never had a Marvin Gaye fan period. Edwin Starr, Billy Preston, Reverend Al Green, Jackson 5, 5th Dimension, Earth Wind and Fire, Ohio Players, etc etc...all before my rock years began. Mind you: This was a very homophobic era. The worst thing for a guaranteed instant fist fight? A guy calls another guy "gay" with the "F" word. So I think it was because Marvin was popular during that time when at least in white culture, fist fights from that could occur at any time. Ironically, it was before Elton John came out. I got in fights mentioning he was gay. I thought it was obvious. Meanwhile Marvin definitely wasn't!! And it didn't matter at all, then or now. But I think in white culture, that's why Marvin Gaye had some limitations during his era. Which is ridiculous. Hard to explain to someone who didn't live through it. On the school bus, heckling using the above slur, or at PE class or after school. That was how 'gang stalking' punks of the era operated. Boys in fear in groups picking on the new kid or the bookworm. Using those slurs. It was like the "N" word in that time. Now if someone says I'm gay I'd simply say it's none of your business but if I was, I'd let them know. And they aren't my type. Or maybe tell them to let my girlfriend know so she can tell their blowup dollies issued by NRA Maga mail order to upgrade their companionship. Anyway, rambling. But his name is ironic since I do know my black buddies' moms, sisters, relatives etc all spoke about Marvin Gaye like they wanted to throw their panties at him. We knew he was a black sex symbol, but his last name in white culture was taboo. Even with the "e". So it's another case of ridiculous white evangelical influence in the subconscious mind (progress note: Russell Westbrook is a Taylor Swift fan ... And Taylor Swift is a Brodie fan. That is something that wouldn't be public information in 60's - 80's. So we can still turn this corner! I'm not sure I'm ready for Taylor Swift but I know she's an anomaly. A truly good person to her soul. Hope to see her get some legit band around her like War and take another step). Anyway, long post sorry, but it was his last name in white culture, why Marvin Gaye was held back. AIDS era extended it another 10 years. Strange world. And all that Maui Wowie Up In Smoke :(

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

The Supremes were copying her , this is the original

[@randomtruths3400]

Poor girl was in several violent relationships, including James Brown and David Ruffin.

[@AirplayBeats]

Her story is so sad. 🙁

[@randomtruths3400]

@@AirplayBeats Agreed. Unfortunately, she's not the only one done in by the music industry, and not even the only one in Motown circles. If you're doing a Motown deep dive at any point, take a look at the life of the great Florence Ballard of the Supremes.

[@AirplayBeats]

@@randomtruths3400 I know about Florence too. Sad. Our mom is a Motown expert. We grew up hearing all these stories and watching all these documentaries.

[@randomtruths3400]

@@AirplayBeats That's wild, but certainly explains why I've gravitated to your reaction videos. Would be fun to have some videos with her thoughts and insights, too.

[@kurtadams3021]

The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic Ashford and Simpson