Marvin Gaye

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1. Marvin GayeAugust 14, 1970

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   “Mercy Mercy Me” was at number one on the R&B chart.
2. Marvin GayeAugust 21, 1971

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   Marvin Gaye spent his second consecutive week at No. 1 on the R&B chart with “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)”.
3. Marvin GayeAugust 18, 1973

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   Marvin Gaye reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart with "Let's Get It On," starting a multi-week run at the top.
4. Marvin GayeSeptember 1, 1973

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   “Let's Get It On” by Marvin Gaye remained at No. 1 on the R&B chart for a fourth week.
5. Marvin GayeAugust 18, 1976

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   Variety reported that Marvin Gaye faced two consecutive five-day jail sentences in Los Angeles County for contempt of court over failure to pay child and spousal support.
6. Marvin GayeOctober 3, 1976

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   Marvin Gaye performed the first of several concerts at London's Palladium. The concerts were recorded and later released on the 1977 album Live at the London Palladium.
7. Marvin GayeOctober 7, 1978

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   Billboard reported that Marvin Gaye had filed for personal bankruptcy and bankruptcy protection for his company Right On Productions twice during the year. His financial problems were connected to heavy debts, tax liabilities, and his divorce settlement with Anna Gordy.