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Thread started 12/29/03 8:49am

fauxnewbie

Stevie and Marvin - If u had to choose, wouldn't that just be the hardest thing?

I put 'Songs In The Key Of Life' on the other day and let the opening to 'Loves In Need...' wash over me, and swore that Stevie Wonder was THE greatest of all time. When 'I Wish' came on I had a smile from ear to ear.

But then a few nights back I was listening to Marvin's 'Distant Lover' and nearly cried with joy hearing the passionate singing. That man had an awesome voice, just fucking incredible. Words can't say.

I could never choose between these too. Stevie was (is, kinda) so creative, with melodies plucked from somewhere better than heaven. Marvin could sing amazingly in about 3 or 4 different ways with such passion it was unbelievable.

Both were great singers and wonderfully imaginative, and both in particular were superb vocal arrangers.

Could u choose one over the other? I'll never be able to, and thankfully don't really have to.
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Reply #1 posted 12/29/03 9:09am

diamondpearl1

i wouldn't wanna be without either 1n 'cause there's no wrong goin with either 1n...smile
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Reply #2 posted 12/29/03 9:27am

paisleypark4

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i dont know much about Marvin yet, but Stevie all the way.
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Reply #3 posted 12/29/03 9:28am

VoicesCarry

I would have to choose Marvin, I think. It's a hard call.
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Reply #4 posted 12/29/03 9:39am

Marrk

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I'd pick Stevie, but only just.
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Reply #5 posted 12/29/03 9:55am

stymie

I have to be in a certain mood to listen to Marvin, but I could listen to Stevie anytime. Thank goodness I don't have to choose but if I did, it would be Stevie.
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Reply #6 posted 12/29/03 10:05am

Cloudbuster

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eek

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?

Marvin?

Stevie?


I think you get the idea. wink
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Reply #7 posted 12/29/03 10:32am

violator

That's like choosing between the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.

Can't do it. Shouldn't do it. Won't do it.
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Reply #8 posted 12/29/03 4:16pm

AshK

Stevie, my mum loved him so i always listened to him growing up. whereas marvin i only heard his big tracks, i really should check out his albums rather than those crappy motown compilations i suppose.
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Reply #9 posted 12/29/03 4:35pm

VoicesCarry

AshK said:

Stevie, my mum loved him so i always listened to him growing up. whereas marvin i only heard his big tracks, i really should check out his albums rather than those crappy motown compilations i suppose.


You MUST!
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Reply #10 posted 12/29/03 5:11pm

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i agree with the lead poster - why would we have to choose? noone asks who youd pick if you had to choose between the beatles and led zeppelin do they?! (apologies if they do lol) stevie and marvin sound nothing alike to me...
[This message was edited Mon Dec 29 17:12:07 PST 2003 by funkbabyandthebabysitters]
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Reply #11 posted 12/29/03 6:48pm

mrdespues

Stevie.
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Reply #12 posted 12/29/03 7:05pm

Supernova

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Had to choose? Stevie. Quite easily.
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #13 posted 12/29/03 7:10pm

thetimefan

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Stevie!!!, but Marvin was a brilliant singer too!!!
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Reply #14 posted 12/29/03 7:48pm

theVelvetRoper

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I think I have to go with Stevie. I think. I'm not sure.
'Cause your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance... well, they're no friends of mine.
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Reply #15 posted 12/30/03 7:13pm

todd305

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fauxnewbie said:

Could u choose one over the other? I'll never be able to, and thankfully don't really have to.


If I absolutely had to choose, as much as I love Marvin's artistry, I would choose Stevie -- without hesitation, I might add.
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