“GOT TO GIVE IT UP” by MARVIN GAYE

“Got to Give It Up” is an uptempo funk song that was recorded by American soul singer, Marvin Gaye. The lyrics within express a carefree and celebratory attitude (encouraging people to let loose and enjoy life).

In 2013, Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines”, was the subject of a lawsuit for allegedly copying this song without consent. On March 10th 2015, a federal jury found that “Blurred Lines” infringed on “Got to Give It Up” and awarded nearly $7.4 million to Marvin Gaye’s children.

On this very day, June 28th 1977, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in March 1977, here’s the late MARVIN GAYE, with “GOT TO GIVE IT UP”…