Come Live with Me Angel
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"Come Live with Me Angel" is a sultry 1975 song recorded by singer Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....

, issued on his acclaimed 1976 album, I Want You. Written by Jacqueline Hillard and Leon Ware
Leon Ware
Leon Ware is a soul music singer, songwriter and producer. Best known for crafting the hit album, I Want You, originally recorded for Ware, until friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye was assigned to the album in 1976...

, the song featured erotic lyrics of Marvin wanting his girlfriend to "walk around nude" while in the comforts of their home and later serve breakfast in bed. The single featured sexual moans from Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya...

, who later recorded the song with Leon Ware, Marvin and herself on vocals. The song would later be sampled by rap group G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...

 for their hit song, "I Wanna Get to Know You" featuring R&B singer Joe
Joe (singer)
Joseph Lewis Thomas , usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer and record producer.-Early life:Joe is a native of Cuthbert, Georgia and later moved to Opelika, Alabama. The son of two preachers, Joe spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir...

in 2004.

Personnel

  • All vocals by Marvin Gaye
  • Instrumentation by assorted musicians
  • Produced by Leon Ware and Marvin Gaye
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