"Love Party" is a 1980 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 1981 album, In Our Lifetime. The song brought back the religious-themed atmosphere of the previous song, "Praise

Praise (song)

"Praise" is a 1981 gospel-inspired funk number released by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. The song, written by Gaye, is a tribute to not only his church upbringing but also to the sound of then-label mate Stevie Wonder, who is given a shout out on the song by Gaye.The song, equipped with horns,...

" in which Marvin mentions about the chapter of Revelations in the Bible and mentions how prayer and meditation can cleanse one's spirit leaving one "extra special mellow". In the song, Marvin confesses to a woman about how there should be a peaceful, serene love rather than "sinning". The song is given a funk

Funk

Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...

y musical vibe similar to the Mighty Clouds of Joy

Mighty Clouds of Joy

The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American gospel quartet.-Career:The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in 1960 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix without diluting the essential religious essence of their material...

single, "Mighty High". The song originally was recorded as "Dance 'N' Be Happy" with different lyrics.

Personnel

• All vocals by Marvin Gaye
• Drums, keyboards and synthesizers by Marvin Gaye
• Bass by Frank Blair
• Guitar by Gordon Banks
• Produced by Marvin Gaye