That's the Way Love Is
Marvin Gaye
1965
First documented/reported recording release, not the discarded later annual association. See date evidence and former appearances.
Reported release: 1965
Reported release: 1965Date needs verification
Reported in supplied material; independent release-date verification remains open.
The large badge identifies this listening list, not a newly issued recording. Later reissues and renewed chart popularity do not replace an original release date. How years are assigned.
Owner-supplied release annotations
Reported dates in 1965.html. Not independently established; neighboring dates can reflect album/single or regional differences.
Former annual assignments retained as history
These appearances were removed from the main annual lists. They are not original release dates.
- 1969: older return
Inspiration and background
Supplied note - not independently verified
This note came with the supplied collection and has not been independently verified.
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.
Evidence scope: Source-provided note, not an established account of the songwriter's intent
Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1965.html, song-list position 140
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Other appearances and versions
catalog version unspecified
Original release date and exact pressing/version are not independently established.
An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.
Sources and scope
Preserved removed annual identity; date status: supplied_unverified
Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Billboard year-end 1969 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary transcription reviewed 2026-10-11: title, artist and annual chart association; not original release date or complete recording metadata.
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