Marvin Gaye
's
Greatest Hits: Live in '76
captures him live in Amsterdam on his first European tour. Though the set list includes such classics as
"Let's Get It On,"
"You're a Wonderful One,"
"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,"
and
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine,"
Gaye
's perfunctory performance -- he whips through 23 songs in just over 50 minutes -- doesn't always do the songs justice. However,
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough,"
which also features
Florence Lyles
, is a reminder of
's boundless talent. The slightly weak audio and washed-out image quality are also somewhat disappointing, but not totally surprising given the film's age. Despite these drawbacks,
does provide the sheer thrill of seeing
perform; that may be enough for his die-hard fans. ~ Heather Phares