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Date written: 06/23/2025

Dubbed "The Prince Motown." Late, great soul singer Marvin Gaye Brought "Sexual Healing." His star shone as bright as a noon sunray. In song asked "What's going on?": life cut short by estranged father. Hit-making behemoth, he'd be even bigger had his career gone farther.

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Date: 6/23/2025 5:11:00 PM
Gone much too soon. What a smooth voice. Well written, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/23/2025 5:56:00 PM
Thank you so much, Lin:-)
Date: 6/23/2025 11:13:00 AM
I thought this sounded like a clerihew and then saw it was. You did a good job!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/23/2025 5:56:00 PM
Thank you very much, Kim:-)

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