5 Key Facts About Marvin Gaye’s I Want You

Released March 16, 1976 The album came out on Motown’s Tamla label.

A shift toward funk and sensuality Gaye moved away from social commentary to focus on erotic, groove-driven music.

Title track became a hit The single “I Want You” reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.

Leon Ware co-wrote and produced Ware originally wrote the songs for his own album, but Gaye took over the project.

Controversial cover art The original sleeve featured an explicit painting of two nude figures, leading to a censored alternative cover.