"Chained" is a 1968 single released by

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Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gay Jr., who also spelled his surname as Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown (music style), Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player ...

. The song peaked at number 32 on the

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on November 1, 1968. '' Cash Box'' said that it has a "towering dance rhythm and a splendid vocal vector."

Chart history

References

1968 singles Marvin Gaye songs Songs written by Frank Wilson (musician) 1967 songs Song recordings produced by Frank Wilson (musician) Motown singles Tamla Records singles {{1960s-single-stub