I'll Be Doggone

Song Info:
"I'll Be Doggone" is a single by American singer Marvin Gaye. It was released on March 4, 1965, under the Tamla label. The song was written by Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, and Marv Tarplin, and it became one of Gaye's early hits, reaching the top of the Billboard R&B singles chart and peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Artist Bio:
Marvin Gaye, born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. on April 2, 1939, in Washington, D.C., was a highly influential soul and R&B singer-songwriter. He began his career as a session drummer before signing with Motown Records in the early 1960s. Gaye's smooth and emotive vocal style, combined with socially conscious lyrics, made him one of the most successful and innovative artists in the Motown era. Over his career, Gaye released numerous hit singles and albums, including "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On," solidifying his legacy as a soul music icon. Tragically, Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father on April 1, 1984, a day before his 45th birthday.