The Gayes' divorce was finalized in June. The song became an international hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.Īfter months of delays, in March 1977, the singer's attorney, Curtis Shaw, wanted to end divorce proceedings and convinced Gaye to give up half of the percentage of album royalties he would earn from his next Motown album to Anna. Following his return, he recorded "Got to Give It Up" and released it on his album, Live at the London Palladium. Between October and December 1976, Gaye performed in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Several weeks later, Gaye accepted an offer to do a tour of Europe. In September 1976, a warrant was issued for Gaye's arrest after he failed to pay alimony this made him feel vulnerable during the recording sessions, causing the singer to hide from the public for several days. Gaye later argued his spending habits were causing him to fall behind on payments. In November 1975, Gaye's estranged first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye, sued Gaye for divorce, claiming irreconcilable differences, and sought child support for their adopted son, Marvin Gaye III.
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