Townsend originally conceptualized the song while in rehab for alcoholism and it had more religious and spiritual undertones. However, Gaye felt it should have a different message and two ended up collaborating on entirely new lyrics. The final version, which appears on the album of the same title, is a soulful and emotional tune about sexual liberation that is filled with signature, funky guitar arrangements.
At the time of release, the single for "Let's Get it On" was Motown's largest-selling recording of all time, selling over four-million copies between 1973 and 1974 with a million being sold in the US alone.
"Let's Get it On" was ranked number 167 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song was also ranked #32 on Billboard magazine'sHot 100 All-Time Top Songs list.
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