Playlist: Charlie Puth's Marvin Gaye favorites

"Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on," Charlie Puth sings in Marvin Gaye, his new duet with Meghan Trainor. But Puth's reverence for the late R&B great extends far beyond using Gaye's name as a sexy come-on. Here, Puth shares some Gaye favorites with Paste BN.

Stubborn Kind of Fellow : The background vocalists do call and response and outline the chords. The voices are the main instruments.

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) : Believe it or not, the tambourine adds a lot to this. The song wouldn't be the same without it. I'm a producer nerd.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing : I love how this song starts off with the chorus. It hits you with the hook right at the beginning. Super catchy.

You're All I Need to Get By : Love the chords in this song.

What's Going On : His vocal performance still gives me chills when I hear this song.

Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) : This record starts like it's going in one direction then modulates into E major, changing the vibe completely.

Your Precious Love : I love how Marvin and Tammi's voices blend together.

Let's Get It On : It's obvious. Songs about sex = win.

Sexual Healing : He pioneered using an 808 as a drum loop that started a trend for so many future records.

My Love Is Waiting : This is the last song on Marvin Gaye's last album before he passed away. It's a special closing to a beautiful career.

Listen to Puth's playlist here: