"Joy" is a 1983 single released by Marvin Gaye, the final single issued from his Midnight Love album. The song, which was built around a funk vibe, was inspired by Gaye's religious background, which had also inspired songs such as "God is Love", "Everybody Needs Love" and "Praise". Gaye introduced the song as a tribute to his father during his 1983 concert tour.

It was also the final single released before Gaye's death in 1984.

Track listing

7" single

1. "Joy" – 3:55
2. "Turn On Some Music" – 5:08

12" single

1. "Joy" (Parts 1 & 2) (Special Extended Remix) – 6:40
2. "Turn On Some Music" – 5:08

Credits

• All vocals by Marvin Gaye
• Instrumentation by:
  • Marvin Gaye: drums, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, bass synthesizers
  • Gordon Banks: guitars, bass
  • Bobby Stern: tenor saxophone solo

Chart performance

The song peaked at number seventy-eight on the Billboard R&B singles chart, and was the last single Gaye released while alive. Three later posthumous releases would reach the Billboard Top 40 over the next twenty years.