Ed Townsend

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Ed Townsend (April 16, 1929–August 13, 2003)in Fayetteville, Tennessee, was an American singer/songwriter known for the 1958 hit "For Your Love," which was later covered by Peaches & Herb. He also for co-wrote and co-produced Marvin Gaye's 1973 hit "Let's Get It On" along with three other songs on Gaye's highly successful Let's Get It On album.On the day of August 13,2003, he died of a heart attack in San Bernardino, California.

Filmography

Soundtrack

Crank (2006) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

Last Holiday (2006) ("Let's Get It On")

After the Sunset (2004) (writer: "Boombastic (Sting/Shaggy Remix)")

Mr. 3000 (2004) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

Something's Gotta Give (2003) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

The Real Cancun (2003) (writer: "Boombastic") "Scrubs" (1 episode, 2003)

My Interpretation (2003) TV Episode (writer: "Let's Get It On")

The Parole Officer (2001) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

High Fidelity (2000) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

Three to Tango (1999) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) (writer: "LET'S GET IT ON") ... aka Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me (USA: video title)

A Walk on the Moon (1999) (writer: "For Your Love") ... aka Tentación, La (USA: Spanish title)

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) (writer: "Lets Get It On")

Simon Birch (1998) (writer: "For Your Love") ... aka Angels and Armadillos

Nine Months (1995) (writer: "Let's Get It On")

Jailbreakers (1994) (TV) (writer: "FOR YOUR LOVE") (performer: "FOR YOUR LOVE")

Into the Night (1985/I) (writer: "LET'S GET IT ON")

Composer

Black Fist (1975) ... aka Bogard ... aka Fist ... aka Homeboy ... aka The Black Streetfighter

The Ultimate Thrill (1974) ... aka The Ultimate Chase

Self

Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop (2001) (TV) .... Himself

"E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)

   - Marvin Gaye (1998) TV Episode .... Himself

"Toast of the Town" .... Himself (1 episode, 1958) ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)

   - Episode #11.32 (1958) TV Episode .... Himself