Marvin Gaye told me
Used in the same way as the phrase 'I heard it through the grapevine' to denote something that one has heard rumours of.
So, Marvin Gaye told me its your birthday today.
- How did you know about me and Andy?
- Marvin Gaye told me
- How did you know about me and Andy?
- Marvin Gaye told me