‘What’s Going On — Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye released “What’s Going On” in 1971. It was inspired by all of the cases of police brutality that had been documented in California. It did not do well commercially at first. It did, however, go on to reach No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is one of the star’s most successful Motown records. The Rolling Stone described it as an “exquisite plea for peace on Earth.” It ranks fourth on its list of the greatest songs ever written.
‘What’s Going On — Marvin Gaye
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