
Released in 1971, What's Going On is Marvin Gaye's landmark statement and one of the defining records of soul music. Written and produced by Gaye himself, it marked a bold shift from the hit-single sound of his earlier Motown years toward a unified, deeply personal work that is regularly ranked among the greatest albums ever made.
The music blends lush strings, gospel-tinged choirs, jazzy flute and saxophone, and percussion with supple, melodic bass lines. Gaye layers his own voice into duets and trios with himself, moving from silky falsetto to heartfelt lead vocals as he addresses war, poverty, and hope. The result is warm, reflective, and still strikingly relevant.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Tamla
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 01/15/2021
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TRACKS
A1. What's Going On
A2. What's Happening Brother
A3. Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)
A4. Save The Children
A5. God Is Love
A6. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
B1. Right On
B2. Wholy Holy
B3. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
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