Episode 83 - Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

Published: May 15, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

For its 50th anniversary and featured in 2 documentaries this month, I discuss my favorite Marvin Gaye song: "What's Going On". Learn a brief bio about Marvin Gaye, inspiration of its lyrics, arrangements, success, and impact.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Music Mentioned:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rooLK56ICOQj1Ej4A72o3?si=1384703a35594b4f

Documentaries:
CNN Special: "What's Going On": Marvin Gaye's Anthem for the Ages
https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2021/05/04/cnn-special-whats-going-on-marvin-gayes-anthem-for-the-ages/

Apple TV: "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything"
https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2021/04/apple-tv-announces-new-music-docuseries-1971-the-year-that-music-changed-everything/