Thisis without a doubt the greatest Soul and R&B album in music history, a must-have masterpiece that should be in every record collection. Yes "Sgt. Pepper" was influential, but "What's Going On" was a different kind of influence. Not to open your mind to drugs, and new experiences, but to open your mind to love and peace. Ya what's going on Ah, what's going on In the mean time Right on, baby Right on Right on Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply Mother mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today, ByTom Eames. Marvin Gaye's protest anthem 'What's Going On' was a powerful and groundbreaking song at the time of its release in 1971, but fast forward 50 years later and it is sadly still just as relevant for the world in 2021. With the huge spark of protests in the US and around the world against racism following the death of George Andgiving yourself to me can never be wrong. If the love is true. Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be. I'm asking you, baby, to get it on with me. I ain't gonna worry. I ain't gonna push, won't push you, baby. So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby. Stop beatin' 'round the bush. Let's get it on. Todaywould have been Marvin Gaye's 75th birthday. We're looking back on the surprising highs and lows in the legendary life of Marvin Gaye. By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020 MARVINGAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON (What's Going On) Associated Performer: David Van dePitte Studio Personnel: Joe Atkinson, Art Stewart, James Green, Lawrence Miles Producer: MARVIN GAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON (What's Going On) Associated Performer: David Van dePitte Studio Personnel: Joe Atkinson, Gotto Give It Up Lyrics: I used to go out to parties / And stand around / Cause I was too nervous / To really get down / But my body yearned to be free / I got up on the floor and thought Ill tell you ya, what's going on. Te dire ya, que esta pasando. Right on, baby. De acuerdo, nena. Right on, baby. De acuerdo, nena. Right on, baby. De acuerdo, nena. Marvin Thetension and loss that drove Marvin Gaye wasn't lost on his peers: In the same year as What's Going On, a wave of Black artists released explosive new work that put its politics front and center. DXq76iQ.