Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Official Video 2019)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2019
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Director: Savanah Leaf
Producers: Danielle Hinde/Danny Lockwood/ Rich Hutchins/ Jason Cole
Prod Co: Doomsday Entertainment
“We shot ‘What’s Going On' in Detroit and Flint Michigan, we wanted a place that resonates with the song and the history of Motown, while also remaining relevant to the sociopolitical issues in the music video.
The music video took four days to shoot, but I travelled to Michigan a couple weeks early to find the right people. It was very important for us to find real people that resonated with the stories, rather than casting actors. We wanted the history of the song and the communities we filmed in to come through in our video. For example, Steve Smith, who plays the blind man in our music video, actually worked for Motown when ‘What’s Going On’ was originally recorded. The church we filmed in was one of the first establishments to set up a water station for the Flint community - they would hand out clean water and raise awareness on the ongoing crisis within the community.
In addition to Steve Smith, we had the opportunity to feature other influential community figures in our music video, including Karen Weaver, the mayor of Flint, and pivotal activists that have been involved in the Flint Water Crisis for many years. One such activist in our music video is named Ariana Hawk, who, along with her young son, was featured on the cover of Time Magazine during the height of the water crisis. She ended up moving from Flint, only to return in order to continue the fight for her community. To this day, the Flint Water Crisis has yet to be resolved, and Ariana continues to be a strong activist in the movement.
"The point is that this is a historic song for an important moment in history, and what’s beautiful is that it’s message is timeless and universal. It’s about human emotions, human relationships, and a coming together. My hope is that our music video will remind people to continue asking the question Marvin Gaye asked in 1971.” - Director: Savanah Leaf
Music video by Marvin Gaye performing What's Going On (Official Video 2019). © 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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As a footnote. The gentelman that plays the blind man in this video is one of the original recording engineers for the "Whats going on" album in 1971. His name is Steve Smith and he's my uncle.
Wow. You must be really happy and proud of this. Thank you for saying it. I need to watch again. I was ending my high school days when this came out. Seems like yesterday. Beautiful music.
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing that. Thank you, Steve Smith for being a part of this incredible music and sharing it with us all.
Thank you for the wonder footnote. I DO hope that you will extend all of our thanks for being part of the origination of such an important anthem. His is an effort that should and will, live forever in the hearts of those lucky enough to hear his work. Thank you Mr. Steve Smith.
Cool
That’s what’s up!
Fun fact: the studio didn’t want to release this but Gaye refused to record anything else until they did. It was a huge success and totally proved them wrong. ❤️
THE 1970s Were the best years EVEEEEER for great Music ,, ENOUGH SAID Night night
That’s great to hear. Marvin Gaye was a saint, an angel here on Earth.
Even more respect for the man
That's true. Berry and the label's executives didn't want Marvin to record a protest album due to them fearing that it would damage his sex symbol image. Marvin didn't like being a sex symbol and stood his ground. Berry came to his senses and released the single and album which became a classic but earned the label millions of dollars. Marvin also got the opportunity to continue writing and producing his own music
@@larryronkq586 definitely
I wish this song would have a massive revival---and that people would truly listen to the words---understand the message---feel the love and intention, and demand an end to the world's wars, poverty, racism, hate, division, and judgment,. The world is so rich in so many ways, yet so impoverished in the ways of love and compassion. Truly heartbreaking.
Marvin, I could listen to you all day long.
it has surged numerous times. the album is always in the top ten of best ever albums and usually number one on thoughtful surveys. Don't you worry this song and album are doing what they were meant to do.
Truer words have spoken. I agree 100 percent. But the sad truth is we will never live in a time like you describe..but it would be nice...
This song should be played at least a day, it said it all and today!!!!
That's once a day/correction
the greedy monsters wouldn't like that. One can only be glad we are not one of those.
It's 3/24/2024. This song speaks to me today LOUDER than it did in 1971. Tears are streaming down my face. We have learned NOTHING..
Brother/sister, snap on that 👋
Womp womp
@@user-zv6rb8wi2l Take your RACISM walking, Buford.
Absolutely nothing!
The year I was born..😂😂
Memorial Day weekend 2024 and this song is still relevant? This was released May 21, 1971, I cried while listening to it then and now. But then I wasn't afraid of losing my country, but now, I'm very afraid... What's (the hell) going on???? 😢
Amen
Fa sho
No matter what the color of your skin is, everyone is going through something. What’s going on by Marvin Gaye is one of the most powerful songs in the world.
@DreamFuel8 Maybe today even more we have no idea what's going on. I can't even vote in 2024, I don't like Trump and Biden is just as bad in his own right. I really appreciated your comment, thanks. 👍
When this song came out in January 17, 1971, I was dodging the draft but got caught and did 3 years in the Army.1972 to 1975 Coming home alive but a Disabled Veteran for life, I never knew how much this song would affect me in later days of my life. I still wonder at times WHAT'S GOING ON? In America when it comes to the Vietnam war.
You're absolutely right... good afternoon how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's a lovely day that the lord has made
THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
SO MANY DIDN'T COME HOME.
No person of culture can say that they dislike Marvin Gaye, the man was a lyrical genius.
Filthy niger
if marvin gaye was a rapper/singer he would be excel very well
It's a beautiful music one genius of the all times ❤Marvin
I agree 100%. No other voice gets me like his~~from his soul to mine.
What a laughable statement.
"You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate"
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
✌️💞 Yes...United We All Stand...Together with our Love for one another always...We do not have any room for hate. ty🥰xo Love and Peace💞✌️
The war is here Escobar its too late for the world
@@KillerClowns-cs2ok 💞It is never too late for Love In Our Hearts.....We can never give up on Hope...Keep forward....Not backward. Please....🇺🇸 Love and Peace always...💙✌️ We are all Stronger Together.🥰
I grew up in 60s and thought America had resolved many issues. Apparently America has not. Really sad situation.
I'm Mexican I love all colors people I grow up to love not to hate
Years ago I was in a small bar in Osaka, Japan where they had a CD collection against the wall. I asked the bartender if I could play something and he was like sure. So I put in Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run, but after a couple songs it just wasn’t the vibe I was looking for. Then I put in What’s Going On and suddenly the whole place was floating on air.
Oh Marvin where did we go wrong. 50 years later and we still at it we need you brother and miss you dearly. I can only hope and pray that this country gets this sorted out
How relevant this song is in 2024- How I wish it wasn't and that Marvin's plea came true.
"You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today."💔
50 years on... and this song still hits so close to home.
so true
Amen to that 😏👍🏼😉❤️🇺🇸
Still? Always.
Yes indeed!
And it's getting worse, billionaires running the show, they don't care if our planet collapses as long as they have theirs. News flash we need an healthy planet to live on. I don't see Elysium being built, better get with it!
At the time that the artist Marvin Gaye wrote the song, he felt the need to express the pain and tears that North American society suffers as a result of racial intolerance, police violence, carrying weapons, drug use and selfishness. He experienced firsthand the humiliations, physical abuse, psychological violence of his father. He was an artist with great sensitivity.
There are no songs, style,sound today that can touch this CLASSIC OR MANY OTHERS OF THIS TIME...THIS IS TRUE MUSIC SOUND........THIS IS TRUE ART... I,M listening alone 330 am saturda5-24-24
Its 2024...still reaonates with the madness happening around the world today😢 Marvin Gaye❤❤❤
Perhaps even more than ever. America is upside down...
" I remember when Marvin Gaye used to sing to me; had me feelin' like black was the thing to be"
-2Pac
"And suddenly the ghetto didn't seem so tough coz though we had it rough we always had enough"
Honestly there is Marvin Gaye references every where he was really impactful and influential
Real music like the R&B and Marvin Gaye
music never should have left the 70s. i mean the 80s and 90s were dope as hell .... but nothing can handle the 70s
keep ya head up
This song,"What's Going On" should be our national anthem. "Only love conquer hate." Thank you Mr. Gaye.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Replace our National Anthem? Millions of Americans died for that song. Don’t think so.
Romans 12:21
"Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good."
Cath4life you mean to tell me that everyone who dies in war dies for a goddamn song? You’re a right stupid dumbass!
Diogo Marques why would you quote the pornographic book that is the source of all inequality and hatred?
June 2022, 36 years old and still listening to it (a white woman from France)... Still love your music Marvin 💕
This song was written and released by Marvin Gaye in 1971. That was 51 years ago. It topped the charts in almost every genre of music and around the world.
Originally, it was written about a Vietnam vet coming home from war, but as the video shows, the narrative is still the same, but the sentiment still applies to so many people no matter who you are, TODAY!
I miss this singer and man every time I hear his songs and those songs written about him. This video deserves more than 86k in likes.
Thank you to the wonderful keepers of Marvin Gaye's music for putting this video together.
May 21st 1971
It was his brother. His younger brother, Frankie was a Vietnam veteran.
Absolutely beautiful song so much going on in it 😢
@@robertthacher-ro6bh I was even one years old at that time and this song STILL hits!
What's amazing is how revelant this song is decades later
More sad than anything cuz I'm sure he hoped it wouldn't be
I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted it to be tho if he were alive. 40+ years after this album and nothing has really changed for the better
Relevant. Sadly timeless. You are so right.
Released in 1971. Not much has changed for us in October 2019. Go figure. Brother, brother too many of you dying. RIP Marvin.
Ooh, you opened the Pandora's Box. True that! It's more tragic than amazing, though for anyone who believes most people are good, it should be amazingly sorrowful we have not beat all the Injustice, social and environmental, back into the deep reaches of the cave. Marvin spoke to us back then when we were very worried about the future and we've been trying ever since to not allow all that crap to carry through to now. Some things have improved, and we know so much more now, but other things have not improved or become worse even though we know better.
I was a young man when this album came out. " Whats Going On " I was in the Preverbal "Shit hole" at the time. A place called Viet Nam. Marvin was with me, not the man. But his music. I always felt at that time, as well as today. This was one of the most prophetic albums ever written. This is one of the songs from my favorite singer of all time. Marvin Gaye and my favorite album of all time "What's going on" This entire album is amazing from start to finish. On vinyl, it was a rarity, One of those rare albums you dropped the needle on, sit back and you could listen to every song from start to finish on side "A" without ever having to get up to pick up the needle and skip a song. Side "B" had some awesome tracks on it as well.
The History behind this album was as equally as amazing as the Man himself. Mr. Marvin Gaye. In short, This album was Marvin's "Baby".
Motown at the time, felt it was to out there ( Extemporaneous ) too political and it would not sell . Marvin wanted it produced. it was very near and dear to him. This led to Marvin leaving Motown.
if you listen to side "B" 2nd track "Flying High In The Friendly Skies " In this song, listen closely, it is Marvin Gaye, describing his personal battle and experiences of his addiction to Heroin. Amazingly put to music and words. The album has other Great Songs. "Mercy Mercy me, "God is love".
This album is truly an insightful walk through the mind and soul of the man, the artist, we all know as Marvin Gaye.
Barry Gordy Believed it was too out there this album would not sell. Marvin left Motown and the album was produced and the rest, is music history.
Marvin, you are truly remembered. Thank you Marvin, for being there for me. As I, a young man of 18, walked through the valleys, of the shadow of death.
Rescate En Pace. Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Semper Fidelis
Amen. I am a vet of Desert Storm. Came back f@@@@@k up.God bless you and your family.
@@willjenkins3529 Thank you both for your service.
A Bar thanks for your service og
Motown ended up produced and releasing "What's Going On", but the execs at Motown saw it as just a way to keep one of their biggest stars happy, so he would keep producing music for them. They expected it to be a total flop. Barry Gordy was leaving town, so he told another exec at Motown to tell Marvin that he had to redo the record, and that it wouldn't sell as it was. The other exec decided to release it anyway, but also expected it to flop. They were shocked at how well "What's Going On" did, and they never encouraged Gaye or their other singers to produce more music like it, even though it had great sales.
Although "I heard it through the grapevine" is far more famous, I consider "What's Going On" to be one of the greatest albums ever created, but its message was far too subversive for the record companies. I don't think I ever heard it being played on the radio when I was a child in the 70s and 80s. I only recently discovered it on RUclips. I often wonder what else Marvin Gaye could have produced if he hadn't been so hooked on drugs and had more stability in his life. We would probably think about him in the same way that we think about John Lennon.
Thank you for the history behind Marvin leaving motion i didn't realize that happened during his record with motown
This makes me cry every time!..from the moment i heard it..1971..til now..2023..marvin was and always will be one of my all time hero's..i wish he was still with us but at the same time I'm glad he isn't here to witness what a terrible world we live in. 😢 rest in peace my man ❤❤❤
You will never be forgotten
I TOTALLY agree with EVERY word you said, Clairesmith1964!
52yrs later......this song STILL resonates
Marvin knew he was way ahead of his time.......even back in '71
Halelujah Marvin. Homes not wars!
Still resonates, yes. And I find that unfortunate.
Such a lovely song that reflects on so much that isn't so lovely, as is Mercy Mercy Me. He asked the question "why?" with such agonized beauty.
I imagine quite a few similar tunes that came out of the 60s and 70s apply to today.
War is not the answer
Was he though? Was he ahead of his time? or just saying what needed to be said?
I am standing here listening to this - 3/24/2024. Over 70 years later, Mr. Marvin Gaye still speaks to .me. Tears are rolling down my cheeks. Marvin - we miss you.
Best lyrics ever written and sang with the most sincerity ever, Marvin was the greatest!
I couldn't agree with you more my friend.
I agree. If there's two albums I'd pick as two favorites that's about justice and antiracism, then it's Marvin's What's Going On an Stevie Wonder's Songs in the key of Life.
yesssss!!
Zssa I sws@@fredrydmusic1
Sublime .
Dear Mr. Gaye, We are sorry to report that not much has changed since you recorded "What's Going On" in 1971.
- The Future
Love your report brother
..☹☹☹😭😭😭😭
Mark Ricks ❤️🌍♾🕳🌟😇☮️
SADLY
I just want to cry.
I agree
TIMELESS - Still Relevant, what is going on?
We can't give up, theres ALWAYS HOPE
June 2024…grew up with Marvin. First time seeing this video and the tears won’t stop! Thank you for sharing this! ❤️🥺🥹🙏🏾
Defines the word.'.Classic.'
This song will never die and it is very appropriate for 2024.6-8-2024
Lived this song and now younger generations are experiencing similar.
Marvin will always be loved.
Only LOVE can conquer hate.
''I rember Marvin Gaye used to sing to me he had me feeling like black was a thing to be but suddenly the ghetto didn't seem so tough''
Tupac Amaru Shakur
Marvin. !!!!! So Ahead of his time. Brilliant and unfortunately today so true.
He wasn't ahead of his time, the TIMES have just ALWAYS been behind.
I'll say this again, Brilliant I danced with him ,spoke with him absolutely brilliant !!!!!!!
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This is the first time I have seen this Video. And the song was written in 1971 I was 15 yrs old.Yes 52 years ago.That right I am 67. Marvin Gaye was a genius. Because we're witnessing.. Everything that he was singing about is so Very Real Today.I Thank GOD, for him, and his message to all of Us.And I know that U, are Resting in God's, Most Perfect Peace Right On! Big Brother! Right On!🙏🏾🤲🏾👍🏾💥😎
Pray for texas man! RIP little angels
The sign of a prophet is a poet who writes about what he sees in his heart and soul about the future of humanity. Beloved Marvin was our prophet during that time. His voice is still relevant to people because he spoke about their issues with life, not just his love life or romance. There were many prophets in the music of the 70s. WE need to return to that to open the blind eyes, disconnected from their souls. Where we are going being closed off to one another is a very dark, destructive and lonely place.
Yes.
DEFINITELY!!! 😉😉😉💯💯💯
Lovejoy Walker very well said
A Walker love love love this!!!!
@@3times930 thank you. Marvin was a major inspirational force in my youth. One of the best. His music and words still speak of our times. God bless my brothers and sisters battling the rage of another senseless murder in MN. I am with you all.💞🌹
The legendary Marvin Gaye. So sad that these lyrics of this song still holds true. 1971 - 2019
This entire album is absolutely awesome, one of my top 5 all time records.
The other one is thriller?
Marvin Gaye was and still the best
this song is so relevant today. Marvin Gaye was ahead of his time when he wrote this song. Not much has changed since the last 50 years. The country is still in debt, racism and hate is still there, political divide is at its peak. The war in Afghanistan gained us nothing. Opioids crisis is on the rise, the economic collapse due to the pandemic won’t be able to recover for another 10 years. Global warming is still a thing as we continue to ignore it that the north and southern Ice caps are melting away and there will soon be nothing left and polar bears will be extinct. Really though WHATS GOING ON?
When the ice caps are gone, those giant reflectors of the sun's energy will be no more. At that point, vast land areas will be uninhabitable by humans... and that will probably be the best thing to happen to the planet earth in a hundred thousand years. Not only will polar bears be gone, but we'll be gone, too.
In my view, this has to be Marvin's best and most impactful song. For me, this was him at his best.
Who is not in tears with this right now especially now
Love and peace from Mexico be strong 🖤
I cried. For all of us, I cried.
Amen.God bless you and your family.
In tears. J. Xxxxxxxx
Same. Im so done with the racism. Breaks my heart too many hispanic and black Americans are dying for no reason. 😢💔Im Hispanic/latina and im puerto rican. Im devastated one what keeps on happening. This song/video is perfect on what we been dealing with😢💔
A timeless piece of art I’ll always love and cherish Marvin seems nothing changes on this earth 😢
Sorry to say but it's still going on to this very day seriously
What's Going On, Wake Up Everybody, Ship Ahoy, To be free to be who we are, so so many great songs that exposed what was wrong in our society. And sadly nothing has changed all that much. Or worse, we've forgotten the message to our music. I graduate when What's Going On was released, I am now as I was then so proud of Marvin for letting God use him and others to make this album.
People still today walk up to me and say "What's going on". My response is Marvin Gaye asked that same question and we've still not figured it out.
How can anyone give this a thumbs down? One of the best songs out of the early 1970s. Hell one of the best songs ever.
One of the best songs of all time.
I imagine the thumbs down are from that sick supremacist minority that throws fuel on fires. Maybe a portion are from other countries I am guessing.
MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIMES
They hate the truth
Bots
Rest easy Marvin. A legend indeed. 🙏
Talkin' truth then and now. We're still listening and trying to change us for the better.
Father, father, we don't need to escalate. Probably some of the most tragically ironic lyrics ever written.
Some songs tell a story that is timeless.......this is one of those.
One of THE best songs EVER written! Marvin Gaye was one of a kind! A pure genius! Taken from us far too early. He was warning us all!!!!!
(laurentozzi3644) Blame his Father for killing him, when Marvin tried to step in, save his mother, fromDV. There's a song about it, by Commodores.
Watching this brings tears to my eyes when I think that this song was released almost 50 years ago and it’s probably more relevant now than it was then. That is a sad statement.
Scott Levester i live in Australia i am 64 an i cried as well
I'm 51 and I fought back tears while watching it... I pray that change will come!!! 😉😉😉🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯
shit still going on. My Marvin would be so sad
I was in college when this came out. So much hope for change back then. We still have so much to learn.
Me too ..always..whats going on?
Love you Marvin big time😇💞💞💞💞
Since day 1
“Save the Children.” 🖤
Sorry to say but it is still going on to this very day seriously
Still a song that resonates with everyone today just as it did over 50 years ago. RIP Marvin & thank you ❤
And just like that im crying my eyes out
Me too.....
You had company. Can't seem to watch it without crying. It's horrible and disgusting the way many people are today
El problema de Marvin Gaye con las drogas provenía de no sentirse querido por su padre y de sus continuas criticas
You Are not the only one. I look around and have to question when did we get off track?
@@RandyRhace años estuve fuera del camino, se lo que sufrió Marvin Gaye!!
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some loving here today
🎶
MOTOWN is the soundtrack of our lives.
“What’s Going On”...more relevant than ever.
This song shouldn’t be relevant in 2020, and it is. What a sad world.
Hi, things change NOW in a dramatically way..........
Sadly This song will always be relevant, there will always be pain and suffering and there will always be evil on this earth. It is our job while here to make it a little more liveable for everyone
If you're not black you wouldn't understand I'm sorry I didn't mean to say African American will be the only race that keep changing what we are in the Bible gods people
That's the part that makes me so sad about all of this.......57 years! I have dealt with this shit all my life! Goddamn Im so tired of it all!
After January 6, 2021 nothing surprises me.
Love this man, love his songs. He was ahead of his time. Too bad things have not changed. I lived through the chaos of these 60s , and it’s all still the same. So so sad.
Amen.God bless you and your family. I a vet also grew up in the white mans world.
this could be playing in 1346 a.d and or
4400 a.d and I’d be a okay
never will this be out of touch with present realities cause our dumb a@$$& have always f@&9”& shut up
I apologize, that’s the only way I could express it
@Caroline Hidalgo YES YOU ARE CORRECT. But ALL OF US MUST MAKE THE CONSCIOUS DECISION TO CHANGE OUR OPINION, or ASSUMPTIONS, or HATE, IF WE ARE GOING TO MOVE ON FROM HERE. I, MYSELF, DON’T KNOW HOW TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN, BUT IT HAS GOT TO CHANGE, & NOW!
Caroline, I hope you might take the time to read My comment below. I must warn you tho, it’s a “book” LOL
God’s Blessings to You and Yours!
@@willjenkins3529 I’m so sorry. It was such a Shameful time in this Country. God Bless You for serving this country, even tho you may have not really wanted to at the time. I cannot explain this to you, why, but something just popped in my brain. The Dear Reverend Billy Graham said, in one of his sermons where there were many Black Children of God in attendance, “Did you know that the man that helped Jesus carry the Cross, was a Black Man.” I’m not sure why, but that has stayed with me for Years. Just Respect for the Man I guess.
War is not the answer ❤️
For only love can conquer hate
HE'S RESTING IN Entertainment POWER BLACK POWER GENIUS INTELLIGENT 💪❣️
This song will always be relevant ♥️ Marvin will always be relevant. Love is still relevant.
This song was appropriate then, and it's appropriate now in this crazy world! Marvin Gaye was so talented and such a peaceful man.
My husband of 46yrs passed..HARD!! But music HELPS.
.When I get enough strength to listen..we did aconcert ea month...I MISS HIM SOOO MUCH
Sorry to hear this sad news. Know that you are not alone. There is an entire community of gals, who married for decades to a good man, are now grieving at him being gone. But he will.always be with you, living in your heart and watching over you. Bonds like that do NOT break. Ever. I send you hugs and thoughts of having had that good man by your side for so long. Peace be unto you.
Raw,organic music, Marvin told a story and always had it's own sound, something that can never be duplicated
Lord protect my brothers and bring justice. May 2020! 😥
Excellent ! 2020 , this song just shows " how long it,s been goin' on " BLACK LIVES MATTER !!!!!!
As relevant today as it was when it was released. A beautiful man, with a velvet voice. He had so much to say… silenced entirely too soon. Marvin we miss you 🥰
My opinion...Best song every made and sang....Love one another, and God Bless everyone!!
Sadly an absolutely perfect song for 2020! Who cares? I Do✊
✊💖
I care sister
This song sure fits this current situation more than ever. UNITY 2020!
Yes✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Yes!!!
Amen.God bless you and your family. Keep your heads up.
This comment deserves 1M likes!
I have been playing it but it just shows nothing has changed and we are in 2020. I can't breathe.
This song really about the Vietnam wars and I honor my uncle whose fought in the Vietnam wars.
One of, if not The best protest songs ever written.
The words of this song will always be relevant!
Years later and history just repeats itself🤕🤦🏽♂️
Amen.God bless you and your family. Plz keep your heads up.
Pardon the correction, but it never stopped in order for it repeat itself in the 1st place
And it always will because so called black people are emotional and they love the white man!
@@michaeljofat7895 Really?
@@nancyott3096 yes really !
This song is deep the first time I heard it 55 years ago. IT BLUE MY MIND AND IT STILL DOES. WHAT A SONG
AMEN!!
Me too! What an amazing super star. Sad taken way too soon. 😢
What the world is missing is Love.
🙏
@@tishkerrville8942 It's true my brother. Look at all innocent lives lost, all because of Love that was never given.
John Lennon would certainly agree.
Just so sad, his own father killed him! Marvin was a gentle soul capable of beautiful sounds and music!
Dang.
HEARTBREAKING !!!!!!
@@bassbeginner82 it’s true. He was shot by his own dad.
Event though it was in self-defense, it is very unfortunate
When does it end????????...I still have this album - I bought in 1970's ….it's been with me through so much....and here I am ...once again playing this and in pain with "what's going on" - may 30,2020
I will like to seat with you and listen to the song together.
Hi
One of the only blk artists ever nominated for the Noble Peace Prize for a song. Marvin Gaye's What's Going on
The other was Sly & The Family Stone for Everyday People They both lost
Who expresses soul singing..
Its amazing how that song relates to what going today like it did in 1971. Things need to change. The world is in bad shape. God help us all.
He's the only one that can help us and everyone wants Him out of our lives. 😢
Hi, all will change now, the Biggest shift in history does happen NOW
@@ecurrie4549 Hi, sorry, but this is our job, God only gave us the inspiration how to do it !
The Lord is our strength
Yea God help us all
Marvin was brilliant..and indeed,the relevance now is staggering.
Just wow Brother.
So much pain so much hurt right now
The man and the song were way ahead of the current times..Could never understand how a father can kill his son.....RIP and THANK YOU FOR THE WORDS
Together we win
Divided we fall
In March 10 2024
For my mother
Also my father
April 8 2024, I will he seeing my father in the night sky
I love you dad
My dad died on April 8, 2024…. A WWll combat veteran in Normandy and the Philippines. My mom died on September 4, 2022…. They were together over 75 years… ❤️🩹💔I miss them so much…
This song is so relatable in 2019!
The world will always need Marvin.
Right on 🤴🏽🙌💯💖‼️
Love will always win. We are ALL children of God. Sisters and brothers. Those who hold on to hatred will only destroy your spirit. Please try to purge this from loving soul. We are meant to love and help one another. How easy and fulfilling that is! Imagine!
OMG I am white born and bred in Detroit and still live here last 63 years. I feel this all
Yes sir 😂😂
The Godfather of Soul and Realness !!!!!
The King of Soul in my eyes ♥️
Katykeema , you’re absolutely right !!!
I thought James Brown was the Godfather 😊
Katykeema, James Brown is literally the King of Funk, that’s what the most people get wrong. He Created a special Funk Sound and danced to it like no one does before, so that was not soul typically , and they called it Funk.
James Browns biggest hits are the ones who are Funky and quicker,
Marvin Gayes biggest hits are the ones about problems in the society , and deep love songs, and that’s what i call Soul !
Wow! This video got me in tears for real.
I’m stuck in my history. I’m not a rapper and while in not in an auditory, liking hip hop, I understand it’s value to the newer generation. I often thought of wanting to record one of my songs with a female hip hop singer. Maybe one day. All praise to Marvin.
One of the best songs ever written. Performed brilliantly by all involved. The video is also amazing
This song will forever be on repeat
Rest In Peace Marvin ♥️
THIS SONG BY MARVIN GAYE!!!! IS JUST AS RELEVANT TODAY IN THIS TIME AS IT WAS WHEN IT WAS RELEASED IN JUNE 1971!!!!! RIP MARVIN GAYE !!! YOU ARE LOVED!!! YOU ARE MISSED!!! YOU ARE FOREVER IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF ALL GOD'S PEOPLE ON EARTH!!!! MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL FOREVER IN HEAVEN!!!!! LOVE OLIVIA!!!!!
And stil relevant. Russia - Ukraine 🇺🇦 war . So sad
This song will always be relevant.
I’m sorry Marvin … it’s still going on
I asked chat GPT to list 10 greatest songs of all time ....and this was number 5 ....
Marvin Gaye's brother, Frankie, had come home from Vietnam and Marvin wrote "What's Going On" about what was happening from his brother's perspective.
Marvin cut the song 'What's Going On" and Motown refused to release it. So Gaye said he said he'd boycott recording anything until "What's Going On" the single was released. It eventually was and became a #2 hit. The rest of the album was recorded in about 10 days.
"What's Going On" is a classic and timeless.
Marvin is looking down on us, I know that he's proud to see this new generation finally rise up and say No More.
We all know a lot of hatred is still going on. That's what's going on. Now what are we going to do about it? Come on ya'll. Time to turn a corner here. Marvin was right then and is right now.
To miss what’s going in today from his time… resonates todays social problems… he lives … 😏❤️😉