35K views · 2.7K reactions | In celebration of one of the greatest records in the history of Motown music, a new animated album will be released to commemorate one of Marvin Gaye’s most influential pieces of work! Each song from the ‘What’s Going On” album will be paired with an animated visual highlighting its timeless themes 朗 Watch: https://marvingaye.lnk.to/WGOVisualAlbum | Marvin Gaye | Facebook

5.5K views · 6.1K reactions | In 1971, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On album title was met with a response via Sly and the Family Stone’s album title There’s a Riot Goin’ On. #musichistory #marvingaye #whatsgoingon #theresariotgoinon #slyandthefamilystone #slystone #woogtalksmusic #oldies #soul #70s #70ssoul | Whats Good Music | Facebook

What's Going On" is a 1971 song by Marvin Gaye that became a landmark protest and concept album opener, born from a conversation about police brutality witnessed by Renaldo "Obie" Benson. Co-written by Benson, Al Cleveland, and Gaye, the song addressed social issues like the Vietnam War, environmental degradation, and systemic racism, marking a significant shift from Gaye's earlier work. The track was a commercial success, topping R&B charts and reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and

16K views · 110 reactions | #OnThisDay 1971: James Burke narrated a lonely lament from the top floor of 'Tomorrow's Business Building' before showing us the latest in executive toys. | BBC Archive | Facebook

218K views · 1.1K reactions | #OnThisDay 1971: "Glad to get rid of 'em for half an hour..." Highbury's housewives welcomed the return of the football season. | BBC Archive | Facebook

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