Date: June 21, 1971
Release: MOTOWN #37463-5339-2
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"When would the war stop? That’s what I wanted to know… the war inside my soul."
That was the question that inspired Marvin Gaye to create his most deeply realized record, What’s Going On?. This 1971 album went against the grain at Motown, which had become mired by this time in its hit-factory mentality of the ’60s. Berry Gordy even fought with Gaye over releasing the album. Fortunately the artist prevailed over the businessman, and Gaye’s masterpiece reached the masses, generating a stellar response and record sales (three songs went all the way to number one).
GENRE: Funk
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