The story of What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Motown 01:12 - 01:33 - My loud ass washing machine (feel free to skip, it's ok) 01:52 - Recording the title track (also, getting to know Berry Gordy) 03:35 - 09:18 - The creation of "What's Going On" (5 parts) P1 03:46 - Marvin's struggle P2 04:50 - The influence of Detroit athletes and musicians P3 06:07 - Renaldo Benson: The brainchild P4 07:25 - Frankie Gaye and social unrest P5 08:21 - Abraham, Martin and John 09:19 - Marvin's creative freedom 09:44 - The innovation and influence 10:53 - Track by track observation 13:45 - Accolades In a time of war, protest, and racial tension, Marvin Gaye broke through the walls of hatred to speak to our souls