Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Official Video 2019)

[@marksmith2993]

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.

[@CatmanBill]

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.

[@rca6576]

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.

[@BillySargent]

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.

[@tamaralara6157]

Cool

[@davidcoleman1861]

That’s what’s up!

[@Frostie-e8g]

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..

[@raymondowalden4405]

Brother/sister, snap on that 👋

[@Yourfavpersonfrrl]

Womp womp

[@Frostie-e8g]

@@Yourfavpersonfrrl Take your RACISM walking, Buford.

[@exmr4315]

Absolutely nothing!

[@pete420]

The year I was born..😂😂

[@oscarmelendez9217]

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.

[@justaguybeingaguy]

Yes, he was shot dead by his father at age 44 - so sad.

[@reggaejunkie1303]

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. ❤️

[@larryronkq586]

THE 1970s Were the best years EVEEEEER for great Music ,, ENOUGH SAID Night night

[@jenniferdixon7633]

That’s great to hear. Marvin Gaye was a saint, an angel here on Earth.

[@kathygann7632]

Even more respect for the man

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

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

[@Bay1981]

@@larryronkq586 definitely

[@Temujin1991]

No person of culture can say that they dislike Marvin Gaye, the man was a lyrical genius.

[@Cauthonlol]

Filthy niger

[@jaxban4858]

if marvin gaye was a rapper/singer he would be excel very well

[@queyroinathalie7363]

It's a beautiful music one genius of the all times ❤Marvin

[@claraglatthaar998]

I agree 100%. No other voice gets me like his~~from his soul to mine.

[@VideoDotGoogleDotCom]

What a laughable statement.

[@sylvester1171]

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.

[@DennisRaymond-mg5kg]

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

[@lillianwilliams5510]

THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. SO MANY DIDN'T COME HOME.

[@supremeeverlove]

❤

[@supremeeverlove]

❤

[@Puchi1959]

RIP, Mr. Martín Gaye. The man that, in the same way of Dr. King, noticed that all begins with RESPECT. This has to be the first step.

[@rebeccamilward4758]

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.

[@tednorton5150]

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.

[@kappy4493]

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...

[@pcole5168]

This song should be played at least a day, it said it all and today!!!!

[@pcole5168]

That's once a day/correction

[@nejuw]

the greedy monsters wouldn't like that. One can only be glad we are not one of those.

[@MinuteDocumentaries]

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.

[@deni0.0.7]

@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. 👍

[@jeaniebop]

Amen!!!

[@jansdoe6963]

This song,"What's Going On" should be our national anthem. "Only love conquer hate." Thank you Mr. Gaye.

[@giggles1219]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Who63]

Replace our National Anthem? Millions of Americans died for that song. Don’t think so.

[@alexm7627]

Romans 12:21 "Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good."

[@robsemail]

Cath4life you mean to tell me that everyone who dies in war dies for a goddamn song? You’re a right stupid dumbass!

[@robsemail]

Diogo Marques why would you quote the pornographic book that is the source of all inequality and hatred?

[@lescobar5460]

"You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate" ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

[@katherinegates1559]

✌️💞 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💞✌️

[@KillerClowns-cs2ok]

The war is here Escobar its too late for the world

[@katherinegates1559]

@@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.🥰

[@cosmogtopper]

I grew up in 60s and thought America had resolved many issues. Apparently America has not. Really sad situation.

[@lifeaszahara3282]

I'm Mexican I love all colors people I grow up to love not to hate

[@DeSledge]

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???? 😢

[@dianaskarbek2664]

Amen

[@diablo09121972]

Fa sho

[@SonakaG]

Pain. That's what's going on... "Hurt People, Hurt People" as the saying goes. Only through love and kindness can we even begin to heal, but most aren't ready, nor willing to be the first, except for a few, who constantly got to contend with all the hurt people who refuse to let good stuff remain good. I knew stuff was sick in this country on a deeper level the moment I heard a person say "they don't get to be happy if I'm not happy" Ever since then I woke up, and realized the truth all around me. I don't stay trying to be hopeful and kind because of an inner child's thought... But instead because I reject that "I'll hurt people because, I'm hurt, people" type of mentality. Even if I don't change the world, as long as I can make one person smile and not want to make a unaliving themselves joke, that's a win. It's enough. And I'm happy for it. I'll be honest, I'm not going anywhere with all this, but amongst all the comments, yours resonated with me, and I couldn't help but reply with my own answer. There's so much wrong, and no one truly knows how to solve it all, and unfortunately everyone nowadays think they know how, more than anyone else, just to end up adding to the problems and their complexity... So ima just do the only thing I know how, and that's making Life itself not so miserable to whoever I can find, and whoever is willing to have me. Hopefully it inspires growth, and healing, along with sharing that, but even if all it does is give them a smile, then that'll be enough for me, as atleast I contributed to someone's One Good Day. Anyways, sorry for the long wall of text, hopefully this helps, at the very least helps someone who is also discovering the song for the first time and reading comments right now like myself.

[@DeSledge]

​@@SonakaGI went through a range of emotions reading your reply to my comment. Thank you. Let's come back here every summer to see if we've done any healing - either on our own or as a country. ❤️

[@BobBaker-v9v]

Well said

[@abar7178]

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

[@willjenkins3529]

Amen. I am a vet of Desert Storm. Came back f@@@@@k up.God bless you and your family.

[@Who63]

@@willjenkins3529 Thank you both for your service.

[@bawsemane6302]

A Bar thanks for your service og

[@amosbatto3051]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@shawday7911]

Thank you for the history behind Marvin leaving motion i didn't realize that happened during his record with motown

[@echowalker2153]

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.

[@MissMoon111]

Yes.

[@kathysilkyyhayden7176]

DEFINITELY!!! 😉😉😉💯💯💯

[@3times930]

Lovejoy Walker very well said

[@MrFresh8415]

A Walker love love love this!!!!

[@echowalker2153]

@@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.💞🌹

[@zarilla]

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.

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

May 21st 1971

[@AmericaSpeaks1]

It was his brother. His younger brother, Frankie was a Vietnam veteran.

[@stevepeach8022]

Absolutely beautiful song so much going on in it 😢

[@hucymama1]

​@@robertthacher-ro6bh I was even one years old at that time and this song STILL hits!

[@ORGANICsoulJAZZ]

" I remember when Marvin Gaye used to sing to me; had me feelin' like black was the thing to be" -2Pac

[@joeseal5109]

"And suddenly the ghetto didn't seem so tough coz though we had it rough we always had enough"

[@realone2321]

Honestly there is Marvin Gaye references every where he was really impactful and influential

[@steryjendeese11]

Real music like the R&B and Marvin Gaye

[@kosmique]

music never should have left the 70s. i mean the 80s and 90s were dope as hell .... but nothing can handle the 70s

[@sarahjade8840]

keep ya head up

[@AlmightyWavyy]

Listening to this classic by Marvin while looking at my 2 year old son. Man, I really hope this world gets it together for his sake. I don’t want him to suffer at all, especially him being Black and Mexican. A system that keeps us down.

[@ogtripplog215iiiifffff]

52yrs later......this song STILL resonates Marvin knew he was way ahead of his time.......even back in '71

[@maryingolfsrud937]

Halelujah Marvin. Homes not wars!

[@Blogzer]

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.

[@hellovagim]

War is not the answer

[@katharinenoble1682]

Was he though? Was he ahead of his time? or just saying what needed to be said?

[@Frostie-e8g]

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.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Best lyrics ever written and sang with the most sincerity ever, Marvin was the greatest!

[@garryheywood1]

I couldn't agree with you more my friend.

[@fredrydmusic1]

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.

[@moniquecavard745]

yesssss!!

[@JohnJohnson-oo8wc]

Zssa I sws@@fredrydmusic1

[@andrewedwards8238]

Sublime .

[@AndyKusanagi86]

50 years on... and this song still hits so close to home.

[@cynthiabullard2097]

so true

[@jacquesm6847]

Amen to that 😏👍🏼😉❤️🇺🇸

[@mikematusky7717]

Still? Always.

[@ronlemons5316]

Yes indeed!

[@hoffer54]

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!

[@tanr9104]

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."💔

[@coachlevester305]

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.

[@trevorhayes1079]

Scott Levester i live in Australia i am 64 an i cried as well

[@kathysilkyyhayden7176]

I'm 51 and I fought back tears while watching it... I pray that change will come!!! 😉😉😉🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯

[@alandomcmuryry1268]

shit still going on. My Marvin would be so sad

[@kurtkrak]

I was in college when this came out. So much hope for change back then. We still have so much to learn.

[@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy]

Me too ..always..whats going on? Love you Marvin big time😇💞💞💞💞 Since day 1

[@CapMan1249]

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.

[@nybcbuildingmanager6770]

One of the best songs of all time.

[@vissevolker955]

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.

[@dorenespicer4936]

MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIMES

[@jenniferfields7113]

They hate the truth

[@percent1303]

Bots

[@felixramos3078]

I heard so many people here said nothing has changed. Well, they are right. There are so many broken families, children growing up without their fathers or mothers. Believe me, nothing is going to change until people realize that the family is the backbone of society. Also, we as parents need to be an example to our children on how a good person should behave. And even more importantly, take our children to church and teach them about God's righteousness and love for humanity. There is a very good verse in the Bible, written by a very wise man, King Salomon. Proverbs 22: 6 (NKJV) "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Amen!

[@jasonroberts2249]

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.

[@mckayleem3098]

I think about this again and again as I march in the streets calling for justice, for liberation in Palestine, Lebanon, the Congo, Sudan, in my neighborhood, everywhere. May the voice of resistance never fall silent.

[@sharon7351]

Every time I hear this song - I get a lump in my throat, my eyes well with tears and I feel a tugging in the area of my heart. Every. time.

[@AStrangernightApache0864]

Rest in paradise Marvin Gaye , thank you for all the beautiful songs you've left behind . It's now September 20th 2024 and there are wars going on , people are dying like it's alright and none of these wars will be ending any time soon and you say love can conquer hate yes i believe love can conquer hate only if love is taught to all around the globe . ❤

[@karinalisboa363]

I LOVE MARVIN GAYE. I LOVE THE LOVE, I BELIEVE IN THE LOVE, IN THE PEACE OF LOVE. THE LOVE, THE LIFE, THE PEACE, THE LIGHT, THE REDEMPTION AND THE TRUTH IS THE SAVIOR KING CHRIST. OUR REDEMPTOR WILL COME AS THE LIGHTNING TO GIVE US THE REAL LIFE AND HOME IN THE KINGDOM OF PEACE. MARANATA!🎶🙏🪷🪷🥰💖

[@jaelie8398]

What's amazing is how revelant this song is decades later

[@bobbyshewan4229]

More sad than anything cuz I'm sure he hoped it wouldn't be

[@bobbyshewan4229]

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

[@BarbaraRomano-akatropicgal55]

Relevant. Sadly timeless. You are so right.

[@matthewst_fort4367]

Released in 1971. Not much has changed for us in October 2019. Go figure. Brother, brother too many of you dying. RIP Marvin.

[@TAndrackeH]

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.

[@LikeThisX]

This is the only song that makes me want to cry every single time I hear.

[@johnnyboy7538]

In my view, this has to be Marvin's best and most impactful song. For me, this was him at his best.

[@liedyj]

The legendary Marvin Gaye. So sad that these lyrics of this song still holds true. 1971 - 2019

[@laurentozzi3644]

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!!!!!

[@MMM-dq9jj14up]

(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.

[@vilanusbyarugaba5049]

''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

[@gbacrila]

Defines the word.'.Classic.'

[@brianruppert1071]

This puts tears in my eyes. What a song--speaking to us TODAY.

[@clairesmith1964]

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

[@karolm4045]

I TOTALLY agree with EVERY word you said, Clairesmith1964!

[@helenzimmerman2766]

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

[@juliegranzow8450]

One of my Aunt's favorite songs. She died yrs ago. She probably would have been out there Protesting with BLM only to support the Black people. Not all the other BS that comes along with it. Black people came a long way in this Country & fought hard just to get civil rights. All that twerking, shooting, violence, & other BS that just doesn't need to exist, Needs to be left at your doorsteps! That's what's throwing everything off. May Everyone find some Peace in this Country & bring back the Soul Music.

[@keithpillay8121]

Well said from England uk nr Hastings in East Sussex.

[@s.romero2934]

I was a teen then and 50 plus years have gone by and there is still suffering! That question is still unanswered😢

[@samoramachel55]

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.

[@Powerful_GospelSongs]

🤞 I am turning 70th iam showing my grandchildrens about great black music with love passion truth understanding we will never forget🤞🙏🙏

[@carolinehidalgo2679]

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.

[@willjenkins3529]

Amen.God bless you and your family. I a vet also grew up in the white mans world.

[@gracie99999]

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

[@paulahunt3508]

@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!

[@paulahunt3508]

@@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.

[@zaphodsrealm1549]

This entire album is absolutely awesome, one of my top 5 all time records.

[@許傑福]

The other one is thriller?

[@gll1492]

Marvin Gaye was and still the best

[@siobhanduffy692]

RIP Marvin so Glad i finally found youx . RIP Matthew Perry x Why do good guys die young??????

[@kenyattaweaver5266]

This is still true in December 2024!! This is how Many of us felt after the election in November & will continue to say in 2025 & beyond!!

[@JulieTellsMe]

June 2022, 36 years old and still listening to it (a white woman from France)... Still love your music Marvin 💕

[@lillianwilliams5510]

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.

[@markricks]

Dear Mr. Gaye, We are sorry to report that not much has changed since you recorded "What's Going On" in 1971. - The Future

[@aaronrecordsgomez6636]

Love your report brother ..☹☹☹😭😭😭😭

[@siriusstarlight9881]

Mark Ricks ❤️🌍♾🕳🌟😇☮️

[@wedoish3350]

SADLY

[@zerrinbuyukozer9664]

I just want to cry.

[@h2puertorico]

I agree

[@RobertGlasper-mh8qr]

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!🙏🏾🤲🏾👍🏾💥😎

[@rosemarymcbee2946]

Through, " The Grace Of The Good Lord 🙏 Himself".. We Can, Only Try.. "Too.. Honor His Grace" .. 🙏

[@marcog6056]

His songs is so lovely and his songs touches my heart❤️.RIP. How was his song to you?

[@mikeeboy81]

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 🎶

[@lrosalul]

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

[@roellight5025]

I will like to seat with you and listen to the song together.

[@kelvinflinch4236]

Hi

[@jmc0075]

Tragic end to a fantastic star that is Marvin gaye. RIP young man.

[@SylviaMeza-p2m]

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

[@Frostie-e8g]

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.

[@terrythompson6744]

Sorry to say but it is still going on to this very day seriously

[@DerekJensen-m3q]

It’s a shame Marvin isn’t alive his voice and music is timeless and complete art in its purest form

[@raymondcortez6373]

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?

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

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.

[@davidcoleman1861]

June 2024…grew up with Marvin. First time seeing this video and the tears won’t stop! Thank you for sharing this! ❤️🥺🥹🙏🏾

[@antoniuselva]

Father father we don't need to escalate it mother mother we don't need to support it cause too many children are dying cause too many children are starving cause to many children are suffering this is why we are protesting in large numbers this is why you can't stop us

[@naveepenniman8649]

This song makes my soul feel good

[@serenametzler01]

This song really about the Vietnam wars and I honor my uncle whose fought in the Vietnam wars.

[@danlee1979]

2024 and this song [released more than 50 year ago] is still one of the BEST songs EVER written and sang!

[@belindabenjamin5474]

Marvin Gaye asked the question, "who cares enough to save a world that's in despair".. I care, I care enough to add value where need be...because I know what it feels like🕊

[@sylviaburke4059]

Marvin left us with a question who will have the courage to safe the world in dispear? The best singer ever may you soul rest in peace. You are part of the angels chior in heaven.

[@JoanneColaiacovo-sv2ze]

Omg this song brings back so many beautiful memories and romantic memories and that certain person who held you close no better feeling ❤ I'm going to get up and dance around and love ever minute, anyone with me come on now ❤❤❤

[@Classicsoulsongs689]

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

[@hadizaabdul4902]

Its 2024...still reaonates with the madness happening around the world today😢 Marvin Gaye❤❤❤

[@rebeccamilward4758]

Perhaps even more than ever. America is upside down...

[@cindycindy2894]

Timeless

[@DerhadjiSariak-g1c]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ merci beaucoup nanar de Bayonne on t aimes ❤❤❤❤

[@valritz3100]

Marvin. !!!!! So Ahead of his time. Brilliant and unfortunately today so true.

[@nashathegeorgiapeach3908]

He wasn't ahead of his time, the TIMES have just ALWAYS been behind.

[@valritz3100]

I'll say this again, Brilliant I danced with him ,spoke with him absolutely brilliant !!!!!!!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

Hi Val, I love your channel, I invite you to subscribe to my channel of covers.

[@veel1973]

Only LOVE can conquer hate.

[@CatmanBill]

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.

[@jayclarke9546]

Raw,organic music, Marvin told a story and always had it's own sound, something that can never be duplicated

[@jfpbear]

A timeless piece of art I’ll always love and cherish Marvin seems nothing changes on this earth 😢

[@terrythompson6744]

Sorry to say but it's still going on to this very day seriously

[@doradeleon4060]

The promise God gives His people here is extremely powerful and incredibly encouraging. If we apply this promise to our own lives, we can take heart. God has our back! No matter what our enemies have in store for us (and believe it: if you serve the cause of Christ, you do have enemies!) God has it covered. He tells us not to fear or be anxious because He holds us in his "righteous right hand." We are protected by His power and His might. Not only will He protect us, but He will punish those who come against us. They will be "shamed" and "dishonored" and will eventually perish. They will come looking to fight us, but they will not find us because God has taken care of the matter. How can we not serve such an awesome and mighty God?

[@elizabethmachatton2608]

This song was appropriate then, and it's appropriate now in this crazy world! Marvin Gaye was so talented and such a peaceful man.

[@Megan-f2t]

Let’s heal the world together ❤

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

The combination of "What's Going On" immediately followed by "What's Happening Brother" is the greatest 2-song combo of any album ever released, in my opinion. The most perfect 6 minutes and 32 seconds ever recorded.

[@oliviasmith4257]

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!!!!!

[@ZAOUWV]

And stil relevant. Russia - Ukraine 🇺🇦 war . So sad

[@phantomj79]

This song will always be relevant.

[@K-OnTheCase]

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 🥰

[@contenderbp]

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!

[@sandrabaker-o6f]

The best R and B ever.

[@karenmorris4968]

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.

[@ecurrie4549]

He's the only one that can help us and everyone wants Him out of our lives. 😢

[@mariocaffari5015]

Hi, all will change now, the Biggest shift in history does happen NOW

[@mariocaffari5015]

@@ecurrie4549 Hi, sorry, but this is our job, God only gave us the inspiration how to do it !

[@roellight5025]

The Lord is our strength

[@kelvinflinch4236]

Yea God help us all

[@robertabrown1856]

We would like to think that we've made so much progress but how much progress have we really made when this song that was written 52 years ago still stands true today in 2023?

[@snoops5581]

Still a song that resonates with everyone today just as it did over 50 years ago. RIP Marvin & thank you ❤

[@rca6576]

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.

[@gv1405]

I'm 48. White. European. But since I'm a child, I ve been listening to soul music. And Marvin Gaye. This is what made me. It took me many years to realise that I had a color. Black, white, for me, it was the same. So many black people inspired me, I owe them the best of myself. They built me. The fight for equality will never stop until equality. But I'm sure, we will get there. Let's love eachothers because we are just one marvelous brotherhood.

[@tobiasburrell6055]

Rest easy Marvin. A legend indeed. 🙏

[@TAndrackeH]

Talkin' truth then and now. We're still listening and trying to change us for the better.

[@henryhayth3303]

Father, father, we don't need to escalate. Probably some of the most tragically ironic lyrics ever written.

[@mistyfalin5445]

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

[@JillGrunewald-lp7lp]

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…

[@eduardoboza1]

What's Going On is the eleventh studio album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on May 21, 1971, by the Motown Records-subsidiary label Tamla. #foreveraclassic

[@deborahferrari9233]

Just so sad, his own father killed him! Marvin was a gentle soul capable of beautiful sounds and music!

[@ageshero]

Dang.

[@kdm222]

HEARTBREAKING !!!!!!

[@carlosbandito7719]

@@bassbeginner82 it’s true. He was shot by his own dad.

[@baymax_263]

Event though it was in self-defense, it is very unfortunate

[@jeaniebop]

This is so beautiful and powerful! 💙💙💙💙

[@melindadcourts1917]

Marvin Gaye. A man before his time. Miss you Marvin. R.I.P.🎉

[@megamind2880]

And just like that im crying my eyes out

[@dgwansel]

Me too.....

[@BarbaraRomano-akatropicgal55]

You had company. Can't seem to watch it without crying. It's horrible and disgusting the way many people are today

[@elieli5976]

El problema de Marvin Gaye con las drogas provenía de no sentirse querido por su padre y de sus continuas criticas

[@RandyR]

You Are not the only one. I look around and have to question when did we get off track?

[@elieli5976]

@@RandyRhace años estuve fuera del camino, se lo que sufrió Marvin Gaye!!

[@vickymonroe5654]

My opinion...Best song every made and sang....Love one another, and God Bless everyone!!

[@carolineturner2075]

Love one another

[@jakeyepez4296]

Thank you dad, for getting me into Marvin Gaye. As this song helped me get through the darkest time, for being an El Pasoan and a proud Mexican American... NEVER FORGET AUGUST 3RD, 2019

[@SherrieSherrieSherrie]

This song will always be relevant ♥️ Marvin will always be relevant. Love is still relevant.

[@floridajohn7617]

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

[@hiildegard.mhlophe1098]

We need people like him. We are lost We hate each other everywhere. We can't walk the streets as women and children. My children ate always in my yard . They don't go anywhere without me. They are 25. 23 and16. I drive them everywhere. We are so cruel. I sleep with protection everyday so as to protect my children and animals at night when my husband is st work. My granny taught me this 50 years ago. She used to fight for us anytime our mothers were working and never allowed day offs earning 10.00. My Granny would wake up in the middle of the night and fight anything and anyone. We were untouchable poor as we were. Nobody touched us. Bless her soul. She died at ege age of 104. I was 48. We were so blessed to have her

[@brendachristner6209]

We can't give up, theres ALWAYS HOPE