MARVIN GAYE - WHATS GOING ON (UK Reaction) | IS MARVIN GAYE THE SOUL VERSION OF 2PAC?!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Honestly...some people in the comments need to take a breathe 👀 Im not implying Marvin Gaye was influenced by 2pac 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Im saying it gives me Tupac vibes but in singing voice where a man is singing the reality of life culturally. I mean some people in these comments need to give their heads a massive wobble before commenting 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AKICITA]

It's amazing that people think that, even tho you made it quite clear in the reaction! 🙄

[@GetOnWithItGaming]

People are full of crap they haven't a clue about pac in keep ya head up he mentions Marvin Gaye and I quote I remember Marvin Gaye used to sing to me he had me feeling like black was the thing to be 🤣 and in an interview he said I want people to look at my music as spiritual like a Marvin gaye Tupac was deffo influenced Marvin trust me iv been a fan for years and these people talk that crap are not true pac people bunch of wankers

[@lepetitoiseau]

Marvin Gaye influenced by Tupac? there is a problem in space time...in 84 at the death of Marvin Gaye Tupac was 13 years old

[@AKICITA]

@@lepetitoiseau I had to read it twice 'cause that's what I thought as well. I think dude needs to learn a bit more of the English language, punctuation, and simple grammar. Re-reading it, all he needs to do is use QUOTATION MARKS & GRAMMAR. Makes all the difference in the world 🤣🤣🤣

[@lepetitoiseau]

@@AKICITA We are going to eat , children ! punctuation is important!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philbell5774]

The whole album "what's going on" is one of the pinnacles of twentieth century music. Of twentieth century art.

[@steviesvideos319]

You took the words right out of my mouth bro

[@montezuumah]

100%

[@michellejackson8259]

I need to hear this album

[@steveullrich7737]

The lyrics are so meaningful, it's a plea for love and peace. An anti-war message written in 1970 during the Vietnam war when many young American men, over 50,00, died and young people were protesting and picketing against the war. It's considered one of the best songs every written/performed. His cry "What's going on" is still relevant today! Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today, yeah 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 lovin' here today Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me So you can see Oh, what's going on (What's going on) What's going on (What's going on) What's going on (What's going on) What's going on (What's going on) Right on, baby Right on, baby Right on Mother, mother Everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply 'cause our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Come on talk to me So you can see What's going on (What's going on) Yeah, what's going on (What's going on) Tell me what's going on (What's going on) I'll tell you, what's going on (What's going on) Right on, baby, right on Right on, baby Right on, baby, right on

[@skbwolverine]

My parents were in the Navy during this time; that's where I was born and spent the first two years if life. My parents used to ask me certain things to see if I happened to remember certain events. But my memory didn't go that far back as a toddler.

[@darlenecronin242]

This was written in 1970 and the whole country was in turmoil, it was sung directly to our soldiers in Vietnam, beautiful and powerful song

[@AKICITA]

ICONIC! Not only this SONG, but these LYRICS.... the Legendary Marvin Gaye

[@mattday94]

Another legend taken way to young in such tragic ways man....he was murdered by his own father he had that voice that touched ur soul

[@Spunky62]

I remember EXACTLY where I was when I heard the news! 😭😭😭

[@mattday94]

@@Spunky62 it was way before my time im only 28 but growing up in detroit motown music was a huge part of my life and i remember wen i asked my mom if we could go and see marvin gaye live and my mom told me what happened to him and it hurt i couldnt believe it

[@suzie4417]

The whole What’s Going On album is fire! I’ve been a Motown groupie since it was established in the 60’s!! So glad you are enjoying your discovery of Motown, it is wonderful to watch !! you can’t stop at only one song 🤩 Marvin arranged the music & lyrics into an icon of an album. ** watch Marvin’s LIVE 1972 performance of What’s Going On, a production that is out of this world ! This album changed the music world ! I’m sure 2Pac loved Marvin’s music ! I have never recovered from Marvin’s death, killed by his father after they were arguing, what an absolute loss to the music world 💔😢 RIP Marvin Gaye. amazing Marvin song Mercy, Mercy, Me … for your playlist of Soul music !! Thanks Hector your reactions are pure gold!

[@ianhewitson2738]

Perhaps the greatest soul singer of them all.

[@jmango2636]

“Mother mother there’s too many of you crying Brother brother brother there’s far too many of you dying” Some of the most powerful lyrics

[@michaelmccombs2959]

Marvin Gaye is all about the chill.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Not on brain squeeze pmsl!

[@michaelmccombs2959]

@@brainsqueezereactions we all chill in our own way.

[@juliecarroll2155]

U can tell a great song wen it's just as relevant today as the day it came out..simply a masterpiece

[@summercoat]

“Father father, we don’t need to escalate…” Depressing prophetic shit, right there.

[@Tessimistic420]

Right, because his father killed him after a argument. So sad.

[@claytonpaul4259]

Hell yes dude the best line up is variety of all the best things, no one genre can be all someone listens to. My mom used to always play this and the impact went over my head as a kid but now i hear it and well up lol. It is so good. Beautiful as always, Mark. ❤️✊🏽

[@zackarybellinger8387]

Love you bro been hooked on your shit for a few weeks strait

[@Murdo2112]

One of the most amazing things about this song is the bass line, by the legendary James Jamerson. According to other musicians on the session, they originally had another bass player on the session, but it just wasn't working. So, they sent someone to find Jamerson. He'd been drinking, since it was his night off, and when they eventually got him to the studio, he was so drunk he couldn't sit on his stool. So, he layed flat on his back, on the studio floor. Someone held up a sheet with chords written out, and he improvised this gorgeous, lyrical, rhythmically rich and dynamic masterpiece of a bass line. All while so drunk he couldn't sit on a stool without falling off. Genius.

[@DorothyFarias]

Amazing how these lyrics are still so relevant.

[@montezuumah]

Yes him and 2pac truly wanted change.. I'll leave it at that.. the good die young

[@michealhunter7012]

Marvin Gaye I Want You - Rehearsal! When you see the live footage and the montages, you realize that Marvin was different. Smooth, effortless, in total command. Truly one of the greatest ever! No one today could do what you will see in that 'rehearsal' version.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Another song by Marvin Gaye is “I Heard it Through the Grapevine”. Another artist you need to listen to is Sam Cooke “A Change is Gonna Come”.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

I know both of these songs my friend! First one from a creedance reaction and the other from a movie I think 🙌🙌🙌🙌 both are epic though !!!!!

[@lepetitoiseau]

@@brainsqueezereactions kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqawYnmwfsyFrtU A change is gonna Come , by Greta Van Fleet !!!!!! Beautiful , Simply.....Try...

[@rubentullenaar2934]

@@brainsqueezereactions if you’ve seen Malcolm X then you know “A change is Gonna Come” it’s the scene where he gets assassinated in the ballroom.

[@knew3355]

You landed in musical magic with this one! One of my alllllll time favorite songs…the lyrics, the instruments, the background voices AND the silk flowing into your ears that is Marvin Gaye’s voice! Probably one of the greatest songs ever. I loved experiencing your first time with you, it was a joy to see your joy, thank you ❤

[@terriertz5134]

You must listen to Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye. It's a funky banger that will get you dancing.

[@butterflymama0838]

i know that "Heard Through the Grapevine"' "Let's Get It On" & this song are probably his most famous, but my favorite song by him is "Sexual Healing". Do that one next, Hector! Much love✌️❣️

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

Who DOESN'T love Marvin???!! EVERYTHING Marvin sings is a vibe!!!! ❤Such a tradgic ending to a beautiful person & talent way way way too young! I hope he knows he's never going to be forgotten!! I love your rules. I'm working on it, I know life is too short! ***?PKEASE - Marvin Gaye, " I Heard it Through the Grapevine" ????

[@willem-janageling3907]

This whole album is legendary. Another gem of this is Mercy mercy me. At least as well played andcsung with a strong environmental message.

[@lindakessler8768]

Only have heard this song a million times, but still get goosebumps every frickin time. 👍❤🤙

[@GetOnWithItGaming]

Fantastic reaction 🙂you got me thinking about my dad this song was played at his funeral Your reaction was spot on loved it brother 👍

[@justinthyme5382]

Second time request, Papa was a rolling Stone by The Temptations,it's a great story line, PS I'm happy to see you going down the Motown Soul rabbit hole. Cheers mate from Perth Australia.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Lol some people are on tenth time requesting songs ....can promise it doesnt work in how many times you ask, its if i pick it 🤣🤣

[@simply_psi]

Another banger from this genre is Many Rivers to Cross by Jimmy Cliff, the reasons you should listen to this is crazy good vocals that will give your goosebumps, goosebumps and lyrics about overcoming adversity I think you'd love it.

[@MDElam]

One of the greatest albums ever!

[@kellydelay18]

Was one smooth brother

[@ronchoptovy9627]

Most definitely!!

[@keekdkelly]

This gave me chills!!! ❤❤❤

[@wpollock1]

Marvin (like Stevie) oozes soul.....you can't teach that, you have to have talent and then you have FEEL it. Eminem, Stevie, Marvin....all from Detroit and that is my home town. This is mainly about the Vietnam war, but it also may refer to the 1967 riots in Detroit. I saw the results of that in the 60's (yes, that old) and this song brings back bittersweet memories.

[@markmiller3101]

Another one that passed way to young, what a voice.. You need to listen to RUSH, Natural Science. WHY? The lyrics and the most influential drummer in rock history. Neil Peart, also wrote those lyrics and most of the lyrics for all RUSH songs. The man was a true genius. That is why you need to listen…..

[@klwit307]

Outstanding! I knew this one would get your legs in the air. 🤣🤣🤣❤️😎👍

[@cheles116]

R&B for peace and love! Marvin Gaye was amazing! Yes Let's Get It On is a classic. I'm ready💜💜💜 Sexual Healing, back story I worked with all guys, and they played this everyday we had lunch! I was 13 so I would always get embarrassed. It was a volunteer job. Please please Hector! 🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜🤗🤗🤗 I'd buy that mug lol

[@Supernova464]

Oh, yes, Marvin Gaye! He’s the sole reason of why the song is one of the best. And as your headline goes, yes, he’s the r and b and soul version of Tupac. They’re both have similar way of thinking of what’s going on w/ the world hence the title, “What’s going on?” They’re phenomenal artists. Thanks so much for sharing your reaction and it’s a like and thumbs up.👍.#marvingaye #tupac #goats

[@tammyphxaz]

sad thing is, he sang of/professed peace, but died violently (gunned down) by the hands of his father

[@steveturley9129]

Great song it never goes away .. Now your on the soul train try Al green let's stay together or anything he did Still would like Radioh dad the most influential group in the last 30 years. Cheers

[@steveturley9129]

I think something went wrong with spelling Radiohead 😁

[@bobshaw8319]

More fire for you from Marvin .. Check out "Mercy, mercy , me"

[@mirandak3273]

Great! Please check out the companion song by Marvin Gaye, “Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)” from the same album and also a big 1971 hit. These two songs are beautiful and life changing. The other great soul artist of that time was Al Green. His biggie is “Let’s Stay Together,” which will make you not only want to make love to somebody, but propose to them. Even if you already married to them? Why only get married once to your true love? Listen to Al & it’s worth doing it over and over. I’m not kidding.

[@blindazabat9527]

"Father, no need to escalate!". Probably his last words before his father shot him dead.

[@Eivissabelle]

It still is one of the most beautiful songs! Ibizabelle

[@danielrausch]

Thanks for introducing me to Marvin Gaye, never listed to any of his songs before. Enjoyed it as well as your reaction. Almost reminds me of the Bee Gees who wrote a bunch of awesome tracks for Saturday Night Fever back in the late 1970s.

[@juankasper4260]

I love, love, love Marvin Gaye.

[@cinnamon962]

Can’t go wrong with some Marvin ❤️👍watching from Tupelo Mississippi ✌️

[@oopsiesbrother]

Saw a guy made a comment on this song a while back. Said he was a vietnam vet and that he vividly remembers the first time hearing this song. Was in a fire fight off in the jungle lost several good guys and then when they came back to HQ radio plays "New song just released state side by Marvin Gaye" He said everyone just sat there in silence listening.

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

What a voice this dude had. Hector you really should be having a listen to Talking Heads, Road to Nowhere is a great song or maybe Psycho Killer

[@Sawdoff2]

Love your reactions, very entertaining to say the least. Marvin has definitly got soul and can melt yours as well. Early 70s when our world was in chaos. I loved growing up on this shit. I'd like to see you do some Alice In Chains. They are from the Seattle grunge era along with Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Soundgarden. The lead vocalist Layne Staley was a beast. RIP Layne. His vocal ability was such that you didn't just hear him you felt him in your soul and if you didn't you must not have one. Such a powerful, well controlled and unique voice. the best live is from Live At The Moore, Man In A Box, Bleed The Freak and my fav Love Hate Love. Jerry's masterful riffs, Sean killing it on drums and Mike on his badass bass, this band clearly underrated. They also did an MTV UNPLUGGED session that is the best ever. stay you

[@melissamason7618]

You got it write. Marvin Gaye was singing about the in society, particularly in America. He speaks about too many mother's crying because their sons have died in the Vietnam War. He's also speaking about racism. The love for humanity. It's gone.

[@robinluke1967]

music to enhance foreplay, cry to me. omg this one is awesome

[@roadkill7314]

Talk about timeless!

[@Sarah-mg2pp]

Sarah and the neighbor watching heccccttttooorrrr😂😂😂😂😂 binge catch up!!! Lets get it on hector come on!!!😂😂😂😂 loving these selections hector!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@superzeek313]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHOfmt8Zdididk Here's the live version..I really think you'll like it..its kinda like opening a time capsule to black culture in the 70s..and I agree..Pac was the marvin gaye of hip hop💯

[@sydneefunnel]

Singing 2Pac vibes would have been a better why 😆 but you know that was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Gotta love some Marvin Gaye ❤️ #besthobbyontheplanet 💯🧠⏪☺️

[@michaelmcbreen4025]

Marvin Gaye a colossus of soul music so sad his dad shot him R.I.P. Marvin.🙏

[@skyebluette8166]

I think you’d really enjoy Feel All My Love Inside by Marvin.💕

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Added! 🙌🙌🙌🙌⏪️🧠

[@Spunky62]

😏😁🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♀️ GREAT ERA! RIP 🙏🥺

[@Tessimistic420]

🙏💯🙏

[@colettewhite9196]

Now I`m back !!!!!! fantastic

[@hungfao]

My second favorite song of all-time. This was a complete break from the usual Motown product. It scared the records execs because it wasn't yet another love song. The entire album is superb as it entirely holds up a mirror to those times and speaks to the issues. Somehow, it remains relevant even today. Timeless.

[@MBeats27]

aahh this is a classic i love this song so much

[@litawells4264]

It's time for more Beth, & Joe. Please check out (I'll take care of you) live at The Beacon Theater in New York. 😍

[@melissamason7618]

Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. " Is a song about being Socially Conscious. That entire album is amazing. Tupac Shakur pays homage to Marvin Gaye in his song " Keep Your Head Up.' The line "Marvin Gaye use sing to me, he made me feel like black was the thing to be."

[@denisetinto1828]

This whole album is worth a listen. This refers to Vietnam war. Marvin came home from war to a mess in his home country of race wars and poverty. He wrote and produced the whole album in Belgium (Funny, that, eh?) by himself playing different instruments and backup singing. The man was a genius. 🇨🇦💯👍

[@markwinstanley9901]

I understood exactly what you were talking about. Great track

[@GaryParris]

You gotta do something by George Benson like Love X Love, Breezin, Never Give Up on a Good Thing, Give Me the Night, The Greatest Love of All, On Broadway. I've seen him twice in concert and he was incredible, always had a rotating stage in the middle of a venue so everyone could see them all playing.

[@lex3150]

Oh you would definitely love Nina Simone and Ray Charles

[@AKICITA]

OMFG!!! RAY!!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

You actually do have the best job. Wish I had the nerve to do it. Growing up my dream job was to be a DJ on the radio, just like Annie Nightingale. Shout out to Annie, girrrl power to the max.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Do it! Make the dream happen!!!!

[@mikeydan]

hands down, the BEST bounce on KZbin. Love me some Mark Hector.

[@patriciadavis1393]

Another of his songs which will hit you in the heart is inner city blues make you wanna holler but watch the video not just the lyrics. Teddy swims who you know does an amazing version of this also of marvin's song mercy mercy me❤❤❤❤❤

[@jameswormington9978]

Smoothest intro ever.

[@michaelclark7602]

Edgar Winer Group Frakenstein because it will blow your mind

[@nardo1224]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@aswanblack3317]

At 19 I was waiting for my turn to die, and I wasn't the youngest. The 1st time I heard this song I was in a s#ithole firebase in Viet Nam. Of 200 guys IDK if any of us volunteered, or thought we would live to see the end of the war. My bud got this cassette tape sent to him from home. We listened continuously on a small tape player. 60+ years later every time I hear this album I cry. Not for the friends I lost but because I survived. I so appreciate your innocent and honest perspective. I only wanted to give some context to the album and expose who his audience was. I hope this lets you understand how and what we were thinking about in 1971

[@michelehood7014]

Race & Vietnam is what he was singing about

[@jesrush]

Well if we going this way….September by Earth Wind And Fire ✌️😊🌼

[@normacherylwashington4872]

He was talking about the world situation!!! Your comparison to 2Pac is awesome and dead on point!!!! Same message, different deliveries!!!!

[@jamesloughran7278]

I mean fuck you with love lol of course how else would one take that? Your the best Hector.

[@vinne381]

You got to react to this prince why because it’s crazy

[@vinne381]

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[@quintuple300]

Loved the video as always. If you ever run out of things to react to or just want a knew experience could you pls react to Dave a uk rapper who you may have heard of he has a myriad of beautiful songs surrounding topical references about society and has an incredible way of displaying his abilities through double entendres and much more Keep up the great work

[@susanlindner8626]

Please check out Symptom Of Being Human by Shinedown... it's an amazing song with an amazing message. Love your energy. Rock on.

[@stevenwetherbee7573]

Great song. You need to react to Funkadelic - Maggot Brain because it probably has the greatest guitar solo of all time. Even better than Comfortably Numb. I'd be happy to talk drum'n'bass as well.

[@AKICITA]

Hmmm.... A MaggotBrainSqueeze coming soon? WE CAN HOPE!!! I'm looking forward to that day!

[@rapidprimus]

Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven (next reaction)!!! Cheers.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Wont be next by a looooooong shout but ill add to list as U dont recognise that track name

[@donwnukoski3137]

SO, you want different! OK here we go...... The J. Geils Band " First I look at the Purse" Motown classic that'll get your feet moving. Mungo Jerry " In the Summertime" Feel good song. Edgar Winter Group "Frankenstein" Instrumental mind warp. Here Come the Mummies "Pants" Undead Funk!

[@cyu5251]

❤ Enjoyed watching you enjoy one of the greastest songs by one of the greatest singers ever ❤ RIP Mr. Marvin Gaye - tragically taken from us way too soon 😢🙏🏼

[@cynthiawatkins6115]

He actually recorded ALL of the vocals and dubbed his voice.

[@peterfrymaster]

How about Foreigner - Urgent? I saw them in concert before the pandemic and they really rocked - even after 35 or 40 years and I wasn’t necessarily a big fan. Apparently they may be on their final tour. By the way, I’m from South Detroit (Windsor) so grew up with with a broad spectrum of music influences including Motown and Marvin Gaye (and Eminem, Bob Seeger, Alice Cooper, Jack White, Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Diana Ross, Jackie Wilson, Madonna, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, John Lee Hooker, ..)

[@latreasemcclary9151]

You speak of Tupac, but in keep your head up he said !Marvin Gaye used to sing to me had me feeling like black was the thing to be

[@loadedorygun]

one of the most important songs of the 20th century. This broke “Black radio” just like Dylan broke “white radio” with conscious lyrics and longer song times. As with most other things in the states Black artists weren’t afforded the opportunity to speak their minds like white artists for almost a decade after white artists got that freedom. James Brown deserves plenty of credit and so does Aretha, but this is the breakthrough. This pretty much killed the 3 minute love song at Motown forever.

[@michelehood7014]

I was in Love with him!❤

[@nardo1224]

This is my generation. The music is bomb.

[@peggysoutherland1183]

Hiya Hector!!

[@ClubParadiseFocusProject]

You right he is talking about the war.

[@randyobrien2836]

Welcome to motown

[@SusanMetzger-n9v]

This song relates to today too. 😢

[@oldschool7174]

😂😂😂 man I love this song

[@datguy9915]

This song was a secret msg to his dad who used to beat him up and shot and killed him rip legend❤❤❤

[@donnapalmisano8307]

KZbin, making money off of censorship!!! I LOVE YOUR PASSIONATE REACTIONS!!! I was turned on to Otis Redding in the the 9th grade during a talent competition. The guy, last name Charles sang "Dock of the bay"!. I was mesmerized!!! What's Going On" is a warning song of the capture of black AMERICA by Organizations that thrive on hate & division! MY HEART WEEPS FOR LOST SOULS! BTW, I am 65 years old And haters are still dividing!!! Conspiracies abound, it seems the "good guys" in AMERICAN CULTURE" die mysteriously! Makes ya go Hhhmmm!!!

[@wendyt7958]

Marvin=Cool.."In The Time Of Our Lives" by Iron Butterfly. Why you ask ask? BEcause its fuckin 60's psychedelic coolness!

[@loadedorygun]

Makes me wanna holler, throw up both my hands

[@michaelmcbreen4025]

Please could you react to a truly great world wide artist with one of the greatest soul voices of all time his name Michael Bolton and the music video to the song " Can I touch you there" it is fantastic with a great funky beat.👍