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'What's Going On' at 50 – Marvin Gaye's Motown classic is as relevant today as it was in 1971

  • Written by Tyina Steptoe, Associate Professor of History, University of Arizona
'What's Going On' at 50 – Marvin Gaye's Motown classic is as relevant today as it was in 1971'What's Going On' was a turning point in Marvin Gaye's career.Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Motown wasn’t really known for its politically conscious music. Then came “What’s Going On.”

Released on May 21, 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, Marvin Gaye’s album became a monster, spawning three hit...

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