What’s Going On is the 1971 album that transformed Marvin Gaye from hitmaker into cultural commentator. Moving away from standalone singles, Gaye conceived the record as a continuous song cycle, blending smooth orchestration with themes of war, inequality, environmental concern, and community. It marked a pivotal moment for Motown and for soul music more broadly.
This 180 gram vinyl reissue presents the full original album, including “What’s Going On,” “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology),” and “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler).” The production remains rich and layered, yet intimate, making it a record that reveals more with each listen. A cornerstone release for any soul collection and an essential piece of 1970s music history.
Highlights
- Eleventh studio album by Marvin Gaye
- Originally released in 1971
- Includes “What’s Going On” and “Mercy Mercy Me”
- Pressed on 180 gram vinyl
- Motown reissue edition
For Fans Of
- Stevie Wonder
- Curtis Mayfield
- Al Green
- Bill Withers
- Classic 1970s soul
1 What's Going on - Marvin Gaye, Cleveland, Al
2 What's Happening Brother - Marvin Gaye, Gaye, Marvin
3 Flyin' High (In the Friendly Sky) - Marvin Gaye, Gaye, Marvin
4 Save the Children - Marvin Gaye, Cleveland, Al
5 God Is Love - Marvin Gaye, Gaye, Marvin
6 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye, Gaye, Marvin
7 Right on - Marvin Gaye, Derouen, Earl
8 Wholy Holy - Marvin Gaye, Cleveland, Al
9 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye, Gaye, Marvin
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