{"product_id":"marvin-gaye-whats-going-on-7","title":"Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 7''","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarvin Gaye – What's Going On (1971)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidely regarded as one of the greatest soul recordings ever made, \"What's Going On\" marked a turning point in Marvin Gaye's career, moving away from the familiar Motown love-song formula towards more personal, socially conscious songwriting. Inspired by the political unrest, racial tensions and Vietnam War protests of the era, the song was co-written with Renaldo \"Obie\" Benson and Al Cleveland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording is instantly recognisable for its beautifully layered production, combining warm orchestration, jazz-influenced instrumentation, flowing percussion and Gaye's distinctive multi-tracked vocals. The famous saxophone introduction, played by Eli Fontaine, sets the mood for a recording that feels both intimate and expansive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on Tamla in January 1971, the single became a major success, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R\u0026amp;B chart. The original 7-inch pairs the title track with \"God Is Love\", a gospel-influenced soul recording that continues the album's themes of compassion and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary record that remains as relevant and moving today as it was upon release, and an essential piece of Motown and soul music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Funkadoobian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55737769886033,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/9850\/9393\/files\/Marvin_Gaye_Sexual_Healing_b.jpg?v=1794221731","url":"https:\/\/thefunkadoobian.com\/products\/marvin-gaye-whats-going-on-7","provider":"The Funkadoobian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}