This song really defines Marvin Gaye's career and is part of the iconic soundtrack to the 1970's. The entire album is a masterpiece of social commentary and every song is worth a listen. We are particularly focused on the environment today so take a listen to "Mercy, Mercy Me (the Ecology)" which speaks to how we were polluting our air and water even back then.
Great song & singer. Sadly the song is still very relevant in 2023...we seem to backstep on the steps we take forward but Marvin is telling it like it is.
We were so incredibly divided with the Viet Nam War, Civil Rights movement, The Generation Gap and so much more when he came out with this...amazing how his words ring so true to this day.
The 60's were full of chaos and confusion and FEAR. Marvin was SO smooth and his voice so appealing that he drew a lot of us white folks in and made us think about "what's going on ". If you haven't played it already, my favorite is his duet with Tammy Terrell "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing". Much love and all success to you guys. I love watching you. It gives me hope for the future of this country, and there hasn't been a lot of people out there who make me hopeful. Sorry to run on so long, and THANK YOU.
@@karenkatona3065 I remember buying the album when it was first released in 1971 I was 20 and I remember it like yesterday. I do agree that the words do indeed ring true today and I also LOVE "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" Their voices jelled.. Thx twins keep listening..
We certainly miss this prophetic hero. This is like an anthem. We needed him here longer from oldies like "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tammi Tyrell he is missed. Another commenter reminds me that I was 20 when this was a hit . Great reaction, more please! ❤️
Chills EVERY time! He is speaking TRUTH! MORE LOVE,LESS DIVISION! Let's stop devouring one another.Take the time to listen to others,even if they think differently.ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE!💞🌍
Some songs just matter more than others and this one is at the top of the list. He was singing for an entire people. In my opinion this song elevated Marvin Gaye from being a top R&B singer to being a superstar singer.
Gone way to soon ,Marvin was controversial but he sung the truths.Such a talented artist.Mavin you are deeply missed but rest well because some 50+ years your music is still being heard n loved by new generations.x❤🎶🎵😊
It’s said Barry Gordy, Jr., didn’t want Marvin to make this album, he thought the song topics were too controversial. Marvin insisted, got it made and the result was this masterpiece. Couple of other Marvin songs to check out “Chained” and “California Soul” with Tammi Terrell. Really enjoy your reactions to all types of music. You help expand my music appreciation too.
He was ahead of his time….he put the black man’s stuggles to music to forever be a historical record! We have become a nation of communicating via texts….so the spoken or singing word is even more important. Thank you for the respect you gave mr. Gaye….he is a hero for everyone!!!!
You guys made it to the top of the mountain! Never another artist of this caliber will exist in this life, ever! So fortunate to have grown up in the 60s and 70s. Timeless!!!!
THE GOAT MARVELOUS MARVIN GAYE. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY EXCEPT THIS PARTICULAR MASTERPIECE WAS MADE IN THE 1970'S. IT STILLS HOLDS IN THESE TIMES. MISSING YOU MARVIN ,BUT YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON. RIP MY BROTHER 😔🙏🙏🎶🎶👏👏❤❤.
"What's Going On" is the coolest, smoothest yet most relevant and important song! Marvin Gaye created this masterpiece and released it in 1971. I was only 9; so, I liked the song but cherished it when I got a little older and completely understood the lyrics. Great choice. Great reaction!
Hi Tim and Fred. Great to see you do a reaction to this song. It's a classic masterpiece. I didn't find out until I was older that this was actually a protest song about civil rights. The whole album this is on is too just about. But the way he sings it doesn't seem that way. He was so masterful. One of my favorites. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hey Twins it's so good to see you! I'm glad you listened Marvin Gaye. He was a top singer/writer/producer at Motown. This song is so relevant today because the same issues we're facing today was happening in the '60's and '70's. He was a visionary of his time. He bumped heads with Berry Gordy the president of Motown because Mr. Gordy felt he was being too militant and was concerned about the Motown brand. Marvin went ahead and did his thing and we all have benefitted from it, and so did Motown. He put out some awesome music!
Just a little background on this song & album, Gaye had to fight with Barry Gordy to make this album because it was a protest album about the Vietnam war & inner city plight. Gordy didn’t want to get political but Gaye felt it was too important of a message to ignore.
I remember the 1st time hearing this. It was 1971 and I was a college freshman at a fraternity party and I was immediately in love and to this day I still get an emotional reaction to the intro after all these years.
Marvin Gaye’s entire catalog has lived on my iPod since my whole life (I’m 28 so like since middle school lol). Give it up me is by far my favorite, it just always makes me happy.
Mother mother there's far too many of you crying Brother brother there's too many of you dying MG died at the hands of his father. That was a sad day. I could not believe it. A great Legend gone just like that. His 'Sexual healing' s🌞ng was the bomb when it came out. Was the favorite s🌞ng of one of my relatives. May MG rip. Anyways, thanks guys. Great Reaction. 😎👍
This was the jam when I was in elementary school! And at 61 years old I can say THIS IS STILL IT!!! Absolutely my favorite album EVER!♡ Glad you guys like this--
SUGGESTION: Marvin Gaye's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner (performed during 80's at the NBA All-Star Game). He sings acapella and you instantly understand that he's a musical genius!
Saw him in concert at the Forum in Inglewood in summer of 1973, I had just graduated from high school. What's Going On almost didn't get released. The studio didn't want him to sing songs about politics or the reality of what was going on at the time. The studio execs didn't think anyone would like accept this type of song. It was an immediate hit and he followed it up with a few other related songs. Marvin and Al Green are my all time favorite artists
Outstanding groove from the rhythm and percussion sections. Smooth as silk vocals and an eternal and uplifting message. So glad you guys checked in on Marvin.
This makes me smile and shed a tear at the same time. He wrote a beautiful song about the ugliness of racism, war, poverty, and drugs in American culture really in the early '70's
This is the one I was waiting for! It was a joy seeing your reactions. When you get a sec, look at the lyrics. He was talking about many of the things we still struggle with today. It will surely hit different when you hear it again.
The talking at the beginning and throughout the song was done by the Detroit Lions. Marvin was a super fan. I was born in Detroit in 1948. I got the best of Motown and classic cars. Marvin was a genius and a wonderful singer.
This is my favorite album of all times, I bought it when it first came out and wore it out, bought it on cd and then bought it from ITunes, thanks twins. 👍🏽
Marvin Gaye was before his time, not many ppl appreciate that all the vocals and talking were him in addition to much of the instrumentals. Not many even today can accomplish such a feat, especially given the production equipment of the day. Relevant today as it was back then.
We could be here ALL WEEK with Marvin goodness, but in keeping with the socially-conscious vibe of "What's Going On," I'll recommend "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)."
You literally need to react to the entire What’s Going On album. It is truly a masterpiece. If I remember correctly every song rolls right into the next so there are no breaks in the music. Truly incredible.
Oh shyt the two of you. I was looking for another song but you two win as always. You are young enough to be my sons but have much love for your channel
WHAT A LEGEND HE WAS, AND LEFT US ALL TOO SOON. HIS (MUSIC) WOULD (LIVE) FOREVER AND HIS (MESSAGES). I (LOVE) MARVIN GAYE, HE WILL FOEVER LIVE IN ♥️ MY ❤️ HEART. I CANNOT THINK OF (1) SONG ALONE, BECAUSE I (LOVE) THEM ALL. THANKS GUYS TILL NEXT ⏲️ TIME
Lem Barney, he's in the HOF, and Mel Farr are in the background of that track. They got Marvin a tryout with the Detroit Lions. They said he had legit speed
Oh, thank you for playing another one of my favorite songs by Marvin. He's so sexy singers in my eyes. I'm 75 yrs old and have all of his vinly record albums in my collection. ❤❤❤
Marvin Gaye was a visionary. This song is still so relevant today.
My words exactly!
Amen! I was thinking that very same thing 😊
He was in the present, that’s why he wrote this song.
This song really defines Marvin Gaye's career and is part of the iconic soundtrack to the 1970's. The entire album is a masterpiece of social commentary and every song is worth a listen. We are particularly focused on the environment today so take a listen to "Mercy, Mercy Me (the Ecology)" which speaks to how we were polluting our air and water even back then.
Right on brother ‼️
Perfect song. Thank you. Glad to see you appreciate this song. That song is from 1971. That's 52 years. It's still fresh and relevant.
I said the same thing!
Great song & singer. Sadly the song is still very relevant in 2023...we seem to backstep on the steps we take forward but Marvin is telling it like it is.
We were so incredibly divided with the Viet Nam War, Civil Rights movement, The Generation Gap and so much more when he came out with this...amazing how his words ring so true to this day.
The 60's were full of chaos and confusion and FEAR. Marvin was SO smooth and his voice so appealing that he drew a lot of us white folks in and made us think about "what's going on ". If you haven't played it already, my favorite is his duet with Tammy Terrell "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing". Much love and all success to you guys. I love watching you. It gives me hope for the future of this country, and there hasn't been a lot of people out there who make me hopeful. Sorry to run on so long, and THANK YOU.
@@karenkatona3065 I remember buying the album when it was first released in 1971 I was 20 and I remember it like yesterday. I do agree that the words do indeed ring true today and I also LOVE "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" Their voices jelled.. Thx twins keep listening..
We certainly miss this prophetic hero. This is like an anthem. We needed him here longer from oldies like "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tammi Tyrell he is missed. Another commenter reminds me that I was 20 when this was a hit . Great reaction, more please! ❤️
His brother was in Vietnam. That references the mother crying, but this song is still relevant 50 years later.
One of my favorite Marvin tunes. Gives me chills
Still.
Chills EVERY time! He is speaking TRUTH! MORE LOVE,LESS DIVISION! Let's stop devouring one another.Take the time to listen to others,even if they think differently.ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE!💞🌍
Some songs just matter more than others and this one is at the top of the list. He was singing for an entire people. In my opinion this song elevated Marvin Gaye from being a top R&B singer to being a superstar singer.
Gone way to soon ,Marvin was controversial but he sung the truths.Such a talented artist.Mavin you are deeply missed but rest well because some 50+ years your music is still being heard n loved by new generations.x❤🎶🎵😊
ABSOLUTELY 🎤🎶💜✊🏾
Marvin singing the National Anthem at the NBA All Star game is definitely not to be missed. Classic. Marvin brings everybody together.
YASSSSSS!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Never seen anything like that. Stopped me in my tracks, so to speak
FOR REALLLLLLL!!!
He sang it better than anyone. I will never forget how great he did the National Anthem.
Glad to see young people discovering real talent. No computers, auto tune, sampling. Please keep this music alive.
"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) is a GREAT Marvin Gaye song.
This song brings me to tears everytime I listen to it. Marvin Gaye was such a music legend and he could tell a story just with his voice.
It’s said Barry Gordy, Jr., didn’t want Marvin to make this album, he thought the song topics were too controversial. Marvin insisted, got it made and the result was this masterpiece.
Couple of other Marvin songs to check out “Chained” and “California Soul” with Tammi Terrell.
Really enjoy your reactions to all types of music. You help expand my music appreciation too.
The world is grateful that Gordy took that chance.
So glad this LP was made. Absolutely brilliant . Mind if I add a few more songs - Mercy, Mercy Me ( The Ecology), Inner City Blues, Trouble Man.✌❤
Marvin also wrote and composed them all too.
Marvin proved gordy wrong
He was ahead of his time and talks about how young and innocent many young black men were dying
Definitely advanced but unfortunately not ahead of his time cause this just let us know how long this has been a problem 😔 😔😢
Yes he was ahead of his Time… he put it Music…. What’s going on with Black Men and Black Folk …
Marvin created one of the first concept albums. He was a talent and pioneer.
Just agreeing with other commenter - not really 'ahead of his time' with the lyrics unfortunately ☹
He was ahead of his time….he put the black man’s stuggles to music to forever be a historical record! We have become a nation of communicating via texts….so the spoken or singing word is even more important. Thank you for the respect you gave mr. Gaye….he is a hero for everyone!!!!
Great song!! Can't go wrong with Marvin Gaye!! 💖
This will always be a tear jerking song to me esp when I’m driving through the hood just looking around at my city listening to this
You guys made it to the top of the mountain! Never another artist of this caliber will exist in this life, ever! So fortunate to have grown up in the 60s and 70s. Timeless!!!!
THE GOAT MARVELOUS MARVIN GAYE. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY EXCEPT THIS PARTICULAR MASTERPIECE WAS MADE IN THE 1970'S. IT STILLS HOLDS IN THESE TIMES. MISSING YOU MARVIN ,BUT YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON. RIP MY BROTHER 😔🙏🙏🎶🎶👏👏❤❤.
Mr. Marvin Gaye was a Musical Genius , his sound Never gets old, THANKU for tapping in…😎
One of the greatest soul songs of all times. RIP Marvin, going way to soon.
"What's Going On" is the coolest, smoothest yet most relevant and important song! Marvin Gaye created this masterpiece and released it in 1971. I was only 9; so, I liked the song but cherished it when I got a little older and completely understood the lyrics. Great choice. Great reaction!
Yes…..”What Is Going On”? Sadly this song is as poignant today as it was in 1971!!! A man ahead of his time!!❤️
One of the greatest message songs of all time...we need to get back to this
Hi Tim and Fred. Great to see you do a reaction to this song. It's a classic masterpiece. I didn't find out until I was older that this was actually a protest song about civil rights. The whole album this is on is too just about. But the way he sings it doesn't seem that way. He was so masterful. One of my favorites. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hey Twins it's so good to see you! I'm glad you listened Marvin Gaye. He was a top singer/writer/producer at Motown. This song is so relevant today because the same issues we're facing today was happening in the '60's and '70's. He was a visionary of his time. He bumped heads with Berry Gordy the president of Motown because Mr. Gordy felt he was being too militant and was concerned about the Motown brand. Marvin went ahead and did his thing and we all have benefitted from it, and so did Motown. He put out some awesome music!
One of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Just a little background on this song & album, Gaye had to fight with Barry Gordy to make this album because it was a protest album about the Vietnam war & inner city plight. Gordy didn’t want to get political but Gaye felt it was too important of a message to ignore.
Took me a long time to realize this was not a question but a statement. Totally brilliant in every way.
Marvin is the best ! Way ahead of his time
I was lucky enough to see him perform twice in the 70s
Good to see you Fred! Hope life is treating you well. 💜
Marvin Gaye is one of the greatest singers to grace this earth . 💜 🎶🎵“ Picket signs and picket lines , don’t punish me , with brutality “🎵🎶
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Marvin! This sound is amazing... he was truly one of a kind!! Good 1 young bloods! Find his Mercy mercy me ecology!
I remember when you reacted to Inner City Blues and how emotional it was for you. It brought back some tough memories for ya You have come a long way.
I remember the 1st time hearing this. It was 1971 and I was a college freshman at a fraternity party and I was immediately in love and to this day I still get an emotional reaction to the intro after all these years.
A message for all time - especially now - from the legendary Marvin gaye 🔥👍
Beautiful song. If only EVERYONE would listen to it.
This a very touching song that when people all round the word we’re taking advantage of.
The anthem of the 70’s. Marvin was one of a kind.
Thank you for reacting to this song. We need this message now more than ever! Love watching you guys! ❤
This song still speaks to everyone, nothing seems to have changed, has it?
Oh awesome!! You FINALLY played my recommendation from several years ago!! This song is so amazing!! Yayaya!!! Love you guys!!🌞♥️💗🕯️🙏
This was an anthem decades ago... and it sickens me that his words are even more relevant today. Please... people... we must stand up. VOTE!!!!
FACTS❣️
The whole album is perfect.
Marvin Gaye’s entire catalog has lived on my iPod since my whole life (I’m 28 so like since middle school lol). Give it up me is by far my favorite, it just always makes me happy.
Mother mother there's far too many of you crying
Brother brother there's too many of you dying
MG died at the hands of his father. That was a sad day. I could not believe it. A great Legend gone just like that. His 'Sexual healing'
s🌞ng was the bomb when it came out. Was the favorite s🌞ng of one of my relatives. May MG rip.
Anyways, thanks guys. Great Reaction. 😎👍
One of the absolute masters of music!!!!!
This was the jam when I was in elementary school! And at 61 years old I can say THIS IS STILL IT!!! Absolutely my favorite album EVER!♡ Glad you guys like this--
SUGGESTION: Marvin Gaye's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner (performed during 80's at the NBA All-Star Game). He sings acapella and you instantly understand that he's a musical genius!
MARVIN GAYE.........................CLASSIC OF ALL CLASSIC!!! Listen to the message!
Saw him in concert at the Forum in Inglewood in summer of 1973, I had just graduated from high school. What's Going On almost didn't get released. The studio didn't want him to sing songs about politics or the reality of what was going on at the time. The studio execs didn't think anyone would like accept this type of song. It was an immediate hit and he followed it up with a few other related songs. Marvin and Al Green are my all time favorite artists
OMG..seeing him in concert must have been AMAZING❣️
Outstanding groove from the rhythm and percussion sections. Smooth as silk vocals and an eternal and uplifting message. So glad you guys checked in on Marvin.
I listened to this every morning before going to school 💖
He spoke in things Happening today 2022 2023. Saw these things ahead of times. Facts.
Marvin is def legend! ❤️❤️❤️ Him and Tammy Terrell together are like butter! ❤️
That was one of his hits that made him famous...you have to.put that on your lists
Legendary singer and song that is still relevant today. RIP Marvin Gaye.
Let's get it on - Marvin Gaye
Oh sweet, great song!
One of the greatest male artists of all time
This makes me smile and shed a tear at the same time. He wrote a beautiful song about the ugliness of racism, war, poverty, and drugs in American culture really in the early '70's
RIP Marvin Gaye. (The Ecology song, Mercy Mercy Me is excellent) Phenomenal voice, beautiful. Gone way too soon.
This is the one I was waiting for! It was a joy seeing your reactions. When you get a sec, look at the lyrics. He was talking about many of the things we still struggle with today. It will surely hit different when you hear it again.
I remember getting ready for school & hearing Marvin on the radio. 📻 😎👍🏼☮️❤️
The talking at the beginning and throughout the song was done by the Detroit Lions. Marvin was a super fan. I was born in Detroit in 1948. I got the best of Motown and classic cars. Marvin was a genius and a wonderful singer.
This is my favorite album of all times, I bought it when it first came out and wore it out, bought it on cd and then bought it from ITunes, thanks twins. 👍🏽
Marvin Gaye was before his time, not many ppl appreciate that all the vocals and talking were him in addition to much of the instrumentals. Not many even today can accomplish such a feat, especially given the production equipment of the day. Relevant today as it was back then.
Whole album slaps
The late great Marvin Gaye. not only does it have that backyard grill vibe, it's a awesome cruising down the highway song. Five Stars Timothy!
One of the most important albums ever made
GREAT song.important social commentary.
„I heard it through the grapevine“ by Marvin Gaye is also fantastic.
I was so glad to see you and your brother together love this song
This is probably his most beloved song it was a billboard number one
We could be here ALL WEEK with Marvin goodness, but in keeping with the socially-conscious vibe of "What's Going On," I'll recommend "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" and "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)."
You both have to listen to Harry Chapin's "Cats in the Cradle." It is incredible and such a story of so many fathers.
You literally need to react to the entire What’s Going On album. It is truly a masterpiece. If I remember correctly every song rolls right into the next so there are no breaks in the music. Truly incredible.
Not just a great song, and a great singer, but incredible bass playing by James Jamerson.
❤❤❤❤ Marvin Gaye. Songs of my life.
Marvin Gaye another Icon from the 70s and was taken way to soon. Rip!
Love ur hair Fred! U guys are so handsome and so down to earth. Love watching you
Check out his duet with Tammi Terrell - "You're All I Need To Get By"
Oh shyt the two of you. I was looking for another song but you two win as always. You are young enough to be my sons but have much love for your channel
His brother came back from serving in Vietnam. Gaye's brother wrote lyrics. Brave of Gaye to do this sing at that time.
WHAT A LEGEND HE WAS, AND LEFT US ALL TOO SOON. HIS (MUSIC) WOULD (LIVE) FOREVER AND HIS (MESSAGES). I (LOVE) MARVIN GAYE, HE WILL FOEVER LIVE IN ♥️ MY ❤️ HEART. I CANNOT THINK OF (1) SONG ALONE, BECAUSE I (LOVE) THEM ALL. THANKS GUYS TILL NEXT ⏲️ TIME
What a gifted singer and such a heartthrob
Goosebumps....this music 🎶 is like reading a history book.
There was alot going on in the world and black people in general when this song was made,and it still fits the time today.
One of the best!
Had this album, loved this song! Thanks guys!
*Great song.* His bio is interesting but tragic (his unusual death). There was not another voice or style like him, loved him.
Hi Twins--this, and Mercy Mercy Me were GREAT songs off this album. Sadly, 50 years later, our society could benefit from hearing BOTH songs.
one of my all time favorite songs and it dates back to childhood. the good old days. make good memories for yourself and others.
Best R&B you'll ever hear❤ Amazing 50 year old lyrics hit like their new.
A classic. An Icon. One of the best ever. A great reaction to one of the best ever. He and Mary Wells and others with amazing duets as well ❤️
Great song, he has many songs out and been listening to him for many years..
Lem Barney, he's in the HOF, and Mel Farr are in the background of that track. They got Marvin a tryout with the Detroit Lions. They said he had legit speed
He was awesome!! Love all his music!
This is a GREAT song
Oh, thank you for playing another one of my favorite songs by Marvin. He's so sexy singers in my eyes. I'm 75 yrs old and have all of his vinly record albums in my collection. ❤❤❤
Brilliant in scope and performance.
It's so sad that it is still relevant today, describing mothers tears and young men's deaths.