Whoever came up with the idea for Playing For Change has to be granted the 'freedom of the world ' as the concept is quite mesmerising in its quality and entertainment .
it was 1971. I was 23. Civil Rights raging.. As for music, Marvin Gaye was absolutely bringing it with "What's Going On".....Well in fact, he is still bringing it in this extraordinary rendition of his song and message that simply could not be more powerful, important or relevant today. This is just gorgeous!!
I was thirteen, white, in the Deep South. Changed my life, my friends, my future. A better appreciation of looking towards what was happening instead of what I was being told, fewer but better friends, and a future of still asking what's truly happening vs swallowing sound bites as truth
I grew up with R&B and especially Marvin Gaye. Growing up in the inner city of DC protesting, marching, police violence...but there was the music of Marvin..and others that helped us to persevere. To watch the video of Marvin singing this song you can see and feel the pain. As a Global Citizen, I thank you Playing For Change (PFC) for including the Global vocalist and musicians and showing their communities. This version is joyous!! I have also ordered my PFC T-shirt and love it. Thanks to all involved and I'm sending much love!!!
I can’t count the number of times I’ve watched and listened to this video and it never fails to move me. The artistry and musicianship is wonderful. As an avid fan of Marvin Gaye I never thought I’d hear another version of this song he recorded that I’d get so much from. Ironically it was inspired by co-writer Renaldo Benson, one of the Four Tops, who witnessed an act of police brutality in the 70’s, a very relevant subject today, proving some things haven’t change much for black people in the USA in over half a century. Despite the seriousness of what led the composer to write it, it will remain one of my all time favourite pieces of music.
Loved your comment almost as much as this cover, thanks for the history. We the sheeples don't really get it- The Revolution WILL be televised (how's that for a pithy reference?).
The guy's voice from the Netherlands and the lady from South Africa's voice are off the chart!! Amazing all the way through...incredible musicians all over the planet!!
What's goin' on is that folks like Clarance, Titi, Sara and all the other musicians from around the globe who are helping bring this world together through the only language that we all understand and experience positive emotions from.... music. Bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
SO, SO soul satisfying! My bro brought me here on my 70(!!!) th B-day. Loved & grooved to Marvin when he first sang this in 1970, and going on 51 years later, "What's Going On" is EVEN more relevant! Together we can ALL make the change that needs to happen.....
The musicians are well above board, people coming together from all across the globe singing and playing in harmony with nature and the people of the world, there's no high enough praise for this beautiful event, but I thank all of these musicians for a emotional experience and a ton of happiness I shall not some forget. To you all my deepest respect.
This video took years to make, takes minutes to watch, but gives us something we can all believe in: MUSIC! bit.ly/1pIyAyc Get this song on our latest album, PFC3: Songs Around The World and share in the music of 185 musicians from 31 countries bit.ly/1xBqnu1
As an American Vietnam Veteran the world needs peace. The people need to stand up, sing & say we’ve had enough! I’m 68 years old. I’ve seen a President killed, his brother, Cold War, blockade, duck & cover, riots, A President resigning in disgrace & it goes on. Twin Towers in NYC. I could go on but you know what I’m saying!
I write as Russia wages war on Ukraine and we are on the brink of world war three. Tears fill my eyes listening to this beautiful song. War is NOT the answer.
We were super excited to record with her our Song Around The World, "Playing For Change." Have you had a chance to listen to it yet? Check it out here: www.playingforchange.com/videos/playing-for-change-feat-sara-bareilles-chris-pierce-pfc-band-song-around-the-world 🎵🌍
BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... Mr Gaye is smiling down from HEAVEN on you all. I bow to all of you in gratitude for doing this incredible song with soulful, meaningful and heartfelt spirit... God Bless... Nitram
Marvin Gaye sang baby making music and I’m absolutely certain that he would be looking down and smiling at this stunning rendition of one of his very finest songs.
I love these international jam sessions. I kept wondering, throughout the song, what ol' Marvin would think of this take on his song. I think he'd be pleased.
This is amazing. And I am only discovering this today. Where was I? Thank you to all the wonderful artists for making us dream... and for putting a smile on my face.
692 people gave this a thumbs down??? THEY HAVE NO SOULS !!! Beautifully done. What talented singers and musicians. Timeless message. Too bad the message is still relevant today, due to ongoing conflicts in the world. Keep hoping & praying that ALL people the world over may know peace.
Absolutely Beautiful! As good of a cover as I've ever heard and Titi and Clarence's vocals are so in tune with each other that their harmonies are just divine! If I could sing like Clarence, I'd never shut my mouth! There are only a dozen or so male singers I'd say that about these days! Being an old fart, I remember when this song came out in 1971 when I turned 18 and the Viet Nam war was still going on and we were all worried sick about being drafted to fight in a war that was so wrong, in so many ways. To this day I can't hear "What's Going On" without getting teary-eyed at the thought of how many friends I lost because of that war.
I was 10 when this came out, so I did not really understand it at the time, but I now hear it and recalling everything that was going on during my childhood -- the Vietnam War protests, the construction workers attacking the protesters, the riots in most major cities, the nightly news reports of American servicemen killed, etc., etc. and feel just as you do. Marvin's heartfelt plea for unity and understanding will forever stand the test of time as a lyrical masterpiece. Almost as relevant today as it was then. "You know we've got to find a way to bring some understanding here today."
@@DirectionlessStudent - So true! When I see and hear projects like "Playing for Change", it gives me hope that maybe through music, and the arts, we can get past all of the politicians and religious "leaders? that want to keep all of us apart for their own petty reasons! They betray all of mankind the world over! Peace!
I Truly Believe That Music is Universal and it can being us all together we just have to stop hating each other and Don't Comprised because of our petty differences..
Gotta say music is possibly one of the most respectful and civilised things we do. Brings hope to humanity. Let’s look after this world and do the right thing.
So beautiful. Music truly brings the world together. Such a great song by Marvin Gaye and such an inspiring way to perform it and emphasize its message of pure love
I stumbled upon this quite by chance, and since I like Sarah, decided to watch the entire video. It’s honestly not my favorite rendition or version of the Marvin Gaye hit, but it still hit home for me. Watching the wide variety of people from all parts of the world, playing various instruments and singing, brought back so many memories and hopes for our world and future generations. I was blessed and extremely fortunate to have been able to travel to every country represented in the video, in addition to many other rather unknown, smaller countries (i.e. Devil’s Island, Reunion Island, towns along the Amazon River, to mention just a few). Seeing in person how the residents live, and what they have to go through in order to get food and survive, etc., is hard to imagine, as are the hardships they’ve faced for years. Listening to the lyrics to this song, while written some time ago, are probably more relevant today than they were back when Marvin G. first played it!
It is so moving to hear this Marvin Gaye tribute by so many incredible musicians from around the world. I so love this channel! It's so amazing to me that song that is 45 years old and has so much relevance to what is going on right now. Peace, love, and compassion are International and Timeless and may we all connect to it
So much talent brought together in a message of love wrapped in the universal language of music. What a beautiful thing. Thank you all for your contribution in creating such a powerful message delivered by the voices of angels. ❤️❤️❤️
In a world divided by opinions suggested by false information, music is the element of union for the brotherhood of all races and religions, as it penetrates without the constraint of belief. Thanks to these great artists for making the world a better place to live. One day I hope to sing with them...
How in the world was this amazing video created with musicians from different parts of the world? The sound system and the music synchronization are just outstanding. The rendition of this classic song was done very well. Thank you.
Mine as well. Let's help to heal our hearts by making change. No matter how big or small one person can make a difference. A simple smile at a stranger can be huge. 🤗
I've been praying for someone to re- releas this old MARVIN GAYE TUNE.I hope the young people are listening .Stop the violence love each other and respect ALL NATIONS.of Colour.WE ALL HAVE THE SAME COLOUR BLOOD Running through our Veins.praise our Father. God bless you all BEAUTIFUL SOUND.xx
Clarence Bekker's voice is so clear and strong! He appears in other Playing For Change videos as well.
brother brother, good song, you did it very very nice, pick up the lines, pick the signs
muy bien hecho
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Where i have to join us with playing of change
This good musician
Whoever came up with the idea for Playing For Change has to be granted the 'freedom of the world ' as the concept is quite mesmerising in its quality and entertainment .
it was 1971. I was 23. Civil Rights raging.. As for music, Marvin Gaye was absolutely bringing it with "What's Going On".....Well in fact, he is still bringing it in this extraordinary rendition of his song and message that simply could not be more powerful, important or relevant today. This is just gorgeous!!
I was 15 when it came out...CHILLS then and deeply STIRRING now...
I was thirteen, white, in the Deep South. Changed my life, my friends, my future. A better appreciation of looking towards what was happening instead of what I was being told, fewer but better friends, and a future of still asking what's truly happening vs swallowing sound bites as truth
The Funk Brothers are smiling at this group of marvelous musicians. Bravo!
Yet that song is 50 years old and just as relevant today as it was in 71. Rest in peace Marvin.
Kind of sad that it is still so relevant. We should have been more advanced after 50 years.
The two lead singers are just so well matched.
They just bring IT.
Clarence & Titi singing together is quite special.
@@bumblerock4048 yes lov. Hugs. Why you hav to kill Putin. You hav a soul. Use your soul
@@kevinkreusling6373 Please reword your reply. Not understanding your comment.
Sara is off the charts soulful!
Peace Lord .
I grew up with R&B and especially Marvin Gaye. Growing up in the inner city of DC protesting, marching, police violence...but there was the music of Marvin..and others that helped us to persevere. To watch the video of Marvin singing this song you can see and feel the pain. As a Global Citizen, I thank you Playing For Change (PFC) for including the Global vocalist and musicians and showing their communities. This version is joyous!! I have also ordered my PFC T-shirt and love it. Thanks to all involved and I'm sending much love!!!
I can’t count the number of times I’ve watched and listened to this video and it never fails to move me. The artistry and musicianship is wonderful. As an avid fan of Marvin Gaye I never thought I’d hear another version of this song he recorded that I’d get so much from. Ironically it was inspired by co-writer Renaldo Benson, one of the Four Tops, who witnessed an act of police brutality in the 70’s, a very relevant subject today, proving some things haven’t change much for black people in the USA in over half a century. Despite the seriousness of what led the composer to write it, it will remain one of my all time favourite pieces of music.
Classic!! Never gets old! Love this version!
Same. My eyes leak every time!
Love this version , I must have listen to it 100 times over the years.
Great comment, and interesting to learn about the way it came together. Let’s keep hoping for massive change everywhere!
Loved your comment almost as much as this cover, thanks for the history. We the sheeples don't really get it- The Revolution WILL be televised (how's that for a pithy reference?).
The guy's voice from the Netherlands and the lady from South Africa's voice are off the chart!! Amazing all the way through...incredible musicians all over the planet!!
Ditto
What's goin' on is that folks like Clarance, Titi, Sara and all the other musicians from around the globe who are helping bring this world together through the only language that we all understand and experience positive emotions from.... music.
Bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I was a latino kid in NY when this song first came out in 1971. This message still rings true. Thanks for this project.
Marvin is smilin'.
Peace is "goin on"
Thank you for efforts!
You guys deserve a Nobel prize for the peace and love you are spreading around the world
Greetings from Egypt
Amen to that!
Baher Tharwat love and peace to you🙏🏼
Im with you on that Brother....
Baher Tharwat I’m with you brother! Peace ✌🏼
I agree 100%
These words echo profoundly 50 years later.
When Clarence and Titi harmonize at :43 “... to bring some lovin’ here today” it’s magic and my soul exhales
Amen
me too
Isn't Clarence just fantastic to listen to...Have just found this singer and love his music.
SO, SO soul satisfying! My bro brought me here on my 70(!!!) th B-day. Loved & grooved to Marvin when he first sang this in 1970, and going on 51 years later, "What's Going On" is EVEN more relevant! Together we can ALL make the change that needs to happen.....
Hey Bro, I knew you would dig this version, yes we do need change in this world today!
Happy 70th Bday....enjoy.
The musicians are well above board, people coming together from all across the globe singing and playing in harmony with nature and the people of the world, there's no high enough praise for this beautiful event, but I thank all of these musicians for a emotional experience and a ton of happiness I shall not some forget. To you all my deepest respect.
This video took years to make, takes minutes to watch, but gives us something we can all believe in: MUSIC! bit.ly/1pIyAyc
Get this song on our latest album, PFC3: Songs Around The World and share in the music of 185 musicians from 31 countries bit.ly/1xBqnu1
Love this .... Thank you all so much!!' ❤️
Try ROCK&ROLL ~ BLUEZ. . .
Very good
J'aime
+Playing For Change For all the hard work you guys put in,total respect.
Thundering applause!!! Brother Marvin is smiling down from above in approval.
Titi Tsira and Clarence Bekker's harmonies are transcendent! Sounds like they have been singing together for years!
The drum tap at the end is so phenomenal
Marvin Gay has blessed this beautiful rendition of his classic, "What's Going on." Pure joy!
As an American Vietnam Veteran the world needs peace. The people need to stand up, sing & say we’ve had enough! I’m 68 years old. I’ve seen a President killed, his brother, Cold War, blockade, duck & cover, riots, A President resigning in disgrace & it goes on. Twin Towers in NYC. I could go on but you know what I’m saying!
@@bobbaker8263 70 rite there with yu
What a beautiful version of a great, great song. Marvin, you were awesome bro. You are sorely missed.
With a heart full of sadness AND gratitude I simply say:
Thank You.
Thank you folks. Marvin is looking down in joy of your beautiful performances and sadness that his song is still even more relevant today.
Clarence is incredible. I can’t stop listening to him😊. Beautiful voices
Check out more videos featuring the PFC Band on our website!
www.playingforchange.com/es/shows/playing-for-change-band-live
I write as Russia wages war on Ukraine and we are on the brink of world war three. Tears fill my eyes listening to this beautiful song. War is NOT the answer.
Amen and only the ones that think it is the answer aren’t the ones fighting it!
Russia is defending itself against an American proxy war where the Ukrainian people are being used as cannon fodder for American hegemony...
So true.As Noam Chompsky points out,it only takes a small minority to enact real change.The snowball effect.So never loose hope.
Love, LOve, LOVe, LOVE
Sending big LOVE to y'all from Texas
Good Luck to Us All
Peace
🙌💞
Oh, how these sentiments resonate today... my heart breaks.
I can't get enough of this song. It speaks volumes of our world and so apt that it's "playing for change"!
The genius of Marvin Gaye is epic.
What a fantastic cover of a fantastic song, you're all very talented well done
There is just something about Sara Bareilles that gets to me. She is absolutely stunningly beautiful and can really sing. Totally in love with her.
We were super excited to record with her our Song Around The World, "Playing For Change." Have you had a chance to listen to it yet? Check it out here: www.playingforchange.com/videos/playing-for-change-feat-sara-bareilles-chris-pierce-pfc-band-song-around-the-world 🎵🌍
Good God......what a beautiful version of a legendary song!
BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... Mr Gaye is smiling down from HEAVEN on you all. I bow to all of you in gratitude for doing this incredible song with soulful, meaningful and heartfelt spirit... God Bless... Nitram
This should get more recognition in mainstream media, so we can bring some love in here today, for all the world in 2022!
Thank you all at playing for change for bringing this gift of music to me from all over the world. Peace & Love Linda
The production on "Playing for Change" is incredible. Music is truly the universal language.
Marvin Gaye sang baby making music and I’m absolutely certain that he would be looking down and smiling at this stunning rendition of one of his very finest songs.
Those voices have just knocked me off my couch.
I love these international jam sessions. I kept wondering, throughout the song, what ol' Marvin would think of this take on his song. I think he'd be pleased.
I think he would be proud
Somewhere, Marvin is smiling & proud 🙂
Marvin wrote this song for this part humanity to sing and play for us
He would had loved, this rendition.
Superb… Marvin Gaye tragically left the world too soon, yet his songs will live forever.
Glorious smile of the guy at the very end gets me every time
This is amazing. And I am only discovering this today. Where was I? Thank you to all the wonderful artists for making us dream... and for putting a smile on my face.
692 people gave this a thumbs down???
THEY HAVE NO
SOULS !!!
Beautifully done.
What talented singers and musicians.
Timeless message.
Too bad the message is still relevant today, due to ongoing conflicts in the world.
Keep hoping & praying that ALL people the world over may know peace.
Indeed. Folk like that are a part of the problem. Playing For Change and their fans are a part of the solution.
Mystic powers in these words let’s return to the 70 ‘s
There are some things so beautiful I can only thank God I got to see it.
Timeless song that is as relevant now, in 2022, as it was back in '71.
Shall we send the link to the one in Moscow there...? He is a jurist, he should have known better....
My god those harmonies are spectacular
In this day and age we need this more than ever ! We the" people "need to come together !!
Marvin was way ahead of his time. Pure music from the heart and soul.
I still have my original album it is truly timeless, and to see people all over the world singing it is so amazing.
Absolutely Beautiful!
As good of a cover as I've ever heard and Titi and Clarence's vocals are so in tune with each other that their harmonies are just divine!
If I could sing like Clarence, I'd never shut my mouth! There are only a dozen or so male singers I'd say that about these days!
Being an old fart, I remember when this song came out in 1971 when I turned 18 and the Viet Nam war was still going on and we were all worried sick about being drafted to fight in a war that was so wrong, in so many ways.
To this day I can't hear "What's Going On" without getting teary-eyed at the thought of how many friends I lost because of that war.
I was 10 when this came out, so I did not really understand it at the time, but I now hear it and recalling everything that was going on during my childhood -- the Vietnam War protests, the construction workers attacking the protesters, the riots in most major cities, the nightly news reports of American servicemen killed, etc., etc. and feel just as you do. Marvin's heartfelt plea for unity and understanding will forever stand the test of time as a lyrical masterpiece. Almost as relevant today as it was then. "You know we've got to find a way
to bring some understanding here today."
@@DirectionlessStudent - So true! When I see and hear projects like "Playing for Change", it gives me hope that maybe through music, and the arts, we can get past all of the politicians and religious "leaders? that want to keep all of us apart for their own petty reasons!
They betray all of mankind the world over!
Peace!
I always loved this song but this rendition is over the top. So beautiful! If it doesn't touch your soul you must not have one.
It's just so good to see and hear all these musicians in their surroundings ,
BRILLIANT !
Love watching the artists faces and how deeply they are enjoying their music.
So well done.
Totally....so much love
great song reimagined for today's world / media ... nice stuff.
That was sooo amazing!!!! Thank you to all who participated.
Thank you from Indiana USA
☯️🌎🕊️❤️🌈
Fantastic rendition! You know its great when the incredibly talented Sara B is holding her own.
I Truly Believe That Music is Universal and it can being us all together we just have to stop hating each other and Don't Comprised because of our petty differences..
I play this over and over from time to time when I need to feel loved. This version does something to me that only Marvin could deliver!
I got that Brenda ☮️💖
"What's goin' on" with this melange of voices?
Just pure Harmony :D
bravo to Playing for Change!
Awesome I just Love these folks so relaxing and peaceful. We need more of this kind of music in life.
so many covers of this wonderful song
Gotta say music is possibly one of the most respectful and civilised things we do. Brings hope to humanity. Let’s look after this world and do the right thing.
"Who is here to judge us, just because our hair is long." What a statement! A beautiful song to listen to.
Yep, agreed..
That phrase has gone thro my head since I first heard it thank you
Lovr sara's voice. She's absolutely one of my favorites. 💖
This give me chills and tears! Today around the world we need this song!
Conga Player is So Very Very Very Very Very GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!
My all time favourite 'Playing for Change' performance.
A splendorous Marvin Gaye`s tribute.
I've been listening to this cut for 5 years now, and it remains a distinctly exquisite experience
Every musician here is just so gifted
Pure awesomeness ❤
Titi Tsira and Clarence Bekker just nail the harmonies in this...WOW!!!
It is simply mind soul blowing, what more do we need, is 6o be ourselvesthanks, no matter our collective sense of learning, etc.
Tears flowed, one of my favorite song, Love you all here and around the world
no matter who sings it it always sounds amazing
Magnificent harmonies!
Playing for a Change!! Great concept- heal through music and make the world world better ❤
God Bless All Of You❣️❣️ You make me cry, but It's a good cry!😊🙏
beautiful
Great musicians and this has to be the best sound engineers work I have ever seen. Truly remarkable mixing, seamless throughout. Just WOW!
Thanks so much for an earful of sunshine in our days! 👌❤️👍
So beautiful. Music truly brings the world together. Such a great song by Marvin Gaye and such an inspiring way to perform it and emphasize its message of pure love
Sushmita: 😢 absolutely WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER... so much going on a Global scale 🌎 💔 beautiful redition 👌
Just as relevant today as it was when Marvin sang it.
Such a great collection of performers, all with their own
Awesome guys doing your rendition of Marvin Gaye is great!
He was great.
I stumbled upon this quite by chance, and since I like Sarah, decided to watch the entire video. It’s honestly not my favorite rendition or version of the Marvin Gaye hit, but it still hit home for me. Watching the wide variety of people from all parts of the world, playing various instruments and singing, brought back so many memories and hopes for our world and future generations. I was blessed and extremely fortunate to have been able to travel to every country represented in the video, in addition to many other rather unknown, smaller countries (i.e. Devil’s Island, Reunion Island, towns along the Amazon River, to mention just a few). Seeing in person how the residents live, and what they have to go through in order to get food and survive, etc., is hard to imagine, as are the hardships they’ve faced for years. Listening to the lyrics to this song, while written some time ago, are probably more relevant today than they were back when Marvin G. first played it!
My dear heart is full of hope and joy
I love this song it has a meaning for the whole world
It is so moving to hear this Marvin Gaye tribute by so many incredible musicians from around the world. I so love this channel! It's so amazing to me that song that is 45 years old and has so much relevance to what is going on right now. Peace, love, and compassion are International and Timeless and may we all connect to it
The message and interpretation of this song brings one to tears...so beautiful
Agree with you. Greetings from 🇫🇷🇫🇷
So much talent brought together in a message of love wrapped in the universal language of music. What a beautiful thing. Thank you all for your contribution in creating such a powerful message delivered by the voices of angels. ❤️❤️❤️
In a world divided by opinions suggested by false information, music is the element of union for the brotherhood of all races and religions, as it penetrates without the constraint of belief. Thanks to these great artists for making the world a better place to live. One day I hope to sing with them...
Music is Universal.
Timeless. Let’s share this around the world, again.
People need to hear this right now to try to heal the world right now as we all need it ❤️🙏🏼
Playing for change has touched deeply my heart! What a great work!
Beautiful, simply beautiful
How in the world was this amazing video created with musicians from different parts of the world? The sound system and the music synchronization are just outstanding. The rendition of this classic song was done very well. Thank you.
We need this now, my heart is broken,
You are loved ❤️
@@lancelot6011 thank you so much
*It was, I hope
Mine as well. Let's help to heal our hearts by making change. No matter how big or small one person can make a difference. A simple smile at a stranger can be huge. 🤗
This is so perfect right now -- sending love & hope to you...
Having had the honor of seeing and hearing Marvin Gaye do this in concert, I can only say that I love this version.
Politicians mean nothing, Musicians Speak for the people.
You are miracles in Motion...
Thank you!!!
Rocky Shorz unless the politicians are e speaking for change but evidently yes
Doris Giago politicians are all Conservative wanting no changes that would affect those paying bribes...
Oops I mean contributions...
I've been praying for someone to re- releas this old MARVIN GAYE TUNE.I hope the young people are listening .Stop the violence love each other and respect ALL NATIONS.of Colour.WE ALL HAVE THE SAME COLOUR BLOOD Running through our Veins.praise our Father. God bless you all BEAUTIFUL SOUND.xx