85K views · 3.7K reactions | On this date in 1971, 'What's Going On' was the No.1 album on the Billboard Soul LPs chart ️ Why not take another listen to what many consider to be Marvin's magnum opus? https://ClassicMotown.lnk.to/WhatsGoingOnFp | Marvin Gaye | Facebook

What's Going On" is a 1971 song by Marvin Gaye that became a landmark protest and concept album opener, born from a conversation about police brutality witnessed by Renaldo "Obie" Benson. Co-written by Benson, Al Cleveland, and Gaye, the song addressed social issues like the Vietnam War, environmental degradation, and systemic racism, marking a significant shift from Gaye's earlier work. The track was a commercial success, topping R&B charts and reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and