What's Going on Sung by?

What's Going On is the eleventh studio album sung by the American soul singer, songwriter, and producer named Marvin Gaye. It was released on May 21, 1971, by the Motown Records subsidiary label Tamla.

What's going on vinyl Marvin Gaye?

'What's Going On' is the eleventh studio album by American motown singer Marvin Gaye, released in May 1971. ... This album has been credited with bringing awareness to issues such as poverty, drug abuse and war ahead of public outcry over these controversial issues.

Who played bass on Marvin Gaye's What's Going On?

18. James Jamerson recorded his bass lines while laying flat on his back. The story goes that Gaye knew he wanted Motown session man and key Funk Brother James Jamerson to play bass on the rhythm tracks, so he followed Jamerson down to a local Detroit blues club where the bassist was playing in the band.

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