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Related: About this forumMichigan designates Wednesday as 'What's Going On' Day as Marvin Gaye single marks 50 years
(Detroit Free Press) The State of Michigan is saluting an ageless homegrown classic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in tandem with the Motown Museum, is officially recognizing Wednesday as Whats Going On Day on the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gayes groundbreaking, still-timely single.
The museum said the designation is kickoff to a year of commemorative activities tied to the album of the same name, which was released four months after the single as Gaye embraced ambitious new sounds and a socially conscious direction.
A special tribute document signed by Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist calls Whats Going On an influential piece of soul music that inspired other artists to convey their own feelings, concerns and messages. ............(more)
https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2021/01/19/whats-going-on-day-michigan-marvin-gaye-anniversary-whitmer/4209408001/
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marmar
Jan 2021
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Cirque du So-What
(25,927 posts)1. Well, that's appropriate
Thats one powerful song, and it deserves recognition on a day filled with hope,
underpants
(182,767 posts)2. The story of that whole album is incredible
The label didnt want to release it. Marvin said - release or Ill never record anything for you again.
Incredible work.
safeinOhio
(32,673 posts)3. Put Motown on the side of Social Justice and peace.