First Reaction to MARVIN GAYE - "What's Going On" (Side 1)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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One of the greatest albums of all time.
I would say the greatest, given the times.
Agreed
Anti war, anti hate, anti racism, anti cruelty and pro- human
We could sure as hell use a lot more of ALL of those right now.
@@atimtambaby I AGREE.......Concept is very simple.....unfortunately hard to create.....
@@trutymeproductions I'm not perfect by any means (he last guy who was, was nailed to a cross), but though I'm an old fart, I gotta keep trying to see all of us as of the same race (human), to be kinder, less cruel, realize war-what's it good for? Huh Absolutely nuthing!
And prescient on the environment.
In my opinion, one of the ten best records ever made. Just perfection from start to finish.
So so true now - far ahead of its time - incredible talent....
The greatest vocal album of all time. Still entirely valid 50 years later. This album predates synthesizers. The strings are real strings. All the instruments are real and played by musicians.
2:20 "The bass!" And of course, Verdy is right. It's the great James Jamerson on bass, playing as freely and imaginatively as he ever did.
Gaye worked VERY HARD on this album, from what I have read. He put a lot of work in re-recording tracks and layering the vocals. He had a concept in his mind, which was not necessarily what Motown wanted, but he stuck to his guns and created a classic.
Listen to words my young sister... This album was recorded talking about The Viet Nam war and Civil Rights...This album is considered one of the greatest albums ever recorded. This album was inspired by Marvin Gaye's brother who had just back from fighting in Vietnam...
An album that shook the foundations of the world.
Best song/album........EVER. Hope you like it half as much as I do. Thanks for sharing.
There's an alternative version of Flyin High, which was released as a flip side on Mercy Mercy Me and named Sad Tomorrows. He laid his vocals over an existing other song.
You’re gonna love this. Some of the best soul music of all time.
Great album choice! What a classic and still relevant today!
Always relevant
That distinctive Bass is James Jamerson,he was toe up drunk in the Club when Marvin was in the Studio & just had to have his Midas touch,he had to lay down on the floor & play,but his influence on R&B Bass players & beyond is akin to the Moon to the Tides,there's isn't one without the other❤❤❤
That is a classic amongst classics and a piece of history! A great choice Verdy!
I'm 77 years old. This was one of the first "concept" albums to be released, In fact, Barry Gordy of Motown didn't want to release it. Gordy didn't "get it," This is still my all-time #1 album in my collection. When I need a little lift, I turn to Marvin's WHATS GOING ON. There is a behind-the-scenes video making of this album. It's wonderful. They introduced all the musicians who made this album. Could you check it out? To do justice to Marvin, try listening to the whole album. You won't regret it. I'm impressed a white girl like you, who's still wearing braces, can be so into a 51-year-old album What's Going on?" I still love and enjoy all of Marvin Gaye's music.
He’s the king of soul . That’s what I think . Rest in peace brother !
Marvin sung all the background vocals in this track as well as the lead.
It was the first time that sort of layering of sounds was done on a studio album. The magnum opus of a truly great artist.
This album is a perfect time capsule. It’s like stepping back in time to late 1960s and early 70s America and all the troubles going on at home and us over in Vietnam fighting. And what is magical is that I can listen to this album now and it is appropriate for America in 2025. We are entering a violent and wild year.
Marvin introduces us to the reality of the moment. Great reaction, Merci. RIP Marvin.
The Funk Brothers, and the legendary James Jamerson on the bass
This album is filled with powerful messages of hope and dialogue that reaches everyone. They don't make them like this anymore and sadly, the world suffers from the poorly made repetitive music from today's greedy and deaf music industry.. No real color or creativity anymore. Marvin's voice is beautiful in these soul, R&B and funky urban grooves.
Peace, love, great message, and good music; great album!
Thank you
For honoring the
Slbum of
All time..
.....rollong stone
Magazine
Greatest album ever.
This is an iconic album. Glad to see you enjoying and appreciate Marvin Gaye’s music.
Unfortunately after 50 yrs little has changed. This album was sent from the heavens through Marvin to us. The greatest to ever pick up a bass James Lee Jamerson on bass... word is, he played this laying down on the floor in the studio. He was unable to stand but could play the hell out of that bass.
At the height of the Vietnam war. This Song is Beautiful & Haunting ❤
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell from Philadelphia, were a force to be reckoned with. Tammi passed at the age of 24 from a brain tumor, she was a little Queen ❤😊
Easily one of the greatest and most soulful R&B album ever. His voice was like an angel.
The greatest album
Of all time...
Rolling stone
Magazine
i loved the way that you were impacted by one of the most beautiful albums ever made.
Whatever genre you and I enjoy, we can come to an agreement that this is a masterful piece of music. ✌️ ❤
Thanks for this, so good! Greetings from Detroit, founded by the French, where this music was made. Barrie Gordie the head of Motown records had the best backing musicians, jazz players and the best arrangers anywhere. Yes Verdy, you heard a whole violin section playing perfectly. This album came out at a wild, creative and pivotal time! Marvin Gaye was a genius well ahead of his time!
I got this albun when it came out. Loved hjm
I cant tell you how much joy I feel watching you enjoy it
If I remember correctly, (I’m 73, so maybe not 😊), Berry Gordy didn’t think this album would sell. EVERYONE LOVED IT!
The title track is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Inner City Blues video is fantastic by Gaye.
All these songs tie together like a long medley. It´s quite an experience to listen to it without a paus. Highly recommended. Also, very important lyrics. Marvin Gaye hadn´t done political songs before this, but he wanted to speak his mind. This was frowned upon by his record company Motown, but in the end it was allowed, and this is the album that came from it.
Fantastic album... Churr..
One of the great works of art of the 20th century.
Grew up near Sacramento in the 60s and 70s with an fm station called KZAP, a Cheshire cat was the mascot. they played rock, fusion, blues, folk, and depending on how stoned they were maybe jazz and classical. Also a station out of San Francisco that I can't remember the call letters of. It played all of the Motown stuff, RnB, Marvin, Al Greene, Aretha, James Brown, tons of great stuff. A cheap transistor raidio and those stations are some of the greatest gifts of my life.
One of the greatest albums ever made, from its lyrics, music, vocals, engineering, mixing, cover design--the complete package!
"What's Going On" is such a beautiful song. How sad it's just as relevant today.
It’s nice seeing your reaction to this album. It is a classic! Marvin Gaye was a genius and remarkable vocalist. He was the first one to list all the musicians names on a Motown album. These musicians played in numerous hits from Motown, but will never give him the recognition.
The reason why you like the bass player so much is because he was one of the greatest bass players to live,-James Jamerson - is his name! He laid a groove out like nobody else. I knew you were going to immediately feel his groove because of seeing your Steely Dan video. Keep listening, it’s great to see someone of your generation paying attention to real music.
Very cool that you pointed out 2 very significant ingredients right in the beginning, actually 3: the incredible & legendary electric bass work of the late James Jamerson, who played on some of Motowns’s greatest hits. The other being the and hand drums called congas, as they are played by hand.🪘 Of course, the way Marvin’s voice fits is the swinging light as well as the icing. He was one of the leaders of multi-tracking, which is recording his voice on top of what he had already sang, almost as a counterpoint, and along with the real strings, yes violins, violas cellos & contrabass, it becomes a magical work that remains artistically & socially valid today. Very good reaction!👍
I remember the beautifully jazzi-hyped song back in 1971,living Atlanta, GA at 15.
I love the Way you respond to music !!!❤❤❤❤
Brings back such fond memories !!!
Masterpiece album ✅✅💯💯👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you Verdy. I find this wonderful album brilliant, but also heart breaking.
He was amazing. Thank you for this choice.
This song is loosely based off a letter that his brother Frankie wrote from The Vietnam War about just what’s happening on the home front ! My favorite from this album. Also , this album was meant to be listened to from beginning to end as he navigates through his messages !
This album is pure magic
Have this album. Whats going on is a great song! Los lobos covered yhis song and they did Marvin Gaye proud 👍
Jezzzzzzzzzzz... You've got SOUL....
Marvin was a prophet and a catalyst. God wrote this album through Marvin. An absolute masterpiece!
fantastic. Try
The 5th Dimension ...
Aquarius....
Let the Sunshine In
Ed Sullivan Show
Keep smiling Ari.
Love watching you discovery great music.
Great to see verdy again. Great to hear this peaceful classic again❤
Killer choice! 🔥💥
she has so much natural beauty ❤ 😊
The Great Funk Brothers Rhythm section, with the incredible James Jamerson, and Bob Babbitt playing Bass guitar.🎶
A true masterpiece.
Jamerson was pioneer of the electric bass. The 'bass players bass player' in the sixties
The bass player was the great James Jamerson . one of the best bass players of all time
When this album came out, it was so uniquely different than all he other music of that time. It was just phenomenally mind-blowing.
This was the great studio band , the funk brothers . they were the backbone for all the great music from motown .
I saw pure joy on your face. Good job. ❤
Tu a acheter cette album les artises de cette époque était teinter du rythme du début a la fin du disque très bon album Merci a toi de me l` avoir fait découvrir avec toi
Legendary bass line by the immortal James Jamerson! (on What's Going On, What's Happening Brother, Flyin' High, Save the Children and God is Love. Mercy, Mercy Me has Bob Babbitt on bass.)
Play it again sometime and let the tracks run into each other - amazing musical transitions.
Just as relevant an album today as it was the day it was released. Timeless beauty.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and interpretation on what Rolling Stone Magazine says it's the NO#1 Album of all time. Side note of this. Genius Marvin Gaye is the first person on an album to have Layer his Vocals into having inner thought conversations. Very unique at that time in 1971.
Vietnam Era. Riots in the black communities. That's the backdrop. Thanks. I appreciate You appreciating.
I Remember those days
The bass by the legendary James Jamerson
Ive seen Verde play whole albums by Boston, Ban Halen and Led Zeppelin and completely love them. Its nice to see her check out the late great Marvin Gaye.
Great album. Great reaction!
When we were coming together as a nation. Don't let them divide us.
The eerie sound from the strings was a 'signature' of arranger David Van de Pitte
Great songs
Verdy ....this is the funk bros backing up Marvin with the great James Jamerson on a Fender Precision Bass known as the "hook" as he used on his right index finger to pluck notes on the right hand and would drag it across the strings in a run down the scale and was so tight and funky..........what a record.........among the best albums ever..........
It is the greatest album of all time!
Class
First time I heard What's going on I cried so hard. The whole album is perfect from start to finish.
Those were strings - that eerie sound was a signature of the arranger David Van De Pitte
As a mostly rock/indie fan this is one of the few albums that I don't need to skip AT ALL. So good, so ahead of its time, still relevant.
This is considered the first R&B concept album about life in the USA after the war in Vietnam, that's why each track flows into each other. James Jamerson was the bass player on this album and he was famously drunk during the sessions but was still so focused. I've watched numerous album reactions from you and I'm always impressed with your listening ears. Even though you may not know the instruments. you can hear perfectly what the producer doesn't wany to miss. Love that you're doing this album. Cheers.
It's refreshing to see young people appreciating what came before them as we did. Great reaction to a Classic album. Check out Stevie Wonder "All I do".....
Just pure perfection. ❤
The great James Jamerson on bass
I absolutely loved your reaction to one of my favorite albums of all time.
On mercy mercy mercy me , you hear the congo with all that reverb sounds like a racquetball being hit .
It's just extraordinary.
This song is loosely based off a letter that his brother Frankie wrote from The Vietnam War about just what’s happening on the home front ! My favorite from this album. Also , this album was meant to be listened to from beginning to end as he navigates through his messages ! What’s Happening Brother I mean !
Dope reaction...not sure how it came up in my recommended ...but im glad it did :)
There is a separate mix to What’s Going On, called the Detroit Mix, that was intended to be the release version. However, 2 weeks before its release, Marvin completely remixed it in LA. The two versions are quite different: the percussion in the Detroit Mix is typically much further up front in the mix than in the original.
I am the antithesis of religious, But this is one of my Favorite albums of All TIME!
Absolutely wonderful!!❤