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Marvin Gaye's hit song "What's Going On" is released - January 20th, 1971

This Day in History Class

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The release and impact of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On'

This chapter explores the release of Marvin Gaye's iconic protest song, 'What's Going On', its origins, anti-war sentiment, initial resistance from Motown, and how it led Gaye to gain creative control over his music.

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