Unpacking the Tracks: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

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In this video series, sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack the tracks of Marvin Gaye’s 1971 chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2012 4:18


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger explore “You Can’t Hurry Love,” recorded by The Supremes. They break down the typical “Motown sound,” demonstrating just how different the recording process was for Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2012 4:18


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger explore “You Can’t Hurry Love,” recorded by The Supremes. They break down the typical “Motown sound,” demonstrating just how different the recording process was for Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 3 (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2012 4:29


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger continue to unpack Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They explore differences between the single and the album versions of the title track, and discover a surprise appearance by the Detroit Lions! More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 3 (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2012 4:29


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger continue to unpack Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They explore differences between the single and the album versions of the title track, and discover a surprise appearance by the Detroit Lions! More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 2 (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2012 4:01


    Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 2 (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2012 4:01


    Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 1 (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2012 4:20


    Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 1 (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2012 4:20


    Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

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