Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' at 50 special
Craig Charles celebrates Marvin Gaye's classic album with a special programme including live performances.
Craig Charles celebrates the album with a special programme exploring the story of the album and its legacy.
As part of the celebrations The Funk & Soul Show will be reimagining the album, with Craig’s Fantasy Funk band and special guest vocalists Joel Culpepper, Terri Walker and Ego Ella May, who will perform tracks from the album which is led by band leader Ernie Mckone.
In 1971 the album reflected the huge social and political issues that were dividing America. The country was dealing with high unemployment, Vietnam war protests and police brutality. Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown Records had his reservations about the album, as he thought the strong lyrical messages would damage Marvin’s career. ‘What’s Going On’ has gone on to become Motown’s biggest commercial success and many of the themes within the album are still very relevant today. Marvin’s Motown label mate Claudette Robinson, who performed with the Miracles will be a guest, sharing memories of their time together.
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Ego Ella May & The Fantasy Funk Band
Right On
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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Ego Ella May & The Fantasy Funk Band
What's Happening Brother
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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Joel Culpepper & The Fantasy Funk Band
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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Joel Culpepper & The Fantasy Funk Band
Wholy Holy
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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Terri Walker & The Fantasy Funk Band
What's Going On
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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Terri Walker & The Fantasy Funk Band
Mercy Mercy Me
- Live for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 6 Music.
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The Marquees
Wyatt Earp
- Jasmine Records.
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Marvin Gaye
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
Hitch Hike
- Tamla Motown.
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Marvin Gaye
Pride And Joy
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
Can I Get A Witness
- Motown.
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Marvin Gaye
Ain't That Peculiar
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
Abraham, Martin & John
- Motown.
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Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
You're All I Need To Get By
- Tamla.
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Going To A Go-Go
- Tamla.
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
More Love
- Universal-Island Records Limited.
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The Miracles
Shop Around
- Universal.
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Marvin Gaye
Save The Children
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
God Is Love
- Tamla.
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Marvin Gaye
Flyin' High (In the Friendly Sky)
- What's Going On.
Broadcast
- Sat 22 May 2021 19:30³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 6 Music