The “Love Supreme” of Soul Music?

What makes Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On so incredible? Adam Maness and Peter Martin go deeper than deep—layer by layer—using stems to find out. Listen to the full arrangement in a way you’ve probably never experienced, even if you’ve heard it a thousand times. Strings, bass, background vocals, Marvin’s multi-tracked leads, percussion, vibes—it’s all here, isolated and exposed. We also dig into the story behind the Motown protest album, and how a protest record became a timeless masterpiece. A must-listen for anyone who loves Marvin Gaye, Motown, soul, jazz, or just wants to understand how great records are made.

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00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Rolling Stone ranked it #1
06:00 - Breaking Free from Motown’s Control
11:35 - The Title Track
20:50 - Eli Fontaine’s Accidental Sax Solo
25:20 - James Jamerson's Bass & More
32:42 - Marvin Gaye's Layered Vocals
40:16 - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra
49:00 - "What’s Happening Brother"
57:20 - "Flyin’ High (in the Friendly Sky)" & more
1:03:33 - "Mercy Mercy Me"
1:15:10 - "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Hollar)"
1:23:55 - Up Next: Dorothy Ashby Shout Out
1:31:37 - ‪@OpenStudioMusic‬ Plays "What's Going On"

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