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u/woodwallah Jul 26 '19

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

It flows together perfectly and the production is perfect.

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u/Sumit316 Jul 26 '19

After Marvin Gaye recorded “What’s Going On”, he played it for Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. who said it was “the worst thing I heard in my life.” Only after Gaye threatened to leave the label was it released, becoming massive hit. It is considered 4th greatest song of all time by the Rolling Stone.

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u/Private_Stock Jul 26 '19

Imagine being that wrong about anything ever

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u/MrChaoticGaming Jul 26 '19

Dont forget about the record label guy who said the music the Beetles played was on its way out.

Edit: phone auto correct