On April 15, 1971, "What's Going On" celebrated its place as No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, where it remained for five weeks. The song also climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, highlighting its popularity across genres and its growing audience.
Released earlier that year on January 21, 1971, the song took a bold new direction, blending soul music with social commentary. Its smooth sound paired with lyrics addressing issues like war, poverty and inequality helped it stand out from much of the music on the charts at the time.
Reflecting on that period, Gaye spoke about the emotions behind the music. "There was a lot of unrest in America," he said. "My brother was at war, and I prayed that he would come through safely." He described it as "a very trying period," and this perspective heavily shaped the song's message and tone.
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