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What's Going On
- primaryMarvin Gaye
What's Going On is a recording by Marvin Gaye, released in 1968.
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There is more to Marvin Gaye.
Marvin Gaye is associated with r&b/soul, oldies, pop, rock, and dance, with representative songs including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Sexual Healing,” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.” Follow on Spotify, Instagram, and YouTube, and check available sections for Instagram posts and TikTok highlights.
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Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
1967Marvin Gaye
Sexual Healing
1982Marvin Gaye
Sexual Healing
2018Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
1968Marvin Gaye
What's Going On - Single Version
1995Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
You're All I Need To Get By - Single Version / Mono
1968Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
1968Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Your Precious Love
1967Marvin Gaye
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1973Marvin Gaye
"T" Plays It Cool
1972Marvin Gaye
God Is Love - Single Version
1971Marvin Gaye
"T" Stands For Trouble
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