Although release a half a century ago, the words have never rang truer.
âMother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here todayâ
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gayeâs classic hit âWhatâs Going Onâ. In honor of this moment, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared Jan. 20 as âWhatâs Going On Dayâ in the state! The Motown Museum says it will use this commemorative date to kick off several moments in 2021.Hereâs what Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry had to say.
âThis is a significant moment for the museum, our community, and Motown fans all around the world, and weâre thankful that the State of Michigan has partnered with us to recognize this date as we begin our year-long celebration of this album,â said Terry. âAs we come out of a very challenging year, itâs more important than ever to reflect on Marvin Gayeâs prolific and timeless lyrics to inspire a spirit of connection in 2021. âWhatâs Going Onâ Day will serve as a reminder of his impact and legacyâbringing awareness to the issues of today, encouraging active dialogue between groups and individuals and acknowledging the important role Motown music continues to play in uniting us all.â
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