Rolling Stone Podcast - Marvin's 'What's Going On'

[PeaceNHarmony]

A wonderful presentation. Well worth a listen; many great statements. And a question that I have always considered about WGO - would the album have existed without Obie Benson? And does Benson get enough credit?

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a9...reatest-Albums

[Motown Eddie]

Good Question! I suggest that we wouldn't have had Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Going On" without Obie Benson & Al Cleveland. Marvin wanted to make a 'protest record' during the late '60s and would've eventually come up with a song [as well as an album] on his own. And it's a good thing that Benson along with Cleveland got Marvin to put the finishing touches on it & do the song. And let's be thankful that the single took off the way it did since that led directly to the What's Going On album. Renaldo 'Obie' Benson & Al Cleveland don't get enough credit for kickstarting one of the Greatest records ever.

[Motown Eddie]

Thanks PNH for sharing the podcast about Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Also, the late Ben Edmonds wrote a fine book about Marvin's classic LP as well a look at Motown Records during the early 70's. Highly Recommended!
What's Going On? Marvin Gaye and the Last Days of the Motown Sound [Mojo Heroes]: Ben Edmonds: 9781841950839: Amazon.com: Books

[PeaceNHarmony]

Thanks PNH for sharing the podcast about Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Also, the late Ben Edmonds wrote a fine book about Marvin's classic LP as well a look at Motown Records during the early 70's. Highly Recommended!
What's Going On? Marvin Gaye and the Last Days of the Motown Sound [Mojo Heroes]: Ben Edmonds: 9781841950839: Amazon.com: Books

Thanks, MEddie! The book is, indeed, referenced in the podcast. I also feel that without Obie Benson first, then Al Cleveland, WGO would have never existed. Gaye was quite lost at the time and I don't think he would have had the inspiration without Obie and Al. I have another question about the lp but I'll wait to see if we have any more interest in this topic.

[SatansBlues]

Thanks PNH for sharing the podcast about Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Also, the late Ben Edmonds wrote a fine book about Marvin's classic LP as well a look at Motown Records during the early 70's. Highly Recommended!
What's Going On? Marvin Gaye and the Last Days of the Motown Sound [Mojo Heroes]: Ben Edmonds: 9781841950839: Amazon.com: Books

This is indeed a fabulous book. I highly recommend it.