Black Music Project
A
Yes, Berry Gordy was afraid to release it because he felt it was "too political." But Marvin was adamant and had to force Berry to put out the album. In later interviews Berry says that Marvin eventually convinced him through his persistence. Berry had to get "woke" to what was hip. #wokesongs "
George Carlin Was Right @GeorgeCarlinWasRight
Berry shelved this??? Did not know that. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
03:56 PM - Mar 17, 2023
04:10 PM - Mar 17, 2023
Avatar Avatar Avatar
0
2
13
Black Music Project
A
In response to Black Music Project.
05.21.1971 What’s Going On by #MarvinGaye was released. #motown almost shelved it due to fears Marvin would lose his “crossover audience” due to its politics. Commercially, those fears weren’t unfounded as James Brown’s 1968 “Black And I’m Proud” caused him a sizable portion of his White audience.
10:13 PM - May 22, 2023
0
0
Maria OLeary
A
In response to Black Music Project.
One of my favorite of Marvin Gaye!
04:14 PM - Mar 17, 2023
0
3

 

{{ notificationModalContent }} {{ promptModalMessage }}