And Gaye’s song, he says, has special meaning as a homegrown treasure ... As Benson reflected for Ben Edmonds’ 2001 book, “Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On,” an indispensable account ...

His vocal performance on “What’s Going On” drips with wounded empathy. And the common-sense wisdom of the lyrics remains forever relevant. This might just be one of Marvin Gaye’s most ...

Fifty years on from its initial release, Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece still sounds ... All the stuff. But What’s Going On isn’t designed to be read. It is unusual for a protest record, in ...

After a five-year hiatus from the stage, the singer’s live return at the Oakland Coliseum cemented his unmatched resonance as a soul icon.