What’s Going On
What’s Going On
Marvin Gaye
A soulful classic with emotional depth and a smooth vocal line.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Male Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Very easy to find
Should you sing it?
Consider “What’s Going On” when you prefer connection and patience over instant excitement. It works best when you let the room help with the familiar lines. A different song may fit better if you do not want the lyrics to feel personal.
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Featured image: Photograph by Jim Britt, whose other (copyrighted) photos of Gaye from the same session—many of them in full color—can be seen at his website. Originally distributed by Motown Records. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons