What's Going On
Taste
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Mother, 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 today, yea Father, father We don't need to escalate You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see Oh, what's going on What's going on Ya, what's going on Ah, what's going on In the mean time Right on, baby Right on Right on Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Oh Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me So you can see What's going on Ya, what's going on Tell me what's going on I'll tell you what's going on - Uh Right on baby Right on baby
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Written by: Alfred W Cleveland, Marvin P Gaye, Renaldo Benson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Creation Background"What's Going On" is a song by Irish blues-rock musician, Rory Gallagher. It was initially performed by his band "Taste" before it was also recorded by Gallaher as a solo artist.
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Genre ClassificationKnown for his unique guitar playing style and his band's progressive blues-rock sound, the song is in-sync with Rory Gallagher's genre, predominantly classified under blues-rock.
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Release DateTaste's rendition of "What's Going On" was released in 1970, as a part of the band's second and last studio album called "On the Boards."
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Taste BandTaste was a blues-rock band formed by Rory Gallagher in 1966. The band was active until 1970 and "What's Going On" was one of their last few songs.
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Production InformationIn the final album "On the Boards" by Taste where "What's Going On" features, Rory Gallagher was not just a vocalist/guitarist, he took on the role of saxophonist and showcased his abilities as a multi-instrumentalist.
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Performance Fact"What's Going On" has been performed live by Gallagher across many of his concert tours. The song had a soulful and emotive delivery which helped connect with the audience.
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Rendition after TasteThe song was featured again in Gallagher's 1972 solo album "Live in Europe," making it one of the more celebrated songs in the artist’s career.
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Global RecognitionThe song was well received by fans globally and is considered one of Rory Gallagher's classic tracks.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics have routinely praised "What's Going On" for its deep and moving lyrics accompanied by Gallagher's signature guitar work.
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Tributes and InfluenceEven decades after its release, the song continues to be appreciated by music enthusiasts, influencing many artists in the blues-rock genre.
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Legacy of the SongThe anthemic chorus of "What's Going On" along with Gallagher's heartfelt renditions have made the song a staple in the world of blues and rock.
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