marvin gaye: what's going on
- author: ben edmonds
- paperback
- number of pages: 296
- dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 in / 12.7 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm
- release number: tmb053
estimated shipping date: 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
"College campuses were in uproar, young men were being sent to Vietnam, race riots were erupting in inner cities, and Marvin Gaye brought out a song that reflected it all – What’s Going On. Ben Edmonds describes the making of a record in defiance of all the odds." — The Guardian
Arguably the greatest soul album ever made, What's Going On established Motown star Marvin Gaye as a unique and maverick musical talent. His determination and vision resulted in inspirational and pioneering works that, in the era of Vietnam and the civil rights protests, asked America to take a long hard look at itself. Ben Edmonds examines in detail the making of this legendary work — initially rejected by Motown's quality-control department — interviewing many of the artists and record company employees closest to the singer, to arrive at a deeper understanding of what the album means. It is, without question, one of the greatest stories ever told. With a career that exemplified the maturation of romantic Black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual polities, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hit makers. Gaye's determination and vision resulted not only in inspirational, pioneering grooves but in an album that challenged America.
- author: ben edmonds
- paperback
- number of pages: 296
- dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 in / 12.7 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm
- release number: tmb053
estimated shipping date: 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
"College campuses were in uproar, young men were being sent to Vietnam, race riots were erupting in inner cities, and Marvin Gaye brought out a song that reflected it all – What’s Going On. Ben Edmonds describes the making of a record in defiance of all the odds." — The Guardian
Arguably the greatest soul album ever made, What's Going On established Motown star Marvin Gaye as a unique and maverick musical talent. His determination and vision resulted in inspirational and pioneering works that, in the era of Vietnam and the civil rights protests, asked America to take a long hard look at itself. Ben Edmonds examines in detail the making of this legendary work — initially rejected by Motown's quality-control department — interviewing many of the artists and record company employees closest to the singer, to arrive at a deeper understanding of what the album means. It is, without question, one of the greatest stories ever told. With a career that exemplified the maturation of romantic Black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual polities, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hit makers. Gaye's determination and vision resulted not only in inspirational, pioneering grooves but in an album that challenged America.
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we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.
marvin gaye: what's going on
- author: ben edmonds
- paperback
- number of pages: 296
- dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 in / 12.7 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm
- release number: tmb053
estimated shipping date: 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
"College campuses were in uproar, young men were being sent to Vietnam, race riots were erupting in inner cities, and Marvin Gaye brought out a song that reflected it all – What’s Going On. Ben Edmonds describes the making of a record in defiance of all the odds." — The Guardian
Arguably the greatest soul album ever made, What's Going On established Motown star Marvin Gaye as a unique and maverick musical talent. His determination and vision resulted in inspirational and pioneering works that, in the era of Vietnam and the civil rights protests, asked America to take a long hard look at itself. Ben Edmonds examines in detail the making of this legendary work — initially rejected by Motown's quality-control department — interviewing many of the artists and record company employees closest to the singer, to arrive at a deeper understanding of what the album means. It is, without question, one of the greatest stories ever told. With a career that exemplified the maturation of romantic Black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual polities, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hit makers. Gaye's determination and vision resulted not only in inspirational, pioneering grooves but in an album that challenged America.
- author: ben edmonds
- paperback
- number of pages: 296
- dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.5 in / 12.7 x 20.32 x 1.27 cm
- release number: tmb053
estimated shipping date: 7-10 days from date of purchase
about this book:
"College campuses were in uproar, young men were being sent to Vietnam, race riots were erupting in inner cities, and Marvin Gaye brought out a song that reflected it all – What’s Going On. Ben Edmonds describes the making of a record in defiance of all the odds." — The Guardian
Arguably the greatest soul album ever made, What's Going On established Motown star Marvin Gaye as a unique and maverick musical talent. His determination and vision resulted in inspirational and pioneering works that, in the era of Vietnam and the civil rights protests, asked America to take a long hard look at itself. Ben Edmonds examines in detail the making of this legendary work — initially rejected by Motown's quality-control department — interviewing many of the artists and record company employees closest to the singer, to arrive at a deeper understanding of what the album means. It is, without question, one of the greatest stories ever told. With a career that exemplified the maturation of romantic Black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and sexual polities, Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hit makers. Gaye's determination and vision resulted not only in inspirational, pioneering grooves but in an album that challenged America.
we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.
we will do our best to update you via email about your order, however if your order has exceeded these timelines please reach out to us at support@moonlightartscollective.com.
please note: international customs fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and will vary based on location. consult your local customs office for international import fees.