FIRST TIME HEARING Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) REACTION 

Motown did not want to produce this album. But Marvin was a huge artist and finally got his way. This was probably one of the first concept albums ever made. The whole album is amazing.

Your grandfather had great taste in music! Marvin was THE MAN.

I loved your reaction. I could tell you really felt the song. That’s the power of Marvin Gaye. This song sounds as fresh as the first time I heard it as an 8 yr old in 1971. The lyrics are still relevant to our current state of affairs.

This song was way ahead of its time when Marvin Gaye had to fight to get it on the airwaves. Marvin Gaye was a National Treasure that was gone too soon.

They used to play this on the radio all the time back when it came out. We all loved it. Nancy here, from Detroit❤

MORE MARVIN PLEASE !! He is my my favorite singer of ANY genre.💗🎶🎵🎼 Music was the BEST in late 60s early 70s. Our generation had it ALL.💗 TRAGIC how his life ended.😢 MERCY MERCY ME!

Back in 1971, they did play this on the radio. It reached #1 in the Billboard R&B Singles chart and #9 in the Billboard Pop Singles chart. That is huge. Nothing that comes out today can even come close to what was produced in the 60's and 70's. No autotune, REAL instruments, real musicians, real voices, real talent. This song is still relevant today - a lot of what he says in the lyrics is going on today. It is so sad that we lost Marvin so young and so tragically.

He had to fight to get this album done. It is so real and sung with so much of his soul. Marvin was a true treasure. I still remember exactly where I was when he was killed by his own father while trying to protect his mother from his abuse

I'm a 68 year old white country boy that remembers this being played on the 'new' FM radio stations. Marvin Gaye was a lot of people's wakeup call. Loved him. Cried when he died.

Marvin was the most soulful singer I ever heard. He was way ahead of his time. His composition “What’s Goin’ On” was a social anthem for ills that continue to plague us today. He went against Berry Gordy who didn’t want him to record it. Thankfully, Marvin won out. He was a musical genius and he sang about things that people didn’t want to talk about. Please do a reaction to What’s Goin On. That was a song that changed lives. R.I.P. Marvin. 💔💔

Brotherr thank you for your the most honest and heartfelt reaction. Marivin's music like this was something they never wanted us to hear! This is a true "Gehtto Lullaby". Big up and much respect

Brother, you are RIGHT...We NEED MORE of This TYPE of MUSIC! This MESSAGE! GOD BLESS!

Ole School.baby! Stevie and Marvin are my to favorites! 😊 🙏/ Gots to have that soul groove! Marvin was very Politically Conscious bro!

We did hear this on the radio though. I consider it to be one Marvin's best, the message.

Marvin was pure genius. I'm 72 this year, I bought this album when it first came out, and I still have it and listen to it regularly. Marvin had an enormous social conscience, what a pity more world leaders don't follow in his footsteps. the irony of it all is he was shot and killed by his own farther who didn't agree with his lifestyle. (he was a preacher) enough said.

While most of the lads in the UK back then where into Floyd Genesis etc they knew the value of DA MAN..❤❤❤ EVERY girl loved Marvin..❤

There was no prerecorded music back then. Every instrument you heard was a REAL musician playing REAL instrument. As a musician, it make my heart soar when I see and here real people play actual instruments.

This song went straight into my heart.

I'm 75, an old Vietnam vet. I bought this album in 1971 when I got back to the states and I couldn't stop listening to it. I grew up in a suburb of Detroit and listened to almost exclusively Motown. Album " What's Going On " brought me to tears while listening to it the first time as it still does to this day. I loved your reaction to it. Marvin Felt the injustice deeply. One of my top 3 albums of all time.

Phenomenal song; always will be. Love the smooth, rich, layered sound ❤️❤️❤️

great music, timeless lyrics.

Thanks for this ! Marvin Gaye is a favourite of mine from when he was singing with Tammy Terrell back in the 60’s! This music was so popular & Marvin insisted that the album be recorded 🥰 Have listened to this so many times & it still gives the message that was relevant in 1970 right to the present. Marvin gave the world something very special & important … Who are they to judge us is so true. I still am heartbroken 💔 & remember the day I heard Marvin had been killed by his father, still shed tears to this day ☮️

This is a social protest song, and probably the best one if it’s time. The late 60’s and early 70’s were full of these songs on AM radio. This video was added decades after this song came out. We listened to this song and saw the images in our minds. It’s always amazed me how this song had such deep lyrics to such a funky beat.

I heard and watched him when he was brand new Al Green too. I still listen to his cd every time I drive. I've given the CD as a gift. I love Marvin. Do some more. It really takes me to the way back machine. I want to dance every time I hear it.

Marvin Gaye, one the best ever!

The entire What's Going Album still hits so hard even for TODAY.

My father was a civil rights worker in the 60s and 70s and when I think of those days the song comes to mind. Unfortunately all of this still makes me want to holler🌿💔

Beautiful music, beautiful lyrics. Marvin sang so beautifully about the problems in the world, he's one of my all time favourite artists. Immersive video yes, you're soon to watch another truly immersive video, the story of one sky. Many blessings to you and your family ❤🙏

You know I don't believe this is his best known track but in my opinion it is his best song hands down❤❤❤❤

Marvin.. sorely missed. He was so beautiful.

So pleased it hit you, great track

Marvin was the best they don't want us to feel

Really good black truth music

First of all, big hug to you ! Marvin is allways touching me so deep. You should listen to the "what s goin on " Album. It s a masterpiece in my opinion . I have also watched your Tracy Chapman reaction. I listened to her when I was 19 years old, so it was around 1989. Have seen her once live in those days. I listened to her Album a lot. While I was watching this reaction of Marvin , another amazing singer came to my mind. Have you ever heard of Sixto Rodriguez? He is amazing , with a great message and a really but also strange story. There is a great documentary about him , which also won an oscar. I am pretty sure that you will love it.

This DEFINITELY is the kind of music they don't want on the radio

You should listen to the entire album called What's Going On which this song is from. The album is a masterpiece! Listen to it in one sitting. It will blow your mind.

Timeless authenticity...😢😅❤❤

I hear you my brotha!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

This was part of the 'soundtrack' of the late 60's/early 70's. Marvin was a musical genius, and there was a lot of great music like this. Genius. Try Stevie Wonder's "You Haven't Done Nothing". Love your reaction. And the video is perfect, I agree. Keep on, bro.

OMG you hit it on the nail, the first time anyone has spoken about what the music industry does, the distraction and negativity that fill your mind.

This is my favorite MG song. Always brings a tear. Reminds us how much society has not improved.

Even though it may not be played on radio today, it was a massive hit back then when there were plenty Black-owned radio stations. Everybody knew it and vibed to it everywhere.

Just happy you heard the song, classic legend

Marvin knew how to pour his heart out in song. His music has touched millions and guided many like me. A truly one-off genius and wonderful spirit who taught us about hate and love, pain and joy. God bless Marvin. I'm glad you felt the power of his music and the message in this song. Peace and love!

"make me wanna holler..." that's when you can't cry anymore...Marvin was woke before it was a thing.

❤❤❤ Beautiful Song

This was epic ,Marvin woke people up

this is the kind of music they don't want on the radio - straight up. LOVE mg. for saying it plain. AND... hat to even say this - his father shot him. heart break.

"That's real drums there. That's homemade drums" Priceless.

Truly masterful from the great Marvin Gaye 👏🏽🙏🏽👊🏽😍👊🏽

This was a song that was payed a lot on the radio when this album came out - I was a teenager and bought this in 1971. This song was also covered by Curtis Mayfield's group, The Impressions.

Hands down one of the best songs of the modern era. Also one of the best albums ever!

He should have won album of the year for this one! He was not even considered

this song was all over the radio when it dropped, and i soaked it all in

Marvin is the Man

Marvin 🐐💯ciao from Italy 🇮🇹

Marvin Gaye was a musical great.

Good for you, man! Great reaction. Marvin was leading the parade at the time.

One of the greatest Albums of all time. That's not just in My opinion. What's Going On? Indeed...

An All Time Classic. followed by Let's Get it On and then the Masterful I Want You 76 album. What a man.

More power to you bro - Marvin was the Man and still is for me 👊🏾 More love from the UK 🙏🏾

I am old school, and Mr. Marvin Gaye 's Song will always be relative to the troubles we are having 😢 today, just listen to his message, it all relevant,❤❤❤❤❤

Right on!

Great song, great reaction. Also one of the best bass lines ever.

Fantastic reaction Sir! I highly recommend listening to the entire album, start to finish. It's sublime. Keep up the great work!

That's it BABY, Our Father had Marvin Here for a while, But if You listen to Marvin, You will understand our History

If you never heard this then get the album every tune on that album or CD will get you thinking. Today's young generation needs to hear the message in Marvin's music. " Inner city Blues" is a master piece. Marvin Gaye was ahead of his time.

This song was actually on heavy rotation on the radio. At least in Detroit.

Thing is my friend, he did this IN 1971!! Some things don't change!! I can't pay my taxes either, 53 years later!! Bless you, Marvin Gaye! You KNEW! (Oh yeah! His Daddy shot him!)

Thank you for this 1 my 1st time getting to hear a deeper track from Marvin ❤lovin

Marvin was a great lost to us all ......

When I was a child, I can remember my parents stepping to this song it’s every bit as relevant now as it was when it came out

Sublime...and historic.

This whole album was the GOAT album!!

Marvin Gaye was the man, he had a great hit with Tammi Terell ~ it takes two.

Marvin Gaye was a very important part of all that was going on, Vietnam War and the draft, Civil Rights, upheaval and change, Marvin Gayes songs are genius musical pieces of that time

By the way, I'm a white OG. And we all felt this song.

Sherwood aprtmnts world Mattres jumpiin champ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ty Morrisville PA.Outside of Philly 1975-76

This is what made the 70 music so great b, you song about what was on mind No matter what the issue was

Hi, this was on radio back in 70

this is one of them rare albums where you have to listen to its entirely as one record. its a beautiful, prophetic, emotional album that is connected by each song. lyrically it stands today. considered one of the best albums of all time

Forever young.

Young Brother, I just wish I could invite you to my home, sit you down and open up my music collection to you. I was 21 when Marvin's "What's Going On" album was released. Your generation has missed so much and been so mislead. I hope you listened to every word your grandfather ever said. signed A 74 year old, Black grandfather who is so glad that I came up when I did. Peace

I feel you man.

One of the most important albums of our time.

This is interesting that u never heard this previously. But glad u heard this masterpiece.😊

Distraction is right. Marvin Gaye had to threaten Motown to let him do "his own" music. He was a big enough star to do it, otherwise this would've been disappeared. This whole album, "What's Going On" is worth listening to from start to finish. That's how it was meant to be heard. Marvin Gaye was shot by his father, they never got along, during an argument.

Rollingstone Magazine called the What's Going Album the #1 Album of All Time. I by ought this album back in 1970. Every song has a message and I totally agree OF ALL TIME.

Your reaction was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

--backed up by the greatest session band ever--The Funk Bros!!

Spoke Last Days Truth🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾✝️

I think Marvin Gaye was a Prophet for SURE!!!

Marvin being the man he was tried to stop a fight between his parents...and was shot dead by his father on April 1 1984

He had to fight to release this masterpiece and the album is fantastic. He used his power to try and wake us up. I do wish today’s artist would speak up in this way because the masterful art of the music seeps through people’s desires to stay blind

Those hand drums… Congas, bro!

Your grandfather had good taste in music!

That BASS!!! Played by Bob Babbit - legend and motown funk brother in his own right but would himself admit he only got the job by how well he could emulate the man who’s extraordinary talent literally defined the motown sound: Bass GOAT of all time ***James Jamerson *** ❤️

Great heartfelt reaction. Unfortunately, the song is still relevant today.RIP Marvin.

This was all over the radio back in the day. In fact it is in the top 100 albums of all time according to Rolling Stone. Mercy Mercy Me is really good too

Yeah definitely downloading this one😮 I'm going to look for more❤❤❤