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This track served as the second single from Marvin Gaye's 1971 album "What's Going On." Written entirely by Gaye, the song achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on Record World. It topped the R&B Singles chart from mid to late August 1971 and marked a rare appearance on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number 34. The recording featured Gaye on piano, orchestral arrangements by Paul Riser and David Van De Pitte, multi-tracked vocals from Gaye and the Andantes, contributions from the Funk Brothers, and a saxophone solo.
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The song is regarded as one of popular music's most significant environmental anthems of sorrow.
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