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'What's Goin On,' 40 Years Later: A Track-by-Track Look at Marvin Gaye's Classic LP

The incoming 1970s were a time of deep despair. The idealism of the '60s had been swept away by racial strife, atrocious news from Vietnam, joblessness and rampant drug casualties. Marvin Gaye ... ... Read More »

Songs About Faith: 20 Tunes Rocking Religious Themes

Singing about religion is a risky proposition for a ... Read More »

Tax Songs: Top 10 Tracks About the Taxman

Ben Franklin once said that two things in life are ... Read More »

Paul McCartney Plays Beatles Classics, Marvin Gaye Cover at the Apollo

Once again, Paul McCartney has conquered New York, this time as a part of Sirius XM's 20 millionth subscriber bash, held Monday night at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem. ... Read More »

'Sunny' Songwriter Bobby Hebb Passes Away

The Associated Press reports that songwriter Bobby Hebb died on Tuesday at the age of 72. A ... Read More »

Harvey Fuqua, Moonglows Singer and Marvin Gaye's Mentor, Dead at 80

Harvey Fuqua, a founding member of 1950s doo-wop group the Moonglows and a pioneering songwriter and ... Read More »

Stevie Wonder Schools the Crowd at Bonnaroo

Midway through this year's Bonnaroo, following a monster anchor set by Kings of Leon on Friday; ... Read More »

The Temptations Plot Return to Motown for Next Album

Despite releasing their 49th album, 'Still Here,' this week and with a world tour set for the rest ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on April 27, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on April 27, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

John Butler Studies Family, Musical History on 'April Uprising'

After years of listening to great acts like the Beatles, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder, John Butler ... Read More »

'TAMI Show' Director Steve Binder Never Envisioned Lost Concert's DVD Release

After decades of legal wrangling, one of the most thrilling artifacts of early rock 'n' roll finally ... Read More »

Minus the Bear, 'My Time' -- Song Premiere

One of the most integral parts of any Minus the Bear jam is a twisty, complex Dave Knudson guitar ... Read More »

Orianthi, 'Highly Strung' -- Video Premiere

Most people know Orianthi as the impressive guitarist in Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film. But ... Read More »

Temptations' Otis Williams Calls John Legend a 'Throwback'

According to Temptations founder Otis Williams, few of today's singers compare to the great Motown ... Read More »

15 Songs Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was perhaps the greatest hit of the '60s -- not 'She Loves You' or 'Blowin' in the Wind' but the ... Read More »

Marvin Gaye's Son in Trouble With IRS

What's going on with Marvin Gaye's son? It seems that the adopted child of the soul great who ... Read More »