Mercy mercy me marvin gaye

RIP Robbie Robertson. Posted October 1, 0. Learn about the song that became a #1 R&B hit and a Grammy Hall of Fame Award winner in Find out how Marvin Gaye wrote it, what it means, and who else covered it. The label was hesitant to release a song that dealt so explicitly with environmental issues fearing it would be a commercial flop, but Gaye was committed to using his music as a platform to speak out on issues that mattered to him.

September 6, 0. In Wikipedia. Posted September 19, 0. July 12, 0. His ability to blend social commentary with soulful melodies is unmatched, and his commitment to using his music as a platform for change is an inspiration to artists and activists around the world.

Marvin Gaye What's Going On ℗ UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: Producer, Composer Lyricist: Marvin. December 18, 0. The song was a hit and won a Grammy Hall of Fame Award, and was covered by Robert Palmer, The Strokes and Lucky Daye.

March 28, 1. Share on Facebook. Review concerts and music for us! A song that expresses concern for the environment and its destruction by human activities. Poison is the wind that blows from the north and south and east Mercy, mercy me Things ain't what they used to be, no no Oil wasted on the ocean and upon our seas Fish full of mercury Mercy, mercy me.

Despite the apocalyptic tone of the verses, the chorus is surprisingly upbeat and optimistic. August 9, 0. The song remains a timeless masterpiece, and a testament to the power of music to inspire change. Posted September 17, 0. A soul song by Marvin Gaye from his album What's Going On, expressing his concern for the environment.

Latest Backstories. The lyrics include references to oil spills, radiation, overpopulation, and the loss of blue skies and wildlife. His growth as both a singer and a songwriter is on full display during this period. All copyrights of photographs and videos remain the property of their respective copyright owners.

April 1, 0. Her earlier Posted October 10, 0. Posted September 5, 0. Like us on Facebook. Gary Clark Jr. By Aaron Tyler on February 22, Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye Lyrics "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" Mercy, mercy me Things ain't what they used to be, no no Where did all the blue skies go?

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