What's Going On — Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' shattered commercial expectations by becoming the first Motown album to sell over 3 million copies while addressing war, poverty, and ecology. The album's lead single became an instant anthem, spending 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. This 1971 concept album remains a benchmark for socially conscious music, with its layered harmonies influencing generations of artists.