Song · Marvin Gaye
“What's Going On” by Marvin Gaye
From the album What’s Going On (1971)
“What's Going On” by Marvin Gaye appears on 9 radio countdowns from 4 stations between 2004 and 2026. It was first released in 1971 on the album What’s Going On. Its best result is #13 on the WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2004). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #15 indie & aaa song of all time.
9countdowns
4stations
#13best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2004–2026years charted
RockLists rankings
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2004) | 885 |
| 2009 | 92 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Desert Island Songs (2009) | 885 |
| 2012 | 229 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Greatest Rock Songs (2012) | 885 |
| 2014 | 42 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2014) | 885 |
| 2018 | 21 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2020 | 19 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2022 | 113 | KEXP | KEXP Top Songs of the Last 50 Years (1972-2022) | 491 |
| 2024 | 13 | KEXP | The Best Opening Tracks of All Time | 738 |
| 2026 | 392 | KXT | KXT 917 Song Countdown | 917 |
Also listed as: Whats Going On; What's Goin' On?; What's Goin On.