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Symphony [Demo Vocal]

Marvin Gaye
Track 17 on Let’s Get It On (Deluxe Edition) 

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Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye often recorded his songs with no pre-written lyrics, singing what came to mind over the track again and again until he found something that worked. This track… Read More 
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Symphony [Demo Vocal] Lyrics

What's going on?
Now, what's going on?
People, hurt and tired
Falling in love again

Now, what's going on?
People, now what's going on?
I wanna know right now what's going on
Telling you right now, what's going on

Lots of corruption in the government
Who can you trust?
Oh, understand
Oh, baby

You said you wouldn't mind being
What's that you say?
Now, what's going on
Tell me, baby
What's going on
Now, what's going on
What's going on
Going on now
Wanna know now

People getting tired
Want a little love and justice
Make you feel
Feel my love is real, sugar
Please tell me, lord
Now, what's going on

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Marvin Gaye often recorded his songs with no pre-written lyrics, singing what came to mind over the track again and again until he found something that worked. This track is a demo version of what would become “Symphony” with Marvin falling back on a socially conscious message, frequently asking “what’s going on” again.

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Let’s Get It On (Deluxe Edition) (2001)
Marvin Gaye
  1. 1.
    Let’s Get It On
  2. 2.
    Please Stay (Once You Go Away)
  3. 3.
    If I Should Die Tonight
  4. 4.
    Keep Gettin’ It On
  5. 5.
    Come Get to This
  6. 6.
    Distant Lover
  7. 7.
    You Sure Love to Ball
  8. 8.
    Just to Keep You Satisfied
  9. 9.
    Song #3 (Instrumental)
  10. 10.
    My Love is Growing
  11. 11.
    Cakes (Instrumental)
  12. 12.
    Symphony (Undubbed Version)
  13. 13.
    I’d Give My Life for You [Alternate Mix]
  14. 14.
    I Love You Secretly
  15. 15.
    You’re the Man (Alternate Version 1)
  16. 16.
    You’re the Man (Alternate Version 2)
  17. 17.
    Symphony [Demo Vocal]
  18. 18.
    Let’s Get It On (Demo Version)
  19. 19.
    Let’s Get It On (Part II) [A.K.A. Keep Gettin’ It On - Complete]
  20. 20.
    Please Stay (Once You Go Away) [Alternate Mix]
  21. 21.
    If I Should Die Tonight (Demo)
  22. 22.
    Come Get to This (Alternate Mix)
  23. 23.
    Distant Lover (Alternate Mix)
  24. 24.
    You Sure Love to Ball (Alternate Mix W / Alternate Vocal)
  25. 25.
    Just to Keep You Satisfied (A Capella W / Alternative Vocal)
  26. 26.
    Just to Keep You Satisfied
  27. 27.
    Just to Keep You Satisfied
  28. 28.
    Where Are We Going? (Alternate Mix)
  29. 29.
    The World Is Rated X (Alternate Mix)
  30. 30.
    I’m Gonna Give You Respect
  31. 31.
    Try It, You’ll Like it
  32. 32.
    You Are That Special One
  33. 33.
    We Can Make It Baby
  34. 34.
    Running From Love (Instrumental Version 1)
  35. 35.
    Mandota (Instrumental)
  36. 36.
    Running From Love (Instrumental Version 2)
  37. 37.
    Come Get to This (Live from Oakland)
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Release Date
September 18, 2001
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R&B
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