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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2021 · 37 MIN

RE-AIR: How Two Detroit Lions Inspired Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”

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You know and love the Marvin Gaye song “What’s Going On,” which turned 50 this year. But do you know the background voices on the hit song belong to two Detroit Lions? The Motown superstar developed a deep friendship with NFL players Mel Farr and Lem Barney, and it led to music history. Plus the story gets even better, as Farr and Barney helped Marvin Gaye take his dream of playing pro football to the next level. Justin Tinsley joins the show to tell the amazing story of football’s role in Marvin Gaye’s turbulent life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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