‘What’s Going On’ — Marvin Gaye
In 1971, Marvin Gaye released “What’s Going On.” All of the police brutality cases that have been documented in California spurred the movement. At initially, it wasn’t a commercial success. The song did, however, reach No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It’s one of the star’s most popular Motown singles. Rolling Stone called it an “exquisite cry for peace on Earth.” On their list of the greatest songs ever written, it is ranked fourth.
‘What’s Going On’ — Marvin Gaye
‘Stairway To Heaven’ — Led Zeppelin
“Stairway to Heaven” was released by Led Zeppelin in 1971. Within the Ranker community, it has a sizable following. They voted it the seventh-best song in history. For Planet Rock readers, it was the greatest song of all time. They voted for it twice as much as the next closest contender. Despite not being released as a commercial single in the UK, the song was chosen as the country’s favorite rock anthem. It was the most requested song on the radio in the 1970s. What an unexpected turn of events!
‘Stairway To Heaven’ — Led Zeppelin
