Marvin Gaye – “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)” (1971) If there’s one song that captured the heartbeat, struggle, and soul of early ’70s America, it’s Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues.” The closing track of his groundbreaking What’s Going On album, this record is pure emotion raw, powerful, and timeless. Why It Matters: “Inner City Blues” paints a vivid picture of urban hardship, economic inequality, and social tension. More than 50 years later, its message still hits just as hard. 📈 Cha