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Marvin Gaye released the song Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler). Date of release: 1971.

Release date: 1971
Duration: 05:28
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The meaning of the song 'Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) song analysis
The protagonist is frustrated with the way the system works. He feels that the rich are getting richer, while the poor are getting poorer. He struggles to cope with bills, inflation and rising crime rates. He feels that his life is not worth living and that no one understands his difficulties.

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Marvin Gaye - Short Biography

Marvin Gaye was a prominent American R&B and soul singer, born in 1939 and died in 1984. He was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound during the 1960s. He began his musical journey as a studio musician, before becoming a well-established solo artist who enjoyed great success throughout his career. He was affectionately known as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul," and he left behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
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"Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" is a song by Marvin Gaye, released in 1971 as the climax to his album "What's Going On." The song, written by Gaye and James Nyx Jr, depicts the economic hardships and struggles faced by inner city residents in America. The lyrics evoke a sense of hopelessness and frustration, reflecting the emotional toll of living in an impoverished community.

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