Gaye's recollections of his tenure at the Vietnam War inspired Marvin's song, "What's Happening Brother", from the album, What's Going On.
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In 1977, Frankie participated in background vocals for Marvin's hit, "Got to Give It Up, Pt. 1".
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In 1970, Frankie returned to civilian life in D.C. Emotional conversations between Frankie and Marvin over Frankie's horrific recollections of the war led to Marvin to compose the song "What's Happening Brother", later issued for Marvin's album, What's Going On, released in 1971.
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Frankie and his second wife (later widow) Irene were next door to their parents' house on April 1, 1984 when Frankie's brother was shot and killed by their father during an argument.
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Frances "Frankie" Gay was born in Washington, D.C., the third of four children born to Alberta (née) Williams and Marvin Gay, Sr. in 1941.
In Marvin's case, the song was dedicated to his younger brother, Frankie, who was returning from a three-year duty at Vietnam, in essence, Marvin later told interviews that Frankie's experience in Vietnam inspired him to collaborate on the songs for the What's Going On project.
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