Beverly Glenn-Copeland just dropped fresh versions of “What’s Going On” and “Save the Children,” both first sung by Marvin Gaye.
These new tracks weren’t made alone; Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland, who is both Beverly’s wife and artistic partner, got involved, and so did Thom Gill, Jeremy Greenspan, Joseph Shabason, and Bram Gielen, all working together behind the scenes. Instead of just copying, they made the songs feel different but still special.
“Marvin Gaye was my teacher,” Glenn-Copeland shared. “Though I didn’t get the chance to meet him in this life, his untimely death broke my heart. I still listen and learn from his wisdom. Marvin’s music is prophetic and his message of unity through love still rings true today. I’m honored to be covering these two deeply meaningful songs that captured the zeitgeist of a nation at a pivotal time in our shared history. Listen to his introspective lyrics. Dance to his soulful grooves. Get yourself alive in the hands of a master and heed his call.”
Sometimes, people just need to hear old songs in a new way to really feel them again.
It’s wild how someone’s words and music can stick with you forever, even if you never got to meet them; Glenn-Copeland says Marvin’s message is still important, and maybe that’s why these covers matter so much now. If you want to see the music videos, they’re out there waiting for you.
Fans always get excited when musicians bring back songs that meant so much to so many.
If you’re curious about what inspired Glenn-Copeland, you can look up the 2020 interview where he talks about the music that shaped him, especially Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, and get a peek into his thoughts.
