Good News in History, April 10 | The Future We Want

Good News in History, April 10 | The Future We Want
Why this story matters: While we must remain clear-eyed about the challenges that remain, it is equally important to acknowledge the victories we win along the way. This story provides a much-needed balance to our daily perspective. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to on this day, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. 59 years ago today, Marvin Gaye finished recording “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” one of the hottest singles in Motown history, for his then upcoming album In the Groove. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Gaye, Motown executive Barry Gordy declined to release it at the time. Whitfield and Strong then recorded and released it with Gladys Knight & the Pips as a single, where it went to number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Pop Singles char, allowing the songwriters to push harder for the release of Gaye’s original recordings, which proved even more …