4 Non-Blondes – “What’s Up” (1993)
“And I scream from the top of my lungs: ‘What’s going on?'”
Despite being called “What’s Up”, the song by 4 Non Blondes doesn’t contain that phrase whatsoever. In fact, it would make more sense if the song was named “What’s Going On?” However, the group didn’t want their song to be confused with legendary singer Marvin Gaye’s 1971 track of the same name.
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The song was released in 1993 and did well internationally, topping some charts around the world. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 14. Sadly, the group split only a year later after the release of the song, which was their only big hit.