Released on June 30, 2026, “What’s Going On” by Cheryl Craigie is a thoughtful cover of one of music’s most enduring songs. Rather than treating the track as a simple exercise in nostalgia, Craigie approaches it as a message that still carries real weight today. Her version is built around the same central concerns that have allowed the song to endure across generations: understanding, compassion, unity, and the need to care about what happens to one another.
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One of the strongest aspects of the recording is its gradual progression. The atmospheric vocal layering gives the performance an intimate, reflective quality, while the arrangement unfolds with patience. There is no need to force the emotion. Instead, the song allows its message to develop naturally, giving the listener space to sit with the questions at its centre.
Craigie’s decision to record the song in her own voice is important. A great cover does not need to imitate the original performance to respect it. Her interpretation offers a personal connection to the material, allowing the familiar song to take on a fresh perspective while preserving the spirit of its message.
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As an independent singer, songwriter, and musician who has been singing since childhood, Cheryl Craigie brings a clear sense of sincerity to the performance. Her work with producer and collaborator Eric Goldberg has also helped shape her growing catalogue of original music and covers. In a time when conversations about division and disconnection remain constant, What’s Going On still asks a question that refuses to disappear. Cheryl Craigie’s version honours that legacy while offering listeners a gentle reminder that kindness, empathy, and unity remain worth choosing.
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