The song was named "What's Up?" to avoid confusion with Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Going On". Core Lyrics Snippet
"And I say, hey-ey-ey / Hey-ey-ey / I said 'Hey, a-what's going on?'". 4_non_blondes_whats_up_official_music_video
The official music video for "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes, released in 1993, is one of the most iconic rock videos of the 90s, currently boasting over on YouTube . The song was named "What's Up
Written by lead singer Linda Perry in her San Francisco apartment. Written by lead singer Linda Perry in her
Directed by Morgan Lawley, the video features frontwoman Linda Perry in her signature top hat and goggles, performing in a park and a cluttered apartment. Interestingly, despite the song's title, the phrase "What's up?" is never actually sung; the famous hook is "What's going on?". Release Date: March 1993. Album: Bigger, Better, Faster, More! .