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Motown Legend Barrett Strong, Singer of 'Money' and Temptations Song writer Dies at 81
Barrett Strong, the driving force at Motown Records as one of its first signed artists as well as providing vocals for its first major hit “Money” has passed away at the age of 81.
Alongside Norman Whitfield, he would pen lyrics for some of their greatest hits. The iconic “War” recorded by Edwin Starr, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” recorded my Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight and the Pips, and a number songs by The Temptations including “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Just My Imagination”.
Tammi Terrell: Fame, Life, Death and Marvin Gaye
Tammi Terrell exploded onto the soul music scene in the late 1960s. Most notably known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, Terrell’s voice is ever present in some of Motown Records’ most enduring songs.