by Ron WynnA pivotal figure in Motowns formative years, singer/composer Barrett Strong was a key associate and friend of Berry Gordy. It was his hit Money (Thats What I Want) for Anna Records in 1960...
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Barrett Strong. Soundtrack: Ready Player One. Soul music singer and songwriter Barrett Strong was born on February 5, 1941, in Westpoint, Mississippi. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, and was one of the first artists to sign with Berry Gordy's legendary Mo
“Songs outlive people,” Strong told The New York Times in 2013. “The real reason Motown worked was the publishing. The records were just a vehicle to get the songs out there to the public. The real money is in the publishing, and if you have publishing, then hang on to it. That...
Mon 30 Jan 1.59pm•The Grammy award winner co-wrote some of Motown Records' most famous songs, including 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' and 'Wherever I Lay My Hat'. Share this video Share on FacebookShare on X Copy link to share ...
“A former college athlete who still runs, swims and plays tennis regularly, Groff, 45, has a physicality about her that is central to how she lives and writes.” We also learn that Groff’s sister was an Olympic triathlete, so the jock is strong with this one. One can only imagine ...
Whiskey Myers guitarist John Jeffers and his wife Hope welcomed a son, Jag Wilder, on Nov. 22. "He's a strong one!" Jeffers proclaimed when sharing the news of his son's birth. Jon Langston + Girlfriend Sonia Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images ...
September 12, 2013copyright, Music, music business"Money", Barrett Strong, MotownMichael Goldberg New York Times photo by Fabrizio Costantini.Onetime Motown recording artist/songwriter Barrett Strong, 72, is at odds with Motown over the song “Money,” according to a recent story in the New ...
diverse, but still comes off as sleek and full of swagger; she isn't afraid to incorporate a soulful element to her classic country sound either. Ashton's strong vocals shine through in songs such as "Violins" and "California, Missouri," and she's down-home with a nice touch of star ...
Nate Deaton (GM, KRTY San Jose, Calif.):I thought it was such a great song and performance that I knew it would react. I don’t pay that much attention to those metrics on a song this strong. Related Barrett:Once it hit No. 1 on Country Airplay, I felt like I was dreaming with...