Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong

For "Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone," Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1973. Their work helped define the transition of R&B into the funk-driven soul of the 70s. #NormanWhitfield #BarrettStrong #OneHitWondered

The Temptations might have been Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong’s primary ‘vehicle’ for experimentation. They cranked out classics like “Cloud Nine” (Motown’s first Grammy winner), “Just My Imagination,” & the iconic “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”. #NormanWhitfield #BarrettStrong #OneHitWondered

Berry Gordy outside Motown's headquarters

In 1959, Barrett Strong recorded “Money (That’s What I Want),” which charted on the #Billboard #Hot100 the following year… and, even more importantly, became the first major hit for Gordy’s Tamla label, helping set the stage for Motown’s rise. #BarrettStrong #BarryGordy #Motown #OneHitWondered

Barrett Strong

Barrett Strong’s storied musical journey began in Detroit, becoming part of the city’s early R&B scene just as Barry Gordy was building what would become Motown. Strong was one of the first artists signed by the fledgling enterprise. #BarrettStrong #BarryGordy #Motown #OneHitWondered

The week of March 21, 1960, legendary Motown singer/songwriter Barrett Strong earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his seminal R&B classic “Money (That’s What I Want)” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #27. The single spent 8 weeks on the chart, peaking at #23. #BarrettStrong #OneHitWondered

1971 Timeless Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 55 Years Ago Today The Temptations’ classic “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” hit No. 1 in 1971 and became one of the group’s most beloved soul ballads.

Your Sunday read is here from #ParadeMagazine about “Just My Imagination” parade.com/news/1971-ti... a song #BarrettStrong wrote about his wife ‘Sandy’ before he actually got to meet her. Covered by #RollingStones after #thetemptations hit it out of the park.

Barrett Strong - Money (Funkastik remix), by Funkastik track by Funkastik

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Barrett Strong:
🎵 Money (That’s What I Want)

#BarrettStrong

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This is just for fun!
Spontaneously name a song by the artist/band pictured - but not your absolute favourite.
Enjoy the moment 🤗

▶️ Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the Grapevine (1968)

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Barrett Strong - Money (Funkastik remix), by Funkastik track by Funkastik

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Barrett Strong:
🎵 Money (That's What I Want)

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"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" is a song by American #soul group #theTemptations, written by #NormanWhitfield and #BarrettStrong. Released on the Gordy (#Motown) label, and #produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, #SkysTheLimit. When released as a single.

85 years ago today, #BarrettStrong, American R&B vocalist ("Money (That's What I Want)"), piano player, and songwriter ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine"; "Just My Imagination"; "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"; "War"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2023).
#HappyBirthday #RIP ✞

Barrett Strong - Money (Funkastik remix), by Funkastik track by Funkastik

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Barrett Strong:
🎵 Money (That’s What I Want)

#BarrettStrong

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Barrett Strong Jr. (February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter known for his recording of "Money (That's What I Want)", which was the first hit single for the Motown record label. He is also known for his songwriting work in association with producer Norman Whitfield; together, they penned such songs as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "War", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone". In 2004, Strong was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside Whitfield.

Today in Music! February 5, 1941: The legendary Barrett Strong, famous for creating Motown's first hit 'Money (That's What I Want)' was born on this day!

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"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a #Motown song written by #NormanWhitfield, #BarrettStrong, and #JanieBradford. The song was first recorded by #TheTemptations as a track on their 1966 album #GettinReady. #EddieKendricks sings lead on the recording, which was produced by Whitfield.

On January 29th, 2023: #BarrettStrong, American R&B vocalist ("Money (That's What I Want)"), piano player, and songwriter ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine"; "Just My Imagination";"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"; "War"), died at 81.
#RIP 🪔

Ball of Confusion – That’s what the world is today. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #TheTemptations #BarrettStrong #NormanWhitfield #LoveandRockets Songwriter Barrett Strong was born on this day in 1941. You may not know his name but he wrote some Motown classics, including ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’, ‘Money’, ‘Wa…

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Ball of Confusion

Originally posted on February 5, 2018

Remembering Barrett Strong!

“People moving out, people moving in. Why, because of the colour of their skin.
Run, run, run but you sure can’t hide.”

#TheTemptations #BarrettStrong #NormanWhitfield #LoveandRockets

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