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Barrett StrongBarrett Strong Barrett Strong American singer and songwriter (1941–2023) 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.[1] He is also known for his songwriting work in association with producer Norman Whitfield;[2] 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".[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Barrett Strong Strong in 1996 Background information Born Barrett Strong Jr. (1941-02-05)February 5, 1941 West Point, Mississippi, U.S. Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died January 28, 2023(2023-01-28) (aged 81)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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