Writer of numerous hits, with his partner Norman Whitfield. Brought Motown out of just producing songs about romance into a more socially conscious oeuvre.
Another R.I.P. Thread: Barrett Strong, Motown Songwriter
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No Barrett, No Beatles … or Flying Lizards
… but also wrote romantic songs… I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
[Note to Afterworders/BBC 6 Music – a very, very, very, famous song that shifted zillions and will still be played 100 years from now.]
and wherever he laid his hat was his home