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Barrett Strong
Barrett Strong
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Genres: Soul, R&B, Motown
Active: 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's
Born: February 5, 1941 in Westpoint, MS
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A pivotal figure in Motown's formative years, singer/composer Barrett Strong was a key associate and friend of Berry Gordy. It was his hit "Money (That's What I Want)" for Anna Records in 1960 that provided vital capital for Gordy to expand his operation. The song gave Strong his only major hit as a vocalist, reaching number two on the R&B charts and barely missing the pop Top 20.
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