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1 juil. 2024 · Next up was “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” delivered in an R’n’B style by the first artist to record the Barrett Strong & Norman Whitfield Motown classic. She is a masterclass of pain and suffering through her chosen ballads, yet she still manages to lift one’s spirit with her upbeat numbers.
2 juil. 2024 · This thought-provoking song, written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield, sheds light on the deceitful nature of some people who hide their true intentions behind fake smiles. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being cautious and not trusting appearances at face value.
20 juin 2024 · The producer of The Temptations’ version of Silent Night, Barrett Strong, played a significant role in capturing the essence of the song. The subtle arrangement by David Van dePitte and Wade Marcus enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics, allowing the vocals to shine through.
24 juin 2024 · Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “War” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” has died.
19 juin 2024 · In fact, he’s responsible for a lot of the label’s early releases, including its first hit record, Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want).” Other credits include Stevie Wonder’s “Fingertips, Pt. 2,” The Temptations’ “I Want A Love I Can See,” and Jr. Walker & The All Stars’ “Shotgun.”
22 juin 2024 · "Money (That's What I Want)" is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise. Barrett Strong recorded it in 1959 as a single for the Tamla label, distributed nationally on Anna Records.
28 juin 2024 · One song that has always held a special place in my heart is “Barrett’s Privateers” by The Corries. This folk ballad, written by Stan Rogers, transports me back in time to the year 1778 and tells the tale of Elcid Barrett and his crew of privateers.
