Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Dies at 87
Janie Bradford, a prolific Motown songwriter best known for co-writing the hit song 'Money (That’s What I Want),' has passed away at the age of 87. Her contributions were instrumental in shaping the early sound of Motown.
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Janie Bradford, “Money (That’s What I Want)” Songwriter, Dies at 87
After starting out as a receptionist for Berry Gordy, she also co-wrote Motown tunes recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
By Mike Barnes
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"Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown," Berry Gordy writes in tribute to label's receptionist-turned-hit songwriter
By Daniel Kreps
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She also co-wrote songs recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
By Mitchell Peters
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Berry Gordy described her as one of the label's "unsung heroes" The post Janie Bradford, Motown songwriter behind ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’, dies aged 87 appeared first on NME.
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