Barrett Strong (born 5 February 1941 in West Point, Mississippi) is an American singer and songwriter. Strong was among the first artists signed to Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and is the performer on the company's first hit, "Money (That's What I Want)" (#2 U.S. R&B in 1960, on the Tamla label). In the mid 1960s, Strong became a Motown staff lyricist, teaming with producer Norman Whitfield. Wikipedia
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