Thursday, September 18, 2008

THANKS FOR THE MUSIC!!!!! 1940-2008








YET ANOTHER SOUL GIANT HAS PASSED!!!!!! THANKS FOR THE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 121940 – September 162008) was an American songwriterand producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s.[1] He was credited as being one of the creators of the Motown Sound, as well as one of the major instrumental figures in the late-60s sub-genre of psychedelic soul.[1]

Of the hit singles Whitfield produced in his 25-year career included "I Heard It through the Grapevine", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Cloud Nine", "War", "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and "Car Wash". Alongside his Motown lyrical collaborator Barrett Strong, he was inducted to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2004.


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