Barrett Strong, from Mississippi, helped put Motown on the map in 1959 by producing their first hit single, "Money". Among the first artists of Motown, Strong was greatly influence by gospel music. This track reached #2 on the U.S. R&B charts and #23 on the pop charts. This was Strong's only hit, he became a writer for the label, writing songs for Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations among others. Several artists/bands including the Beatles have produced covers of this popular song. The 1978 movie, Animal House, features Strong's song.
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