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Cressy Snr
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Motown legend Barrett Strong, who’s hit Money (That’s What I Want) was the first hit for the label in 1959 has passed away aged 81. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64450921
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That's some sort of resumé !
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He wrote 'heard it through the grapevine' I believe- Cor!
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