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Janie Hobbs, Motown’s Unsung Songwriting Legend | Texas News
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the unsung architect behind Motown’s early magic and co-writer of the legendary “Money (Thats What I Want),” has died at 87. Rising from receptionist to creative force in Detroit’s music scene, she helped birth the Motown sound — a legacy Berry Gordy himself called “original” and “instrumental.” Her song became a global anthem, famously covered by The Beatles, and her vision laid the groundwork for Motown’s empire. Survived by her family, she leaves behind a timeless imprint on music history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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