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Janie Bradford: The Unsung Architect of Motown | Birmingham News
Janie Bradford, the unsung lyricist behind some of Motown’s most iconic hits, has died at 87, leaving a void in music history. Though you may not recognize her voice, her words shaped the sound of an era — from early Motown days as Berry Gordy’s first receptionist to becoming a powerhouse songwriter whose work crossed genres and even reached country stars like The Oak Ridge Boys. Inducted into the Women Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, she was a quiet force behind the scenes who helped build Motown into a global phenomenon. Her passing is a profound loss for the music world — a true architect of…
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