Norman Whitfield (1940-2008)
Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 - September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s. 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. The hit singles Whitfield wrote and produced in his 25-year career included "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", "(I Know) I'm Losing You", "Cloud Nine", "War", "Papa Was a Rollin' 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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