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(Singer, Songwriter) Barrett Strong Jr. was a renowned American singer and songwriter known for his groundbreaking recording of "Money (That's What I Want)", Motown's first hit single. He collaborated with producer Norman Whitfield on iconic tracks like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "War", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone". Strong's contributions to the music industry were honored with his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.