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Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

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Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer🏁 first to report1 hrs ago
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87
Billboard
Billboard38 mins ago
Janie Bradford, Early Motown Songwriter & ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ Co-Writer, Dies at 87
She also co-wrote songs recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
Janie Bradford, “Money (That’s What I Want)” Songwriter, Dies at 87
After starting out as a receptionist for Berry Gordy, she also co-wrote Motown tunes recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.
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