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Norman Whitfield was a songwriter and producer for the Motown Records during the 1960s and the 1970s. He collaborated with many soul and R&B artists, including Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and most notably The Temptations, with which he won several Grammy Awards. Whitfield contributed extensively to film, winning another Grammy for his soundtrack for the movie Car Wash.Allmusic: Norman Whitfield
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- Full name: Norman Jesse Whitfield
- Born: 1943, New York, Harlem
- Was a pool enthusiastAllmusic: Norman Whitfield
- Moved to Detroit at the age of 18Allmusic: Norman Whitfield
- Worked in quality control for Motown Records before starting producingAllmusic: Norman Whitfield
- Produced such hits as "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"Allmusic: Norman Whitfield
- Was influenced by FunkadelicAllmusic: Norman Whitfield
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Originally a member of a later incarnation of The Chantels, Yvonne Fair spent time in the early '60s as member of The James Brown Revue, recording several Brown-produced singles. Spending years on the road with Chuck Jackson, it was this R&...
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@andybarr Norman Whitfield and Barret Strong are here to make right everything that's wrong (War's not Frankie's, it's their song).
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@mootbooxle you heard either of the nytro albums norman whitfield did in the late 70's?
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Norman Whitfield and Barratt StrongAre here to make everything right that's wrong
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View All Norman Whitfield Questions (17) | Ask a QuestionOpen Thread: Norman Rockwell Freedom of Speech and Paul Krugman's editorial (1 Answer)Yes I read his editorial. I also researched it for a while. As far as his editoral is concerned, I have gotten better wisdom out of comic books. He should ... read morewho is norman borlaug?! (2 Answers)He developed many things including disease resistant wheat. With every bite we eat we need to be thankful for this man's inventions. read more
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