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Norman Whitfield helped define the Motown sound in the 1960s and 1970s. A prolific songwriter and producer, Whitfield’s “Psychedelic Soul” fused soul, rock and funk with complex arrangements, socially conscious lyrics, and iconic anthems.
Sep 18, 2008 · Norman Whitfield: death of a soul icon. Like Isaac Hayes, Norman Whitfield, who died earlier this week, was one of the Motown pioneers of epic soul. Dorian Lynskey. Thu 18 Sep 2008 09.15...
Feb 21, 2024 · Attempting to build on the success of ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,’ The Temptations And Norman Whitfield created ‘Masterpiece’ in 1973. Published on February 21, 2024
Jun 6, 2022 · As the visionary architect behind “Ball Of Confusion” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”, Norman Whitfield brought funk-rock revolution and racial protest to conservative Motown.
Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, who worked with Berry Gordy 's Motown labels during the 1960s. He has been credited as one of the creators of the Motown Sound and of the late-1960s subgenre of psychedelic soul.
Sep 19, 2008 · Norman Whitfield, renowned BMI songwriter, producer and arranger of many Motown Records hits, including “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,” died September 16. He was 68. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure due to diabetes.
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