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Janie Bradford, the unsung architect of Motown’s first hit, has died at 87 — but her legacy echoes louder than ever. She co-wrote “Money (That’s What I Want)” with Berry Gordy in 1959, a song that launched Motown into history and was later covered by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Rising from receptionist to powerhouse behind the scenes, she helped shape the label’s soul from day one — even before it had a name. Beyond music, she championed young talent through her scholarship fund, ensuring Motown’s spirit of community lived on. Inducted into the Women Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, her impact is timeless: a trailblazer whose voice, though quiet, shaped generations.

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