Janie Bradford, “Money (That’s What I Want)” Songwriter, Dies at 87
2 sources·Updated August 22, 2026
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- Rolling Stone·19h agoJanie Bradford, Motown Songwriter Who Co-Wrote ‘Money (That’s What I Want’), Dead at 87
"Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown," Berry Gordy writes in tribute to label's receptionist-turned-hit songwriter
Read at Rolling Stone → - Hollywood Reporter·21h agoJanie 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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