Norman-Whitfield-Obituary

Norman Whitfield

May 12, 1940 – Sep 16, 2008

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BORN
May 12, 1940
DIED
September 16, 2008

Obituary

LOS ANGELES — Norman Whitfield, the Grammy-winning songwriter and forward-thinking producer who helped shape the direction of R&B and soul music at Motown Records in the 1960s and '70s, died Tuesday. He was 67.Whitfield, the co-writer of dozens of Motown hits, including Marvin Gaye's "I Heard...

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2025,years later,still an idol,and from my old hood, though I was on the east side.

Thank you for the best memories of my life and I am over 70 y.o

I simply want to say thanks for all of the powerful and meaningful lyrics and compositions that helped to shape my worldview in my formative years. As he influenced the Temptations, he influenced and inspired millions of minds in the 1960s and 1970s. We need more like Norman Whitfield today. I woke up today with Take a Look Around on my mind today. I played it a few times and visited this Legacy site. I am grateful to have lived in an era influenced by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolence to the Family's...

9/15/08 our last phone conversation...divinely special for us both considering how very sick and close to transition you were You passed the next day
I .....Thank JEHOVAH for being able to say to you when mattered most I LOVE YOU NORMAN !! and you reply I Love You Too
Thank You for .......The transfer......HELLO LA
LONG LIVE THE HITMAKER

truly commended for your efforts and expertise in the music industry. u r very much missed

Motown was successful because of the skills, knowledge, and talents of all the dedicated personnel. You left everlasting memories for all generations!

What a GREAT artist. What a GREAT loss. Time to put the pen and paper down. No more rhymes. Job well done. It's time to rest. Thank you for your contribution to music. You were the BEST!!