Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87. She helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby.” Her family said Saturday that she died after an extended illness at a Los Angeles hospital. Bradford Hobbs joined Motown as a receptionist in 1958. She and Gordy co-wrote “Money (That’s What I Want).” The song was recorded in 1959 by Barrett Strong and became an early hit before it was covered by The Beatles. “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” first was recorded by The Temptations and later became a hit for Marvin Gaye.
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