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rolloroberson · 2 months

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The Rolling Stones - Just My Imagination

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kemetic-dreams · 1 year

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Rest In Peace…..BARRETT STRONG (February 5, 1941 – January 29, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit for Motown, (Money, That’s What I Want “)

Although he is best known for his work as a songwriter, particularly in association with producer Norman Whitfield. Among his most famous work at Motown, Strong wrote the lyrics for many of the songs recorded by the Temptations(”Popa Was A Rolling Stone”) and Motown’s biggest hit “I heard It Through The Grapevine “ for Marvin Gaye.

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tokuvivor · 1 year

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DuckTales Character Songs! (Part 1)

I’ve been trying to come up with something unique to do here on Tumblr. And it always sorta came back to this. A couple reasons. 1. I had my own radio show in college, so I already know what it’s like to try and nail songs down for what you want to convey. 2. Last year, I did a bunch of playlists for Weblena Week, and I’d say it worked out pretty well.

So, I give to you: my list of DuckTales character songs! Now, I’m going to be sticking to one song per character, ones that I feel suit them very well. I’m going to start out here with the 9 principal characters, then major recurring characters from each of the seasons, totaling out to 4 parts in all.

Of course, I can’t take all the credit here. I’ve done a fair amount of brainstorming on this before with @glowyjellyfish. That said, let’s get started!

Scrooge McDuck

Money (That’s What I Want) by Barrett Strong

The song is kinda self-explanatory. Scrooge is one of the richest ducks in the world. He has an entire building for all of his savings. Plus, this sums up his mindset at the beginning of the series really well, before he really let himself open back up to his family. And this version of the song just has the right swaggering vibe to it. Also, RIP Barrett Strong.

Huey Duck

Surface Pressure by Jessica Darrow from Encanto

Just like Luisa Madrigal, Huey has all of this pressure on his shoulders as the oldest sibling. Trying to live up to expectations. He wants to show Dewey and Louie that he has it all together, but sometimes, he just doesn’t. It all builds up until it’s ready to blow.

Dewey Duck

Hall of Fame by The Script feat. will.i.am

Dewey is a very grandiose character. I wouldn’t be surprised if this was his daily mantra or something. “You could be the greatest, you can be the best, you can be the King Kong banging on your chest.” He wants to be seen. He wants to be a legend.

Louie Duck

Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears

Louie is ambitious. He wants to climb to the top of the food chain. He wants to rule the world. He knows it’s not going to be easy, he’ll have a lot of competition, but he won’t let it stop him.

Webby Vanderquack

Roar by Katy Perry

This one has definitely struck me as a Webby-ish song for some time. Seeing this song from her point of view, I’d say she’s kinda facing her past (“You held me down, but I got up”). She’s been sheltered for most of her life, and now that she has all these new opportunities, she’s going to break out and take them.

Donald Duck

Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra

This song is appropriate for Donald in two ways. One, the fact that he was stuck on the moon during the second half of Season 2. And two, his relationship with Daisy. After all, it is kind of a love song, too. Plus, I can totally see Daisy envisioning Donald singing like Sinatra, considering that one scene in Louie’s Eleven!

Bentina Beakley

Have You Got It in You? by Imogen Heap

At least in my opinion, it’s tough to find songs that really fit Mrs. Beakley. But I think this song definitely works for her. A lot of the time, Beakley tries to keep everything together, but she has to deal with a ton of bullshit on the daily, so it can be hard. I think the line “Let me have it all, let me have a battle on. Easy target, look, can we just, just get it over with?” suits her because of her spy background, and the fact that sometimes, all she probably wants to do is snap on somebody, get it out of the way, and get back to her task at hand.

Launchpad McQuack

Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra

I think the title is very appropriate, considering that Launchpad is a pilot. I think the tone of the song, as well as a few of the lyrics, very much suit his carefree personality. Even though he doesn’t always keep his eye ahead, Launchpad likes flying or driving around without a care in the world. Especially with Mr. Blue Sky out and about.

Della Duck

Got to Fly by Marian Call

This song perfectly sums up Della’s desire to go to the stars, then being stuck on the moon, having the consequences of what she did hit her all at once, and then having her mind racing at 1,000 miles an hour over all the things she needs to do, especially after she gets back home (ADHD struggles).

So that’s it for now! Next time around, I’ll be doing major recurring characters initially from Season 1. In the meantime, let me know what you think of these!

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musickickztoo · 3 months

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Barrett Strong

February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023

#barrett strong #january 28 #february 5 #motown

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oldshowbiz · 7 months

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Barrett Strong is perhaps the most licensed singer of all time - his hit song having appeared in hundreds - perhaps thousands - of movies, TV shows, documentaries, commercials, and news stories.

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gone2soon-rip · 1 year

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BARRETT STRONG (1941-Died January 29th 2023,at 81). American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit for Motown,Money (That’s What I Want),which reached No.2 in the 1960 US R&B Billboard., although he is best known for his work as a songwriter, particularly in association with producer Norman Whitfield.Among his most famous work at Motown, Strong wrote the lyrics for many of the songs recorded by the Temptations.Writing alongside Norman Whitfield,he co wrote some of Motown’s greatest hits,including ‘i Heard It Through the Grapevine’ for both Marvin Gaye,and for Gladys Knight & the Pips, ‘War’,for Edwin Starr,Everywhere I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home) for Paul Young,and many hits for The Temptations,including ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_Strong

#Barrett Strong #American Musicians #Musicians #Music Legends #Motown #American Songwriters #Songwriters #Norman Whitfield #Motown Legends #Notable Deaths in 2023 #Notable Deaths in January 2023

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guessimdumb · 1 year

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The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes (1971)

Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield were an incredible songwriting combo. R.I.P. Barrett Strong

Can you dig it?

#The Undisputed Truth #Smiling Faces Sometimes #Barrett Strong #Norman Whifield

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plus-low-overthrow · 1 year

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The Tamlins - Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) (State)

Versatile LP, Soul and Reggae tunes.

wrt. Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, 1976.

#The Tamlins #Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)#soul #reggae #1976 #sweet soul #norman whitfield #barrett strong

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mudwerks · 1 year

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(via Barrett Strong, Whose ‘Money’ Helped Launch Motown, Dies at 81 - The New York Times)

#Barrett Strong #music #money #vintage #obit #nytimes

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porterdavis · 1 year

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#barrett strong #motown

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howardtuniverse · 3 months

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Songs outlive people. The real reason Motown worked was the publishing. The records were just a vehicle to get the songs out there to the public. The real money is in the publishing, and if you have publishing, then hang on to it. That’s what it’s all about. If you give it away, you’re giving away your life, your legacy. Once you’re gone, those songs will still be playing.

~ Barrett Strong (1941-2023)

#BHM #TakeAWalkWithMe #TheGreatsWeLostThisYear #AllMonthLong #RIP #SongwritingHOFer

#BHM #black history month #Barrett Strong #Take a walk with me #The greats we lost this year #rip #wise quotes #wise thoughts #deep thoughts #deep quotes #black music

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covers-on-spotify · 4 months

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"Money (That's What I Want)"

Original by Barrett Strong

Covered by Josie and the Pussycats

#music #cover #cover song #Barrett Strong #Josie and the Pussycats #Spotify

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odk-2 · 1 year

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Barrett Strong 1941 - 2023

Barrett Strong February 5, 1941 – January 29, 2023

American Singer | Songwriter Grammy Award Winner | Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee

Best Known for His Work as a Songwriter at Motown Primarily working as a lyricist, in collaboration with producer Norman Whitfield

Partial List of Barrett Strong/Norman Whitfield Works: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the Grapevine Edwin Starr - War The Temptations: Cloud Nine | Ball of Confusion | Papa was a Rollin' Stone | I Can't Get Next to You | Runaway Child, Running Wild Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)

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Barrett Strong, Motown Artist and Temptations Songwriter, Dead at 81 - RollingStone Artist sang Motown’s first major hit "Money (That's What I Want)"

Barrett Strong, singer, songwriter and Motown’s first star, dies aged 81 - The Guardian Strong sang on the label’s first hit "Money…" in 1960 and went on to co-write landmark songs including Heard It Through the Grapevine and War

Barrett Strong, Motown Singer and Temptations Songwriter, Dies at 81 - Pitchfork Strong’s 1959 hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” was covered by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin

Barrett Strong - Wikipedia

#Barrett Strong #Music History #Motown #Obituary #Norman Whitfield #I Heard It Through the Grapevine #Berry Gordy #Janie Bradford #1960's #1970's #The Temptations

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cbjustmusic · 1 year

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The #1 song from 50 years ago was The Temptations’ “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”. _______________________ Papa Was A Rolling Stone Songwriter: Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield

It was the third of September That day I'll always remember, yes I will 'Cause that was the day, that my daddy died I never got a chance to see him Never heard nothin' but bad things about him "Momma I'm depending on you, to tell me the truth" And Momma just hung her head and said...

"Son, Papa was a rolling stone, (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone Papa was a rolling stone, (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone Well, well"

"Hey Momma, is it true what they say That Papa never worked a day in his life? And Momma, some bad talk goin' round town Sayin' that Papa had three outside children and another wife And that ain't right Heard them talking Papa doing some store front preachin' Talked about saving souls and all the time leeching Dealing in debt, and stealing in the name of the Lord" Momma just hung her head and said...

"Papa was a rolling stone, (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone Hey, Papa was a rolling stone, (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone Uh"

"Hey Momma, I heard Papa called himself a jack of all trades Tell me, is that what sent Papa to an early grave? Folks say Papa would beg, borrow, steal to pay his bills Hey Momma, folks say that Papa never was much on thinking Spent most of his time chasing women and drinking Momma I'm depending on you to tell me the truth" And Momma looked up with a tear in her eye and said...

"Son, Papa was a rolling stone (my son) (Well, well, well, well) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone Lone, lone, lone, alone Papa was a rolling stone (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone I said, Papa was a rolling stone (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home (And when he died) All he left us was alone"

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culturalappreciator · 1 year

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RIP to Motown singer & songwriter

Barrett Strong (1941-2023)

#barrett strong #singer/songwriter #motown #r&b/soul #pop #rip #rih #in memoriam

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krispyweiss · 1 year

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“One of the Greatest Songwriters of the Rock and Roll Era” and Motown’s First Hitmaker, Barrett Strong Dead at 81

Barrett Strong, who in 1959 scored Motown’s first hit with “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to pen classics for the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and others, died Jan. 29, the Motown Museum said.

Strong was 81; no cause of death was given for the man the museum called “one of Motown’s top lyricists.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and Motown family and fans around the world,” the museum said in a statement.

Though he didn’t write “Money,” later covered by the Beatles, Strong went on to co-write, with Norman Whitfield, a number of indelible tracks including Gaye’s “I Heard it through the Grapevine;” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” for the Temptations; Edwin Starr’s “War;” and many others.

More recently, Los Lobos covered Strong’s “Misery” on their 2021 album Native Sons, because “Barrett moved to L.A. when Motown did,” as David Hidalgo put it in the liner notes.

“We say farewell and thank you to one of the greatest songwriters of the rock and roll era,” George Clinton wrote on social media. “Rest in eternal song, Barrett Strong.”

Strong was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.

1/29/23

#barrett strong #motown #george clinton #marvin gaye #the temptations #edwin starr #songwriters hall of fame #norman whitfield #los lobos

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