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Motown Songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs Dies at 87 — Aug 22, 2026Motown pioneer Janie Bradford Hobbs, who co-wrote early classics like Money (That’s What I Want) and Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, has died at 87 after an extended illness, leaving a legacy as one of Motown’s original writers and later head of writer relations for Jobete. Her career spanned from joining Motown as a receptionist in 1958 to helping shape the label’s early sound and founding the Heroes and Legends Awards, with Berry Gordy praising her foundational role in Motown’s success.