Stronghold II [Extra tracks]

Track Listings

1. I Wish It Would Rain

2. Whiter Shade of Pale

3. In My Dreams

4. Remember Me

5. Something is Better Than Nothing

6. Baby Let Go

7. Cold Hearted Woman

8. I Can't Love Again

9. Race

10. Man up in The Sky (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
A legendary songwriter with Motown Records, Barrett Strong has reached the absolute peaks of artistic and commercial success penning some of America's most well loved soul anthems. Regardless of his illustrious musical past, Strong remains committed to the future - and cultivating the legacy of great music in Detroit. Now taking on the roles of artistic mentor, producer, and talent scout, he is the founder of Blarritt Records and the promoter of The Boomtown Sound. Barrett orchestrates The Boomtown Sound from the indigenous Motown and Detroit - influenced music that enriches the metropolitan area and the world. Utilizing his past achievements for a diverse group of young and upcoming artists, Strong is not only a noted figure in musical history, he is a role model and unifier of Detroit's musical and cultural communities.

Writing songs since a very young age, he was introduced to Berry Gordy by family friend Jackie Wilson and began his work in the music business at the tender age of fifteen. His first big hit with the Motown label was Money, which he sang himself. Strong then teamed up with another Motown legend, Norman Whitfield and the two became a dynamic songwriting and production duo that helped tailor songs to fit the unique talents of Motown greats Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jerry Butler, The Dells, Chubby Checker, and many more. The timeless magic of Strong & Whitfield is still heard today in songs such as Papa Was A Rolling Stone, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, I Wish It Would Rain, Cloud Nine, Just My Imagination, and Smiling Faces to name a few of their smash hits.

Recognized by his fans as well as his peers, Strong has received numerous Grammy nominations and has been honored with one Grammy Award. He also possesses an almost unbelievable twelve Gold singles, two Platinum singles, and three Gold albums based on the enormous popularity of his hit songs. In 1990, he was acknowledged by the National Association of Songwriters in Los Angeles and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Unlike most of his peers who left Detroit when Motown moved to L.A., Strong decided to remain and dedicate himself to illuminating the city that had help make him such a shining star.

Rock, Soul, Gospel, Rap, Hip-Hop and Alternative - Blarritt Records and The Boomtown Sound reflects the richness of this area's under-reported and sometimes unrecognized musical and artistic talent. Strong is committed to discovering this talent and polishing these artists with his own unique lyrical genius and his unparalleled musical experience and success. Along with developing up-and-coming artists, Strong is also interested in developing stronger ties and a spirit of cooperation in the city: "We are looking for support from the people of Detroit...we all have to help and work together by reaching out to each other's communities by joining hands and making it happen."

Then and now - Barrett Strong continues to move and inspire the people of Detroit and the world with the power of musical expression.

Stronghold II,Barrett Strong,Blarritt Records,Soul/R & B

Stronghold II [Extra tracks]