Ten For Today: Sylvia Moy
Marvin Gaye, The Zombies, Jimmy Ruffin, George Carrow, J.J. Barnes, Alice Clark, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Admirations, Ortheia Barnes
Sylvia Moy was born September 15, 1938 in Detroit. She was Motown’s first female writer and producer (though the latter is disputed, giving the title to Berry Gordy’s second wife, Raynoma Singleton). Moy is most widely known for her work with Stevie Wonder; she wrote or co-wrote some of his biggest hits, including “My Cherie Amour,” and “Uptight.” Accor…
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