Berry, Me, and Motown: The Untold Story
- ISBN-10
- 0809243407
- ISBN-13
- 9780809243402
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography / General
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Contemporary Books
- Authors
- Bryan Brown, Raynoma Gordy Singleton
Description
Raynoma Gordy Singleton, former wife of Motown producer Berry Gordy, was the coproducer and creative wizard behind the success of the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and many other stars. This book reveals the dramatic story of Raynoma's rightful place in Motown history.
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