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ivan louis seidel
11 years ago

RIP to Mr. Norman Whitfield thanks to donate us and this world with his music. he was a genius ivan

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13 years ago

Thank you Norman for taking my 2 kids Andre' and Monique' out for ice cream at Poinsetta Park in Hollywood. I'll never forget meeting you through my ex-boyfriend, Late Actor Ron O'Neal. You and Ron were very close. Thank you for your kindness to me and Ron then. Now the two of you can play Dominoes together now together in Heaven .... Harvey Fuqua too! You're in the best musical choir right now with the Angels .... Peace and Love Always ... Renee' Wilsonjavascript:void(null)

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Brenda
15 years ago

I remember Norman as a great song writer, a creative genius, and a warm gentle, caring, comical and loving human being. His smile and laughter was addictive. He had a keen sense of humor. He had a way of making you feel special. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him on a personal level; and I will love him forever. Norman, rest in peace and I know you are in heaven being the music creative genius that you are with your heavenly peers. I will always remember you as a wonderful man first, and a musically talented person second. I will never forget you and I feel honored that you touched my life.

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Brenda
15 years ago

I remember Norman as a great song writer, a creative genius, and a warm gentle, caring, comical and loving human being. His smile and laughter was addictive. He had a keen sense of humor. He had a way of making you feel special. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him on a personal level; and I will love him forever. Norman, rest in peace and I know you are in heaven being the music creative genius that you are with your heavenly peers. I will always remember you as a wonderful man first, and a musically talented person second. I will never forget you and I feel honored that you touched my life.

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Sharon Brown
15 years ago

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Sharon Brown
15 years ago

His words to me ! You must continue !!!!!!!!!!! I will, I must ! How do I breath without air ? The tears take my breath away ! I miss you !

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Sharon Brown
15 years ago

I am leaving Motown, He said to me ! What do you want to do ? My reply ! I'm going with you ! Fort Knox Recording Studio ! The new begining for Whit ! Thank you Norman for all you have given to the world ! God is Good ! I spoke with you hours before your sleep ! I love you Norman ! He Replied ! I Love You Too !!!!!!!!!!!

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Jerry Stephani
15 years ago

Norman was the wide-screen of imagination against which artists and performers could look and sound their best. The pure grace of his music is unequalled. It inspired artists and audiences to share in his skillful creations as though it were their natural birthright. Norman, thank you so much for what you have given us. The music will never be forgotten, nor the hand and the pen from which it flowed.

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Curtis Carter, Jr
15 years ago

My friend you will be truly Missed. Those days at Poinsettia Park at the dominoe table and Vegas at the crap table. I miss you my buddy, I miss you my friend, hopefully we'll all be together again. If you see the love of my life Donna, my lovely wife, tell her I'm still in love with her forever and ten days. Until then REST IN PEACEFUL PEACE my good true and faithful friend. Curtis

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Pamela M. Brown
15 years ago

Uncle Norman you were more than just a great songwriter and a great guy you were My Uncle, My 2nd father, My Mentor and a Friend. People have had the good fortune of knowing you but I have the fortune to call you Family. Thank you for mentoring me at Whitfield Records, thank you for all the sessions you gave me like "War", "I like the sound of Funky Music" and many many more. You believed in me and I certainly believed in you. I'll miss you more than anything but I can say that you will live on in my heart through all the talks and advice that you gave me. I'll always love you Uncle Norman Say Hi to Mom and Grandma for me Pam

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Gyant DC NYC
15 years ago

Hey to Michael and Norman Jr. I spent a Short time out in LA and you guy took me under your wing's and help me through some tuff timez in my life and then there was your father the Mack Dad of them all the Real thing If his name was GOLDIE he made sure they all heard the flavor it was your father that til' this day in my life has inspired me to achieve my dream of makeing great music i remember him come over with grocery cause we would be working on music together all night writing with Joe Steet and me and the babeques with me and Monica Calhoun who Norman Sr. also introduce me too and let me in on her sing skill this was a great time in my life and to hear that you've moved on too a new world has made me even more a student of you life great men like your self shine in heaven and all the love and wisdom you left for generations to come they will all discover Norman Sr. Legacy He will live for ever in my ear's No one did it better BIG Pimp the Sky's the Limit PEACE TOO THE WORLD!

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Dawn Elliott
15 years ago

It was through aunt Margie I learned about your writing talent , she often spoke about the music you had written and how it touched many lives in a wonderful way. I rememberi when you would pass through New York breifly , you always find time to say hello. Hello once again! your cousin Dawn Elliott

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Kris Peterson
15 years ago

I am a singer from Detroit. In 1967-68 I was working The Twenty Grand at 14th St. and Warren in Detroit with McKinley Jackson & The Politicians. On one end of the bar was Ted White, Aretha Franklin's husband and at the other end was Norman Whitfield. On every break I would go over and sit with Norman. I was having some personal problems at the time and Norman suggested that I buy a bible. I have the date written in on the day that I bought that bible. It was October 14, 1968. I will always be greatful to Norman for this, for this act brought me into the light. I thought about him through the years and had always hoped that I could see him again to thank him. I hope that he can hear me now. Thank you Norman. Sincerely, Kris Peterson

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From Normen's work with Mary Wells "Everybody Needs Love," to producing super bad jams on The Velvelettes. From The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight to his own record label, I have been a fan and supporter of Normen's music, I bought all his records. Rose Royce, Taka Boom, Undisputed Truth, Stargard. I was able to attend his funeral services held in Los Angeles. It was a great honor for me to be there. Normen Whitfield IS a Legend.

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Andrea Jones
15 years ago

Norman, as your cousin I remember being at your house when I was about 15yrs old and you were writing "Don't let the Joneses get you down", you told me to never forget that especially since my last name was Jones. I loved you and I will really miss your strong sense of humor. Your Cousin, Andrea Jones (Cookie)

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Ira Michael Newman
15 years ago

I wish that I had written him before he left us to tell him how much his music meant to me as a DJ

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Isy Martin
15 years ago

Hello Norman, this is Isy Martin, you were a great inspiration to all the music projects we worked on. I will surely miss you. As a memeber of the Undisputed Truth and my on group Mamatapee, I could not get over how well you were able interpret the music you heard inside your head. And Yes you could be a funny man when you let it all go. It took a week to record the vocal on the song "Linda" but when you were done, it was a great work of art. May God bless your family and take care of your soul. Isy

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Marlo Waters
15 years ago

You inpired me as a writer, And i always remember the great songs you gave the world to sing. From Pride and Joy to I'm in love(And I love the feeling). You will be missed Marlo Waters

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Crystal Blake
15 years ago

I will miss you terribly! Thank you for teaching me how to be the very best i could be. You made me the best hamburgers when I was pregnant. and gave me great advice. You made me laugh when I cried. You taught me the value of my voice and my talent that was so neglected and misunderstood in Hollywood. I will treasure the 90's when you,Spyder,Duane,William,David along with your sons and daughter embraced me with love. R.I.P. with the horses in heaven as we used to say "Pick the One That best discribes you" !!!!! Hear my voice as I sing a rainbow 2 U............................ "Crystal Blake"

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Nancy Bowen-Bailey
15 years ago

THE FAMILY, I WAS THERE IN THE BEGINNING WITH SHARLN AND THE BOYS. MY HUSBAND WAS PART OF THE MOTOWN FAMILY, PRODUCER JEFFREY BOWEN.WE ALL SHARED A COMMON BOND. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. NANCY BOWEN-BAILEY

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kareem Denis
15 years ago

Thank you Mr Whitfield for inspiring me to be great... I could never amass the body of work youve done.. I hope to see you when i get there..

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ANGEL BALESTIER
15 years ago

I LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU NORM , THERE IS A ROCK'N ROLL HEAVEN WAITING FOR YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU...I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

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Joey D.
15 years ago

What an amazing body of work you have given the world. You may be gone, but you have left your mark. Thank you for the music.

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CHARLES SPICER SR
15 years ago

your music will allways be with me rest in piece . THE SPICEMAN

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Frank Shefton
15 years ago

Norman I've been a fan of your music since "He Was Really Saying Something". I have just about everything you've produced in my collection. Thank you for all you great music. I will always be your No. 1 fan in Boston. Captain, Al Franklynn

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nancy
15 years ago

The music you wrote was the sound track for so many of our lives! We thank you for understanding what music really is. My heart and prayers go out to your immediate family and those in your extended musical family. You will truly be missed.

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gerry beggs
15 years ago

i discovred norman sound only lately what a sad loss rest in peace gerry in dublin ireland

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taka boom
15 years ago

hello norman, this is taka, i will miss you immensely, your smile, your sarcasm, your genius. i was a member of undisputed truth, and i'm honored to have worked under your direction. my heart goes out to the whitfield family. with your loss, the world has lost a treasure and god had gained an angel. rest and may god keep you. peace taka boom

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taka boom
15 years ago

hello norman, this is taka, i will miss everything about you, your smile, your sarcasm, your genius, you were my rock. i was a member of undisputed truth and i'm very honored to have worked with you. Your way was unique, and when i think of you, the memories take me back to the moment. my heart goes out to the whitfield family. and know that in your passing the world has lost a treasure, and god has gained an angel. may god keep you. i love you norman. peace taka boom

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Vee
15 years ago

"Whit was my vey first producer, and he knew how to get the best out of an artist. I am "Vee" from the Undisputed Truth, and I am proud to be a product of Norman Whitfield's genious. "Whit was Brilliant!!, I will cherish my memories and experiences and the laughter of great times with Norman in the studio until the early morning hours. He is an Undisputed Legend! and we all have lost a dear family member in his passing. My heart and Prayers go out to 'Whit's" family dealing with a "Great Personal Loss.

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hans hoevenberg
15 years ago

Dear Withfield Family, i always will remember Mr. Withfield a one of the great composers and orchestrators of ou're time, i hope he get's it very bussy with all his friends way up there would like to hear that gig. Norman keep on going strong my man, we will never ever forget you !!! Hans"smilling face" Hoevenberg

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Bill Ravencraft
15 years ago

R & B Heaven has a new song writer He will be missed by ALL ! May GOD bless him

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Dickerson
15 years ago

Irasha, The boys and I are sorry for your loss. You went to live in LA for a reason and that probably was to see your dad live out his life. We will keep you in our prayers. The Dickerson

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Taylor Johnson
15 years ago

Just talking about this brother last night. We were giving props to his music. What a loss for the world.

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Norman
15 years ago

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Michaelann
15 years ago

Norman, When I worked for Motown Records in the Artist Relations department, I was suprised that you asked me to become your Administrator Assistant for Whitfield Records. You were the most creative Boss that I had the pleasure of working .. I became your personal secretary who loved your family. I will always be grateful for the lessons, I learned. Thank You for the everything. Love, Michaelann

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Michaelann
15 years ago

This photo was taken during the signing of Whitfield Records,Inc. merginf with Warner Bros. Records.

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Michaelann
15 years ago

Correction: This photo was taken during the signing of Whitfield Records, Inc. merger with Warner Bros. Records.

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Norman
15 years ago

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15 years ago

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Norman
15 years ago

We'll keep on dancin, long after your loss. Thanks a lot for the great music. You are a true music legend.

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