Barrett Strong I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Stormin' stripped down version of Grapevine. Taken from a CD called The Bottom Line 'a bunch of songwriters sitting around singing' Recorded at the Bottom Line in New York on 24 May 1990. It features the song's composer together with Shawn Colvin, Dave Alvin and Richard Thompson on backing vocals plus Richard Thompson on guitar.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

SAD LOSS... Such an INCREDIBLE Songwriter who died during COVID-19 just a about a year ago... Will be GREATLY MISSED ! ! ! ❤

[@minewheaties5029]

RIP Barrett Strong. You showed a lot of talent

[@kevintyson9026]

If Barrett Strong had recorded this song back in the day. I know it would have been a hit.

[@nedmartlew5277]

Might even be today.

[@dhdeirdrehoran1]

So sad to hear of his death today, what a lovely recording to exist of Music History.

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

*R I P Barrett Strong - February 5, 1941 - January 29, 2023*

[@josesisyowma5242]

Barrett Strong Original songwriter. Small window into the past.. Thank you for the memories Mr. Strong Rest now Rest in Peace 🕊️ 🎶

[@larrytischler570]

This sounds first, so different from "Money that's what I want". But in depth they are the same. And I never heard Money until the turn of the century.

[@EcclesStephen]

Love this stripped-down version of "Grapevine", with fantastic vocals by Barrett Strong. As a songwriter and lyricist, Strong has few peers going back many decades. But I didn't know until recently what a talented singer Barrett Strong was . . . and is. And I trust there will be a special place in heaven for Strong because of his role as the writer of the perceptive and heart-breaking lyrics for "Papa Was A Rolling Stone".

[@oldsoul1187]

Barrett sadly has died today. He will be taking his place in heaven alongside Lamont, Norman and the Funk Brothers. That is a recording studio to spend eternity in!!!!

[@kevinmchugh5997]

What a talented man!

[@musik102]

I've just discovered Barrett ( although I've known of him for 50+ years ). What a talent. Terrific singer, and a top songwriter.

[@blurryfaseswayez9238]

Me too he’s slept on

[@BonelishOfficial]

RIP Barrett Strong❤

[@kimmanning2913]

For Real. Rip, Mr. Strong.

[@chrissmith7259]

Beautiful, great getting back to the roots of a song through the Grapevine of KZbin.

[@mikec4308]

I never even knew he wrote it until now

[@00lilyvonshtupp]

Sweet and smooth. ❤

[@michellethomasian8991]

Dear Barrett you were a great inspiration to me sorry I didn't get to say goodbye I'm listening to you right now see you in heaven xoxo❤❤❤❤

[@InBelarusian]

Happy Birthday, Barrett Strong!

[@rockislandred]

This is one of the best live CDs I own. Strong, Ric Ocasek, Janis Ian, Richard Thompson and others talking about songwriting.

[@troycopeland5156]

Wow a musical genius

[@FortunateJuice]

1:39 This is giving me "Layla Unplugged" vibes. Like, thinking to yourself, I can't believe I'm hearing this song performed like this.

[@stephenbrooks6174]

I've just heard: RIP Barrett another great talent gone.

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

GREAT, really! Thank you very much! Shared on Google+ & Facebook!, February 5, 2018 - Happy Birthday to Barrett Strong!

[@pamelamyers9613]

I love Barett Strong. Thsnk you for posting!

[@bayoubabe6698]

Fascinating ♥️

[@chevychevelle8685]

😏😏Barrett Strong wrote I heard it through the grapevine wow never knew all this music I know I’m still learning wow

[@cindye7916]

RIP, Barrett.

[@bigunone]

Vaya Con Dios

[@evelynap9728]

Wow another talent is gone . RIP BS 🖤✊💃🕺🙏

[@mikec4308]

Three best covers of this song are Marvin Gaye, CCR and The Slits

[@TheCrazymusiclady]

Gladys Knight and the Pips 👌

[@jackienuttall7549]

Rip Barrett 😶

[@luizguilherme8298]

1:48

[@holypallie3696]

@snowmixy @sweet_anite @amaz_twichscamazd my ametssed up. tfeel so empts

[@holypallie3696]

@snowmixy afterNato; be4Nat0

[@holypallie3696]

@admiral_bulldog @jinnytty roke wup