Gordy

[ gawr-dee ]

/ ˈgɔr di /

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noun

Berry, Jr. born 1929, U.S. music and record producer: founder of Motown records.

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How to use Gordy in a sentence

In March 1977, Marvin Gaye was going through a divorce from his then-wife Anna Gordy Gaye.
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When I went to Gordy's house to make the tape, Jaz asked if his man could rhyme on it as well.
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Berry Gordy was my idol, and Ashford and Simpson were my favorite songwriters.
The Saga of Whitney Houston’s Last Movie, ‘Sparkle’|Howard Rosenman|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I went home and did some research on Gordy, Motown, Diana Ross, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
The Saga of Whitney Houston’s Last Movie, ‘Sparkle’|Howard Rosenman|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The music Gordy created at Hitsville is the greatest cultural export the U.S. has ever produced ... from my point of view.
The Saga of Whitney Houston’s Last Movie, ‘Sparkle’|Howard Rosenman|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Why Gordy no one quite knew now—whether because his name was George, or by way of corruption from Guardian.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy
For Gordy, when absolutely forced to face an unknown woman, could bring to the encounter a certain bluff ingratiation.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy
And it came—a hard moment and a long one, for Gordy sat full span over his wine.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy
She had to wait a little, for Gordy and his bailiff were down there by the tennis lawn, but they soon moved on.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy
They had not been down to the old place for many years; indeed, since Gordy's death it was generally let.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy