It’s about Berry Gordy. Stevie saw how he took advantage of all of the Motown talent, and disguised it as a song about Nixon. It’s about how Gordy had all the money (and the plan) and knew everything it took to make $ and his acts famous (but not rich, as he owned all the publishing rights) Stevie had been in a bitter contract dispute with Gordy, even threatening to retire if He didn’t get paid- as he was put on an allowance until he turned 21. This is clearly about the man with the plan ...
Berry Gordy
It’s about Berry Gordy. Stevie saw how he took advantage of all of the Motown talent, and disguised it as a song about Nixon. It’s about how Gordy had all the money (and the plan) and knew everything it took to make $ and his acts famous (but not rich, as he owned all the publishing rights) Stevie had been in a bitter contract dispute with Gordy, even threatening to retire if He didn’t get paid- as he was put on an allowance until he turned 21. This is clearly about the man with the plan ... Berry Gordy