I often wondered what silenced that wonderful voice. His first civics lesson? [15][1] Wright and Robertson divorced in 1982. You are not alone. A system error has occurred. I was watching the grammy awards when I saw Syreeta being memorialized. God bless you Motown's Syreeta Wright, who sang "With You I'm Born Again" with Billy Preston, has died at age 58, Billboard.com reported Wednesday. You are not alone. The world has really lost a great women. Nearly every article marking the death of singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright mentions Stevie Wonder. based on information from your browser. Im still fighting back the tears and cant believe shes actually gone. Wright died June 6 at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family after battling breast cancer, said her sister, Kim Barnum. 6 July 2004. Your Mom knew out of all of her works, my favorite was her duet with GC Cameron, I Want To Be By Your Side and Spinning and Spinning. Im deeply saddened even more because I just recently found out Syreeta has passed. Singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright, best known for her duet with Billy Preston on With You Im Born Again and as the former wife of Stevie Wonder, died Monday after a long struggle with cancer. Unfortunately, Stevie Wonder's ex-wife Syreeta Wright died in 2004 of congestive heart failure at the age of 58. FLY ON ANGEL! [5] Motown reassigned the singer from Motown's Gordy imprint, where "I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You" was released, to Motown's L.A.-based MoWest subsidiary. Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died July 6, 2004(2004-07-06)(aged 58) Los Angeles County, California, U.S. Juli 2004 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien) war eine US-amerikanische Soul-Sngerin und Songwriterin, die vor allen Dingen durch ihre Platten fr die legendre Plattenfirma Motown bekannt wurde. Try again later. NITE CLUB CALLED THE HIPPOPONIMUS CLUB IN PHILA.PA While she first came to the attention of music fans for her marriage to and collaboration with Stevie Wonder, Syreeta was a dynamic artist in her own right, as she showed on her several albums, including her very successful collaborations . Heart Felt Love, To the family of Mrs. Wright Muhammad may allah kep and bless you, My heart felt condolences to Ms Wrights family. That same year she released the album 'Set My Love In Motion.' her beautiful voice still uplifts and encourages all who are blessed to hear her songs. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. What she has imparted through her music can never be duplicated, what she personified through her compassion can never be reproduced, what she has pour out from her heart is perpetual. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Funny thing, the DJ played another record that my bride wanted, at the wedding, but I balked and had that record of Syreeta and Billy be played instead. The result was Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, the most delightful and consistent album of her career. Bob Hargreaves Besides Signed, Sealed, Delivered, she wrote several other songs with Wonder. }, The singer/songwriter recorded. Near the second phase of his career, Wonder stood at a crossroads. During that same time period, she added vocals to the theme song for the Canadian slasher-horror flick Happy Birthday to Me, known for starring Little House on the Prairies Melissa Sue Anderson. Berry Gordy simplified Wright's name to Rita and she began recording background vocals during the 1960s releasing a single of her own in 1967's 'I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel For You,' an Ashford and Simpson underground classic originally written for Diana Ross. stated in. Her spirit lives on. Syreeta lives on through her music. We are grateful for your presence abeit too brief. I have since had the pictures reprinted in better quality and will always treasure them. There is a saying in Islam that this world is a believers prision and a disbelievers paradise. We as Muslims want what Allah (swa) has promised his believers. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Thank you, Syreeta. The cause of Wright's death was congestive heart failure, which was a side effect of undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for breast and bone cancer. Im sorry shes gone, and have been educated as to her career. They were like my parents. Wonder and Wright dated and eventually married on September 14, 1970 and although they were divorced just 18 months later, they continued to work together for several years. She played a significant part in my working with songs and really getting into songs.. Syreeta, you will be truly missed by us all but you will be forever Remembered! She was definitely not your average talent. She began singing at age 4. The WonderWright composition "If You Really Love Me" (which also featured Wright prominently singing background vocals) reached number 8 in the US that year. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She later became a performer after being discovered by Motown writer/producer Brian Holland. Al-Hamdiallah! Next thing you know they performed it. [11] In 1997, she guested on British soul singer Omar's album, This Is Not a Love Song, singing the duet "Lullaby".[12]. A wonderful voice a wonderful lady. The album yielded the UK singles "I'm Goin' Left" (covered by Eric Clapton and Jerry Butler), "Spinnin' and Spinnin'" and the reggae-flavored "Your Kiss Is Sweet",[5] which became a UK top 40, reaching number 12 in 1975. RQ/West Philly, I just learn of your mother death a low rawls furneal. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. She is considered o read more Similar Artists Minnie Riperton 618,173 listeners Stevie Wonder 2,745,858 listeners Rufus 411,030 listeners Eddie Kendricks 219,972 listeners Genres R&B soul Detroit soul Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals Years active love yassie and family. She returned to the studio in the late 1980s, recording several tracks for Ian Levine's Motor City label, including a solo rendition of 'With You I'm Born Again' and new duets with Billy Preston. cemeteries found in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. familiar with the music of Syreeta then, but was lucky enough to here it later on. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Linda Lewis Motown Records ought to be ashamed of themselves for letting her material go to waste. Rita Syreeta A. Wright aka Robertson (3 Aug 1946 - 6 Jul 2004) retrieved. But in spite of all of that, the most touching of all was when her daughters, Divine Hands performed. The union between Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright was a godsend. I was looking at some old pics I have and came across wedding She released her first Wonder-produced Motown album, the critically acclaimed Syreeta, under the MoWest imprint in 1972. As I put her album up to the counter, the salesperson asked me if I heard anything off the LP,and I said,It doesnt matterits Syreeta Wright. Syreeta Wright (born Rita Wright; February 28, 1946 or August 3, 1946(sources differ) - July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her music during the early-1970s through the early-1980s.Wright's career heights were songs involved with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston. [5] The album featured the minor R&B hit "Quick Slick", which peaked at number 41 R&B in early 1982. Syreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 - July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a singer-songwriter active from the 1960s until her death. It was one of the most beautiful babies that I had ever seen. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Syreeta, may the Supreme Intelligence and its divine agents welcome your spirit back home. live: true, Classic is not the word. SYREETA WRIGHT OBITUARY. You STILL have a mother! I was watching TV-one just now and found out that she had moved up a little higher. According to several sources, Gordy then changed his mind and tried to replace Terrell with Wright, but this was vetoed by Supreme Mary Wilson[7] since Terrell had already been formally announced as the new Supreme in the media and at the final performance of the Diana Ross-led incarnation of the group. He's Gone. [10] She stayed in the cast until 1995. But Wright did not make it big with Motown, saying that she felt rebellious toward top executives decisions about her career, which she wanted to move in a jazzier direction. You wont be forgotten. . Her father was a Korean War veteran. He was raised by his uncle. Syreetas songs, voice along with her personified character to this day moves me. Learn more about managing a memorial . She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. Born Syreeta Wright in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1946 she gravitates from front-of-house receptionist at Motown in 1965 to secretary for Mickey Stevenson and then as an assigned artist who Berry Gordy considers as a replacement in the Supremes for Diana Ross, though that gig goes to Jean Terrell. Motown assigned the two to collaborate on a pop ballad for the movie Fast Break. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This is a carousel with slides. (Funking Up My Life), "Syreeta: Motown singer and sometime Mrs. Stevie Wonder", "Syreeta Wright, 58; Singer Wrote Hits With Stevie Wonder", "Syreeta | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links", "Syreeta Wright Obituary (2004) San Diego Union-Tribune", "Official Singles Chart Top 75 | Official Charts Company", "A 'Superstar' Start on a New Career: Theater: Syreeta Wright plays Mary Madgalene in 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' The song reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her best showing on the chart came with 1980s simply titled Syreeta, released on Motowns Tamla imprint, which reached No. Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) grew up without a mother or a father. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She began singing at age 4. To this day, I get chills in me from that fond memory of May 3, 1980 in the South Bronx, NY. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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