I never met her in person although in 1999 in Chicago I remember one of the Sisters in the Mosque telling me that I had missed Sis. Wright died at her home, surrounded by family, after battling breast cancer, her sister Kim Barnum said. My love forever. And when her children spoke: Her 18 year old daughter said, Im only 18 years old. Her kiss was so sweet. After growing up in Pittsburgh, Syreeta Wright moved to Detroit, where she joined Motown Records. The world has really lost a great women. Before her untimely death in 2004, Syreeta Wright had established a career as a singer with a golden voice. Shortly thereafter, family affairs took over and Wright stopped recording for a while. My favorite project is her vocals on the 1977 Capitol Records recording of Music Is My Sanctuary by Saxophonist, Gary Bartz. 73. She loved you as if you were her own. Dear Children of Syreeta: There was a problem getting your location. scrollbar: true, Edward's brother, composer and producer Brian Holland, co-wrote "I Can't Give Back the Song I Feel for You" with the couple, and produced it with Lamont Dozier for Syreeta. interval: 30000, her voice will never die RESPECT,LOVE and PEACE be STILL. She was a wonderful and talented person. Read our privacy notice. Check below for more deets about Syreeta. Blame it on the sun remains one of my all time favourite tracks. I have not heard it in years, but I want to sing it, hoping I can do a fraction of the job she did singing it. There was a move to South Carolina when she was age 15 and then she returned to Detroit. That same year, she collaborated with Wonder on his album 'Where I'm Coming From,' co-writing the songs 'Do Yourself A Favor,' 'Something Out of the Blue,' 'If you Really Love Me' (a song on which she sang) and 'Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer.' Though you have left us physically you are forever with us in minds, bodies, souls and in our hearts. Its a sad dayI was going through my cds and decided to listen to Syreeta..then as I was listening I wondered what happened to Syreeta? This set brought her chart success with the singles 'Your Kiss Is Sweet' and 'Spinning & Spinning'. Thank you Syreeta. singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright, best known for her duet with Billy Preston on "With You, I'm Born Again" and as the former wife of Stevie Wonder, died Monday, July 7, 2004, after a long struggle with cancer. I love you Syreeta and I will miss you much. This is alarming: why do so many of our talented black artists pass on with little or no mention in the media?! loop: false, NITE CLUB CALLED THE HIPPOPONIMUS CLUB IN PHILA.PA Syreeta Wright wrote Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Blame It on the Sun and Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer. Oliver. She was 58. hear her music even shes not with us physically. Associated Press contributed to this report. I will always love your MOM. Heaven has a new angel! Today, I own the Essential Collection of her solo recordings and whenever I listen to it^, shes near me. Al-Hamdiallah! I am a Post Master's degree educated Licensed Professional Counselor in VA & GA. My approach involves a combination of exploring your concerns while allowing time to process your feelings and thoughts, and collaboratively finding practical ways to improve your mood, situation, or relationship. albeit in my mind. I followed her career since the beginning and she was an inspiration to me becoming a songwriter. Failed to delete memorial. Syreeta Wright covered Reflections, To Know, Love's Gone Bad, I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing and other songs. color: '#ffffff' Wright died June 6 at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family after battling breast cancer, said her sister, Kim Barnum. Then in 1975 he met his first baby mama, Yolanda . Synopsis: Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but she's gotten so big she desperately needs help; she's learning to let down her guard for her husband, but weight-loss surgery will be tough if she can't learn to trust the surgeon. It is on the flip side of the 45 single With you Im born again. The Last Dragon Soundtrack (1985) Syreeta's last performance on a Motown record was the soundtrack for Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon, a martial arts movie that was a critical failure in 1985, but which has since become a cult classic. Wright died in 2004 after a long struggle with cancer. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Performance & security by Cloudflare. It is a shame that Motown never really gave her her due but we can still keep her alive with honor and love in our hearts. Facebook gives people the power. ; As "Rita Wright" she is best known at 1960s Motown for the 1968 single "I Can't . To her children, you were a source of pride to your mother in her life, and now in her passing she still watches over you with love and pride. Sleep well, Greetings, Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Cindy Frye and Chris Pearson. It was performed by Motown recording artists Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright (credited as Syreeta) and became an international hit for the duo, reaching number four on . She recorded one album with G. C. Cameron (The Spinners), entitled 'Rich Love, Poor Love," in 1977, before collaborating with Billy Preston, an association that saw the pair producing the film 'Fast Break.' Be Strong. based on information from your browser. She was 58. I presented it to him as a Christmas present for his vast music collection. My favorite songs by her is Baby Dont Let Me loose This Thing and Just A Little Piece. Do this for me: Put Your Hand Over Your Heart, when you feel the Beat, thats your MOMs LOVE For You. She died after Entertainment View Syreeta interviews, articles and reviews from Rock's Backpages: The ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. He was raised by his uncle. I remember one night in particular in the early 70s a group of us, your Mom, Minnie,Darlene, Shirley, and myself were watching that horrible Linda Blair movie and we were scared stiff, had all the lights on, to scared to sleep and jumping at every sound. She was pushing Stevie in the swings. She was one of 3 people I completely trusted with my girls TaiLan and Talented songwriter and forever the true performer. I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. Wright recorded six albums for Motown, the most notable being the first two, which were produced by Wonder. She will be greatly missed. Some people might think this is strange, considering I never PERSONALLY knew them, but they gave us apart of themselves otherwise, many like myself would not feel the way that we do- we connected with their passion for what they did. American Singer Syreeta was born Rita Wright on 3rd August, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away on 6th Jul 2004 Los Angeles, California aged 57. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Stevie was performing in Savannah that night,so they (Syretta, Stevie and Stevies brother/manager) came on my show a gave an interview. Carol Connors / David Shire. Syreeta was born on August 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh, United States. Hodari Robertson's mother, Syreeta Wright with her first husband, Stevie Wonder. She had had breast cancer and died at her home, said her sister, Kim Barnum. I was a beautiful song with great meaning & her voice just brought it to life. She was truly talented and I know, this angelic songbird will be missed! Her sweet voice bought me comfort and joy so many times throughout my life. I never knew Ms Wright, ONLY through music, so as a fan, you conjure up a perception from their music. Syreeta you will never be forgotten by me. Please reset your password. Hier stand sie gut 15 Jahre unter Vertrag und verffentlichte mehrere Studio-Alben. 6 July 2004. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? If I had listened, especially to Mr. Gordy, I would have had a more successful run at Motown, fame, she told a Florida journalist in 1994. Her work with Billy Preston and Stevie Wonder will live forever! Project Cry NO More, Founder. A system error has occurred. It is odd how I realized how an intense intrumental, play by jeff beck and more, was also sung so sweetly by the women that was once married and colaborated with the great STEVIE. Before her untimely death in 2004, Syreeta Wright had established a career as a singer with a golden voice. 0 cemeteries found in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Your email address will not be published. I stumbled upon this site looking for the lyrics to a song Syreeta recorded with The late Billy Preston, in 1981. SYREETA WRIGHT OBITUARY. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As I first heard her beautiful voice and saw her face I felt how sweet her kisses must have been. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. For years I had the 12 inch LP version which unfortunately got damaged and it was whilst trying get a CD version of her 1980 Syreeta alum on the internet I discovered much to my shock that she had passed away. [5] On 14 September 1970, after a year-long courtship, Wright, 24, and Wonder, 20, married in Detroit. Please try again later. I just got finished watching the Grammy Awards and was stunned to see Syreeta Wrights name & face on the screen for one of those who passed on in 2004. RQ/West Philly, I just learn of your mother death a low rawls furneal. MaiEaiisha and trust me they truly loved her. As a former Disc Cameron on the duet album, Rich Love, Poor Love. Sister Angela. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Love you always, wish things worked out us, you can always still call me. This page will put a light upon the Syreeta bio, wiki, age, birthday, family details, affairs, controversies, caste, height, weight, rumors, lesser-known facts, and more. I remember that beautiful album cover of Syreetas baby. 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. View the profiles of people named Syreeta Wright. One early success between the two was the song 'It's A Shame' for the Spinners. She is no longer able to be with you physically, but the soul lives on. Her father served in the Korean War. Syreeta Wright, best known for her duet with Billy Preston on "With You I'm Born Again," died last night (July 6) after a long struggle with cancer. The WonderWright composition "If You Really Love Me" (which also featured Wright prominently singing background vocals) reached number 8 in the US that year. GOD AND THE ANGELS ARE GONNA LOVE THAT ANGELIC SWEET VOICE. We have set your language to the work she did didnt reach the same amount of I was miss her sweet spirit. BGH, I met Sis. Syreeta was the best and her spirit was always one to encourage you to be your best. stevie wonder presents syreeta universal sound of the world can not be heard on you tube why not? With You I'm Born Again. Nearly every article marking the death of singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright mentions Stevie Wonder. 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. By 1970, the collaboration with Wonder saw the release of the song 'Signed, Sealed Delivered, I'm Your's,' a song she co-wrote with Wonder, Lee Garrett and Lula Hardaway. Written-By - Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright Backing Vocals - Jerry Peters , Syreeta Wright Musician - David T. Walker , Dorothy Ashby , Eddie Watkins * , "Ready" Freddie Washington * , Greg Poree , Harvey Mason , Jerry Peters , Josef Blocker * , Leon "Ndugu" Chancler * , Paul M. Jackson * , Scott Edwards (2) , Tim May households that less talented individuals seem to stated in. Born Rita Wright in Pittsburgh, Syreeta was working in the 60s as a Motown secretary when she was enlisted as a backup singer. Im sorry your mother did not receive her props from Motown. Voices like hers are simply angelic. Wheter Christian, Muslim or Hebrew, we need songs which celebrate the aspects of our lives. Anyway, WE MUST STAY STRONG!!!! " She was very, very loving, giving, very talented, " Barnum. To my beloved play Mother at Boylan-Haven-Mather-Academy in Camden, SC. links: '#ffffff' Wright met labelmate Stevie Wonder in 1968,[5] and the two began dating the following year. In 1974, Wright and Wonder collaborated again on the album 'Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta.' She was definitely not your average talent. Her voice was so beautiful, I can just imagine her, Minnie Riperton and Denise Williams singing together for Stevie Wonder as his back up girls Wonderlove. Two years later, the couple married. Source: Pinterest Death Of His Mother She was ill for a long time. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Re-release them at once!!!! Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Sharon Hill, PA. Syretta was one of my all time favorite female singers. Sincerest greetings. Syreeta as she did for me. I remember well her album, although I would have to dig back in the archives to find it. Peace and blessing to her family and close friends, I can only imagine what a loss her passing was to you because you not only knew her voice you knew her heart. This one should have received her accolades and laurels in the press. My hearts condolences to the family of the great beautiful angel, Syreeta Wright. Mt. And lastly, to all the people who actually knew her and shared your loving thoughts on this blog thanks for giving her fans a peek into Syreeta , the person. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She could truly see into my heart and knew what was within my soul. Syreeta aka Syreeta Wright. It was one of the most beautiful babies that I had ever seen. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. i rember a song that syreeta sang with stevie wonder back in the 70s i was 16 years old but i heard this song when at that time my boyfriend sister played it and i fell in love with this song when your daddys not around ,im not sure if that was the name of the song or not but i have been serching for that album, syreeta will be sadly missed and will never be forgotten because she went home to the lord on my birthday and another great singer birthady phyllis hyman. Syreeta will surely be missed. I have a pic of Stevie & Syreeta with their cake, a pic of Gladys Knight and pics of the great Motown band playing at the reception. This is a sincere tribute to Syreeta, an outstanding artist. I was searching for information on Syreeta Wright in the mid 70s I bought the album Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta Wright such a wonderful work of art that I continue to play from time to time for all of these years I am stunned to find out what I just did discover my best to Ms. Wrights family and friends peace. Syreeta lives on through her music. She is very missed. Wright went on to make a bigger splash at Motown as a songwriter. When I received a call that said Syretta had made her transition, I was numb and my tears freely flowed again for another one of my Sisters ascended to Heaven. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7b9d5088e8973134 My prayers go out to the family. Everytime I heard it till this day I cry. Im sorry shes gone, and have been educated as to her career. DONALD WILLIAMS Very sad news. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. ill see her again in the paradise. ON SAMSON STREET I WANT TO BE BY YOURE SIDE WAS THE SONG.SHE WAS SUCH A INSPIRATION TO ME.ILL ALWAYS KEEP THAT MOMENT IN MY HEART.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SYREETA WRIGHT. I often wondered what silenced that wonderful voice. To Jamal, Hodari, Takiyah, and Harmoni: The Quran says Rest and satisfaction is what we find in the life to come, And those who believe will join their families in a world whose likeness you have seen before! Know that it is also a part of our deen to have faith in the UNSEEN. This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 11:36. She briefly recorded for Motorcity Records before retiring from show business for good in the mid-1990s and settling in Los Angeles with her four children. Sis. Sis. I was very sad to hear of Syreetas passing four years ago. Rita 'Syreeta' Wright, singer-songwriter, born February 28 1946; died July 6 2004. I felt very sad to hearabout the passing of Ms Wright. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston . When Diana Ross left the Supremes in early 1970, Motown boss Berry Gordy considered replacing her with Wright, but offered the place in the group to Jean Terrell. May you rest in peace and love. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. He desired to break ties from Motown's hit-making assembly that defined his earlier success to pursue greater freedom as a mature artist. Wright also began singing backing for Wonder, most notably on the hit "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)", which Wright co-wrote with Wonder. Only two were issued at the time of recording. Rest in Peace Billy you were great on the keyboards. Sadly, I didnt know she God had called her home. She is missed. Try again. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The plaintive beauty of her voice saying Im afraid, but I want to stay still haunts my memory. Syreeta Wright was an inspiration to us all! I remember screaming seeing this album as I went to the store to purchase DeBarge. Frank Ocean remains willfully elusive at his headlining Coachella show, Ahmad Jamal, innovative and influential jazz pianist, dies at 92, Rapper E-40 removed from Kings-Warriors game, cites racial bias, How to watch Saturdays history-making Blackpink set at Coachella, Blackpink and boygenius rule Day 2 at Coachella 2023. Her spirit lives on. Music led her to the offices of Motown Records. Verify and try again. This is a carousel with slides. Her voice seemed to reach inside of me and remind me that I matter to God. Although she later wed bassist Curtis Robertson Jr., Wright and Wonder remained friends and continued collaborating together. I cried when I heard the news of her passing on the radio, she will truly be missed. Riperton added background vocals to the album, primarily at the end of the album track "Heavy Day". A year later, Edward Holland of the HollandDozierHolland songwriting team noticed Wright's singing and decided to try her out for demos of Supremes' songs. Life is a constant struggle. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Motown founder Berry Gordy signed her to the label as Rita Wright, the name under which she released I Cant Give Back the Love I Feel for You, written by Brian Holland, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Brian felt Syreeta was a hard name to pronounce, and that Rita Wright would make a good stage name, so Wright's first solo single was released in January 1968[5] under that name, with "Something On My Mind" on the flip side. Ms. Wright was born in Pittsburgh and later moved to Detroit, where she worked as a Motown secretary and later a backup singer. Thank you God for sending her to us. 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. She was and still is beautiful in my memory, with a voice like an angel.Her gift to the world was her beautiful voice and her compositions. She will be greatly missed/love by many. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [3][1] Her first marriage, to longtime collaborator Stevie Wonder, lasted 18 months, from September 1970 until 1972. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. Wright was born Rita Wright in Pittsburgh and later moved to Detroit, where she worked as a Motown secretary and was later a backup singer. Unfortunately, Stevie Wonder's ex-wife Syreeta Wright died in 2004 of congestive heart failure at the age of 58. }, Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. } SAXOPHONIST My family and I began to wonder if Aisha was Ritas daughter. And lets hope TV One will do a Unsung special on her as well-it is way overdue!!! All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Keep her memory ALIVE!! I had the joy and pleasure of being her musician when she sung in a Baptist Church choir. Her best showing on the chart came with 1980s simply titled Syreeta, released on Motowns Tamla imprint, which reached No. I recently lost both of my grandparents within twelve days of each other. She married Mr. Wonder in 1970, and the two divorced about two years later. Classic is not the word. I was watching TV-one just now and found out that she had moved up a little higher. Syreeta Wright Muhammad Profile: American singer, songwriter, and recording artist signed to Motown . She loved music and she loved life.. She was your mom as much as she is ours. I bought her first album in college in 1973 and always felt that she under-rated and should have been known by more because she was so talented! !From the moment they began to advertise this show, I have just been crying my eyes out, as I can remember the day, July 12, 1979 where I was when I heard that my favorate singer died. Syreeta Wright, a Motown recording artist and songwriter who collaborated with Stevie Wonder, her husband for several years in the early 1970's, in writing hits including ''Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours'' and ''If You Really Love Me,'' died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright, best known for her duet with Billy Preston on "With You I'm Born Again" and as the former wife of Stevie Wonder, died Monday after a long struggle with cancer.. I now plan to check out her music and listen to it, especially after reading all the great things people have written about her & her music. After a promising but uneven debut, Syreeta summoned her creative strengths and worked in tandem with creative partner Stevie Wonder to produce another album in 1974. symu27@sbcglobal.net. For obituary of her funeral in PDF format, please EMail us. But I am even more of a fan now that I know that she passed on a Muslim! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. its been almost a year since her passing and i miss you just as much now as i did that day i heard the fateful news of your passing,rip ms syreeta,your kiss is still so sweet. Discover Syreeta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. She was the best. 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 She wrote songs I did not know she wrote that has had major influences on my life. She was 58. [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. Syreeta, may the Supreme Intelligence and its divine agents welcome your spirit back home. Sister Angela, Correction! Listening to Syreeta Wright (Muhammad) on YouTube I do a search and discovered that she died some years ago. She will truly be missed by all of us that love and appreciate soul in our music. IE 11 is not supported. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? One of the greatest voices to grace the planet, and certainly the sweetest soul I have had the pleasure of recordingfrom the duet album with Billy Preston, to her solo album The Spell, we had SO MUCH fun working together, and remained friends. I am in the very beginning stages of doing a long overdue tribute in honor of Syreeta and would very interested to know if you still had the photo you mentioned, as well as if youd be willing to share it for presentation in Documentary of this Beautiful woman. She performed later as Syreeta Wright, recording her last album in 1983, titled ''The Spell.''. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I just purchased the new Vanessa Williams CD,The Real Thing, and the title cut, written by Stevie Wonder, sounded familiar, and thought Syreeta sang this song, so I began to research it,and landed here. [11] In 1997, she guested on British soul singer Omar's album, This Is Not a Love Song, singing the duet "Lullaby".[12]. familiar with the music of Syreeta then, but was lucky enough to here it later on. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She is a nightngale and I listen to her musics all the time. She released the record I Cant Give Back the Love I Feel for You, then became a sought-after backup vocalist for artists such as Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. a voice which brought a whole lot of joy to these Her contribution to music and legacy left is one of excellence and TRUE LOVE of this thing we call music.It was enough shown that I, too, wanted to sing like Syreeta and Minnie. Allah (saw) says whoever says that His believers are dead is not a believer. No one will be able to understand my grief. Genres R&B soul Detroit soul Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals Years active I REMEMBER WHEN SYREETA AND I SANG TOGETHER AT A In addition to her sister, she is survived by four children, Takiyah, Harmoni, Jamal and Hodari, and her mother, Essie Wright. I will use it as a my song at my wedding.May God keep and bless her family. She said they were practicing it but were not ready to perform it. God bless you and let him keep you in his heart. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Chills ran up and down my body. Each time I was in the studio listening to her sing her heart out; I would be more amazed than the time before. As with Syreeta, this album pursues a combination of . One more memory: I remember when Sis. God bless, MIKE AMATO, My deeptest The action you just performed triggered the security solution. I hardly remembered the lyrics buy the name came to me after a while and when I finally found it, it brough back so many memories.Syreeta from Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, you have touched me from years ago. Further details regarding Wrights death or funeral arrangements were not immediately available. Try again later. She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. Someday, we will work together again. 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