I said okay. I wish I had a copy of that interview and a picture of Syreeta pushing Stevie Wonder in the swing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Season 11 Episode 04: Syreeta's Journey. I felt like as my love for music grew, so did my interest in her grew as well. Oh, my God! 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,. In 1974, Wright was again reassigned, this time to the Motown label proper (in the U.S.), and issued her second release, the aptly titled Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta that June. Syreeta was born on August 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh, United States. Someone noted above that the angels will welcome her beautiful voice into their choir for God, I second that emotion! ; As "Rita Wright" she is best known at 1960s Motown for the 1968 single "I Can't . Im sorry your mother did not receive her props from Motown. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. Syreeta Wright (February 28, 1946 - 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 in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a2e6f6175e41060bed54b4a9398f5fbb" );document.getElementById("eb9a12dd6e").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Her duet w/Billy Preston was purchased for me by my mother (RIP) after I first heard it over the radio when it was released, and remains a favorite of mine. She was a wonderful and talented person. Besides Signed, Sealed, Delivered, she wrote several other songs with Wonder. Please try again later. SYREETA WRIGHT OBITUARY. Berry Gordy simplified her name, and as Rita Wright she released "I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel For You," written by Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson and Brian Holland.It did OK, and Gordy thought of asking her to join The Supremes when Diana Ross left the trio; but it was her association (and . She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. 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. Syreeta Wright, who recorded professionally under the mononym Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her music during the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Thousands of articles, interviews and reviews from the world's best music writers and critics, from the late 1950s to the present day. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. And I pray that she is resting peacefully in barzak. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I feel sad for the way she died, feeling pain. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Project Cry NO More, Founder. What's her net worth? Each time I was in the studio listening to her sing her heart out; I would be more amazed than the time before. Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. Wright recorded six albums for Motown, the most notable being the first two, which were produced by Wonder. NITE CLUB CALLED THE HIPPOPONIMUS CLUB IN PHILA.PA Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Wright then issued The Spell in 1983 produced by Jermaine Jackson,[5] and left Motown two years later after collaborating with Smokey Robinson for the soundtrack to Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon in 1985. First, Minnie and now Syretta which came on the heels of my only son, Stevland Stevie Singleton, just 4 months earlier. She is currently buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery. loop: false, She was one of 3 people I completely trusted with my girls TaiLan and As a result, Essie's two sisters, Yvonne and Kim, grew up in the shadow of Essie's mother and grandmother, along with Syreeta. The song My Little Girl was one of my favorites from that album. Be Strong. Thanks for your help! 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. Before her untimely death in 2004, Syreeta Wright had established a career as a singer with a golden voice. a voice which brought a whole lot of joy to these I love you Syreeta and I will miss you much. Love the Fro Brother! I met Syreeta in 1973 in Savannah Ga. at a park across the street from the radio station where I worked. May her legacy live on. My daughter, Kimberly was married with the main song being With You, Im Born Again Yes, She sings in heaven, with the choir and SOLO. BUT HER SPRIT SHALL BE EVER LASTING .SLEEP WELL THIS HEAVENLY CHILD OF GOD MY SISTER CD GRANDY, A beautiful voice a beautiful sister a beautiful soul to ALWAYS BE REMEMBEREDthanks for sharing your gift with us. based on information from your browser. Her sweet voice bought me comfort and joy so many times throughout my life. Wright was also known for her hit duet with Billy Preston, With You I'm Born Again, from. You are not alone. God rest and keep you safe. The Harmour love left on vinyl. 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. I went through her pictures and said a prayer for her and thanked her for all she did in life. She launched her musical career as a secretary at Motown Records in the 1960s. 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. W. Stocker, WQMC/Sumter, S.C. 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. My favorite project is her vocals on the 1977 Capitol Records recording of Music Is My Sanctuary by Saxophonist, Gary Bartz. Production on Wright's third album, One to One mainly produced by Leon Ware, who also produced Marvin Gaye and Riperton, went on for two years. Click to reveal Syreetas mother. The marriage was not a success - they were. She have one of the sweetest voices I ever heard Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. households that less talented individuals seem to She will be greatly missed. 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. Wright died at her home, surrounded by family, after battling breast cancer, her sister Kim Barnum said. Besides being Wonder's first wife, she was best known for her duet with Billy Preston on "With You I'm Born Again." Wonder married for the second time in 2001 to fashion designer Kai Millard. 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. Syreeta Wright Wright in 1973 Background information Also known as Rita Wright Born (1946-02-28)February 28, 1946 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Syreeta lives on through her music. She later became a performer after being discovered by Motown writer/producer Brian Holland. version: 2, Money problems kept Wright from pursuing a career in ballet, so she focused her attention on a music career joining several singing groups, before landing a job as a receptionist for Motown in 1965. She collaborated with him on several Motown hits, including 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered,' 'If You Really Love Me' and 'It's A Shame.' Oops, something didn't work. She was the best. In the same way, she is also popular as an ex-wife of an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer Stevie Wonder. 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. It did OK, and Gordy thought of asking her to join The Supremes when Diana Ross left the trio . ears has been silenced by cancer. What a tender and sweet voice stilled. I love, love, love her music, her voice and the sweet spirit she projected. Shortly thereafter, family affairs took over and Wright stopped recording for a while. I remember well her album, although I would have to dig back in the archives to find it. With You I'm Born Again. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. 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. Allah (saw) says whoever says that His believers are dead is not a believer. Motown recording artist and songwriter Syreeta Wright, who collaborated with ex-husband Stevie Wonder in writing several hits, including Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Im Yours) and If You Really Love Me, has died. Weve updated the security on the site. Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Hes back? 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. Try again later. She never got the accolades she deserved in life but thank God many of you loved her as I and celebrate her musical majesty. I was as proud of her as can be when With You Im Born Again became a huge hit. my heart is missing her. Founder Berry Gordy later signed her to the label and she recorded a Brian Holland/Ashford & Simpson tune initially meant for Diana Ross, I Cant Give Back the Love I Feel for You., Wright married Wonder in 1970. You know how special your Mom Syretta is, that goes without saying. albeit in my mind. Wonder produced two of Wrights albums, including Syreeta and Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which was about their love, divorce and friendship. The cause of her death was congestive heart failure . Wright still worked with Wonder during this period singing the lead vocals for their composition "Come Back as a Flower" for Wonder's 1979 album Journey through the Secret Life of Plants and also sung alongside Wonder on his 1980 song "As If You Read My Mind" for his Hotter than July album. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her children, Takiyah, Harmoni, Jamal and Hodari; and her mother, Essie Wright. I came across this blog just by chance. 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. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. so, naturally ive loved syreeta from the first time i heard and saw her. It is hard to have faith when someone that close to you passes on, but Allah (saw) says I have made you for no other reason but to serve Me! I pray that Allah will all grant us all peace of mind and ease our pain. I stumbled upon this site looking for the lyrics to a song Syreeta recorded with The late Billy Preston, in 1981. Her father was killed in the Korean War and she was raised by her mother and grandmother, and attended private school after her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was 11 years old. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The Pittsburgh native began singing when she was only four years old. I was not too For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. having the pleasure of meeting syreeta in 1963 while attend mather academy in camden sc god had put a angle in our mist her VOICE. 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? 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, July 7, 2004, after a long struggle with cancer. Find a Grave. 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. That same year she released the album 'Set My Love In Motion.' Nevertheless, to her family, my prayers and thoughts go to you, as I know the depth of missing her is nothing compared to mine, and to her fans, lets keep her music alive-share it with your kids and grandkids who only think Mariah Carey or Chante Moore are the only ones with a high octive voice-they learned from the pros-Syreeta and Minnie! I happen to be able to go to the wedding with a friend whose mother worked with Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [5] Wright and Preston provided the soundtrack of the film and their first collaboration, "With You I'm Born Again", resulted in an international hit reaching number-four US and number-two UK in early 1980. I was only 17 at the time and in ah at all the great Motown stars there. She died after Entertainment You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Everytime I heard it till this day I cry. It was then that I read that she had died and I was sorry to hear it. Before her untimely death in 2004, Syreeta Wright had established a career as a singer with a golden voice. Apparently you are all members of the Nation. be getting these days. Cameron on the duet album, Rich Love, Poor Love. interval: 30000, Motown's Syreeta Wright, who sang "With You I'm Born Again" with Billy Preston, has died at age 58, Billboard.com reported Wednesday. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I will use it as a my song at my wedding.May God keep and bless her family. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Syreeta never got the true acolades she desvered but for true lovers of GOOD R&B music we know real talent when we hear it. Syreeta Wright, a Motown singer/songwriter, died on July 6 after a long battle with cancer. She was a truly gifted artist and will always be remembered. The world has really lost a great women. Motown recording artist and songwriter Syreeta Wright, who collaborated with ex-husband Stevie Wonder in writing several hits, including "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" and "If You. !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. 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In 1968, the soul singer and songwriter Syreeta Wright, who has died of cancer aged 58, met Stevie Wonder. Syreeta Wright, 58, Singer and Songwriter, https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/09/arts/syreeta-wright-58-singer-and-songwriter.html. Rochester, N.Y. 14608. An inspiring project that forever stays in my music collection. 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. Those were some very special lyrics from a very talented songwriter. My love forever. 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. She was truly talented and I know, this angelic songbird will be missed! Re-release them at once!!!! Syreeta Wright, a Motown singer/songwriter, died on July 6 after a long battle with cancer.She was 58. Simon Heard her first time when I was 13 (Stevie Wonder Presents.) The following year, and following the suggestion by Stevie Wonder, she became a songwriter. Syreeta Wright (born Rita Wright; August 3, 1946 - July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her Syreeta sings on, yall! Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Syreeta Wright covered Reflections, To Know, Love's Gone Bad, I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing and other songs. From the moment I heard her voice, and remember that white album cover (I was about 5 or 6)Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta- I fell in love with that angelic and peaceful voice, and beautiful and inviting face of a soul many of you write about , having the opportunity to have shared personal time with the woman herself. 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