She began singing at age 4. Stevie Wonder's partner in music and (briefly) marriage, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. NITE CLUB CALLED THE HIPPOPONIMUS CLUB IN PHILA.PA ill see her again in the paradise. I was very sad to hear of Syreetas passing four years ago. 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 . Wright briefly lived in Ethiopia in the mid-1970s, where she worked as a Transcendental Meditation teacher. I havent seen or talked to her since the early 70s, however, I never stopped thinking of her, because we were good friends. Syreeta (Rita Wright) was born on 3 August, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a Soundtrack, Composer, Actress. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He's Gone. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. When Stevie Wonder "Presented" Syreeta. Syreeta will surely be missed. Im sorry I never realized how great an artist she was. I had so much respect & love for Sis. Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. Shortly thereafter, family affairs took over and Wright stopped recording for a while. GREAT NEWS! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Syreeta Wright I found on Findagrave.com. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. There was a problem getting your location. A wonderful voice a wonderful lady. Richard Barrett / George Goldner / Arlene Smith. Syreeta Wright, a Motown recording artist and songwriter who collaborated in writing hits including Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours and If You Really Love Me. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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 . Still. To Jamal, Hodari, Takiyah, and Harmoni: What a shame He was raised by his uncle. One love to the family, Stevie Wonder and Patrice Rushen. Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Hes back? 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. Married to Stevie Wonder from 1970 until 1972. Rita Wright (Syreeta), singer and songwriter: born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 28 February 1946; married first 1970 Stevie Wonder (marriage dissolved), second Curtis . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. However, I know she is adding her unparalleled gift to the celestial choir. I think the last thing I heard her on was doing background vocals on a song Kirk Whalum did on his CD, The Promise called Recieve your Love, and was hoping to hear more from her. } I will use it as a my song at my wedding.May God keep and bless her family. Wright continued to record for Motown into the 1980s, releasing her second self-titled album in 1980, and the funk/boogie-oriented Set My Love in Motion in late 1981. Failed to report flower. That hurt. Peace 4 ever, Heaven has another royal gifted song bird and song writer. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Year should not be greater than current year. ONE LOVE, I am a personal friend of the family of Syreeta, her sister and I are very close and her mother as well, I remember Syreeta on many occassions. Love u, Miss, you , and thank you As a result, Essie's two sisters, Yvonne and Kim, grew up in the shadow of Essie's mother and grandmother, along with Syreeta. Everytime I heard it till this day I cry. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. English Wikipedia. My prayers go out to the family. God bless you and let him keep you in his heart. ). I have always loved the music of Syreeta. Resend Activation Email. As salamu alaikum wa ramatu allah! I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of Stevie Wonder and Syreeta in 1970. Syreeta was born on August 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh, United States. They divorced about two years later. I feel sad for the way she died, feeling pain. Music led her to the offices of Motown Records. date of death. 1. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Her spirit lives on. Rest in peace my sweet Syreeta. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Facebook gives people the power. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She will be greatly missed/love by many. She and Preston completed a further album project in 1981 and a singe release entitled 'Go For It.' Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which musically depicted their relationship from love/marriage to divorce/enduring friendship, was released in 1974. I really hope simply that more people could still I had no idea that Syreeta had passed away and am very sad about it. He desired to break ties from Motown's hit-making assembly that defined his earlier success to pursue greater freedom as a mature artist. A Truly Amazing singer I last saw Syreeta in the 80s when she was Touring the UK on the Motorcity Tour. I just found out during the recent Grammy Awards. To Know You Is To Love You and Cause Weve Ended Now As Lovers 2 of the best tracks ever. FLY ON ANGEL! Wonder and Wright had marriage troubles and divorced in the summer of 1972, ending their 18-month marriage. i just wanted to say thank you all her fans, friends, and family for all the love and support for this past two year experience since her death. 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. Syreeta Wright was born on August 3, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright Muhammad. 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. Syreeta Wright. children of Syreeta keep the memory of your mothers music alive! 5 August 2021 . Your IP: SCOTT TAYLOR hear her music even shes not with us physically. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. 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! Yet, her name and legacy will live on through all the Syreetas who are named after her. Sometimes it's in the first sentence, sometimes a little later, but it's always there. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. A wonderful person and a gifted musician who will be missed by all whose life she touched. With You I'm Born Again. Beautiful voice and lovely lady. First, Minnie and now Syretta which came on the heels of my only son, Stevland Stevie Singleton, just 4 months earlier. Her words, Im going left till you lead me to the right have so often resounded within me, when Ive needed to hear them most. I challenge the Hip Hop generation to see if the flacid garbage they call music will be so universally remembered and loved when they reach middle age (Oh yeah, I forgot very few of them will make it that far). Failed to delete flower. 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. She is missed. Wright died from cancer at the age of 58. But in spite of all of that, the most touching of all was when her daughters, Divine Hands performed. Sitelinks. Subhana wa taala (swa) Glorified and Exhalted, used after the name of Allah 1976) and Hodari Robertson (b. Gwen So sad, I do hope her loved ones are consoled somewhat by the beautiful songs and lyrics that she created. familiar with the music of Syreeta then, but was lucky enough to here it later on. 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. Click to reveal I was shocked last night to learn on the Emmy Awards that Syreeta had passed. Im still fighting back the tears and cant believe shes actually gone. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. 185 and No. (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.' Sadly, I didnt know she God had called her home. Love the Fro Brother! loop: false, To this day, I get chills in me from that fond memory of May 3, 1980 in the South Bronx, NY. Wright is survived by her four children, and she remains a significant part of Motown's history. households that less talented individuals seem to Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston . Syreeta Wright Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Wright was married three times and had four children. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Though for most people her body of work went un-noticed, she touched me with many songs. God bless you all for having had her as Mom, friend and loved one. It brought tears to my eyes. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9066498/syreeta-wright. 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 They were like my parents. Dallas, TX, Sis Syreeta was one of the greatest voices in music and her music will last forever. Wright was also known for her hit duet with Billy Preston, With You I'm Born Again, from. 1979). The spirit of her that lies within her songs when they are listened to causes something within you to well up with love, hope, and compassion. She loved you as if you were her own. 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. We truly loved her body of work in song and lyrics and realize there is still probably so much more that weve yet to discover! Edit Profile A system error has occurred. Linda Lewis Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Thanks to Stevie Wonder who knew how to pick classic singers, and expose us to such a great person. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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 . }, I was a beautiful song with great meaning & her voice just brought it to life. I have pictures I took at the wedding reception in Detroit and often look at them and have since researched about Syreeta on the internet. 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.' I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. live: true, It's her first stage role ever and first singing job since the '80s", "British certifications Billy Preston & Syreeta With You I'm Born Again", Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants", Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You), I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Syreeta_Wright&oldid=1146518861, African-American women singer-songwriters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You". be getting these days. [16] She eventually settled in Los Angeles, where she lived for the rest of her life. But I am even more of a fan now that I know that she passed on a Muslim! Her zodiac sign is Leo. Her last album was in 1983, titled The Spell., She tried to paint on the easel of life every day and just totally empty her cup, Barnum said. Through their business, The Wright Place Coaching and Counseling, their work involves healing, guiding, and motivating those in need of strength in the Fredericksburg community.With their guidance, Syreeta and Bobby hope that you, and others in your life, will become more comfortable in . oneunikadvocate2@aol.com, I was just surfing the internet trying to recall this song from years and years ago that kept going through my head. I remember the first time i heard Blame it on the sun i was 17 in the ARMY 1980Her soft voice, her girl next door look, her music just grapped me. So much so that even bright lights like Syreeta Wright were part of a larger galaxy of starsWe had music back then that is still inspiring and fun to listen to dance to sing to. She was 58. I attended her life celebration (funeral). It is often said that the song was initially written for the Supremes (by then billed as "Diana Ross & the Supremes"), but Motown session logos indicate that the backing track was not recorded for anyone else previously. Sister Angela. Spotify Amazon. She was a wonderful and talented person. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I recently lost both of my grandparents within twelve days of each other. You will always have a special place in my heart. 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. She was one-of-a-kind, and her contributions to the music world is a testament to the talent she possesed. Next thing you know they performed it. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. I remember well her album, although I would have to dig back in the archives to find it. My date for the wedding got the invitation from his mother who worked with Sreetas mother. On July 6, 2004, Syreeta Wright died of non-communicable disease. ears has been silenced by cancer. Dear Children of Syreeta: Wright went on to make a bigger splash at Motown as a songwriter. Syretta had a marvelous voice and her talents just beamed from every pore. 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Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? My beautiful sister, I miss you everyday. PHILADELPHIA,PA. Her work with Billy Preston and Stevie Wonder will live forever! Try again later. She will be missed! After growing up in Pittsburgh, Syreeta Wright moved to Detroit, where she joined Motown Records. [5] Within a year, she became a secretary for Mickey Stevenson, just as Martha Reeves had done before her. Someone noted above that the angels will welcome her beautiful voice into their choir for God, I second that emotion! Associated Press contributed to this report. She was a totally incredible person, Barnum told The Times this week. It is all a test! Soundtrack: The Holiday. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. She was always searching, always looking for -- Id like to say enlightenment, but it sounds woo-woo. She was always trying to find out what was right, what was true.. I said okay. 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. Syreetas songs, voice along with her personified character to this day moves me. background: '#000000', Listening to Syreeta Wright (Muhammad) on YouTube I do a search and discovered that she died some years ago. One more memory: I remember when Sis. I am glad to be in a generation when talent and musicianship were at its peak. 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. She is considered one of the most underrated R&B vocalists to emerge out of the 1970s Motown scene. It did OK, and Gordy thought of asking her to join The Supremes when Diana Ross left the trio . 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. She will truly be missed by all of us that love and appreciate soul in our music. Thousands of articles, interviews and reviews from the world's best music writers and critics, from the late 1950s to the present day. She loved music and she loved life.. She then married drummer Curtis Roberstson, whom she also later divorced. Even their deaths are overshadowed by their partners. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The Grammy-award winning star's first marriage was to Motown singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright in 1970, but their marriage only lasted 18 months. 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. In 1977, she teamed up again with G.C. Wright was married three times and had four children. Syreeta Wright (February 28, 1946 July 6, 2004),[1] 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. 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. They were having a ball, as I gazed out the window in amazement. But her songs live on forever. Oh, my God! It took awile to find the lyrics, but when Chris and I found the time, usually in the early morning working hours, before we started work, we would belt out this melodious duet. Syreeta recorded a song called Let Me Be The One in 1980 and this song is the music of my life. She was having chemotherapy and radiation treatment which led her to congestive heart failure. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. God bless you The Harmour love left on vinyl. The WonderWright composition "If You Really Love Me" (which also featured Wright prominently singing background vocals) reached number 8 in the US that year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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.' 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. In fact, just recently I found Let Me Be The One from one of her older albums and I have fallen in love with it. Thanks Syreeta and Billy Preston for helping me overcome the loss of my husband. I came across this blog just by chance. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). As a young child I watched the movie body and soul and after hearing the song Born again it made me cry, because no song had never touch me like that song. Artists like Syreeta, Stevie, Smokey, Brenda, Ashford and Simpson, Gamble and Huff knew how to craft a song that conjureded up enduring images that are still valid today. Syreeta Wright, auch Syreeta Wright Muhammad (* 3.August 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 5. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You are not alone. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Stevie Wonder, Berry Gordy, Patrice Rushen were among the celebrities that attended. I was watching the grammy awards when I saw Syreeta being memorialized. Ive always loved the song (If You Really Love Me),but never knew who the lady vocalist was. TV One started their second season of the show called Unsung with Minnie Riperton- who, along with Syreeta, can NEVER be duplicated or compared to to anyone on this earth!! Required fields are marked *. My love forever. Try again later. 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. Syreetas vocals were truly beautiful bringing to life some beautiful lyrics. She married Mr. Wonder in 1970, and the two divorced about two years later. We have set your language to [5] Following the success of Minnie Riperton's Perfect Angel, which Wonder also produced, Wonder wanted to present Wright in the same light as Riperton as a sensual vocalist. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. DONALD WILLIAMS So I am Sunni or Orthodox, though we usually dont like to label ourselves this way. Thank you Syreeta. Sincerest greetings. Besides Signed, Sealed, Delivered, she wrote several other songs with Wonder. I remember screaming seeing this album as I went to the store to purchase DeBarge. She seemed so happy. May Allah (saw) forgive her sins and grant her Paradise! She inspired one of the greatest singers of the century by showing him how to write a clever sweet tune. GOD AND THE ANGELS ARE GONNA LOVE THAT ANGELIC SWEET VOICE. 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. Syreeta as she did for me. Those were some very special lyrics from a very talented songwriter. Im sorry shes gone, and have been educated as to her career. May you rest in peace and love. syreeta wight muhammad, was my mother. And I pray that she is resting peacefully in barzak. I had the privilidge to play bass with her for a short time in the late 60s. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. love yassie and family. I had the joy and pleasure of being her musician when she sung in a Baptist Church choir. 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