Rochester, N.Y. 14608. You know how special your Mom Syretta is, that goes without saying. Syreeta Wright Wright in 1973 Background information Also known as Rita Wright Born (1946-02-28)February 28, 1946 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. 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. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I discovered this site tonight upon researching her and am subsequently saddened by the news of her passing. and instantly fell for her. Columbia, SC. She married Mr. Wonder in 1970, and the two divorced about two years later. 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. I had so much respect & love for Sis. 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 Resend Activation Email. After growing up in Pittsburgh, Syreeta Wright moved to Detroit, where she joined Motown Records. Read the best writing on rock music here. 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. So I thank Syreeta and Billy for helping bring peace of mind when they sing that song. Its entitled Please Stay. 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. In the 1960s, Wright worked as a secretary in one of Motown's arranging departments. It is all a test! Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. He was raised by his uncle. 4 on Billboards Hot 100 singles chart in 1980. However, I know she is adding her unparalleled gift to the celestial choir. 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 was not too Died: 6 July 2004 (heart failure due to cancer treatment) in Los Angeles, California, USA (aged 57). There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Throughout her career, Wright wrote or recorded with Sheree Brown, George Howard, Gary Bartz, Patrice Rushen, Wayne Henderson, Jeffrey Osborne, The Stair Steps, George Duke, Quincy Jones and Donald Byrd among others, at various times. I knew she had to be a wonderful person for Stevie to love her. 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. If you are looking down Syreeta, please say hi to Anthony, my beautiful son. 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. Their first collaboration, "It's a Shame", was recorded by The Spinners, in 1969. 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. She is currently buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery. [17], Born and raised a Baptist, she converted to Islam following her third marriage and had two children: Harmoni and Takiyah Muhammad.[3]. You were a fantastic singer, who will be missed and you will live on in our hearts forever. She and Preston completed a further album project in 1981 and a singe release entitled 'Go For It.' Cindy Frye and Chris Pearson. I REMEMBER WHEN SYREETA AND I SANG TOGETHER AT A Although she later wed bassist Curtis Robertson Jr., Wright and Wonder remained friends and continued collaborating together. Born: 3 August 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She began singing at age 4. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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! A wonderful voice a wonderful lady. Subhana wa taala (swa) Glorified and Exhalted, used after the name of Allah Syreeta Wright (February 28, 1946 - July 6, 2004), [1] 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. familiar with the music of Syreeta then, but was lucky enough to here it later on. I love you Syreeta and I will miss you much. Wright, who was also known for her hit duet with Billy Preston, With You Im Born Again, from the 1979 film Fast Break, married Wonder in 1970. I went through her pictures and said a prayer for her and thanked her for all she did in life. Wonder produced two of Wrights albums, including Syreeta and Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which was about their love, divorce and friendship. I attended Ferris State College with Syreeta and she was a Big Star there before she ever even worked at Motown Records. Near the second phase of his career, Wonder stood at a crossroads. MaiEaiisha and trust me they truly loved her. The Pittsburgh native began singing when she was only four years old. My family and I began to wonder if Aisha was Ritas daughter. Stevie Wonder and his first wife Syreeta Wright were more than just lovers, but they were close collaborators during their time together. 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. What a remarkable woman with a wonderful voice. She launched her musical career as a secretary at Motown Records in the 1960s. Try again later. 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.. Someday, we will work together again. His first civics lesson? 6 July 2004. Thank you for your interest, love and compassion for our mother. And I pray that she is resting peacefully in barzak. shell: { I was miss her sweet spirit. I cried when I heard the news of her passing on the radio, she will truly be missed. The world has really lost a great women. live: true, cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. we all will.. Syreeta was uniqueI have yet to hear another ballad With You Im Born Again sung as sweet, pure and simple like she did for a definitely long time. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. I THINK EVERYONE SAID IT ALL, BUT SYREETA TRULY LIVES ON. My sorrow is only lifted by the joy of her albums and the sweet memories of the 70s. 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. Peace my sister. Your email address will not be published. Wright briefly lived in Ethiopia in the mid-1970s, where she worked as a Transcendental Meditation teacher. Im sorry shes gone, and have been educated as to her career. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. The song My Little Girl was one of my favorites from that album. new TWTR.Widget({ Year should not be greater than current year. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Edit Profile Please try again later. It was then that I read that she had died and I was sorry to hear it. I presented it to him as a Christmas present for his vast music collection. She is most remembered for Performing with Stevie Wonder, Marrying Stevie Wonder. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. I was shocked last night to learn on the Emmy Awards that Syreeta had passed. 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. They were awesome! 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. 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! Wright went on to make a bigger splash at Motown as a songwriter. US blues and rock giant Billy Preston, dubbed the Fifth Beatle following his collaboration with the Fab Four, has died at the age of 59, a US television network reported. Sleep well, Greetings, ive always felt as though there was a special connection between myself and stevie wonder. Heaven has another royal gifted song bird and song writer. Wright is survived by her four children, and she remains a significant part of Motown's history. 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. 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. Syretta was a good person and an exceptional friend. 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. Wright died from cancer at the age of 58. Ms. Wright was also known for her hit duet with Billy Preston, ''With You I'm Born Again,'' from the 1979 film ''Fast Break.''. love yassie and family. 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. Wright also began singing backing for Wonder, most notably on the hit "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)", which Wright co-wrote with Wonder. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The Wrights moved back and forth from Detroit to South Carolina, before finally settling in Detroit just as Wright entered high school. While living in California with my paramour, we made a bet that I could not find the Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta album and I did ! Her best showing on the chart came with 1980s simply titled Syreeta, released on Motowns Tamla imprint, which reached No. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. I was watching TV-one just now and found out that she had moved up a little higher. albeit in my mind. 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 . Her duet with Billy Preston, With You Im Born Again, reached the top 5 on the pop charts after it was featured in the 1979 film, Fast Break. In 1994, Wright played the role of Mary Magdalene in the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Classic is not the word. The union between Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright was a godsend. We are grateful for your presence abeit too brief. She is no longer able to be with you physically, but the soul lives on. I remember that beautiful album cover of Syreetas baby. Syreeta sings on, yall! Try again. i am ger third child Takiyah. Thank you Syreeta for your beautiful music and poetry. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Learn more about merges. 2. Out of the blue, Your Mom said, We need to Pray..she was grounded in faith even then! Yet, her name and legacy will live on through all the Syreetas who are named after her. I HAVNT SAID THIS TO HARDLY ANYONE, BUT I WANT TO THANK ALLAH FOR PUTTING SYREETA IN MY LIFE, SHE BECAME MY MOTHER, TOUGHT ME THINGS WHEN MY MOTHER WAS NOT AROUND, EVEN THOUGH WE WENT THROUGH MANY THINGS I WILL NEVER FORGET HER, NOR THE FAMILY THAT WAS MADE MINE, EVEN IF YOU NEVER KNOW IT, I LOVE YOU ALL, JAMAL THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU SHOWED ME, THANKS SHARING YOUR MOM, IT MADE ME A BETTER WOMAN.PEACE. Wilson asked around Motown for possible candidates singer Syreeta Wright, who became Stevie Wonder's wife, was one suggestion and Lamont Dozier, part of the Holland-Dozier-Holland . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Syreeta Wright covered Reflections, To Know, Love's Gone Bad, I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing and other songs. She have one of the sweetest voices I ever heard Also, to contribute your thoughts [in a montage of other people]on her life and/or passing.This is a serious and sincere outreach to you.If you decline, still, many blessings to you for loving or admiring Syreeta. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This is alarming: why do so many of our talented black artists pass on with little or no mention in the media?! Vicky D. Lindsey, Oliver. 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. Talented songwriter and forever the true performer. She will truly be missed by all of us that love and appreciate soul in our music. Do this for me: Put Your Hand Over Your Heart, when you feel the Beat, thats your MOMs LOVE For You. She has left a great legacy and an amazing body of work. syreeta wight muhammad, was my mother. ; As "Rita Wright" she is best known at 1960s Motown for the 1968 single "I Can't . She was 58. What a shame Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. Surprisingly, we named our precious baby girl Syreeta. We always tell her that when she meets another Syreeta if they are genuine they will also know the real history behind the name and the connection to Stevie Wonder. Riperton added background vocals to the album, primarily at the end of the album track "Heavy Day". ~Laylah~. The marriage was not a success - they were. I just found out during the recent Grammy Awards. In 1977, she teamed up again with G.C. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Carol Connors / David Shire. Allah (saw) says whoever says that His believers are dead is not a believer. She was a totally incredible person, Barnum told The Times this week. She inspired one of the greatest singers of the century by showing him how to write a clever sweet tune. width: 'auto', I, too, would like to express my sincere condolences to her family, friends and to all who were touched by such a special lady! RQ/West Philly, I just learn of your mother death a low rawls furneal. Sister Wade Oops, something didn't work. One of Motown's best loved female acts of the '70s and '80s finally receives a long overdue overview of her first recordings from 1967-70. She is very missed. Your mother is alive in spirit. In 1971 the couple relocated to New York City. Blame it on the sun remains one of my all time favourite tracks. I often wondered what silenced that wonderful voice. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. I came across this blog just by chance. God Bless the Family and her soul. loop: false, Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. 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