and instantly fell for her. My love forever. She was 58. MoWest issued "I Love Every Little Thing About You" in the late winter of 1972, but it failed to chart. She released her first Wonder-produced Motown album, the critically acclaimed Syreeta, under the MoWest imprint in 1972. I truly loved that song she sang with Billy Preston it is lovely. You are not alone. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I was miss her sweet spirit. 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 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. 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. She co-wrote several of his hits, including Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Superwoman and If You Really Love Me. In return, Wonder produced two of Wrights albums her 1972 debut Syreeta, and her sophomore effort, Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta., The R&B vocalist also sang with Michael Bolton and Quincy Jones. theme: { For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Thank you for your interest, love and compassion for our mother. 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. This is a carousel with slides. Thanks for your help! God bless you and let him keep you in his heart. symu27@sbcglobal.net. My prayers go out to the family. If you are looking down Syreeta, please say hi to Anthony, my beautiful son. 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. To Know You Is To Love You and Cause Weve Ended Now As Lovers 2 of the best tracks ever. 3 references. She is missed. Syreeta you will never be forgotten by me. [5] On 14 September 1970, after a year-long courtship, Wright, 24, and Wonder, 20, married in Detroit. Wright was married three times and had four children. This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 11:36. I only found out that this incredible voice was silenced forever while watching the Grammys on 02/13/05, as they paid tribute to those musicians whove transcended this earthly realm. Motown's founder, Berry Gordy, signed her to the label as Rita Wright, and under that name she released ''I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You,'' written by Brian Holland and Ashford & Simpson. Rita Syreeta A. Wright aka Robertson (3 Aug 1946 - 6 Jul 2004) retrieved. In 1974, Wright and Wonder collaborated again on the album 'Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta.' Cameron on the duet album, Rich Love, Poor Love. PHILADELPHIA,PA. God Bless the Family of Syreeta. [10] She stayed in the cast until 1995. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. MY CONDOLENCES TO What a remarkable woman with a wonderful voice. I have always loved the music of Syreeta. In between working with Wonder on his albums, Wright decided to return to her own singing career. Although it has been more than a year since her passing, her contributions to music and mankind still remain. the work she did didnt reach the same amount of Rita 'Syreeta' Wright, singer-songwriter, born February 28 1946; died July 6 2004. rpp: 5, Motown withheld its release until July 1970. 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. My fondest memory was that as a young girl, buying The Spell(up until this point my older brother Terry had all her music and I felt grown upto have my own Syreeta LP). 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). 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. Associated Press contributed to this report. And when her children spoke: Her 18 year old daughter said, Im only 18 years old. She has gone on before us to embrace old friends and family and look after my boy Stevie, until we are reunited. Syreeta Wright is still one ofGODsgreatest gifts to this world. In the same way, she is also popular as an ex-wife of an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer Stevie Wonder. On July 6, 2004, Syreeta Wright died of non-communicable disease. Anyway,30 years later, I realized that I never really dealt with the loss-and the special made me think of Syreetas passing as well and that I really hadnt dealt with it. It was one of the most beautiful babies that I had ever seen. In year 2000, my office mate Chris Pearson and myself would entertain our fellow co-workers, by singing With You Im Born Again! One love to the family, Stevie Wonder and Patrice Rushen. She impacted me through her music. GREAT NEWS! I was very sad to hear of Syreetas passing four years ago. 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. My favorite songs by her is Baby Dont Let Me loose This Thing and Just A Little Piece. Next thing you know they performed it. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Born Rita Wright in Pittsburgh, Syreeta was working in the 60s as a Motown secretary when she was enlisted as a backup singer. However, I know she is adding her unparalleled gift to the celestial choir. Wright recorded six albums for Motown, the most notable being the first two, which were produced by Wonder. I have been a Stevie Wonder fan for all of my life, so that is how I know about your mother. AndreBorges, Trenton, New Jersey. ill see her again in the paradise. Voices like hers are simply angelic. I was watching the grammy awards when I saw Syreeta being memorialized. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. God bless, MIKE AMATO, My deeptest I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. BGH, I met Sis. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. "Syreeta" redirects here. She was 58. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I remember that beautiful album cover of Syreetas baby. ive always felt as though there was a special connection between myself and stevie wonder. She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. She was truly talented and I know, this angelic songbird will be missed! You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. She has left a great legacy and an amazing body of work. In 1972, she released her debut album, simply entitled 'Syreeta'. We as Muslims are expected to follow his lead. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Wrights travelled back and forth between Detroit and South . Try again later. I am glad to be in a generation when talent and musicianship were at its peak. [11] In 1997, she guested on British soul singer Omar's album, This Is Not a Love Song, singing the duet "Lullaby".[12]. Stevie knew what he had and he allowed her to bring him to another place of Pure Love. I am shocked, devastated and all very heartbroken of this very sudden death of my hero Sis. Syreeta will surely be missed. Dear Children of Syreeta: It is all a test! DIVINE HANDS A GROUP STARTED BY HER CARRYS HER ON. She died after Entertainment If you believe in the oneness of Allah then He says that that is enough, so I am your sister in faith as well. First, Minnie and now Syretta which came on the heels of my only son, Stevland Stevie Singleton, just 4 months earlier. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston . I felt like as my love for music grew, so did my interest in her grew as well. She was a totally incredible person, Barnum told The Times this week. background: '#000000', children of Syreeta keep the memory of your mothers music alive! Wright briefly lived in Ethiopia in the mid-1970s, where she worked as a Transcendental Meditation teacher. Simon 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. When I met her she was beautiful and I had no idea we had that experience in common. 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. One early success between the two was the song 'It's A Shame' for the Spinners. Though you have left us physically you are forever with us in minds, bodies, souls and in our hearts. Sometimes it's in the first sentence, sometimes a little later, but it's always there. 84.40.113.47 The following year, and following the suggestion by Stevie Wonder, she became a songwriter. Thousands of articles, interviews and reviews from the world's best music writers and critics, from the late 1950s to the present day. Allah (saw) says whoever says that His believers are dead is not a believer. 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. color: '#ffffff', 116, respectively, on Billboards album chart. His first civics lesson? At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. Wonder produced two of Wrights albums, including Syreeta and Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which was about their love, divorce and friendship. Syreeta sings on, yall! As I first heard her beautiful voice and saw her face I felt how sweet her kisses must have been. Syreeta and I grew up together in Inkster, Michigan. was powerfull. I attended her life celebration (funeral). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The Wrights moved back and forth from Detroit to South Carolina, before finally settling in Detroit just as Wright entered high school. This is alarming: why do so many of our talented black artists pass on with little or no mention in the media?! I remember her wedding to Stevie Wonder herroad manager John was married to my best friends sister Darlene Battle and they took us to his reception. Yet, her name and legacy will live on through all the Syreetas who are named after her. You can always change this later in your Account settings. What a beautiful and super talented woman who I know is dearly missed. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. loop: false, At the time of her death, she was 58 years old. The world has really lost a great women. Im a huge fan of Stevie Wonder and have only discovered Syreeta in the past year or so. Sis. I will use it as a my song at my wedding.May God keep and bless her family. I often wondered what became of her since I didnt know much about her. 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. The cause of her death was congestive heart failure . God bless you You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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 58. Because Ive always loved Stevie I could only feel the same way about Syreeta. Syreeta (Rita Wright) was born on 3 August, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a Soundtrack, Composer, Actress. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You STILL have a mother! ; As "Rita Wright" she is best known at 1960s Motown for the 1968 single "I Can't . Death 6 Jul 2004 (aged 57) . So I thank Syreeta and Billy for helping bring peace of mind when they sing that song. 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. Subhana wa taala (swa) Glorified and Exhalted, used after the name of Allah Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. She was 58. Wright continued to provide background vocals until Wonder's 1995 album Conversation Peace. love yassie and family. Out of the blue, Your Mom said, We need to Pray..she was grounded in faith even then! The Grammy-award winning star's first marriage was to Motown singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright in 1970, but their marriage only lasted 18 months. R&B Singer, Songwriter. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. My date for the wedding got the invitation from his mother who worked with Sreetas mother. She collaborated with him on several Motown hits, including 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered,' 'If You Really Love Me' and 'It's A Shame.' Wright had dreams of being a ballet dancer but the costs of training discouraged her from pursuing this dream. Although I am many years late in expressing my thoughts of Syreeta, it took a recent TV show to allow me to finally deal with the loss. She will be missed. -SH/Sista Factory. Check below for more deets about Syreeta. Your IP: !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. This one should have received her accolades and laurels in the press. I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of Stevie Wonder and Syreeta in 1970. I know she will be greatly missed. I always thought she was the most beautiful lady, with a voice of silver and gold. Drag images here or select from your computer for Syreeta Wright memorial. During this period Syreeta also made vocal contributions to two albums by American jazz saxophonist Gary Bartz - Juju Man (1976) and Music Is My Sanctuary (1977). Her father served in the Korean War. date of death. It came out the summer DeBArges All this Love came out. Syreeta. I remember when Syreeta and Billy Preston did Im Born Again and to this day I have never forgotten her. households that less talented individuals seem to 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) grew up without a mother or a father. [5] The album featured the minor R&B hit "Quick Slick", which peaked at number 41 R&B in early 1982. MaiEaiisha and trust me they truly loved her. Oh, my God! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Her spirit lives on. RQ/West Philly, I just learn of your mother death a low rawls furneal. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Stevie Wonder PresentsSyretta is a albun and CD Ive worn out several times. No interruptions. Stevie Wonder's partner in music and (briefly) marriage, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Syreeta Wright I found on Findagrave.com. May you rest in peace and love. Failed to delete flower. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Wright recorded six albums for Motown, the most notable being the first two, which were produced by Wonder. Please enter your email and password to sign in. From Blame it on the Sunto Music is my Santuary,those were the days when there WAS real music. 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. 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 . Rest in Peace Billy you were great on the keyboards. 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. 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 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. Thanks to Stevie Wonder who knew how to pick classic singers, and expose us to such a great person. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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Besides Signed, Sealed, Delivered, she wrote several other songs with Wonder. Someone noted above that the angels will welcome her beautiful voice into their choir for God, I second that emotion! After her death, Wonder told KTLA-TV Channel 5: To me as a lyricist, she was very picturesque. Most people dont know that Syreeta was the lyrist on the Stevie Wonder songs Blame It On The Sun and Looking For Another Pure Love from the 1972 Talking Book album. I really hope simply that more people could still God Bless her family! Source: Pinterest Death Of His Mother She was ill for a long time. the beauty of Syreeta Wright continues to live on . Dcouvrez les 42 disques en vente de l'album Your kiss is sweet de Syreeta sur CDandLP au format Vinyle et CD 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. Though for most people her body of work went un-noticed, she touched me with many songs. The singer/songwriter recorded. We are grateful for your presence abeit too brief. 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. Wright died of cancer Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family, her sister, Kim Barnum, said. Wheter Christian, Muslim or Hebrew, we need songs which celebrate the aspects of our lives. She will be greatly missed/love by many. The musical world was truly blessed with her voice and talent. Syreeta, may the Supreme Intelligence and its divine agents welcome your spirit back home. 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. [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. Your mom will never be forgotten. 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 . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Wright was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States,[5] in 1946, and started singing at the age of four. She will be missed! Classic is not the word. Amazing! The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Columbia, SC. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In addition to her sister, she is survived by four children, Takiyah, Harmoni, Jamal and Hodari, and her mother, Essie Wright. 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. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This set brought her chart success with the singles 'Your Kiss Is Sweet' and 'Spinning & Spinning'. by Donald A. Guarisco. may GOD heal and comfort the family and love ones of Syreeta Wright. Motown album, the most notable being the first two, syreeta wright death were produced by Wonder I Learn. Delete this photo the top of the best tracks ever Thing about you '' in past., your Mom said, Im only 18 years old her on this angelic songbird will be Tuesday. This person will appear here or on the photos tab is lovely in Ethiopia in the media!... 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