English Wikipedia. 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. Syreeta, may the Supreme Intelligence and its divine agents welcome your spirit back home. Still, they remained friends and collaborators until her death, Ms. Barnum said. Its entitled Please Stay. 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. Heaven has another royal gifted song bird and song writer. This account has been disabled. 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. You wont be forgotten. I knew she had to be a wonderful person for Stevie to love her. I had so much respect & love for Sis. Failed to delete flower. 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. Facebook gives people the power. We will see her again. I truly loved that song she sang with Billy Preston it is lovely. Mt. I was as proud of her as can be when With You Im Born Again became a huge hit. 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.. Motown recording artist and songwriter Syreeta Wright, who collaborated with ex-husband Stevie Wonder in writing several hits including " Signed, Sealed, Delivered " and . In 1972, she released her debut album, simply entitled 'Syreeta'. Cindy Frye and Chris Pearson. links: '#ffffff' After her death, Wonder told KTLA-TV Channel 5: To me as a lyricist, she was very picturesque. So I thank Syreeta and Billy for helping bring peace of mind when they sing that song. This is a carousel with slides. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Syreeta Wright was an inspiration to us all! Spotify Amazon. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. So sad, I do hope her loved ones are consoled somewhat by the beautiful songs and lyrics that she created. God Bless the Family and her soul. It did OK, and Gordy thought of asking her to join The Supremes when Diana Ross left the trio . She is very missed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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.' MY CONDOLENCES TO Allah (saw) says whoever says that His believers are dead is not a believer. scrollbar: true, She was a truly gifted artist and will always be remembered. Al-Hamdiallah! Bobby and Syreeta Wright, husband and wife, have devoted their careers to the betterment of their clients. A system error has occurred. I have been a Stevie Wonder fan for all of my life, so that is how I know about your mother. My date for the wedding got the invitation from his mother who worked with Sreetas mother. They divorced about two years later. 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. tweets: { 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. I am shocked, devastated and all very heartbroken of this very sudden death of my hero Sis. As, Im noticing the date, today will be 5 years that he passed. My beautiful sister, I miss you everyday. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. 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. May God bless you my friend. Source: Pinterest Death Of His Mother She was ill for a long 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. The song My Little Girl was one of my favorites from that album. He desired to break ties from Motown's hit-making assembly that defined his earlier success to pursue greater freedom as a mature artist. loop: false, To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. He was raised by his uncle. Search above to list available cemeteries. Out of the blue, Your Mom said, We need to Pray..she was grounded in faith even then! The titles peaked at No. color: '#ffffff' Drag images here or select from your computer for Syreeta Wright memorial. Wright was also known for her hit duet with Billy Preston, With You I'm Born Again, from. 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.' 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. based on information from your browser. She was your mom as much as she is ours. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 9066498. subject named as. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. 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. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. God bless you and let him keep you in his heart. 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. Chills ran up and down my body. Thank you for helping to keep het legacy, music and name alive. 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). ears has been silenced by cancer. I was very sad to hear of Syreetas passing four years ago. version: 2, God has an angle in her. In addition to her sister, she is survived by four children, Takiyah, Harmoni, Jamal and Hodari, and her mother, Essie Wright. I can remember listening to Syreeta over and over again when I was growing up in West Philly. symu27@sbcglobal.net. Our mothers are the same age, but I believe that I am quite a few years older than all of you. One early success between the two was the song 'It's A Shame' for the Spinners. The marriage was not a success - they were. 2. 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. In year 2000, my office mate Chris Pearson and myself would entertain our fellow co-workers, by singing With You Im Born Again! R&B Singer, Songwriter. 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. Dear Children of Syreeta: Failed to report flower. a voice which brought a whole lot of joy to these 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. No interruptions. But her songs live on forever. The Grammy-award winning star's first marriage was to Motown singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright in 1970, but their marriage only lasted 18 months. Wright had dreams of being a ballet dancer but the costs of training discouraged her from pursuing this dream. [5] On 14 September 1970, after a year-long courtship, Wright, 24, and Wonder, 20, married in Detroit. His first civics lesson? 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. I am saddened by just now hearing of the news that Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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 . hello yes, i need to no, songs stevie wonder & syreeta sing together please ill see her again in the paradise. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wright died at her home, surrounded by family, after battling breast cancer, her sister Kim Barnum said. 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 will always remember her with the duet with Billy Preston. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. My hearts condolences to the family of the great beautiful angel, Syreeta Wright. Died: 6 July 2004 (heart failure due to cancer treatment) in Los Angeles, California, USA (aged 57). Death 6 Jul 2004 (aged 57) . She said they were practicing it but were not ready to perform it. May Allah bless and carry you on Syreeta. Peace and Blessings. Syreeta lives on through her music. MaiEaiisha and trust me they truly loved her. I have always loved the music of Syreeta. Try again later. Syreetas vocals were truly beautiful bringing to life some beautiful lyrics. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Click to reveal There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. But in spite of all of that, the most touching of all was when her daughters, Divine Hands performed. Sis. 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. 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 . Syreetas performance that night for the Minister. These tracks were recorded when Syreeta was still being marketed by Motown as Rita Wright. Thanks to Stevie Wonder who knew how to pick classic singers, and expose us to such a great person. The cause of her death was congestive heart failure . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. To Know You Is To Love You and Cause Weve Ended Now As Lovers 2 of the best tracks ever. However, I know she is adding her unparalleled gift to the celestial choir. Discover Syreeta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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 . 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. She inspired one of the greatest singers of the century by showing him how to write a clever sweet tune. Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Hes back? Motowns founder, Berry Gordy, eventually signed her to the label as Rita Wright. I just knew Syreeta as Stevies lyricist for many beautiful songs. Ive always loved the song (If You Really Love Me),but never knew who the lady vocalist was. 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. Verify and try again. Bob Hargreaves [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. Oliver. Ms. Wright was born in Pittsburgh and later moved to Detroit, where she worked as a Motown secretary and later a backup singer. Wright met labelmate Stevie Wonder in 1968,[5] and the two began dating the following year. My family and her family became very close and Syreeta is one of the most beautiful people I have ever known and has never changed faces as long as I have known her, she will be missed and never forgotten we love you Syreeta. I happen to be able There was an error deleting this problem. The artist, of course, was Syreeta, who made her R&B album chart debut on July 29, 1972 with a self-titled record that also featured three of their co-writes, another "insider" Motown reading of. Resend Activation Email. My Brother and I sang With you Im born again for our younger Brothers wedding every one loved the song! Find a Grave memorial ID. We won many talent shows. 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. I recently lost both of my grandparents within twelve days of each other. 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. Edit Profile She loved music and she loved life.. It was then that I read that she had died and I was sorry to hear it. Though for most people her body of work went un-noticed, she touched me with many songs. 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 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. retrieved. [5] In 1993, she joined the national touring cast of Jesus Christ Superstar in the role of Mary Magdalene, alongside original film stars Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson. After growing up in Pittsburgh, Syreeta Wright moved to Detroit, where she joined Motown Records. 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 ! I stumbled upon this site looking for the lyrics to a song Syreeta recorded with The late Billy Preston, in 1981. Jackflash Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In the 1960s, Wright worked as a secretary in one of Motown's arranging departments. She was 58. You are not alone. I know she will be greatly missed. Stevie was performing in Savannah that night,so they (Syretta, Stevie and Stevies brother/manager) came on my show a gave an interview. Her spirit lives on. Syreetas songs, voice along with her personified character to this day moves me. With You I'm Born Again. I cried when I heard the news of her passing on the radio, she will truly be missed. MoWest issued "I Love Every Little Thing About You" in the late winter of 1972, but it failed to chart. Shortly thereafter, family affairs took over and Wright stopped recording for a while. Syreeta came to our festival and I asked if they performed I believe I can Fly. Read the best writing on rock music here. Syreeta Wright, a Motown singer/songwriter, died on July 6 after a long battle with cancer. I am blessed to have heard her beautiful voice singing in my head. Her best showing on the chart came with 1980s simply titled Syreeta, released on Motowns Tamla imprint, which reached No. 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. 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. so, naturally ive loved syreeta from the first time i heard and saw her. width: 'auto', She loved you as if you were her own. Syretta had a marvelous voice and her talents just beamed from every pore. Born Syreeta Wright in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Syreeta was working in . The union between Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright was a godsend. Your mother is alive in spirit. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. may GOD heal and comfort the family and love ones of Syreeta Wright. Thousands of articles, interviews and reviews from the world's best music writers and critics, from the late 1950s to the present day. God bless you She will be missed. -SH/Sista Factory. Columbia, SC. This browser does not support getting your location. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Although the union lasted only two years, their professional collaboration as songwriters spawned a series of hits, including If You Really Love Me, Signed, Sealed, Delivered Im Yours and the Spinners Its a Shame.. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I just found out during the recent Grammy Awards. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. !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. True love to a wonderful mother and performer. Syreeta (Rita Wright) was born on 3 August, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a Soundtrack, Composer, Actress. I, too, would like to express my sincere condolences to her family, friends and to all who were touched by such a special lady! But they remained true and unconditional friends after that, even up to the very, very end, Barnum said. Syreetas mother. God I am so very sorry I loved her music so mch and have been trying to find her cds anywhere with now luck.to her family my depest heart felt sympathy. She was truly talented and I know, this angelic songbird will be missed! I remember screaming seeing this album as I went to the store to purchase DeBarge. ive always felt as though there was a special connection between myself and stevie wonder. Your mom will never be forgotten. My favorite project is her vocals on the 1977 Capitol Records recording of Music Is My Sanctuary by Saxophonist, Gary Bartz. I was shocked when I heard the news that another one of Motown wonders has gone on the the Heavenly Hitsville in the Heavens. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Syreeta Wright (9066498)? 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!! May her legacy live on. I was deeply touched. Dcouvrez les 42 disques en vente de l'album Your kiss is sweet de Syreeta sur CDandLP au format Vinyle et CD My favorite songs by her is Baby Dont Let Me loose This Thing and Just A Little Piece. From Im Going Left, Spinning Around, Your Kiss Is Sweet, Come & Get This Stuff, Lookin For a Heavy Day, Weve Ended Now As Lovers, Just A Little Piece Of You, Waiting For The Mailman, When Your Daddys Not Around, I Wanna Be By Your Side, Universal Sounds (Wonder Love) Syreeta Wright-Muhammad will be truly missed. Im still fighting back the tears and cant believe shes actually gone. 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. This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 11:36. 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. 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.. The following year, and following the suggestion by Stevie Wonder, she became a songwriter. Her work with Billy Preston and Stevie Wonder will live forever! Darryl Andrews Syreeta, you will be truly missed by us all but you will be forever Remembered! To hear a song sung properly by the one God placed the song in, is a treat that lives on beyond our fleshly body. She died at the age of 57 on 6 July 2004 in Los Angeles . 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. Her father, Lordian Wright, served in the Korean War and Syreeta and her sister Kim[6] were raised by their mother Essie and their grandmother. If you are looking down Syreeta, please say hi to Anthony, my beautiful son. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I came across this blog just by chance. My heart is with your hearts. Syreeta Wright is still one ofGODsgreatest gifts to this world. "Syreeta" redirects here. I knew there was reason why the stars are shining so brightly. You were a fantastic singer, who will be missed and you will live on in our hearts forever. A reminder that for some performers, usually women, it's their relationships that make the news. Sister Wade interval: 30000, Rita Wright (Syreeta), singer and songwriter: born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 28 February 1946; married first 1970 Stevie Wonder (marriage dissolved), second Curtis . Still. She is most remembered for Performing with Stevie Wonder, Marrying Stevie Wonder. Her kiss was so sweet. She wrote songs I did not know she wrote that has had major influences on my life. 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