My family and I began to wonder if Aisha was Ritas daughter. Syreeta Wright, former wife of Stevie Wonder and a singer/songwriter in her own right, has died of cancer at 58. You wont be forgotten. SAXOPHONIST Stevie Wonder's partner in music and (briefly) marriage, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The cause of her death was congestive heart failure . R&B Singer, Songwriter. 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.. Although it has been more than a year since her passing, her contributions to music and mankind still remain. On July 6, 2004, Syreeta Wright died of non-communicable disease. Darryl Andrews Know this, your Mom Syretta has always had a natural instinct in relating to children, way before God blessed her with her own very precious little ones. She loved music and she loved life.. WASHINGTON,DC, The passing of our soulful icons is always so hard to except. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. stevie wonder presents syreeta universal sound of the world can not be heard on you tube why not? Syreeta Wright, a Motown singer/songwriter, died on July 6 after a long battle with cancer. I was miss her sweet spirit. It is all a test! You are not alone. She is a nightngale and I listen to her musics all the time. Sister Angela, Correction! Further details regarding Wrights death or funeral arrangements were not immediately available. She will be greatly missed. Wright died in 2004 after a long struggle with cancer. Motown Records ought to be ashamed of themselves for letting her material go to waste. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I knew there was reason why the stars are shining so brightly. She began singing at age 4. [17], Born and raised a Baptist, she converted to Islam following her third marriage and had two children: Harmoni and Takiyah Muhammad.[3]. I delayed in trying to make contact thinkingone day. 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 was watching TV-one just now and found out that she had moved up a little higher. Search above to list available cemeteries. Wright went on to make a bigger splash at Motown as a songwriter. I have since had the pictures reprinted in better quality and will always treasure them. 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. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? PHILADELPHIA,PA. 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. ; As "Rita Wright" she is best known at 1960s Motown for the 1968 single "I Can't . 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 God bless you all for having had her as Mom, friend and loved one. Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died July 6, 2004(2004-07-06)(aged 58) Los Angeles County, California, U.S. To Jamal, Hodari, Takiyah, and Harmoni: Her father served in the Korean War. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I recently lost both of my grandparents within twelve days of each other. I never knew Ms Wright, ONLY through music, so as a fan, you conjure up a perception from their music. So sad, I do hope her loved ones are consoled somewhat by the beautiful songs and lyrics that she created. 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. Those were some very special lyrics from a very talented songwriter. Dallas, TX, Sis Syreeta was one of the greatest voices in music and her music will last forever. Thank you God for sending her to us. This is alarming: why do so many of our talented black artists pass on with little or no mention in the media?! I was looking at some old pics I have and came across wedding God bless you and let him keep you in his heart. The Pittsburgh native began singing when she was only four years old. Stevie was performing in Savannah that night,so they (Syretta, Stevie and Stevies brother/manager) came on my show a gave an interview. May you rest in peace and love. Thank you very much for sharing. Wright died from cancer at the age of 58. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of Stevie Wonder and Syreeta in 1970. width: 'auto', Your Mom had one of the warmest spirits Ive ever known. Motowns founder, Berry Gordy, eventually signed her to the label as Rita Wright. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. May her legacy live on. The Quran says Rest and satisfaction is what we find in the life to come, And those who believe will join their families in a world whose likeness you have seen before! Know that it is also a part of our deen to have faith in the UNSEEN. Syreeta, may the Supreme Intelligence and its divine agents welcome your spirit back home. Season 11 Episode 04: Syreeta's Journey. Im reading through the ESSENCE magazine, and now just finding out who she was. Motown recording artist and songwriter Syreeta Wright, who collaborated with ex-husband Stevie Wonder in writing several hits including " Signed, Sealed, Delivered " and . 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. Love you always, wish things worked out us, you can always still call me. If you are looking down Syreeta, please say hi to Anthony, my beautiful son. FLY ON ANGEL! Laurel, New Jersey. She has left a great legacy and an amazing body of work. She was 58. At the time of her death, she was 58 years old. Wright is survived by her four children, and she remains a significant part of Motown's history. Project Cry NO More, Founder. She said they were practicing it but were not ready to perform it. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. They were having a ball, as I gazed out the window in amazement. tweets: { Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Wright's next effort came courtesy of a chance meeting with Billy Preston, who had signed with Motown in early 1979. Thank you Syreeta for your beautiful music and poetry. 116, respectively, on Billboards album chart. 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. 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. And when her children spoke: Her 18 year old daughter said, Im only 18 years old. its been almost a year since her passing and i miss you just as much now as i did that day i heard the fateful news of your passing,rip ms syreeta,your kiss is still so sweet. Syreeta. 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 . Sis. God Bless her family! GREAT NEWS! Out of the blue, Your Mom said, We need to Pray..she was grounded in faith even then! Syreeta Wright originally did I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing, Something on My Mind, To Know, Love's Gone Bad and other songs. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Anyone can read what you share. I THINK EVERYONE SAID IT ALL, BUT SYREETA TRULY LIVES ON. My hearts condolences to the family of the great beautiful angel, Syreeta Wright. Syreeta will be missed. Failed to delete memorial. As a result, Essie's two sisters, Yvonne and Kim, grew up in the shadow of Essie's mother and grandmother, along with Syreeta. 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. I felt like as my love for music grew, so did my interest in her grew as well. 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. im sadden that shes acutally gone. From her flourishing career, Wright had earned an extraordinary amount to her bank account. 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 He was a beginner musician, but quite prolific in thought, creation, and love for music and more. a voice which brought a whole lot of joy to these She was 58. 0 cemeteries found in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. [5] The album featured the minor R&B hit "Quick Slick", which peaked at number 41 R&B in early 1982. Rest in peace my sweet Syreeta. Remaining best friends, Wright would continue to provide background vocals and compositions with Wonder for the next two decades.[5]. Your mother is alive in spirit. Wright also performed demo vocals for the Supremes hit "Love Child" and for Ross' version of "Something On My Mind", released on her self-titled debut album. 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. On the advice of Wonder, Wright became a songwriter. I often wondered what silenced that wonderful voice. jockey I apreciated listening to Ms. Wright-Muhammads vocal talent and lyrics. In the mid-1990s, she toured with Jesus Christ Superstar as Mary Magdalene opposite Ted Neeley as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. My beautiful sister, I miss you everyday. I remember that beautiful album cover of Syreetas baby. However, I know she is adding her unparalleled gift to the celestial choir. 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. But in spite of all of that, the most touching of all was when her daughters, Divine Hands performed. behavior: 'all' Rest in Peace Billy you were great on the keyboards. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. by Donald A. Guarisco. Wright briefly lived in Ethiopia in the mid-1970s, where she worked as a Transcendental Meditation teacher. In 1971 the couple relocated to New York City. 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 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. It is on the flip side of the 45 single With you Im born again. 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 was a totally incredible person, Barnum told The Times this week. Her best showing on the chart came with 1980s simply titled Syreeta, released on Motowns Tamla imprint, which reached No. Thank you for your interest, love and compassion for our mother. Chills ran up and down my body. Keep her memory ALIVE!! She began singing at age 4. [5] The couple then wrote and arranged songs for Wonder's Where I'm Coming From,[5] which was released much to Berry Gordy's chagrin in the spring of 1971. Read the best writing on rock music here. She was 58. The WonderWright composition "If You Really Love Me" (which also featured Wright prominently singing background vocals) reached number 8 in the US that year. Syreeta Wright wrote Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Blame It on the Sun and Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer. 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. I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. Besides Signed, Sealed, Delivered, she wrote several other songs with Wonder. I put her name in on the internet and was saddened by the news she died 3 years ago. 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 . Out of nowhere, I just started hearing Syreeta singing the song Spinning and Spinning I knew she had passed, but went searching YouTube to hear her sing it again. View Syreeta interviews, articles and reviews from Rock's Backpages: The ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. She will be missed. -SH/Sista Factory. Her kiss was so sweet. 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. She was 58. Motown's Syreeta Wright, who sang "With You I'm Born Again" with Billy Preston, has died at age 58, Billboard.com reported Wednesday. Then in 1975 he met his first baby mama, Yolanda . I knew she had to be a wonderful person for Stevie to love her. RQ/West Philly, I just learn of your mother death a low rawls furneal. 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. What a shame Weve updated the security on the site. I cried when I heard the news of her passing on the radio, she will truly be missed. Be Strong. She was 58. After growing up in Pittsburgh, Syreeta Wright moved to Detroit, where she joined Motown Records. May Allah (saw) forgive her sins and grant her Paradise! Wright was married three times and had four children. ). These tracks were recorded when Syreeta was still being marketed by Motown as Rita Wright. Peace my sister. The covers also were very similar to each other. Next thing you know they performed it. May God bless you my friend. Love u, Miss, you , and thank you Before her untimely death in 2004, Syreeta Wright had established a career as a singer with a golden voice. 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! The couples major success came with the U. S. and U. K. top 10 hit, 'With You I'm Born Again,' in 1979. Syreeta lives on through her music. 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. 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. the work she did didnt reach the same amount of Her voice seemed to reach inside of me and remind me that I matter to God. Carol Connors / David Shire. For her albums, see, I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing, Journey through the Secret Life of Plants, Thank YouFor F.U.M.L. Wright and Wonder's last collaboration came with the song 'Harmour Love,' which became another crossover hit and was later included on her 1977 album 'One to One.' the beauty of Syreeta Wright continues to live on . Join Facebook to connect with Syreeta Wright and others you may know. 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. "Syreeta" redirects here. Its entitled Please Stay. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. A system error has occurred. No interruptions. children of Syreeta keep the memory of your mothers music alive! shell: { The song My Little Girl was one of my favorites from that album. The Wrights moved back and forth from Detroit to South Carolina, before finally settling in Detroit just as Wright entered high school. . syreeta wight muhammad, was my mother. Stevie Wonder and his first wife Syreeta Wright were more than just lovers, but they were close collaborators during their time together. 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.. SYREETA WRIGHT OBITUARY. God has an angle in her. Vicky D. Lindsey, [5] Motown reassigned the singer from Motown's Gordy imprint, where "I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You" was released, to Motown's L.A.-based MoWest subsidiary. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I had so much respect & love for Sis. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Thanks for your help! [15][1] Wright and Robertson divorced in 1982. You know how special your Mom Syretta is, that goes without saying. Wheter Christian, Muslim or Hebrew, we need songs which celebrate the aspects of our lives. She is no longer able to be with you physically, but the soul lives on. She collaborated with him on several Motown hits, including 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered,' 'If You Really Love Me' and 'It's A Shame.' 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. I felt very sad to hearabout the passing of Ms Wright. Sister Wade My heart is with your hearts. 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. We won many talent shows. 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). Stevie Wonder PresentsSyretta is a albun and CD Ive worn out several times. This is a sincere tribute to Syreeta, an outstanding artist. love yassie and family. Wright was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States,[5] in 1946, and started singing at the age of four. True love to a wonderful mother and performer. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. I attended Ferris State College with Syreeta and she was a Big Star there before she ever even worked at Motown Records. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. Sister Rita was an extraordinary singer and composer. Wright also began singing backing for Wonder, most notably on the hit "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)", which Wright co-wrote with Wonder. It was one of the most beautiful babies that I had ever seen. I have been listening to her music all morning. She will be greatly missed/love by many. During that same time period, she added vocals to the theme song for the Canadian slasher-horror flick Happy Birthday to Me, known for starring Little House on the Prairies Melissa Sue Anderson. Apparently you are all members of the Nation. She then married drummer Curtis Roberstson, whom she also later divorced. There was an error deleting this problem. Syreeta. Syreeta Wright. To my beloved play Mother at Boylan-Haven-Mather-Academy in Camden, SC. 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.' 3 references. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Nearly every article marking the death of singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright mentions Stevie Wonder. Discover Syreeta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. She is missed. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. MoWest issued "I Love Every Little Thing About You" in the late winter of 1972, but it failed to chart. 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. Her sweet voice bought me comfort and joy so many times throughout my life. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Syreeta Wright Wright in 1973 Background information Also known as Rita Wright Born (1946-02-28)February 28, 1946 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. In between working with Wonder on his albums, Wright decided to return to her own singing career. Im still fighting back the tears and cant believe shes actually gone. Soundtrack: The Holiday. I had the joy and pleasure of being her musician when she sung in a Baptist Church choir. Oops, something didn't work. To hear a song sung properly by the one God placed the song in, is a treat that lives on beyond our fleshly body. I REMEMBER WHEN SYREETA AND I SANG TOGETHER AT A I attended her life celebration (funeral). Resend Activation Email. cemeteries found in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The musical world was truly blessed with her voice and talent. Try again later. Syreeta died on July 6, 2004 at the age of 57 years. . Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. Sleep well, Greetings, She was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. I always thought she was the most beautiful lady, with a voice of silver and gold. Jamal, Hodari, Takiyah and Harmoni.CHildren of Syreeta We have set your language to 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. and instantly fell for her. Her spirit lives on. live: true, Syreeta, you will be truly missed by us all but you will be forever Remembered! She was your mom as much as she is ours. 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. In 1974, Wright and Wonder collaborated again on the album 'Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta.' 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. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her children, Takiyah, Harmoni, Jamal and Hodari; and her mother, Essie Wright. A wonderful voice a wonderful lady. HER DAUGHTERS ARE IN THIS GROUP AND THROUGH DANCE YOU EXPERIENCE THEIR MOTHER AT HER BEST.SYREETA LIVES ON. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Her father was a Korean War veteran. Although she later wed bassist Curtis Robertson Jr., Wright and Wonder remained friends and continued collaborating together. That hurt. Hier stand sie gut 15 Jahre unter Vertrag und verffentlichte mehrere Studio-Alben. Wonder and Wright had marriage troubles and divorced in the summer of 1972, ending their 18-month marriage. 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. 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. Hodari Robertson's mother, Syreeta Wright with her first husband, Stevie Wonder. She impacted me through her music. version: 2, On background vocal chores, the line-up included singers Deniece Williams and the late Minnie Riperton. But I am even more of a fan now that I know that she passed on a Muslim! She sings a duet with Smokey Robinson, "First Time On A Ferris Wheel," a song that blends Robinson and . SCOTT TAYLOR You are not alone. Peace and Blessings. They were like my parents. That same year she released the album 'Set My Love In Motion.' Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. God bless, MIKE AMATO, My deeptest 185 and No. i rember a song that syreeta sang with stevie wonder back in the 70s i was 16 years old but i heard this song when at that time my boyfriend sister played it and i fell in love with this song when your daddys not around ,im not sure if that was the name of the song or not but i have been serching for that album, syreeta will be sadly missed and will never be forgotten because she went home to the lord on my birthday and another great singer birthady phyllis hyman. 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