My prayers go out to the family. That remark promted him to put the LP on and hear it for himself.I enjoyed that LP ( I personally think that was Jermaine Jacksons best project as a producer), and ended up playing it more than DeBarge! We will see her again. She impacted me through her music. Cameron on the duet album, Rich Love, Poor Love. A wonderful person and a gifted musician who will be missed by all whose life she touched. Voices like hers are simply angelic. DONALD WILLIAMS syreeta wight muhammad, was my mother. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. households that less talented individuals seem to Peace be with you, I Am Because, We Are In Spirit. She said they were practicing it but were not ready to perform it. Syreeta Wright is still one ofGODsgreatest gifts to this world. In 1971 the couple relocated to New York City. may GOD heal and comfort the family and love ones of Syreeta Wright. 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. Wright also sang background on records by the Supremes and by Martha and the Vandellas, notably singing the chorus to the group's modest hit single, "I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing". Syreeta died on July 6, 2004 at the age of 57 years. Facebook gives people the power. Knowing the outpouring of love for your mother is extended to you all as well. 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. They divorced about two years later. Season 11 Episode 04: Syreeta's Journey. Thanks for your help! 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 loved her writing and arrangements with Stevie Wonder. She began singing at age 4. 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! [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. Im still fighting back the tears and cant believe shes actually gone. Syreetas songs, voice along with her personified character to this day moves me. Syreeta you will never be forgotten by me. 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. Read the best writing on rock music here. Please reset your password. 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. Thank you, Syreeta. Syreeta Wright was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1946. We are grateful for your presence abeit too brief. I am saddened by just now hearing of the news that [18] She was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery. This is a carousel with slides. [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. [3][1] Her first marriage, to longtime collaborator Stevie Wonder, lasted 18 months, from September 1970 until 1972. Chills ran up and down my body. In between working with Wonder on his albums, Wright decided to return to her own singing career. She was having chemotherapy and radiation treatment which led her to congestive heart failure. 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. hear her music even shes not with us physically. Stevie Wonder PresentsSyretta is a albun and CD Ive worn out several times. Wonder and Wright dated and eventually married on September 14, 1970 and although they were divorced just 18 months later, they continued to work together for several years. As a teanager going through the normal teanaged angst at the time of first hearing the track the song wonderfully articulated all that I was going through at the time. This is alarming: why do so many of our talented black artists pass on with little or no mention in the media?! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9066498/syreeta-wright. BGH, I met Sis. I recently lost both of my grandparents within twelve days of each other. No interruptions. Thank you Syreeta for your beautiful music and poetry. 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. by Donald A. Guarisco. I have been watching Stevie and his daughter, Aisha,perform on television shows for the past few weeks. Syreeta Wright was born on August 3, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright Muhammad. 3 references. Add to your scrapbook. 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. 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. } My hearts condolences to the family of the great beautiful angel, Syreeta Wright. May her legacy live on. 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. 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. My daughter, Kimberly was married with the main song being With You, Im Born Again Yes, She sings in heaven, with the choir and SOLO. Wright left the music business for a time. MY CONDOLENCES TO Shortly thereafter, family affairs took over and Wright stopped recording for a while. My favorite project is her vocals on the 1977 Capitol Records recording of Music Is My Sanctuary by Saxophonist, Gary Bartz. I delayed in trying to make contact thinkingone day. American Singer Syreeta was born Rita Wright on 3rd August, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away on 6th Jul 2004 Los Angeles, California aged 57. 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. Because Ive always loved Stevie I could only feel the same way about Syreeta. As I first heard her beautiful voice and saw her face I felt how sweet her kisses must have been. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. At the time of her death, she was 58 years old. May you rest in peace and love. I met Syreeta in 1973 in Savannah Ga. at a park across the street from the radio station where I worked. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It is odd how I realized how an intense intrumental, play by jeff beck and more, was also sung so sweetly by the women that was once married and colaborated with the great STEVIE. I had so much respect & love for Sis. God Bless the Family of Syreeta. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. the beauty of Syreeta Wright continues to live on . 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. Still, they remained friends and collaborators until her death, Ms. Barnum said. May God bless you my friend. She was 58. My heart is with your hearts. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Today, I own the Essential Collection of her solo recordings and whenever I listen to it^, shes near me. She will be greatly missed/love by many. Sadly, I didnt know she God had called her home. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Thank you Syreeta. The Harmour love left on vinyl. " She was very, very loving, giving, very talented, " Barnum. I can remember listening to Syreeta over and over again when I was growing up in West Philly. Those were some very special lyrics from a very talented songwriter. Check below for more deets about Syreeta. 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. 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. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston . Wright also began singing backing for Wonder, most notably on the hit "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)", which Wright co-wrote with Wonder. I know she will be greatly missed. Further details regarding Wrights death or funeral arrangements were not immediately available. WASHINGTON,DC, The passing of our soulful icons is always so hard to except. [5] The album featured the minor R&B hit "Quick Slick", which peaked at number 41 R&B in early 1982. Syreeta was born on August 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh, United States. God Bless the Family and her soul. She died at the age of 57 on 6 July 2004 in Los Angeles . In the same way, she is also popular as an ex-wife of an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer Stevie Wonder. a voice which brought a whole lot of joy to these I was very sad to hear of Syreetas passing four years ago. 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. I was at a dinner with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan who prayed for me because I too was fighting breast cancer. 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. Thanks to Stevie Wonder who knew how to pick classic singers, and expose us to such a great person. His first civics lesson? Dont blame it on the sun, Thank the Father for her and the love she left. At the age of 58, Wright died due to cancer. 185 and No. Her father served in the Korean War. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I was miss her sweet spirit. Weve updated the security on the site. To hear a song sung properly by the one God placed the song in, is a treat that lives on beyond our fleshly body. Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which musically depicted their relationship from love/marriage to divorce/enduring friendship, was released in 1974. familiar with the music of Syreeta then, but was lucky enough to here it later on. These tracks were recorded when Syreeta was still being marketed by Motown as Rita Wright. At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. Syretta was a good person and an exceptional friend. She emerged out of the 1970s Motown scene and was the first wife of singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Syreeta Wright I found on Findagrave.com. I was only 17 at the time, but a big fan of Stevie Wonder. To: Jamal, Hodari, Takiya, & Harmoni (The Children of Syreeta Wright-Muhammad): The WonderWright composition "If You Really Love Me" (which also featured Wright prominently singing background vocals) reached number 8 in the US that year. Beautiful voice and lovely lady. I have always loved the music of Syreeta. This set brought her chart success with the singles 'Your Kiss Is Sweet' and 'Spinning & Spinning'. ON SAMSON STREET I WANT TO BE BY YOURE SIDE WAS THE SONG.SHE WAS SUCH A INSPIRATION TO ME.ILL ALWAYS KEEP THAT MOMENT IN MY HEART.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SYREETA WRIGHT. I am 37 years old and listen to it on a reagular. 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 . Wheter Christian, Muslim or Hebrew, we need songs which celebrate the aspects of our lives. Syreeta Wright, also known as Syreeta Wright Muhammad, was born on August 3, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. May you rest in peace mrs.wright. 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. 1976) and Hodari Robertson (b. Your Mom knew out of all of her works, my favorite was her duet with GC Cameron, I Want To Be By Your Side and Spinning and Spinning. Artists like Syreeta, Stevie, Smokey, Brenda, Ashford and Simpson, Gamble and Huff knew how to craft a song that conjureded up enduring images that are still valid today. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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