Syreeta Wright Has Died

[Forrrce]

I've just read on another forum that she's passed away. Has anyone else heard/read about this?

[Nano]

Found this on the web:

"This message was posted by Syreeta's friend Sibongile West:
To those who love her...

My Beloved friend, Syreeta Wright passed away today, July 6th, 2004, after a 2 year struggle with bone cancer. To say she will be missed is an understatement. She leaves a family of 2 daughters and 2 sons, grandchildren, her mother and sister and a large host of friends who dearly loved her for her sweetness, humor and the optimism she gave the world. Her angelic voice was just a mere reflection of the beautiful soul she embodied. We love you Syreeta".

This is the website address:


http://members.tripod.com/~lowando/syreeta.html

Syreeta's death is also featured in the news section of Billboard and Australia's Undercover Music News (this from a "news" search on Google's USA site).

She'll be missed. I always loved that duet album with Billy Preston.

[sfbeary]

RIP Syreeta Wright

Syreeta Wright, the former wife and collaborator of Stevie Wonder, has died at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer.

Syreeta was a recording artist for Motown Records. She started at Motown as a secretary before producers Ashford & Simpson put her in the studio. At one stage, she was considered for the job of lead singer of The Supremes, replacing Diana Ross who had gone solo. Syreeta's biggest hit was 'With You I'm Born Again' with Billy Preston in 1980.

Over the years she had sung on many albums including Michael Bolton's 'Soul Provider', Billy Preston's 'It's My Pleasure' and Quincy Jones 'Back On The Block'. With Stevie Wonder, she was heard on his 'Fullfillingness First Finale' (1974), 'Songs In The Key of Life' (1976), 'Hotter Than July' (1980), 'In Square Circle' (1985), 'Jungle Fever' (1991) and 'Conversation Peace' (1995).

She released her first album 'Syretta' in 1972' but it was 'Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta' which launched her career. The Wonder produced album is considered one of the great 'lost' soul albums of the 70's and a companion piece to Stevie Wonder's classic 'Talking Book'.

[Videoskooter]

Sad news, another angel has left us.

Bad week, first Marlon Brando and now Syreeta.

What can we say. Like Vera Lynn? "We'll meet again!"

[DISCODISK]

RIP Syreeta Wright

She released her first album 'Syretta' in 1972' but it was 'Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta' which launched her career. The Wonder produced album is considered one of the great 'lost' soul albums of the 70's and a companion piece to Stevie Wonder's classic 'Talking Book'.

sad news it is.
BARRY for me the first syreeta album also contains one of the 70s lost soul tracks 'what love has joined together'[not written by wonder but smokey] if you have the album check it out its not instant takes a few plays but then youll see what i mean 8) ,made a u.k single too in 75 (b.side of harmour love)
that album wasnt her first recording for motown, as RITA WRIGHT she recorded a nice single 'i cant give back the love i feel for you' u.s gordy june 67/u.k feb 68

[Sparky]

That's really sad to hear. Syreeta definately had one of the sweetest and richest voices ever heard on record. A hugely underrated artiste. The "Stevie Wonder presents" album is an all time romantic soul classic and well worth hunting down. Particularly good are "Cos we've ended now as lovers", which is one of those rare songs that can actually make you cry, and "Just a little piece of you". It was great that she had some chart successes with "Spinnin' and Spinnin'", "Your kiss is sweet", "Harmour Love" and the no 2 hit in the Uk "With You I'm born again". Thank you for the music Syreeta. Peace be with you.