Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again - Live In London 1989

So far as I can see, there can be no greater privilege than to have the opportunity to work with your heroes. In my early twenties my long-standing adoration of Stevie Wonder inevitably led me to Syreeta for whom he produced two seminal albums at Motown. I've remained a massive fan of hers ever since.
Fast forward fifteen years and a 1989 UK tour by ex-Motown artists finds me playing bass in the band that is backing the entire show. A lifelong ambition is about to be fulfilled as Syreeta's name appeared on the artist roster.
She was every inch a star, kind, generous, with an enormous grace and elegance that stole our collective hearts. I always hoped I’d have another opportunity to work with her but sadly it wasn't to be. Her untimely death to cancer twelve years ago was devastating. Fortunately, a film crew came in at the end of the tour and recorded the London show. It was subsequently released as a two-volume video and remains a wonderful memory of a great tour.
It has never made it onto DVD and a less than decent quality VHS copy is all I have. Nevertheless there are some classic performances from artists such as Kim Weston, Marv Johnson, The Elgins and Carolyn Crawford amongst others. I hope to post more from the same show in the future. Meantime, this is the incomparable Syreeta closing her set with a solo performance of one of her biggest hits.

[@redhotnblue9954]

No one can ever match Syreeta's voice, feeling, and love. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. It embodies the love of man, woman, and God. We felt that when we chose this as our wedding song. When it was sang the most beautiful moment happened, everyone was truly touched and moved, may you Rest in Peace.💟

[@George.Andrews.]

Donna summer was mighty fine as well

[@shirleyadams8254]

@@George.Andrews. b676y. B

[@michaelb2388]

This song has nothing to do with any god! And who says it has to be love between a man and a woman?

[@toddmitchell7701]

I know this was a duet but damn she killed it all by herself

[@essiejoneslove1622]

Life is indeed a song worth singing. Rest in peace Beloved, Syretta. Magnificent, talented and beautiful voice. May your memories be a blessing.

[@annamartin3489]

Just great to hear her sing the whole song herself. Her style is unmatachable!

[@lotusalstom5746]

How can someone with as much talent and class as this, not have made it as a global superstar? It makes me sad, when in this world, a truly awful singer like Madonna can gain so much recognition and this goes virtually unnoticed... R.I.P Syreeta xx

[@mariaarias8770]

I am from El Salvador , now living in Washington, and let me tell you , this song was huge in my country. I cried every time I hear this song . My friend who just passed away, loved this song . This is foe her .💜🙏🌸

[@kymCPT]

Different Time for Soul Sistah Singers…and For My Generation, She Did! I have this 💯🔥 Album

[@lotusalstom5746]

@@kymCPT Madonna was a POP singer, not Soul - Madonna was Crass, not class. Times change, quality does not. Respect that you have this album x

[@marvin4827]

That's the wheeling & dealing of the entertainment industry at work. If only it was based on quality & talent etc. A gem of a song performed by a gem of a singer as well❤

[@Livevicariouslythroughmemusic]

She had class. Drama sells

[@StandMan-ps8hc]

She has one of the most beautiful soothing voices I've ever heard in a long time well done.

[@astroguga]

It deserves millions of likes. Very sensitive 💓

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

The most BEAUTIFUL song ever recorded,loved her.R.I.P Syreeta.

[@joemiller6975]

Syreeta was divine, ethereal, and magic! I loved her voice from the very first note she sang !She had that special quality!

[@MrTeatreeoil]

She's in heaven singing"I'm Born Again!!!"

[@christines7]

Are YOU sure? Just before her Death, she CONVERTED TO ISLAM!

[@swisschocolatecake4547]

​@christines7 hmm I didn't know that and what that mean?

[@stephiepahlavizan1]

Amazing! What a range...all in one song...she sings it all.....from a remarkable high to low notes. I have respect for her! Bravo...

[@assassin_Kai]

R.i.p. syreeta Wright, this woman was done wrong g in the industry Why didnt the world know about her? Her voice her stage presence and poise...absolutely stunning I am in awe right now!

[@glennbrown6020]

Why do you assume that the world didn't know of her..? Syreeta's career may not have attained the commercial success of some of her peers but she was certainly known, respected and revered throughout the music industry and had fans all over the world.

[@Sugarshack22]

For every singer who makes it, there is always someone more or equally talented who goes unnoticed. This is pure magic.

[@karykares]

More like 100s/1000s who go unnoticed. But the beautiful thing is that in life, we all get something. 💞

[@Sugarshack22]

@@karykares What a lovely sentiment!

[@judithstith6378]

She sings same song with Billiy Preston and WOW

[@maggieblack8909]

@@judithstith6378 I'm

[@moorishblood]

Stevie's ex-wife.

[@dartanyapate1566]

No one could sing this song but her it is coming from the heart. Beautiful

[@novastar2388]

Allah has blessed her. And this angel is resting in heaven.❤❤❤❤❤ Just beautiful❤

[@rochelleparker1620]

Her voice is angelic. The amazing Syreeta. Also the version with Billy Preston is marvelous. Would have love to hear her do a duet with Marvin Gaye.

[@Kreatures100]

What tone. Excellent vocal control and a song bird soprano with strength and depth. Also a stunning woman. She may not have had a superstar career but she probably did very well with live appearances.

[@l.christinejones8164]

The lyrics, the melody, the exquisite effortlessness.. perfection

[@davidcook7887]

I was there on the Tottenham Court Rd when she did this. The audience were so stunned in tears at the end to move.

[@martycee]

She reduced me to tears every night when she sang this as her finale. She was the most beautiful soul. I chatted with her over a few meals in catering before some of the shows. She was kind and generous to a fault. I loved her dearly.

[@thegeniusfool]

She was indeed greatness. At Roberta level, but sadly never received the accolades we had already given her, from our hearts.

[@ericmaury2686]

She had one of the most beautiful voices ever sad that she gone

[@ritaramotar]

RIP Syreeta - you are a magnificent singer and loved forever more

[@junespears6115]

As close to an Angel Pure joy pure voice So lonely beach without you Will find you one day on a star Pure love

[@johnanderson1588]

A beautiful song by a beautiiful woman . How could this woman be overlooked like she was. Just anothr overlooked Motown artist. How does talent like this get overlooked rip s6reeta. Love you.

[@MrTeatreeoil]

Not only she was overlooked she was underrated

[@jogrant9721]

She reminds me of Whitney, how they projects the song,their Manorialism. I know she started her career years before Whitney. And they was both beatiful womens

[@sarahholland1375]

She didn't have Clive White like Whitney did. The right PR & management who know how to market you & the right songs to showcase you makes or breaks you.

[@michaeltruthson6262]

Because she refused to be a bytch of the devil that's why.

[@plum_loco]

She worked as Barry Gordy who made her do all types of demos including those of Diana Ross. He probably did not want her overshadowing Ross so had her sing background in addition to the demos until she met Stevie Wonder

[@TheRemaine1]

ABSOLUTE GOOSEBUMPS. She is incredible!! ❤🔥🔥❤

[@jackiehowlett2449]

Class, pure class. RIP beautiful woman.

[@magicchandelier]

This is one of the most beautiful song ever create. Syreeta had a heaven cute voice.

[@leonietaylor7054]

Was she Stevie Wonders wife

[@Auntkekebaby]

Goddess. One of the most beautiful voices ever.

[@reneerobinson5631]

Thank God this was recorded for eternity for every vocal student coming thru....take notes singers!

[@kemi7689]

This is what an angel sounds like, pure magic...Anyone that can’t hear it, sorry but you ears has problems or your are deaf.

[@lorideener5237]

OMG! Such a beautiful person, a beautiful soul, a beautiful voice, graceful, angelic, and elegant voice. So very sad about her early passing and the fact that she was overlooked. She would have had many successful and beautiful songs and albums. RIP sweet Syreeta Wright.

[@1dc138]

This was our wedding song in 1981 and we enjoy listening to it to this day.

[@hugueshervieux1452]

Magic Syreeta...R.I.P.

[@ccth22]

Wow I didn't think I could fall anymore in love with this woman...I was wrong!

[@kishamack-allen1980]

She sang the Kindness and love out of this song....

[@lisaknell1809]

Such a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. Gives me chills. RIP angel. ❤️

[@b.e.francis1272]

My God her voice is A-mazing

[@amriaye7593]

Perfection in a love song and a singer

[@johnscalf95]

Her voice was really magical !!! RIP

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

Syreeta voice send chills through the whole soul

[@moanman1776]

Someone somewhere inside the music industry, several someone's w/in the buying public... or fate itself did not do right by Syreeta. What a GORGEOUS, GOD-GIVEN Talent she was! #RIPSyreetaWright

[@dmncnlou]

I found my love and now I'm born again. WOW, just WOW. Unworldly talent, singing, showmanship and beauty. I'm totally blown away

[@CigaraStCistar]

Looking up my family history Lady Rita Wright has deep roots in South Carolina. For a time she was stayed with her grandparents and attended Mather Academy in Camden South Carolina before the Motown days and before being the 1st Wife of Stevie Wonder . I am related to The Wright Family and my cousin -who I call my second mom, J Wright now in her early 60s resembles Lady Syreeta Wright so much so they could be Sisters. I've always found her presence and her voice to be dynamic, a true gift of the most high. Her upper register IMHO match with another great -phenomenal singer I love --the late Minnie Riperton. It would be phenomenal if Syreeta Wright, Minnie Riperton, and Denise Williams would have done an album together. That would have been mind blowing. Thank you for uploading this performance you can feel the incredible energy and the grace of such a lady. Rest in peace Syreeta Wright ❤👑. - Bebé Davis, Publisher Update 2022 & My Mom now in her 70s is a Coloratura Soprano The Blessed Genes..... Mrs. J 60s younger years and Syreeta Looked like Sisters... petite, thick long hair and wore it Super alike. In video we talk about how we love nice updos. Lol Mrs. J is very bubbly like The Great Syreeta. This song and performance is magical. Thank you everyone for the comment vibes. What a legend.... Blessed voice. As Stevie said she among the other two... PERFECT ANGELS ♡ The Wright Family ♡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYG0eqWCpLR-irs

[@essiejoneslove1622]

Timeless. Beautiful. Rest in peace Beloved and may your memories be a blessing to a multitude.

[@chriscooks5437]

I think Denise Willing ams sang background on her project or vice versa.

[@TheElissdeja]

I'm so happy I found this. Thank you for posting it. Syreeta's voice is perfection.

[@katinahamilton2060]

I have always loved her voice, so angelic.

[@reddherron3373]

Like the sound of beautiful crystals! ☺️

[@amriaye7593]

Perfect.. I keep coming back to this

[@angelrosethediva]

Such a sweet and tender voice!

[@lesliemiros6743]

I dedicated this to the late Syreeta Wright RIP

[@popa744]

This was so beautiful

[@amriaye7593]

This lady is absolutely amazing Fantastic, effortless, just beautiful

[@kashjay4489]

This woman was for the people and her light was cast in the shadows like the sun behind the clouds, never reaching its full brightness - this is criminal!! What have they done?? I feel like my childhood was denied something I didn't know I needed. I'm glad to have discovered Syreeta's music and this will guide me to find more talents like her I may have missed. Thank you Martin for posting 🙏

[@martesmarsden6270]

Absolutely amazing voice and Lady . R.I.P.

[@rwheeles]

Martin, thank you for sharing this video! Syreeta was clearly one of the greatest unsung talents in the world. Stevie Wonder knew her voice was angelic and we're so blessed that God allowed her to share it with us!

[@stewartmac1]

‘god’ had nothing to do with it. Don’t sully her talent & performance with your religious/superstitious mum o-jumbo garbage.

[@chocolatesmile1]

This phenomenal and gifted queen was one of a king and only truly special people can and will see how extraordinary she was and still is.❤❤❤❤❤

[@novastar2388]

Amen❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉.

[@robinhorne3901]

What a voice! What a talent! Gone far too soon, a real CLASS act.

[@sikwoia]

Thank you...I also knew her...a very precious gift to us all.

[@charismabadu9644]

@@Freeoutworld it touches my soul too

[@adelehewitt1961]

One of the best love songs,makes me cry 😪💖

[@ElchevaSpeaks]

The most beautiful voice I have ever heard. In my opinion, someone was very jealous of her and knew they’d never compare to her. So sad.

[@peterb6233]

Wow havent gotten chills in years 😲😲😲

[@MrTeatreeoil]

Extremely Beautiful voice!!!

[@ErilcWalkerDMV]

Wow!!! What a tremendous gift... an eternal, precious present beautifully given to the entire world. Syreeta will always be remembered as a brilliantly radiant "STAR" among other stars. Rest In Peace. You accomplished your mission while on earth.

[@janicebright3210]

Lordy Syreety... my soul. Just a dynamic songstress!!! ❤ 🔥 😊

[@lisaballard8662]

Haunting and beautiful rip

[@kattygabby3519]

Magical, musical voice! Thanks for posting this solo version!

[@SoulMusicGlobal]

Outstanding performance

[@bettyfindley5098]

The original with Billy Preston is a classic.

[@hugueshervieux1452]

Magic Voice for Ever...

[@BelAge]

Thank you so much, Martin Cohen, for uploading this masterpiece for all of us to enjoy. And for the background story. Syreeta's voice and phrasing give me chills.

[@MrTeatreeoil]

This tune should've went Broadway!!!

[@georgeshepherd3965]

Outstanding talent....still fresh in 2020...

[@evelynjuarez6222]

Such a beautiful love song. Such a beautiful rendition. Beautiful, beautiful voice.

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

This is what Cynthia Erivo wants to grow up and become!!RIP Ms Wright,you did fine🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@richieraya84]

One of the great voices RIP 👸…….

[@GarnelDempaire]

Rest in heaven Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright😪🕊🕊

[@MaryMary-qn5sd]

That was amazing!!! RIP Syreeta

[@Judah2019]

Perfect

[@citygirlingraham]

Absolutely beautiful, wow….

[@debracox507]

R.I.H my Queen 👑💫

[@thomasperkins4522]

Debra Cox Truly awesome voice

[@ah8064]

This song (especially this live performance) is felt so deeply. I have a visceral reaction. What a gift Syreeta was to us. ✨✨✨

[@giorgiomolinari2909]

Beautiful voice!! Pure magic.

[@hildakalsbeek3375]

yes this is the most beautiful love song ever she can sing live 😍👍

[@JaeWhite140]

Syreeta ❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶🕊

[@lilmrs.chocolatethundababy8665]

I love this song and when her and Billy Preston song it together oh my God! It touch my heart so much I couldn't hold back the tears.😱😭🥰🥰🥰🤩😍🤩😍😎😎😎😱😭

[@danieljones5137]

Wow this is perfect.

[@samroozen6719]

Pure perfection.

[@MrSilkydrew]

Really Nice

[@priestesscici6309]

Just Beautiful

[@elisabethkontomanou6460]

Great bass man! it's an honour to know you Martin Cohen.

[@latashachaney8921]

Beautiful talent woman there's. Nobody replace her

[@coenbakker4934]

Absoluut a top performing!!

[@janineturner9302]

wow!! Timeless . Love it

[@lydiapicano8806]

This is so gorgeous, it never gets old .

[@zarrzarr9989]

Such a great song inspired

[@lucianocapitelli2344]

Bellissima e Magica....

[@vkali9245]

Thank you very much for posting this. I absolutely remember when she went on this tour, but this is the 1st time I've seen this footage. Bless you. I still miss her~

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

Myself as well. Her performance was beautiful ❤️

[@amriaye7593]

Beautiful looking lady... Stunning

[@kashaneka]

Soulful at its best.

[@jackiequilter2388]

beautiful

[@kattygabby3519]

Listening in 2019! Wow! Chills!

[@annemelito244]

This woman is spectacular, the greatest, thank you for sharing this with my heart!