Syreeta Wright & G.C. Cameron - I Wanna Be By Your Side/Universal Sound/Kiss Is Sweet

[@syl8723]

Tony Brown during the quiet storm yeeessss

[@PhillyGregA]

WDAS FM

[@michaelh.8920]

Doug Henderson, Louise Williams, Mimi Brown, Jerry Wells, Bob Perkins...WDAS FM

[@Margarette-q2k]

There is a radio station WDAS FM in Philly who used to play this everyday for years and it really became like a theme song for that station. You couldn't turn the radio on without hearing it. What a timeless masterpiece!

[@donnabrooks4113]

Yes they did but I heard it on 107 .9 Philadelphia to you are my friend ❤

[@bobwatson1162]

WDAS FM 105.3 in Philadelphia PA back in the day would play the whole album that's when radio was great playing full album sides like Marvin Gaye, Issac Hayes.etc..

[@kellyblue4985]

Yessssss

[@SuperMusicology101]

Bob Watson yes indeed Wdas in Philly back in the day and at night play Jazz Fusion

[@Ricko19627]

I remember

[@IManOBAMAmama]

And because of that, I know every single word on each and every song on the 'Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta' album. Every.Single.Word.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

Bob Watson Yup , from Philly too , home of all the great DJ’s . Butterball, Sonny Hopkins, Guy with the Goods- Georgie Woods ... list goes on and on 👍🏽

[@mikemccants8719]

I remember first hearing this in 10th grade on a rainy night doing homework. On WDAS FM

[@hgaston66]

Werent we lucky to have DAS?

[@raya405]

Love this song!! Thirty-seven people are absolutely soulless.

[@Edward-r9l]

This just takes me back to a better time and place..life was so much better when I was younger like when this came out back in 1974 some 49 yrs ago..and this has got to be one of the most heartfelt songs of all time

[@Lynette-wu4td]

I loved tony brown on wdas fm. Quite storm

[@michelebrown5142]

My oldest brother went to GTown and had this album. I was 10 years younger than he was but I knew this album was special and so was he. Rest In Peace Raymond.

[@leeluv96]

I lost my brother when he was 18 we used to sing Luther Vandross songs to each other while washing the dishes. We'd try to out Wooo each other. LOL!! I loved him so much.

[@cyndilunsford5714]

It came out when I was at Pickett Middle School in Germantown. A total hit!

[@YolandaMorton-q2s]

Love, love love! ♥️♥️♥️ One of my favorite songs from my youth!

[@ralphwilson5241]

This song takes me back to a time when it seems I didn’t have a care in the world, on the streets of West Philadelphia. The Bottom. ❤️

[@rachidluildha2676]

Marvel of a song with two outstanding artists. Stevie Wonder is the genius that made it happen. Thanks brothers and sister!

[@qadisupreme9143]

The incomparable Tony Brown of WDAS 105.3 FM in Philly introduced me to this wonderful masterpiece.

[@MisterB2eternity]

Me too. The late Anthony Chocolate.

[@JohnBennettSmithJr]

Fo sho the extra sincery connection

[@JohnBennettSmithJr]

Real Philly sounds

[@JohnBennettSmithJr]

E.steven Collins did the News report

[@JohnBennettSmithJr]

Dr.perry Johnson and let us not forget the late great A,J Kemp

[@PeepthisSoon]

Alltime classic with Stevie Wonder at the helm totally smitten with Syreeta. This was Stevie at his best creative best during the early 70's

[@cecilabrooks1267]

Thank you Stevie for bringing this bad girl out

[@Margarette-q2k]

There is a radio station WDAS FM in Philly who used to play this everyday for years and it really became like a theme song for that station. You couldn't turn the radio on without hearing it. What a timeless masterpiece!

[@juanitawilliams-maiga9053]

this album was the jawn.. a philly thing

[@edwinchilds7918]

Juanita Williams-Maiga We had the club's and the music in Philly

[@helenewortham1840]

Jersey too friend

[@doncave8684]

Still knock in 215

[@ralphwilson5241]

Facts

[@anthonybutlersr.4076]

This is one of my all time favorites!!! They just don't make them like this anymore!!! Absolute classic.

[@Aucht52]

The way the first song segues into the 2nd is genius. Totally way ahead of its time.

[@mdsoulsounds]

Syreeta was like Minnie Riperton and Phyllis Hyman, amazingly strong and sensual singers, not "belt singers" like Labelle, Chaka, Aretha, or Jennifer Holiday, BUT equally as musical and captivating . Love 'em all! I wish Stevie would have produced GC Cameron on more things, he was amazing on this collaboration with Syreeta!!

[@angelawilliams3829]

WDAS FM best station in the world playing the Universal Sound Of Lovefrom decade to decade.

[@hgaston66]

WDAS was the best!!!

[@roaddog601]

I think this type of music never resurface, It was a time when love was the key. Now it's all about sex. Remember when you met that special someone and you'don't just spin those love songs half the day? Lol Keep those memories because a repeat of this type of music is long past :-(

[@Multiplicityme2too]

Agreed.

[@Elusive25]

we just gotta really teach the kids!

[@apachewolf2147]

Ernie Green it gave you such a deep in love feeling ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Intoxicating it was!

[@Elusive25]

APACHE WOLF who ever is with you is super lucky.

[@Elusive25]

It can't resurface. Never be duplicated. Pure righteous

[@FUNKINETIK]

Just heard this for the first time, so beautiful and sweet.The video of Syreeta singing Harmour Love is a thing of beauty and happiness, her smile is everything. P E A C E L O V E U N I T Y

[@AISynthar]

I almost caught the Holy Spirit! This some Heat 🥵

[@melvinbrooks8929]

Good music.

[@johnsaunders4836]

A masterpiece written by Stevie Wonder

[@melodyhannibal697]

The Soul of Philadelphia … Don't forget Marvin Gaye "What"s [really] Goin On?"

[@markgreenberg1380]

one of the greatest " unknown " songs ever !

[@billyjacc]

Unknown? Where were you living when this hit the airwaves?

[@MusicMatic707]

El Toro Negro on keys. This album is the finest eva... I mean this album can be played back to front with no skipping.

[@wade565]

+MusicMatic707 This is my fav album of all time. Front to back!!

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

What a photo! 🔥

[@KarmenMonae]

Well, believe it or not. Gc's my dad. He surely blessed me with his vocal talents. Check my page out(:

[@Multiplicityme2too]

You come from good stock. Consider yourself subbed...and thanks for visiting.

[@SuperMusicology101]

***** What a great singer your Dad is first the Spinners then Solo and this song just floors me Ms Cameron!!!!!

[@drsick2727]

+Amberia Cameron Your Dad has bought some wonderful moments to my life with his vocal stylings. I had never heard this song until now, thanks for posting. He and Syreeta really clicked on this piece. I will feel honored to subscribe to your page.

[@brendawilson662]

+Amberia Cameron .OH Yes! An excellent singer! Yes! A beautiful match for this song!

[@gangalee]

I used to live across the street in the 70s

[@dadolee5069]

first heard this sitting in class during junior high school (Fitzsimons in philly ) someone was walking past playing it on the radio. takes me right back there!

[@johnl.2314]

You Know you took the words wright out of my mouth that's when I heard it also when I was in school her voice still makes me melt today an I'm pushing 60yo God bless

[@SuperMusicology101]

Fitzsimons Jr High class of 72 Dado Lee I lived on the other side of Lehigh Ave then moved to Mt Airy went to Gtown was suppose to go to Dobbins this was gang war years too far to run uphill lol!!!!

[@dadolee5069]

Yes Ericvon bush I remember those days like it yesterday... I'm from 25th& Diamond and going to school was an adventure back then... best time of my life!

[@SuperMusicology101]

Yes great times and it was adventure good talking with you Dado Lee!!!!!

[@michellehenshaw1241]

Dado Lee I live in Oakland ca my brothers and sister went there I went to cooke. These are the best songs

[@MrAliquippawill1]

Breathtakingly gorgeous music, written & produced by the greatest songwriter of our generation.........Mr.Stevie Wonder. Stevie put this together for his (at that time) "significant other", Syreeta Wright, around the same time that he created his masterpiece "Talking Book". My God.....was he on a songwriting "roll" back then.

[@poppybright6695]

Thanks for the information. Very interesting.

[@SuperMusicology101]

MrAliquippawill1 I agree MrA breathtaking!!!!

[@terryabrams604]

Brenda Wilson They continued to work together after they broke up.

[@rickeypoppell833]

Syreeta was co-writing with Stevie back then, she just didn't usually get any credit, just like with "It's A Shame", the great hit G.C. Cameron had when he was the lead singer of the Spinners.

[@steveandreason324]

“Breathtakingly gorgeous” MrAliquippawll ! YES!

[@myqueenimagivemydumassopin6841]

Syreeta has such beautiful vocals...

[@adelinemiller7425]

I WANNA BE BY YOUR SIDE!!!! MMMM... HMMM.. TO STAY RIGHT THERE AND LOVE YOU... CAN'T GET NO BETTER THAN THAT!!! FEEL ME PEOPLE!!! YAAAZ!!! LAAAAWD!!! HAVE MERCY!!! YEEEAAAHH!!!😍😍😁😚😚😍😁😁😂

[@lionellmoore2026]

Such a timeless beautiful song ❤❤❤

[@tonyahines4554]

OMG Philly all up in the house!

[@PianoMelodicaDark]

just bought an album of Syreeta expecting 'Spinnin' Around' to be a personal favourite all throughout until I heard THIS one; an' WOW! This track's JUUUUUUST lovely! =D

[@gailt1956]

I'd forgotten how much I loved this album by Syreeta Wright. I played it almost daily during my freshman year at college! Loved it - thanks for posting!

[@karlow8]

I really was infatuated with Syreeta Wright, her voice and then when I saw her face, that was it! Farewell My Sweet Dream...

[@martycee]

What an album! What singers! GC's riff just before the last chorus of 'By Your Side' still sends tingles up and down my spine even after 40+ years!!

[@ravenwllm1]

4uu

[@DEBONAIRMAN]

2:47 That sounds like Stevie with background vocals...

[@johnl.2314]

you are exactly correct

[@cyndilunsford5714]

Of course, she was his wife at the time.

[@CoventGardenSinger]

Yes i think it definitely is. I think Stevie's playing all the instruments as well. The guy is a genius. G.C Camaron and Syreeta's voices really blend beautifully. Plus Stevie's backing vocals is like icing on a cake. Beautiful

[@jaymack6116]

@@cyndilunsford5714 Stevie and Syreeta's marriage lasted from September 1970-March 1972. The album 'Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta' (which includes this track) was released in June 1974...so there is no 'of course' about it; they were not married at the time but obviously had a sound working relationship, resulting in them continuing to work together after their divorce. You may be referring to 'Syreeta', her first album, which was released in June '72...but with their split months before in March of that year, even that album may have been recorded during some trying times for the both of them....

[@lindarhone2736]

Love Syreeta!!!

[@moanman1776]

This is a wonderful way to honor the gifts of Syreeta. She was indeed a great poetess/singer/songwriter & ARTIST! Upon first hearing this album, I remember thinking how much she sounded like Diana Ross... but only w/ more gravel, grit & gravitas. Obviously, the Stevie influence is deep here, & her duet w/ G.C. is brilliant. Yet it is that special "sad-lovely" quality of Syreeta's voice that makes her so unforgettable. Loved her then & love her now. This woman was a very special entity. RIP, Syreeta Wright.

[@kathybell6098]

Lin Ross Yes

[@kathybell6098]

Lin Ross yes

[@antoniodeseignoria3202]

off the hook is all i can say,gc camron & syreeta was the song of the decade to me.

[@everlyniahudson8405]

I was so much in love with this special guy Reginald T X Miller...I had such a chemistry with him...I love him forever till I die...Universal sound is the love song of my life soul...when I think of this song I feel my pass over again and what we lost...if fate allows us and God grant us to return to each other than that what it will be...if not our love will find us in another time...I'm a believer of my faith and I believe he loves me the same in spite of...

[@lynnjackson3697]

I want to be by your side...My Shit...

[@polorun522]

My Favorite song ever in the entire universe

[@patrickwatters7555]

Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta, 1974. 😊 Happy days.

[@ewaf88]

I bought this album back in the 70's and was amazed. It really was Stevie at his best and to be honest I preferred it to Fulfillingness.

[@brendawilson8208]

Stevie Wonder had background vocals. He wrote the songs, with a few collaborated with Syreeta. He was married to Syreeta for 18 months ( September, 1970 - April, 1972 -- estimated dates.) I used to play this album everyday.

[@ewaf88]

@@brendawilson8208 I remember Syreeta being on a Rado show here in the UK back in 1974 where they played tracks from this album. I clearly remember her saying that she got embarrassed easily. I'm not surprised you played this so often as it contains some of Stevie's sweetest melodies.

[@lindarhone2736]

The universal sound of the world!!!

[@josetc9855]

Que canción tan magnifica....puro sentimiento... un descubrimiento... no deja de sorprenderme la música del pasado... un gran hallazgo!!!

[@Ptfunfit]

Living in Penrose about 16 yrs old. I was in the garage had the radio on WDAS. Heard this song and I said damn!! You could here Stevie all over it.

[@MyRhythmNSoulTV]

Great video! I love everything Syreeta lent her voice to. It's just something pure and magical in her voice and of course Mr. Visionary himself Stevieland Morris knew this as well!

[@Multiplicityme2too]

MyRhythmNSoulTV Thanks. R.I.P Syreeta...she had such a sweet voice!!

[@montr6868]

WDAS FM 105.3 played this song and it takes me home. RIP Tony Brown This song brings me to you and the quiet storm.

[@BroTee5]

oopps! and by the Way, the voice of Syreeta Wright is perfectly pitched and like an angel as well, and the GOOD Brother G.C. Cameron is excellent as well.

[@TheLabrat2358]

Timeless...........forgot how good this sounded!!!!!

[@brendawilson8208]

When this was released, I was a sophomore in college. I can listen to the entire album, as well as, 'Music Of My Mind' (Stevie) ALL day! September, 2020 - still listening! Let's not forget GC Cameron (sang with the Spinners: lead on It's A Shame) and It's So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday (Cooley High) And he sang with the Temptations for a few years.

[@edwardepps7151]

Still listening to this wonderful music in 2020

[@hgaston66]

Right now!!!!!!!!

[@jeansmith2248]

Still listening, on April 19th, 2024🫶🌹

[@g.williams4732]

2024

[@deeone5769]

Music that inspires the heart and soul! Simply lovely still… 2024 here 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RXmusic4YOU]

....syreeta and cameron killed this tune...and you can hear the fun that they had laying this track down...what an era of music!....

[@Multiplicityme2too]

Indeed. What an era! Never to be repeated. So glad I got to be right in the middle of it all.

[@keithsanders9455]

Multiplicityme2too I agree too, So Glad To Be Called An Old Folks Baby .... lol

[@chadkelham5034]

The drummer had a blast too...listen to him on the outro!!

[@lynnjackson3697]

This is real music....

[@blancheknight1127]

WOW...🤦I was a teenager hanging out with close friends, when Tony Brown of WDAS 105.3 first played the whole 💿.. I ❤️ this song then & now. Ms. Syreeta had a beautiful 👄🎶🎼. May she continued R.I.P 🕊️ 🌹 🕊️

[@hgaston66]

DAS schooled us to so much GREAT music!!!!! 105.3. WDAS FM Philadelphia!!!!!

[@SuperMusicology101]

all time favs love this love this I wanna be by your side I don't care!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelnorris6168]

I bought the album a few years after it was released, and as a teenager I wanted to marry Syreeta. However my favorite

[@FUNKINETIK]

Bet she had you spinnin’ and spinnin’ and spinning around. ; )

[@SweetPhillyRed]

I get chills listening to this Phenomenal Music!

[@hgaston66]

Every time!

[@daniellapawl1048]

This is so beautiful and angelic.

[@Cocodarlin325]

Their voices sound lovely together. I love that part where you hear Syreeta's laugh, so cute.

[@geraldjohnson848]

G.C. Cameron. Syreeta Wright. Nice. Thanks for the upload, Multiplicityme2too. RIP Syreeta Wright. Blessings

[@darleneross4968]

Nice throwback. Love this song

[@slooo9]

Warm breezes .... What would I give to get those days back .... DAMNIT .....

[@rhondarobinson3859]

LOVED ME some Syreeta..she had such a sweet voice and persona!

[@bernardb6789]

I sent this too my about to be wife? She say WOWWWW!!!!!I. I say Amen

[@wladimir6782]

Amazing video and music! Here in Brasil (SP State) so many peaple and all the races WE LOVE BLACK MUSIC and listem together.I realy like G.C. Cameron

[@tonya9996]

The Universal Sound of the World ... as the kids say ... On Fleek. Bamn!!

[@jaygaston1719]

Amazing how many references to WDAS FM 105.3. Philadelphia. So glad I grew up in Philly and was blessed with so much good music. Syreeta sings her whole head off on this album!

[@Ernest-tf1il]

Here in this bring back the good old memories a growing in West Philadelphia on cedar avenue

[@MFmaxx]

One of the sweetest songs EVER Written ❤️👍🏾💯

[@lionellmoore2026]

Absolutely!!, another Stevie Wonder masterpiece

[@jeansmith2248]

Indeed💯💯🫶🌹

[@leroymack2930]

One of the best records of all one of the best albums of all time God bless you S .w.

[@leonardbrown2219]

So Very Very True.Thank You.😊😊😊

[@jackiemreekie4637]

Agree xxxx

[@robertholland7891]

gotta be on my top ten duets list

[@Elusive25]

Robert Holland classic

[@edwinchilds7918]

Real music

[@chadkelham5034]

Side two of Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta: one of the most amazing song suites ever recorded. Period.

[@Deayjay]

Absolutely!

[@wade565]

I totally agree!!

[@hgaston66]

Period!!!!!

[@tefnutbellsouthnet]

Remember him at my first concert Spinners "its a shame" when I was about 10 yrs. old- Great then great now- such a special smile - such inner peace shining through- And the incredible beautiful Syreeta May you forever R.I.P. -Wonderful medley

[@zakiyyahjohnson3661]

I really don't know what to say, because, he found her like Minnie Ripperton, I mean damn his blessings are back and when that happens GOLD REWARDS!!🧕💋🤗❤️😘🎶🎤🎙️😻😻🎈🎂🎁💙

[@BroTee5]

To say they don't make songs like this one anymore does this particular song a disservice! It is THAT great! If I am NOT mistaken, Stevie WOnder wrote the lyrics and melody WOW! Thank you so much STEVIE!

[@keithhodiak8577]

This is one of those memorable song from her album, very special collaboration of syreeta and Stevie. I listen to her songs from time to time for many years now immensely gifted artist. I've Only just found out she passed away today in 2021. It will take me a while to digest this news. God bless!

[@SuperMusicology101]

Classic pure and simple beautiful thanks for upload fell in love with this 37 yrs ago

[@edwardhill1279]

This song represents all the family and friends I've lost along the way in my life..Mother Father Sister Grand Parents Cousins Neices Nephews Aunts Uncles In Laws and Neighbors.. I wanna be by their side

[@lelelovesfood9620]

Amen

[@samuelgriffin9364]

Syreeta Wright was gorgeous and sexy and a ulmitate voice that's pure and sweet talking about good music like this

[@traciecarr4285]

YOU GOT THAT!!!VERY MISSED!!!

[@lynnjackson3697]

Thank you for letting us use your land...💋💋💋

[@willmiller5]

absolutely.

[@Multiplicityme2too]

I know, right. I still play this alot...just love their voices together..

[@Lynette-wu4td]

Tony brown of wdas fm in Philly put me down in the 70ds we would put the speaker in the windows and jam until 2 in the morning when he got off the radio❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shugaboo55intheuniverse61]

this was the Jam......

[@darleneross4968]

Amberia Cameron . . . you are blessed

[@samuelgriffin9364]

Syreeta Wright is a combination of Natalie Cole Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston all rolled up in one but amazing singing voice

[@abcdefghijk456]

Syreeta, i wanna be by your sade. Excellent titre 🌹

[@loveyu2778]

I need an UNSUNG episode on Syreeta..

[@lynnjackson3697]

Love it..💋💋

[@kurtbarber9231]

love this song I had it on vinyl🎤😄

[@velasquezjoe11]

I have Three Albums of Stevie Present Syreeta Wright ! "stranded on a island "and had one album to choose - This one - So much Soul !!

[@arnoldramson5694]

i love any lady name syreeta, am i just krazy

[@MThomas001]

Aiesha sure looks like her These guys are killin it. Stevie is so great too.