(August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta… Read Full Bio ↴(August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright, she first came to Motown circa 1967 to work in the secretarial pool. It wasn't long before her singing talents were recognized and she recorded and released a single ("I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You" b/w "Something On My Mind", Gordy 7064, January 1968) under the name "Rita Wright." Though her single release did not achieve any Billboard chart action, she continued to work in the studio well into 1968, recording not only more sides for possible single release, but also background vocals and demo records for other Motown artists. Her budding songwriting talents emerged as she developed a closer relationship with Motown singing star Stevie Wonder. Having long since left her secretarial days behind and her solo recording career at a near standstill, she began to write songs with Wonder and even contributed background vocals on his records at the end of the 1960s and into the 1970s.

Wright and Wonder were eventually married in 1970. Their marriage lasted a short time, but Wonder helped Wright develop her songwriting skills and they continued to work together after their divorce. By 1972, that work paid off when she finally received her chance in the spotlight. Stevie Wonder produced the eponymous album, SYREETA and the studio work of "Rita Wright" was left behind. She continued to work professionally throughout the 1970s to varying degrees of chart success under the single name Syreeta and was an active singer-songwriter until her death in 2004 from complications related to breast and bone cancers. She is considered one of the most underrated R&B vocalists to emerge out of the 1970s Motown scene.

Something On My Mind
Rita Wright Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Something On My Mind' by these artists:

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers Time doesn't play a factor When you're at my side Underneath…
Chris Andrews The more that I see you The more that I want…
D.O. I want to tell you the truth I never cared my…
Diana Ross Something's on my mind It's been troubling me a long, long…
Dunluvly Call it insecurity Or whatever you want it to be Why do…
Film & TV I was emotional I know you were right I can't back down…
Hawk Nelson Take the train, Go separate ways, And leave it long forgotte…
Horace Andy Oh, she didn't bat an eye As I packed my bags…
Jack J When I lost my baby (baby) I almost lost my mind When…

Lambert & Nuttycombe This city skyline is making my heart go numb And this…
Paula Fuga I've got something on my mind right now I gotta let…
Pro-Fascination I'm feeling so distant I don't fit in with anybody else I…
Purple Disco Machine I'm not interested in love in a soundbite Or skipping midway…
Random Recipe 'Cause I got something on my mind, I can't say And…
Supershy & Tom Misch And as the sun goes down And the stars come out…
T&T Something's on my mind It's been troubling me a long, long…
Teenage Head If you go, oh you know I just won't mind…
The Highway Q.C.'s Oh no Oh no Mmmm hmmm mmm I just want to make my…
The Pale Fountains Is there something I should say? What am I to do?…
The Speedies Welcome to my mind anything that you find Is mine it…
Tom Misch & Supershy And as the sun goes down And the stars come out…
Various Artists Maybe I didn't love you Quite as often as I could…