Born Syreeta Wright in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Syreeta was working in the '60s as a Motown secretary when she was enlisted as a backup singer. Founder Berry Gordy later signed her to the label and she recorded a Brian Holland/Ashford & Simpson tune initially meant for Diana Ross, "I Can't Give Back the Love I Feel for You."
Wright married Stevie Wonder on September 14, 1970, and although they were divorced just 18 months later, their professional collaboration as songwriters spawned a series of hits, including "If You Really Love Me," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" and The Spinners' "It's a Shame."
She released her first Wonder-produced Motown album, the critically acclaimed Syreeta, under the MoWest imprint in 1972. Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta, which musically depicted their relationship from love/marriage to divorce/enduring friendship, was released in 1974. The titles peaked at No. 185 and No. 116, respectively, on Billboard album chart. Her singles include "Spinnin' and Spinnin'" and "Your Kiss Is Sweet."
Her best showing on the chart came with 1980's simply titled Syreeta, released on Motown's Tamla imprint, which reached No. 73. The duet with Billy Preston, "With You I'm Born Again," originally appeared on that year's soundtrack to the Paramount movie Fast Break. The track reached No. 4 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in 1980.
Syreeta recorded her last studio album, The Spell, in 1983. The album was produced by Jermaine Jackson. During this time, Syreeta boasted a résumé that included work with Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Leon Ware and Donald Byrd, among others.
After "The Spell," she kept a relatively low profile. She appeared as guest vocalist on albums by artists such as Kirk Whalum (1989) and Nelson Rangell (1992). In 1994, she re-emerged to tour with the Jesus Christ Superstar cast featuring Ted Neeley as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas. She played the role of Mary Magdalene. She also recorded with Michael Bolton. Syreeta spent a lot of time in the United Kingdom in the last 15 years. She recorded some songs that were released in the UK as part of a series of compilations on the Motorcity label. The songs also appeared on a Japanese only CD called With You I'm Born Again.
She died on July 6, 2004 of congestive heart failure, which she acquired as a side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatments she was receiving for an ongoing bout with breast cancer. She was 57 years old.
Her song "Harmour Love" was featured in both the opening and closing credits of the 2005 independent film Junebug, sparking a resurgence in catalog sales of "One to One", as no soundtrack was made available to the film.
I Love Every Little Thing About You
Syreeta Lyrics
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You've been through the thick and thin
And for that little boy I love you
And all I want to do is talk about you
I'm here to say I love you more each day
And I just want to tell the world that I love you so sugar
Though they put me down because
But they don't know what you've done for me
You made such a happy girl out of me
I'm here to say I love you more each day, yeah
I just want to tell the world that I love you so
Well I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
What you gonna do about that brother
All them say I am wrong 'cause my love is strong
There's only one that l place above you
I forever place God above anyone and even you
I'm here to say I love you more each day yeah
I just want to tell the world that I love you so baby
Some might say it's strange but my whole life you've changed
You saved all the pain the world's put on me
And all I want to do is talk about how happy I am
I'm here to say I love you more each day
I just want to tell the world that I love you so yeah
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
Well I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
Thank God for your lovin'
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
Thank God for your kissin'
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
Thank God for your lovin'
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every littte thing about you baby
Didn't know what I was missin'
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
Thank God for your lovin'
I love, I love, I love, I love
I love every little thing about you baby
You're the one I love, everything about your love
Everything about your love I love
You're the one I love
I love...
The lyrics to Syreeta's "I Love Every Little Thing About You" are a testament to the depth of love that the singer has for their partner. Despite what others may say about their love or their relationship, the singer remains steadfast in their affection for their partner. The first verse acknowledges that people may not see the strength of their friendship but the pure love the singer feels for their partner is unshakeable. The chorus expresses the depth and breadth of the singer's love for their partner and how every little thing about them brings immense joy to the singer's life. The second verse asserts the love as righteous and above all else, even religion. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes how grateful the singer is for their partner's presence in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
All they say you're not their friend
Others may not consider you a friend, but I know the truth
You've been through the thick and thin
We've gone through good and bad times together
And for that little boy I love you
I love you even more for the way you treat our child
And all I want to do is talk about you
I could go on and on about how much I appreciate you
I'm here to say I love you more each day
My love for you only grows stronger with time
And I just want to tell the world that I love you so sugar
I want everyone to know how much you mean to me, my sweet love
Though they put me down because
Despite others trying to discourage me
I love you as much as I do
My love for you cannot be diminished
But they don't know what you've done for me
They don't understand the impact you've had on my life
You made such a happy girl out of me
You've brought so much joy into my life
Well I love, I love, I love, I love
I can't say it enough, I love you
I love every little thing about you baby
I love every single trait and quality that makes you who you are
What you gonna do about that brother
There's nothing anyone can do to change how I feel about you, my love
All them say I am wrong 'cause my love is strong
Others may criticize my love for you, but they don't understand its strength
There's only one that l place above you
I hold only God above you in my life
I forever place God above anyone and even you
My love for you is deeply rooted, but my faith in God will always come first
Some might say it's strange but my whole life you've changed
Others may not understand how much you've positively impacted my life
You saved all the pain the world's put on me
You've brought healing and comfort to me after a lifetime of pain
And all I want to do is talk about how happy I am
I can't help but express my happiness because of you
Thank God for your lovin'
I am grateful to have your love in my life
Thank God for your kissin'
I am grateful for the affection you show me
You're the one I love, everything about your love
You are the one I love, and everything about you and your love fills me with joy
Everything about your love I love
I love every aspect of the way you love me
You're the one I love
You are the love of my life
I love...
I simply love you
Contributed by Madison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sam Jennings
I haven’t listen to this album since the 70’s. I love Stevie’s and Syreeta’s amazing renditions. Thanks for this beautiful trip down Memory Lane.
H H
Thanks to Andy Richter for introducing his followers to great music. ❤
This is so good.
EcClair Mayo
Thanks for helping me discovet this funy rendition. Such a pretty voice!
crosefrmdabx
Those chunky synth lines! Stevie and Syreeta were a special couple.
Innovative Soul Productionz
Stevie is king of the moog bass!
Sam Fan de ciné
And the hohner clavinet !
cheryL
is that what we hear at the very beginning? i've been trying to figure out what it is!
Sam Fan de ciné
@cheryL no at the beginning we hear mostly the moog bass... the clavinet we hear it right after, it sounds like a wah wah guitar, Stevie used it a lot at that time especially on his hits "Higher Ground" and "Superstition" !
Nick
Holy hell, this version of the song absolutely cooks
Gloria Thomas
My favorite line: you’re the one I love; everything about your love I love…..❤