Watching unsung gives me a sense of the Human Condition that helps me realize you have to make your mark in life reguardless of rather you seek fame,fortune or notariaty. As long as you stand out from those that want to diminish your light. "Make it like a memory" to inspire those that may have never been motivated otherwise through how you handle your own struggles. Tammi lived this way. You dont have to be famous to have a legendary story. Marvin gaye was brilliant. Motown set standards.
Just look at her at 14:50 That looks like it encapsulate her right there. So sultry, vivacious, little devious. I've just discovered these Unsung docs, this one blew me the hell away, I had no idea.
And I could totally relate to Marvin Gaye. He had lost someone near and dear to him. If they were more than label mates...then so be it. That's none of our business and who cares.
It's a tragic story w/ a beautiful soundtrack. What's really troublesome is the fact that David Ruffin and James Brown were women beaters. I have lost some respect for both artist..esp. James. James was a legend but he had iussues. What gives a man the right to strike a woman ( only exception..self defense ) Tammi was a great talent and may God rest her soul.
I was a little girl but always thought this was Marvin's girlfriend. I remember my mother and father playing their songs in the basement in Baltimore. She was tough, but attracted violent men probably due to being raped. I was too young, but wondered why Marving Gaye seemed like he didn't care of himself and seemed as though he wanted to die. They are enjoying each forever now.
otis williams is a bitch nigga after 20years after ruffins death this nigga still hating on him wen u die nobody aint gonna miss or care like ruffin or kendricks thats why otis is so bitter
never really heard about Tammi Terrell untill recently but she sure is a legendary singer, man that voice is simply amazing. Ain't nothing like the real thing yea.
SHE WAS ONE DETERMINED AND STRONG BLK WOMEN AND DONE SO MUCH LIVING IN HER 24 YRS....SOMTHING THAT ATTENTION WHORE BEYONCE COULD NEVER ACCOMPLISH,... EVER!
I DONT REMEMBER THIS UNSUNG ....BUTTHIS WAS THE BEST AND MOST COMPELLING UNSUNG I EVER WATCH ..SHE WAS SIMPLY A ANGEL THAT BLESSED US WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL SONGS AND DUETS ..I DONT BLAME HER MOMMA FOR NOT INVITING MOTOWN FOLKS TO HER FUNERAL ..I THINK SHE WAS TAKEN OUT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THAT BYTCH DIANA ROSS ..AND I THINK FLORENCE WAS THE 1 VICTIM ...BERRY GORDY SEEMED LIKE HE DO ANYTHING FOR...DIRTY DIANA OUR 1st BLK INDUSTRY WHORE!
For those who been involved in abuse or anything domestic should watch this, keep in mind you are never alone and still be able to talk with someone or get help immediately. Life's too tragic to end this way, but its uplifting if you keep moving forward. But back then there wasn't any support groups or programs available for victims involving abuse and domestic violence. Nowadays there's help out on the way. Love Tammi and Marvin still and may they RIP peacefully.
This is one of the saddest episodes I ever seen in my life. This was very painful, tragic, sad and something we all can learn from. Imagine if Tammy was here today, she'll be rockin and kickin' her thing as with singing and doing other stuff. Let's hope and pray that Tammi's spirit and legacy will live forever and let's get her recognition for Grammy Lifetime Achievement plus Rock and Roll Hall and Fame.
I LOVE Marvin and Tammi's music. I had no idea she had a glioma. This was such a sad story...from the rap, to the headaches, to her struggle to make it that finally came...only for her to have an incurable brain tumor. DEEP SIGH. Such amazing and raw talent...taken too early.
@suportable I say Teraji p. Henson could play her in a movie anytime. Probably the closest actress who favors her. I thought the guy from Law & Order was suppose to play Marvin Gaye in a movie a while ago. You got to have Tammi Terrell in there somewhere. She was a great part of his life.
I'm so happy in school on black history month I'm doing tammi she was such a pretty women and I know her family would be happy I'm doing one of her songs
I was one of the ones that blamed David for Tammi's death at that time. We had heard for a long time that he beat her. I didn't know James had beat her, but it was news on the TV how he used to beat his wives. He was a mean little jerk!
Truly great Job by Unsung I love that they do artist for the african americans that dont get no attention very sad and rare stories I wish younger kids watch every unsung episoide and pick up some knowledge of life
i blame her parents i dont understand how her mother could blame motown from protecting her from the beatings that beautiful lady had issues from 11 yrs old when she was raoed and they didnt get that lady no hepl after the rape and when she complained about heads no one stepped in to get it looked at had they'd done that tammy would be here today
-Tammi died before I was born, but I still admired her very much as child. (still do.) She will always be a gem in my eyes. (My gosh her voice is amazing - Her acapella is emotionally melting!) Simply beautiful.
It was just a mixture that contributed to her passing. I wouldn't solely blame it on Brown and Ruffin, but with those two stressful relationships, her childhood rape, and other adolescent trauma I think made the headaches worse simply because of all she went through so young. Who knows, maybe if she didn't experience half of all that, the headaches could have lessened or stopped all together.
Jerry Blavat was a bit ignorant at one point in this interview. 16:54 he says "America saw this beautiful girl, and this handsome black man" Why did he have to exactly say it like that? Why couldn't it have been "beautiful girl, handsome man" Case closed. There was no need for that. I know that was how "outside media" back then saw it, but that was not necessary to say
Wow, this is one of the best unsungs I'd ever seen. She truly is the definition of unsung.
Her family must miss her to this very day, she seemed to have a dynamic personality. Poor Marvin! I've read many things about him and the sorrow he felt over Tammi's passing I think stayed with him till the day he died.
This is my reflection. Marvin and Tammi: two artists singing together. There's a POWERFUL chemistry between them. They emanate LOVE through their songs, but at the same time they are "just friends" because she is engaged and he is married. She tragically dies and he fall into a deep depression, which change him irreversibly. According to his friends, he never fully got over her death. WHY? What kind of relationship they REALLY had???
@BruceLeeReDelKungFu, have you never had a close friend (of the opposite) sex that you were just that close to? How would you feel if that friend died? Whether or not they had a relationship, we will never know. But why does it even matter? What bothers me is that her doctors felt that her abuse didn't contribute to the medical problems she had ... How? Ok, they say David Ruffin hit her in the head with a motorcyle helmet and that James Brown was very abusive towards her. Enough said!
@sistabiggbonz Of course the death of a very close friend would affect me, no doubt. But I suppose that life go on. Marvin fell into depression and drugs addiction and NEVER recovered from it! So I think it was more than a "simple" friendship: maybe not classical love, but something very deep, like an artistic relationship that connected their souls ... I really don't know how to explain. I'm certain that Marvin's life would be completely different without Tammi's death.
@BruceLeeReDelKungFu I believe it was love. Real love. He just couldn't have her at the time. And she couldn't have him. The way they looked at each other. Sing to each other. It was evident. And no one knew just how much they were in love until she died. Marvin couldn't cope.
Thanks Unsung for giving recognition to all these artists....but yeah god....she lived a hard life....smh...so sad, such a precious soul, had to deal with such trumoil
@laceydays1 If you think the garbage spewing from your pathetic mind is the truth, you're delusional. All men are not the same. I myself love and respect women, as should all real men. Four-legged abortions that refer to a gender as a "mutant", not so much. You want to make stupid generalisations, expect to be rewarded for your idiocy. Enjoy your period popsicle, feminist.
@iamhonestjohn and you proved your point didn't you, you misogynist asswipe. go suck on that popsicle, mutant. i am not a feminist, i am a female supemecist. you are dismissed.
I fell in love with Tammi Terrell and she had past away before I was even born, to this day she is the only artist that will make my hair stand up just listening to her sing. Amazing talent, R.I.P. beautiful.
You're all I need to get by--is gotta be special but sentimental song because Tammi and Marvin recorded that while she was recovering from the brain operation, it's quite amazing that she can still regain her beautiful voice after the operation. This turn out to be the best song in the album, bigger than Aint no Mountain High Enough and Precious Love.
damn,Tammi's voice is so unique and easy to listen to compare to beyonce or rihanna...if she's alive today, she could easily be Superstar in no time...By the way, Marvin Gaye's musical career was never the same after her death. She was Marvin's big inspiration and strength in stage. Great chemistry and Great Duet of all time.
1970 was a tragic year of deaths { for Singers & Musicians } Tammi in March of that year then 6 months later in Sept. Hendrix, & in Oct { of that same year}. Janis I had an album by Tammi i found @ a Record Shop & i wish to this day i still had it hopefully i'll run across it somewhere.
I don't agree Tammi was/is unsung... more underated. I adore her voice and the music she made in her tragically short life still lives today, just as fresh as when it was made. Adore her, especially when she sang with Marvin, the best Motown duets ever made!
She was no dummy and there was more to her than the party girl thing. She was smart, beautiful and talented with a vivacious personality and TONS of charisma. The girl was really going places. Furthermore, if she was promiscuous it was probably all as a result of being gang RAPED and beaten as an 11 year old. That will change someone forever. Many times people of sexual abuse/rape either want nothing to do with sex or become very promiscuous, so it's not surprising if she started acting out.
Sad. She was a talented person...I don't think David was made out to be the bad guy in this doc...People were saying THEY had a violent relationship. Meaning both parties contributed.
I enjoyed this episode, thank you Manyek! it had me in tears too, such a talented young lady, a rarity today. RIP Tammi always. Such a sad start and end!
I think this is the very first documentary or anything really that I have seen on youtube commercial free. Until now, I wasnt even aware that videos could play for 39 mins and I never seen an Unsung without commericials UNLESS this is the product of very good editing. Anyways, thanx for posting this. I enjoy this a greal deal.
Firstly of course the Promiscuity but of course that's really not all bad there are alot of undercover whores in everyday life but the big thing I found out is that she was a HUGE party girl and she got hooked on cocaine and alcohol in fact in a temptations bio I was informed that it was she that actually got David Ruffin hooked on cocaine WOW I know right it blew my mind too. Also, they said she used to hit David which is believable 9 times out of 10 when a man hits a woman she swung first.
There has never been ANY PROOF Tammi did Cocaine. David Ruffin's wife is the one who said Tammi was to be blunt a slut and someone who did cocaine, but being that is his wife and Tammi was sleeping with him, I'm not suprised she had nothing nice to say about Tammi. Tammi I believe was very out there when it came to men, even her Family & Friends said so, she was wild. She wasn't perfect, but to say she was a drug addict is a serious allegation. No one has proof of that.
So please do not go around stating Tammi did drugs as if it were a FACT because it's not. One person, a very bitter wife of David Ruffin, calling her a coke head doesn't mean anything to me. She still HATES Tammi after all these years and comes across as very jealous of her in the book she wrote about David Ruffin. I don't believe that Tammi was a heavy drug user, sorry. Tammi was actually a very smart girl who was studying pre-med at the University of Pennsylvania.
@Keezie27 Umm, I am confused what are you talking about? I never said a woman said it or whatever you are talking about, I am that is was actually written in a biographical book by a friend of the Temptations. Nor did I ask if it meant anything to you. You are correct tho about her being a smart girl that studied pre-med but that has nothing to do with what I was saying sorry that you took offense but you can love it or hate it there are two sides to every story.
@Keezie27 Also the people in the unsung episode said she was partying alot at the time, all I'm saying if she was a huge promiscuous partier and also cocaine was very heavy on the scene at that time with ALOT of people, she may have gotten on it too. Hell, she was young and vurnerable. If it is true someone may have gotten her hooked on it. But all in all with everything that has been said on Unsung plus all these books it's really not unbelievable that maybe she introduced Ruff to drug
@njjwn1 Wow you don't know much about movies and hollywood? I hate to break it to you but Hollywood lies badly... First of all David Ruffin didn't while being thrown from a car he died in the hospital, secondly, Blue didn't die in a kitchen he died in a hospital plus it is likely Paul Williams was murdered. Also David was an ass but that movie didn't show much on him and Tammi Terell. David is a scape goat for motown they never talk about how Marvin Gaye sometimes dressed as a woman
@njjwn1 Also they never let you know about the daughter Diana Ross has with Berry Gordy. U cannot believe movies you have to do your own research movies lie all the time it's all about selling a good story to the audience it's never about what is true. Sorry to let you know this but u can look up all I just said and you will see it is all true. Never take a movie for the truth.
I see some comments that are daunting, the comments about David Ruffin being all bad and no good are just half of the story. I love Tammi Terrell and after reading more about her I found out about a mysterious bad side that she had,
What is life? When does it begin & when does it end. Sickness & death are part of the Human condition but it doesn't kill life because is permanent; Nothingness does not exist. Her earthly star burnt out when she was sick but there is always continuity that no one can put aside, even if they wanted to. The EternalCreator created at the beginning a Matrix that we are all envolved in. It is EC's house for us to live in. We can go from room to room & from time to time; it is always there for us.
@angelabrandy the only problems might be Henson's age...and problems with the estates of James Brown, David Ruffin, and Marvin Gaye, who might feel that their portrayals might not be flattering . Motown may also have purchased the rights to her life...as they did with Mary Wilson
@angelabrandy True...You think there will EVER be a Diana Ross movie ? Not until she and ALL of her relatives are dead...because most people will admit that she is a true legend, but many have stated that she is vain, selfish , and bitchy....I would pay to see that onscreen, but Hollywood wouldn't dare make a film like that cuz she would sue for defamation...which is how you get DREAMGIRLS, I guess....
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
It is terrible to think that someone as talented as Tammi had such abusive relationships...god how I love Ain't No Mountain High Enough, if she did nothing else, that was enough!
Your all I need to get by is my favorite Marvin and Tammi song and when they sing together you can feel the I have to hear Your Precious Love it sounds good RIP Tammi and Marvin
She was such a beauty in every way. I am sorry her family did not seek physical and psychological help for her when she needed it in her teens.
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I know,i was saying the same thing, that hitting was now this day and age...do you know how much money she could sue his butt off for and jail!!! tammi,needed counsolar the worst way after being rape!
Idon't know why no one suggest that she go to the doctor for her headache. Barry,Marvin etc...Mom,sister hello? When a man first hit you, it might be a slap,get out fast,i know first hand,don't let them even-push you,as if they are playing!!! Later on that becomes a hard hit,slap across the room,throwing you down,beating!!!... run as fast as you can for help.We are not design to take beating from a man or anyone for that matter! take your chidren and run,to another state if you have to!
Tammi Terrell,was such a beautiful person and could sing her butt off. When i read that james brown her down i cried. I do not know why anyone would take their young daughter (17) and let james brown be in charge!!! I think that is why james brown lost his first born son,teddie brown,shortly after that.Ladies do not let men hit you,a friend of mind was beat to death 21 years ago,and another one shot,the men in their lives didn't want to let them go!!!
Tammi Terrell,was such a beautiful person and could sing her butt off. When i read that james brown her down i cried. I do not know why anyone would take their young daughter (17) and let james brown be in charge!!! I think that is why james brown lost his first born son,teddie brown,shortly after that.Ladies do not let men hit you,a friend of mind was beat to death 21 years ago,and another one shot,the men in their lives didn't want to let them go!!!
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
@youngghostmack10 With all due respect, Usher ain't ready to play any of the classic old-school singers. He just ain't there yet. Get Eric Gable to play Marvin Gaye.
Sad story. Although I wasn't born at that time I listen to this story and it jus touches my heart that someone so beautiful with a god giving voice. To leave this world so young. Her music was jus beautiful and sends chills up my spine. I love her and I didn't even know her. I'm glad I got a chance to know her through unsung and her music.
So sad, the world lost such a great talent, great voice, great character, great little cute Tammi... the saddest Unsung I've ever seen, thank you Manyek for rediscovering this great story for every true lover of good music and great voices like Tammi and Marvin.
This was a sad story. I love her courage and her voice. She was truly amazing. I can understand why Marvin Gaye was terribly distraught after her death. R.I.P One of the Greats!!
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If they ever do a movie about her, they would have Taraji P Henson to play the roll of Tammi!!
djbigpean 21 hours ago
@djbigpean I totally agree! Taraji would play the heck out of the Tammi Terrell role. Brilliant minds think alike :)
dcage12003 20 hours ago
UNDERRATED AMAZING SINGER. I'VE ALWAYS LOVED HER VOICE.
1sexymona 1 day ago
Okay, I like James Brown and David Ruffin as singers, but as men they were both lacking.
msreenie 1 week ago
Watching unsung gives me a sense of the Human Condition that helps me realize you have to make your mark in life reguardless of rather you seek fame,fortune or notariaty. As long as you stand out from those that want to diminish your light. "Make it like a memory" to inspire those that may have never been motivated otherwise through how you handle your own struggles. Tammi lived this way. You dont have to be famous to have a legendary story. Marvin gaye was brilliant. Motown set standards.
Lively0101 1 week ago
Just look at her at 14:50 That looks like it encapsulate her right there. So sultry, vivacious, little devious. I've just discovered these Unsung docs, this one blew me the hell away, I had no idea.
zabari 2 weeks ago
Her smile reminds me of Jill Scott's! Atleast her whole life no matter what the callenges were wasn't in vain.
lissa2551 2 weeks ago
Simply beautiful. Thank you for this.
adjbey 2 weeks ago 2
in a perfect world marvin and tammi would be alive today
hershysquirts187 2 weeks ago 2
And I could totally relate to Marvin Gaye. He had lost someone near and dear to him. If they were more than label mates...then so be it. That's none of our business and who cares.
Oldenboys 2 weeks ago
It's a tragic story w/ a beautiful soundtrack. What's really troublesome is the fact that David Ruffin and James Brown were women beaters. I have lost some respect for both artist..esp. James. James was a legend but he had iussues. What gives a man the right to strike a woman ( only exception..self defense ) Tammi was a great talent and may God rest her soul.
Oldenboys 2 weeks ago
bullshit!!!..marvin gaye was a screw up anyway. he would have end up on drugs with or without tammi.
porn1978 2 weeks ago
@porn1978
why would you leave such an awful comment in remembrance of a Legend Like Mr. Gaye?
did you know him? ever sit and talk with him? He was A FINE MAN let me tell you!
make sure your script is well written when you depart, remember someone will stand and read over you one day!
Will they say the same thing of you?
just have some respect
jdigga2012 2 weeks ago
thumbs up if you think that otis williams looks like thurman thomas
timmyl3031 3 weeks ago
@counterrell35 hell yeah lol but I think we should pick somebody else for marvin
QueenDivaJazz 3 weeks ago
She was stunning
YummiestMommi 3 weeks ago
OK it is time to make a movie about tammi and marvin starting will smith as marvin gay and old girl from baby boy as tammi terrell agreed?
counterrell35 3 weeks ago 3
I was a little girl but always thought this was Marvin's girlfriend. I remember my mother and father playing their songs in the basement in Baltimore. She was tough, but attracted violent men probably due to being raped. I was too young, but wondered why Marving Gaye seemed like he didn't care of himself and seemed as though he wanted to die. They are enjoying each forever now.
vanessamforte 3 weeks ago
why didnt anyone take tammie to the doctor or the hospital??:(
emymummy 4 weeks ago
RIP tammi
emymummy 4 weeks ago
Tammy is now Sasha fierce!!!!
DELIRIOUS777 4 weeks ago
otis williams is a bitch nigga after 20years after ruffins death this nigga still hating on him wen u die nobody aint gonna miss or care like ruffin or kendricks thats why otis is so bitter
MrMaru211b 1 month ago
@MrMaru211b You need to learn how to write a complete sentence!
Domini478 4 weeks ago
great documentary bout tammi i cant 2see david ruffins and i hope they make one about eddie kendricks
MrMaru211b 1 month ago
what a beautiful woman she was! With a beautiful voice! simply amazing
cammit17 1 month ago 4
Beautiful little lady with a massive amount of talent. R.I.P. Thomasina Montgomery. <3
christine85571 1 month ago 3
I just lost alot of respect for James Brown.
PaulGreen11 1 month ago 4
@PaulGreen11 me 2!SMH
thickebonyprincess 1 month ago
never really heard about Tammi Terrell untill recently but she sure is a legendary singer, man that voice is simply amazing. Ain't nothing like the real thing yea.
Barre76 1 month ago 3
SHE WAS ONE DETERMINED AND STRONG BLK WOMEN AND DONE SO MUCH LIVING IN HER 24 YRS....SOMTHING THAT ATTENTION WHORE BEYONCE COULD NEVER ACCOMPLISH,... EVER!
glok9n 1 month ago 2
I DONT REMEMBER THIS UNSUNG ....BUTTHIS WAS THE BEST AND MOST COMPELLING UNSUNG I EVER WATCH ..SHE WAS SIMPLY A ANGEL THAT BLESSED US WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL SONGS AND DUETS ..I DONT BLAME HER MOMMA FOR NOT INVITING MOTOWN FOLKS TO HER FUNERAL ..I THINK SHE WAS TAKEN OUT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THAT BYTCH DIANA ROSS ..AND I THINK FLORENCE WAS THE 1 VICTIM ...BERRY GORDY SEEMED LIKE HE DO ANYTHING FOR...DIRTY DIANA OUR 1st BLK INDUSTRY WHORE!
glok9n 1 month ago 5
For those who been involved in abuse or anything domestic should watch this, keep in mind you are never alone and still be able to talk with someone or get help immediately. Life's too tragic to end this way, but its uplifting if you keep moving forward. But back then there wasn't any support groups or programs available for victims involving abuse and domestic violence. Nowadays there's help out on the way. Love Tammi and Marvin still and may they RIP peacefully.
imthebrother 1 month ago 3
This is one of the saddest episodes I ever seen in my life. This was very painful, tragic, sad and something we all can learn from. Imagine if Tammy was here today, she'll be rockin and kickin' her thing as with singing and doing other stuff. Let's hope and pray that Tammi's spirit and legacy will live forever and let's get her recognition for Grammy Lifetime Achievement plus Rock and Roll Hall and Fame.
imthebrother 1 month ago 3
I LOVE Marvin and Tammi's music. I had no idea she had a glioma. This was such a sad story...from the rap, to the headaches, to her struggle to make it that finally came...only for her to have an incurable brain tumor. DEEP SIGH. Such amazing and raw talent...taken too early.
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Rest in peace, Tammi Terrell
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@suportable I say Teraji p. Henson could play her in a movie anytime. Probably the closest actress who favors her. I thought the guy from Law & Order was suppose to play Marvin Gaye in a movie a while ago. You got to have Tammi Terrell in there somewhere. She was a great part of his life.
jmusic45 1 month ago
I'm so happy in school on black history month I'm doing tammi she was such a pretty women and I know her family would be happy I'm doing one of her songs
xxOhshebadxx 1 month ago
This is an awesome documentary. Unsung is awesome in getting the story straight and accurate.
youthchoir1 1 month ago 2
I was one of the ones that blamed David for Tammi's death at that time. We had heard for a long time that he beat her. I didn't know James had beat her, but it was news on the TV how he used to beat his wives. He was a mean little jerk!
TheAdisah 1 month ago 2
Truly great Job by Unsung I love that they do artist for the african americans that dont get no attention very sad and rare stories I wish younger kids watch every unsung episoide and pick up some knowledge of life
BlackMonkTV 1 month ago
i blame her parents i dont understand how her mother could blame motown from protecting her from the beatings that beautiful lady had issues from 11 yrs old when she was raoed and they didnt get that lady no hepl after the rape and when she complained about heads no one stepped in to get it looked at had they'd done that tammy would be here today
MixedMami2187 1 month ago
This was so sad....
crimsoncreamdiva 1 month ago
when was this made?
MrAlberttoon 1 month ago
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MrAlberttoon 1 month ago
@suportable You are so right!!! Tamala looks exactly like her. Especially when Tammi is on the cover with Marvin Gaye.
javanity08 1 month ago
this unsung made me cry so much poor tammi. i wish marvin didn't blame himself :(
miss09lauren 1 month ago
-Tammi died before I was born, but I still admired her very much as child. (still do.) She will always be a gem in my eyes. (My gosh her voice is amazing - Her acapella is emotionally melting!) Simply beautiful.
-Taraji P Henson looks a lot like Tammi.
Sahbisun 1 month ago 3
Manyek can you post some more videos and where do you find them
sean19771 1 month ago
UNSUNG NEEDS TO DO A DOCUMENTARY ON EDDIE KENDRICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
sandrochatlos1 1 month ago 4
@sandrochatlos1 I agree
Chrisloves1993 1 month ago
gosh...she and chrisette michelle kinda resemble each other
humbled92 1 month ago
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN...I'M 32 AND I HAVE HAD A CRUSH ON HER FOR LIKE 12 YEARS (BLACK WOMEN) NOTHIN LIKE EM....SMH
PAHZAZZ 1 month ago 2
Such a sad story! Women really didn't have any rights back in the day
ChargingGuy 1 month ago 3
Beyonce looks like Tammi Terrell
JAMOR24 2 months ago
It was just a mixture that contributed to her passing. I wouldn't solely blame it on Brown and Ruffin, but with those two stressful relationships, her childhood rape, and other adolescent trauma I think made the headaches worse simply because of all she went through so young. Who knows, maybe if she didn't experience half of all that, the headaches could have lessened or stopped all together.
benzz2006 2 months ago 2
Her's and Mary Well's were two of the saddest.
benzz2006 2 months ago
Jerry Blavat was a bit ignorant at one point in this interview. 16:54 he says "America saw this beautiful girl, and this handsome black man" Why did he have to exactly say it like that? Why couldn't it have been "beautiful girl, handsome man" Case closed. There was no need for that. I know that was how "outside media" back then saw it, but that was not necessary to say
benzz2006 2 months ago
@benzz2006 I don't think he meant it that way. Ask yourself this, Would you have felt offended if a black person had said it?
I just think he was trying to paint a more vivid pic for the audience and it just came out that way... Lol and what's vivid without adjectives?!
javanity08 1 month ago
@javanity08 Actually I would have, but to each his/her own.
benzz2006 1 month ago
Awww, Tammi was such a cute child. Thank you for posting this about one of my favorite performers.
terrybigteekemp 2 months ago
fantastic, thank you for posting xx
issy3607 2 months ago
I didn't know she was so young...
730ian 2 months ago
how u dislike this. its very informative
vonee333 2 months ago
I'm glad people are learning about Tammi she deserves to be remembered after 41 years what a voice and talent we miss you Tammi R .I.P
TheJazzlady40 2 months ago 2
Wow, this is one of the best unsungs I'd ever seen. She truly is the definition of unsung.
Her family must miss her to this very day, she seemed to have a dynamic personality. Poor Marvin! I've read many things about him and the sorrow he felt over Tammi's passing I think stayed with him till the day he died.
So glad we have her music
racourdav 2 months ago 5
This is my reflection. Marvin and Tammi: two artists singing together. There's a POWERFUL chemistry between them. They emanate LOVE through their songs, but at the same time they are "just friends" because she is engaged and he is married. She tragically dies and he fall into a deep depression, which change him irreversibly. According to his friends, he never fully got over her death. WHY? What kind of relationship they REALLY had???
BruceLeeReDelKungFu 2 months ago 36
@BruceLeeReDelKungFu, have you never had a close friend (of the opposite) sex that you were just that close to? How would you feel if that friend died? Whether or not they had a relationship, we will never know. But why does it even matter? What bothers me is that her doctors felt that her abuse didn't contribute to the medical problems she had ... How? Ok, they say David Ruffin hit her in the head with a motorcyle helmet and that James Brown was very abusive towards her. Enough said!
sistabiggbonz 1 month ago
@sistabiggbonz Of course the death of a very close friend would affect me, no doubt. But I suppose that life go on. Marvin fell into depression and drugs addiction and NEVER recovered from it! So I think it was more than a "simple" friendship: maybe not classical love, but something very deep, like an artistic relationship that connected their souls ... I really don't know how to explain. I'm certain that Marvin's life would be completely different without Tammi's death.
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EMMoney8806 2 weeks ago
@BruceLeeReDelKungFu I believe it was love. Real love. He just couldn't have her at the time. And she couldn't have him. The way they looked at each other. Sing to each other. It was evident. And no one knew just how much they were in love until she died. Marvin couldn't cope.
javanity08 1 month ago 5
I cant wait to see David Ruffin's Unsung. He was very talanted.
MegaBaybay25 2 months ago
@MegaBaybay25 me2
MrMaru211b 1 month ago
I can't wait to see the Unsung special on David Ruffin.
saj8 2 months ago
I never realized how much Chrisette Michelle looks like Tammi.
Sunstar983 2 months ago
aint nothing like the real thing
Teshooaw 2 months ago
that was good, but Diana Ross launched her solo career before Tammi died, by 2 months
MotownMaster 2 months ago
Thanks Unsung for giving recognition to all these artists....but yeah god....she lived a hard life....smh...so sad, such a precious soul, had to deal with such trumoil
TheQuietStorm25 2 months ago
Explain how a Man stands back and watches a woman being beaten and does nothing?Heaven, It's hard to be a woman in any decade!!
dewberry70 2 months ago 7
@dewberry70 because men don't give a shit about women, except for what they can use them for.
laceydays1 2 months ago in playlist unsung...tammi terrell
@laceydays1 - I guess, you're right! I always say that because they were born Male, doesn't make a MAN.
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@laceydays1 Do the world a favour: shut up.
iamhonestjohn 2 months ago
@iamhonestjohn truth hurts, doesn't it....you'll never shut women up...not you, or any other mutant male.
laceydays1 2 months ago
@laceydays1 If you think the garbage spewing from your pathetic mind is the truth, you're delusional. All men are not the same. I myself love and respect women, as should all real men. Four-legged abortions that refer to a gender as a "mutant", not so much. You want to make stupid generalisations, expect to be rewarded for your idiocy. Enjoy your period popsicle, feminist.
iamhonestjohn 2 months ago
@iamhonestjohn and you proved your point didn't you, you misogynist asswipe. go suck on that popsicle, mutant. i am not a feminist, i am a female supemecist. you are dismissed.
laceydays1 2 months ago
@laceydays1 Good luck with that campaign, dog ejaculate. Your page is filthy just like you.
iamhonestjohn 2 months ago
@iamhonestjohn you'd know all about dog jism, wouldn't you? squeak....squeak.....ROFLMFAO!!
laceydays1 2 months ago
I fell in love with Tammi Terrell and she had past away before I was even born, to this day she is the only artist that will make my hair stand up just listening to her sing. Amazing talent, R.I.P. beautiful.
devilpuppy1969 2 months ago 2
SO SAD
shamikachalmers2008 2 months ago 2
Of all the Unsung episodes I have seen so far, this one is my favorite. I love Tammi Terrell's music.
Heavenlypearl1908 2 months ago 6
Pity she ever met James Brown
lindsay3640 2 months ago 4
sad she was beat sooo bad
missygurl12345 2 months ago 2
All of the "Unsung" docs. are great this is the best.
idcall1 3 months ago 3
You're all I need to get by--is gotta be special but sentimental song because Tammi and Marvin recorded that while she was recovering from the brain operation, it's quite amazing that she can still regain her beautiful voice after the operation. This turn out to be the best song in the album, bigger than Aint no Mountain High Enough and Precious Love.
BrownSugar253 3 months ago
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damn,Tammi's voice is so unique and easy to listen to compare to beyonce or rihanna...if she's alive today, she could easily be Superstar in no time...By the way, Marvin Gaye's musical career was never the same after her death. She was Marvin's big inspiration and strength in stage. Great chemistry and Great Duet of all time.
BrownSugar253 3 months ago
this is amazing. wow she truly talented RIP TAMMIE
crispygurl11 3 months ago 2
oh, and 'I Cried' is a SPECTACULAR record.
wildsmiley 3 months ago
I love her so much I can't even put it into words, really.
wildsmiley 3 months ago 2
AWESOME>>enough said
jade5991 3 months ago 2
One of the saddest Unsung
trish310 3 months ago
This was beautiful and hard to see. Tammi was a beautiful and Amazing woman.
Inkstervet08 3 months ago 2
Awesome doco - well done.
Rosina57NZ 3 months ago
1970 was a tragic year of deaths { for Singers & Musicians } Tammi in March of that year then 6 months later in Sept. Hendrix, & in Oct { of that same year}. Janis I had an album by Tammi i found @ a Record Shop & i wish to this day i still had it hopefully i'll run across it somewhere.
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well thank you for this..it was really interesting to watch this..since I'm listening now to tammi .i was always soo interested in Tammi..
MySnowfire 3 months ago
love her
OfficiaLazyEyeVision 3 months ago 2
I don't agree Tammi was/is unsung... more underated. I adore her voice and the music she made in her tragically short life still lives today, just as fresh as when it was made. Adore her, especially when she sang with Marvin, the best Motown duets ever made!
gamegirl07 3 months ago 3
Throughout her life, everyone swept things under the rug. Shame
Pinkgreen190 3 months ago 2
what a great story about great talent a star which shoud shine and shine much much longer! RIP Tammi...
AlexRaxwell 3 months ago
She was no dummy and there was more to her than the party girl thing. She was smart, beautiful and talented with a vivacious personality and TONS of charisma. The girl was really going places. Furthermore, if she was promiscuous it was probably all as a result of being gang RAPED and beaten as an 11 year old. That will change someone forever. Many times people of sexual abuse/rape either want nothing to do with sex or become very promiscuous, so it's not surprising if she started acting out.
Keezie27 4 months ago
Sad. She was a talented person...I don't think David was made out to be the bad guy in this doc...People were saying THEY had a violent relationship. Meaning both parties contributed.
OutspokenShy 4 months ago
I really hope that they make a bio movie about her and that Taraji P. Henson plays her. I think she would really do her justice!
im2flyy89 4 months ago 20
I wonder why TT's cousin didn't want to listen to Tammi when she tried to confide in her about the abuse in the relationship with JB?
transitionalphase 4 months ago
I enjoyed this episode, thank you Manyek! it had me in tears too, such a talented young lady, a rarity today. RIP Tammi always. Such a sad start and end!
ptrco5 4 months ago
I think this is the very first documentary or anything really that I have seen on youtube commercial free. Until now, I wasnt even aware that videos could play for 39 mins and I never seen an Unsung without commericials UNLESS this is the product of very good editing. Anyways, thanx for posting this. I enjoy this a greal deal.
BrooklynOmerta 4 months ago
I still don't condone anything David did to her but sadly there are two sides to every story...
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago 4
Firstly of course the Promiscuity but of course that's really not all bad there are alot of undercover whores in everyday life but the big thing I found out is that she was a HUGE party girl and she got hooked on cocaine and alcohol in fact in a temptations bio I was informed that it was she that actually got David Ruffin hooked on cocaine WOW I know right it blew my mind too. Also, they said she used to hit David which is believable 9 times out of 10 when a man hits a woman she swung first.
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago 3
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There has never been ANY PROOF Tammi did Cocaine. David Ruffin's wife is the one who said Tammi was to be blunt a slut and someone who did cocaine, but being that is his wife and Tammi was sleeping with him, I'm not suprised she had nothing nice to say about Tammi. Tammi I believe was very out there when it came to men, even her Family & Friends said so, she was wild. She wasn't perfect, but to say she was a drug addict is a serious allegation. No one has proof of that.
Keezie27 4 months ago
@IamDottieDandridge
So please do not go around stating Tammi did drugs as if it were a FACT because it's not. One person, a very bitter wife of David Ruffin, calling her a coke head doesn't mean anything to me. She still HATES Tammi after all these years and comes across as very jealous of her in the book she wrote about David Ruffin. I don't believe that Tammi was a heavy drug user, sorry. Tammi was actually a very smart girl who was studying pre-med at the University of Pennsylvania.
Keezie27 4 months ago
@Keezie27 Umm, I am confused what are you talking about? I never said a woman said it or whatever you are talking about, I am that is was actually written in a biographical book by a friend of the Temptations. Nor did I ask if it meant anything to you. You are correct tho about her being a smart girl that studied pre-med but that has nothing to do with what I was saying sorry that you took offense but you can love it or hate it there are two sides to every story.
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago
@Keezie27 Also the people in the unsung episode said she was partying alot at the time, all I'm saying if she was a huge promiscuous partier and also cocaine was very heavy on the scene at that time with ALOT of people, she may have gotten on it too. Hell, she was young and vurnerable. If it is true someone may have gotten her hooked on it. But all in all with everything that has been said on Unsung plus all these books it's really not unbelievable that maybe she introduced Ruff to drug
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago
@Keezie27 It's not like I said she is a bad person for it sheesh! Everyone has their demons.
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago
@IamDottieDandridge smh i don't even belive that cause if u watch the Temptations movie u can see how he was
njjwn1 3 months ago
@njjwn1 Wow you don't know much about movies and hollywood? I hate to break it to you but Hollywood lies badly... First of all David Ruffin didn't while being thrown from a car he died in the hospital, secondly, Blue didn't die in a kitchen he died in a hospital plus it is likely Paul Williams was murdered. Also David was an ass but that movie didn't show much on him and Tammi Terell. David is a scape goat for motown they never talk about how Marvin Gaye sometimes dressed as a woman
IamDottieDandridge 3 months ago
@njjwn1 Also they never let you know about the daughter Diana Ross has with Berry Gordy. U cannot believe movies you have to do your own research movies lie all the time it's all about selling a good story to the audience it's never about what is true. Sorry to let you know this but u can look up all I just said and you will see it is all true. Never take a movie for the truth.
IamDottieDandridge 3 months ago
I see some comments that are daunting, the comments about David Ruffin being all bad and no good are just half of the story. I love Tammi Terrell and after reading more about her I found out about a mysterious bad side that she had,
IamDottieDandridge 4 months ago 5
@IamDottieDandridge TELL ME MORE?
hipowerz 2 months ago
@hipowerz LOL it's all in my comments on pages 3,5,6 check them out!
IamDottieDandridge 2 months ago
What is life? When does it begin & when does it end. Sickness & death are part of the Human condition but it doesn't kill life because is permanent; Nothingness does not exist. Her earthly star burnt out when she was sick but there is always continuity that no one can put aside, even if they wanted to. The EternalCreator created at the beginning a Matrix that we are all envolved in. It is EC's house for us to live in. We can go from room to room & from time to time; it is always there for us.
purplepimpernel 4 months ago
Why is it the good, great and talented get taken from us so young?
MsKABT 4 months ago
WHERE is the MOVIE......VH1 is always looking for music bios...this is such a fuckin good property..its classic!
nealadams70 4 months ago
@nealadams70 I was thinking the same thing. I could see Taraji P. Henson playing Tammi
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@angelabrandy the only problems might be Henson's age...and problems with the estates of James Brown, David Ruffin, and Marvin Gaye, who might feel that their portrayals might not be flattering . Motown may also have purchased the rights to her life...as they did with Mary Wilson
nealadams70 4 months ago
@nealadams70 Oh okay.. but it always seems like there is a problem. lol
angelabrandy 3 months ago
@angelabrandy True...You think there will EVER be a Diana Ross movie ? Not until she and ALL of her relatives are dead...because most people will admit that she is a true legend, but many have stated that she is vain, selfish , and bitchy....I would pay to see that onscreen, but Hollywood wouldn't dare make a film like that cuz she would sue for defamation...which is how you get DREAMGIRLS, I guess....
nealadams70 3 months ago 2
She looks like the actress Taraji P. Henson; she could play her in a movie maybe the Marvin Gaye biography?
OldskolFan 4 months ago 3
@OldskolFan I was thinking the same exact thing!
CaliBreeze3 4 months ago
AND DAVID RUFFIN !!
86TYSON 4 months ago
FUCK JAMES BROWN !!!
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dutico 4 months ago
All the respect that I had for James Brown and Daved Ruffin they just lost it
ballerina739 4 months ago 5
24 yrs old... that's too soon.
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liacashmere58 (3 days ago)
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
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liacashmere58 (3 days ago)
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
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liacashmere58 (3 days ago)
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
I repeat...A 17 year old teenager with james brown revew. James brown was well into his thirty-something. It is- letting a dog watch a infant baby -when the dog is hungry!!!
gloryglory316 4 months ago
im so sorry that this beautiful woman's life ended so soon,but she will forever live thru her music. She truly left her mark in music and the world.
Ortaysha 5 months ago
Dionne Warwick looked like Jody Watley in that picture. WOW!!!!!!
chj2 5 months ago
It is terrible to think that someone as talented as Tammi had such abusive relationships...god how I love Ain't No Mountain High Enough, if she did nothing else, that was enough!
juliusmaloney 5 months ago
Your all I need to get by is my favorite Marvin and Tammi song and when they sing together you can feel the I have to hear Your Precious Love it sounds good RIP Tammi and Marvin
Nicki9202 5 months ago
Tears***
LoliLoli83 5 months ago
I loved her music and didn't know she had it so hard in life.
adrina911 5 months ago
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She was such a beauty in every way. I am sorry her family did not seek physical and psychological help for her when she needed it in her teens.
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I know,i was saying the same thing, that hitting was now this day and age...do you know how much money she could sue his butt off for and jail!!! tammi,needed counsolar the worst way after being rape!
gloryglory316 5 months ago
Idon't know why no one suggest that she go to the doctor for her headache. Barry,Marvin etc...Mom,sister hello? When a man first hit you, it might be a slap,get out fast,i know first hand,don't let them even-push you,as if they are playing!!! Later on that becomes a hard hit,slap across the room,throwing you down,beating!!!... run as fast as you can for help.We are not design to take beating from a man or anyone for that matter! take your chidren and run,to another state if you have to!
gloryglory316 5 months ago
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Tammi Terrell,was such a beautiful person and could sing her butt off. When i read that james brown her down i cried. I do not know why anyone would take their young daughter (17) and let james brown be in charge!!! I think that is why james brown lost his first born son,teddie brown,shortly after that.Ladies do not let men hit you,a friend of mind was beat to death 21 years ago,and another one shot,the men in their lives didn't want to let them go!!!
gloryglory316 5 months ago
Tammi Terrell,was such a beautiful person and could sing her butt off. When i read that james brown her down i cried. I do not know why anyone would take their young daughter (17) and let james brown be in charge!!! I think that is why james brown lost his first born son,teddie brown,shortly after that.Ladies do not let men hit you,a friend of mind was beat to death 21 years ago,and another one shot,the men in their lives didn't want to let them go!!!
gloryglory316 5 months ago
@gloryglory316 Well by 17 her parents probably fely she was old enough to decide what she wanted to do. She wanted to sing for James Brown so they probably didnt want to stop her dream
liacashmere58 5 months ago
they should do a movie on her and have teraji p.henson act as tammi terrell and leon as david ruffin again and usher as marvin gaye
youngghostmack10 5 months ago 12
@youngghostmack10 Damn that would be some great casting. what about James?
liacashmere58 5 months ago
@youngghostmack10 With all due respect, Usher ain't ready to play any of the classic old-school singers. He just ain't there yet. Get Eric Gable to play Marvin Gaye.
chj2 5 months ago
Why james Brown....God!!! I was surprised when i heard that!!!
audemba 5 months ago
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Just lost all respect for James Brown.
cecillbill 4 months ago 2
Yeah her doctor couldnt even keep his objectivity; he really cared for her
gdhdlvr 5 months ago 4
Sad story. Although I wasn't born at that time I listen to this story and it jus touches my heart that someone so beautiful with a god giving voice. To leave this world so young. Her music was jus beautiful and sends chills up my spine. I love her and I didn't even know her. I'm glad I got a chance to know her through unsung and her music.
maine11126 5 months ago
So sad, the world lost such a great talent, great voice, great character, great little cute Tammi... the saddest Unsung I've ever seen, thank you Manyek for rediscovering this great story for every true lover of good music and great voices like Tammi and Marvin.
AlexRaxwell 5 months ago
This was a sad story. I love her courage and her voice. She was truly amazing. I can understand why Marvin Gaye was terribly distraught after her death. R.I.P One of the Greats!!
camilla60731 5 months ago
nick ashford rest in peace!
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katofromgreenhornet 6 months ago
MY FAVORITE UNSUNG EPISODE.
rip tammi terrell<3