She did it before today's greats Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Keyshia Coleand she sounded great also. I don't know what you're talking about on the looks though because there are better now days then back then.
@CREWDOG289 - Troop remade the Jackson 5 song ALL I DO IS THINK OF YOU not this one. This song - best known by Stevie Wonder - is so beautiful in this original version by Tammi.
This is the first time i heard this, and the song's not even over yet, but it's about to go on replay. I was surprised. I love this. I thought stevie wonder wrote this song for hotter than the 4th of july... stevie did an amazing job. Tammi just made my day!
@ThinkTankEricD ....Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax and Clarence Paul wrote this song.... Tammi did it, then Brenda Holloway, then Stevie ... it's an amazing song that has lasted and lasted... actually, this has been made since Stevie did it...
I saw the Unsung about her I just cried and I hate that she died so young... I am 36 years old and I am bumping this woman songs... She was awesome... Hugs to Terri Terell in heaven from Sametra on earth...
I just watched her unsung documentary, this poor girl endured a three man rape, beatings from two jerks by the names of James Brown and David Ruffin and her brain tumor, so sad she went through that, it always happens to the best people
Wow...I didn't know Stevie Wonder remade this...that's crazy. I guess the later Motown artists (Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross) stole some of her thunder...
I watched the UnSung documentary today and man you're talking about something heart touching.She endured so much in her 24 years of living.From being raped,abusive relationships with James Brown & David Ruffin to having 8 to 9 brain surgeries from brain tumors;yet still trying to sing and perform.
Stevie Wonder remade this song. Tammi Terrell was such a great singer, I really believe that Berry Gordy squandered an opportunity to showcase her talent as a solo artist before her passing. R.I.P. Tammi.
This song is so very beautiful. 30 yrs. ago I was enjoying Stevie Wonder's version not knowing one of my absolute favorite singers did it first. Thanks for posting! I only wish there was more footage of her so that we could enjoy watching her perform. I have tried everything that I know to locate footage but to no avail.
Loving this song by Tammi. Motown should have promoted it more than they did, if they did it at all. Too busy promoting Diana Ross, I guess. Brenda Holloway's version is good too. Just a great song, all in all.
I love this version by Tammi Terrell. It's more personal and reaches the soul. She was wonderful and "I wonder how exciting it would be" if she could have lived longer and made more beautiful and soul calming music.
@debtrigg Yes Stevie Wonder wrote & arranged this song. He also co-wrote Tears Of A Clown with Smokey Robinson. Stevie wrote Shame for The Spinners, & played all the instruments,bass,guitar,keys,drums on the demo he sent to them. Stevie wrote,produced & arranged Let's Get Serious for Jermaine Jackson,Stevie wrote I Cant Help It for M.J. Stevie wrote,arranged "Tell Me Something Good" for Rufus & Chaka Khan. sStevie also wrote Aretha Franklin's 1st #1 pop song "Until You Come Back To Me.
This has that Marvelettes type groove, like the Hunter gets captured by the game. Tammi could blow!~DAM!~ who knows she may have eventually took the Supremes to whole other level after Diana left! A man can dream can't HE??
I had no idea that Tammi Terrell did this first either. And this is an absolutely gorgeous version. I love the longing and wistfulness of this. Stevie's is more grooving and jamming. But this version has me really feeling the lyrics and I love the arrangement. Tammi's voice is awesome. Stevie is an amazing lyricist.
be thankful for u tube!!! type in an artist you respect and there she is!!!! first class beautiful,soulful lady,with a potential she was robbed of! what a vocal that lady had xx love her
My jaw dropped when I heard the beginning of the song, because I recognized it from Wale's song. And my jaw remained that way until the end of the song because of Tammi Terrell's voice.
This has to be the greatest song Tammi ever sung yet many people do not even know about it!! It is so clear and upbeat as if it was recorded today!! This beautiful woman died too young and I feel she should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!! She simply was fantastic and she and her music will never die!
@JJN259 I agree. I also think Stevie has them both beat. It ain't got that umph that he gives it. You know, that thing that makes you say dam, he thinking about you girl. He thankin bout ya!
I agree with your Diana Ross comment. I was upset to hear Diana's version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" until I heard that she did not really want to record it or did not like it after it was recorded. I have no doubt that she felt uneasy around this gorgeous beauty who had a voice like no other. Had she survived, she would have out sang all of the women at Motown, without a doubt.
One of the all time greats of the Motown story Tammy was in her prime and destined for superstardom to become what she is today a real female legend in the industry it was a shame she passed on so young
Her sister wrote a book about Tammi, think it is very interesting, because of all the rumours you read on the internet about Tammi's life. Her personallity is touching, great. When you see the Motown site (the one with the museum) not a word you find about Tammi... Talkin about respect! THX for your reaction missjuniquee 719 (nice name)
There is no Tammi's Version. lol. Stevie wrote this song FOR Tammi to sing back in the 60's and then re-recorded it in the 80's as a tribute to her. lol
This version was played on the radio as I drove home one dark, quite night and I was in complete rapture. When I arrived home I found it on U Tube and added it to fav list. I always loved the Stevie version, but this is so much more understated, a real soulful classic
i really HAVE LEARN TO APPRECIATE TAMMI'S VOICE ON THIS VERSION. Yes this is much better than Stevie's version. This was very heart felt and sad because her TRUE potential was never realized.
This jam is timeless and just makes you understand what real music sounds and feels like! They are just now beginning to see that this new music sucks and are beginning to play real music on our local radio stations! Internet and satellite radio must be kicking butt and taking names for them to finally wake up!
@LGKids TAMMI'S VOICE IS TIMELESS, SHE REALLY KNEW HOW TO BELT OUT A SONG!! VERY SAD SHE DIED SO YOUNG. THEY JUST DO NOT MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!
@LGKids I am so happy for you. This coming from a white, 59 yr white, female who grew up with not only this but ALLLLLLLLL the motown tunes. Happy discoveries, for sure!!
@kdd3051 , first of all let me say, that I am flattered to get this commenta and I wish I had grown up around the blow up of Motown! I am so glad that my Mom put me up on everything that was good music! Peace to you and I am jealous and do envy you!lol!
And this is how it should always be: 0 dislikes for Miss Terrell. She deserves the utmost praise and respect for her talents & having achieved and conquered so much in an unfortunately quick lifetime.
@eli0298 I HIGHLY AGREE!! TAMMI COULD SING CIRCLES AROUND MISS ROSS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT TAMMI SHOULD OF BEEN LEAD SINGER OF THE SUPREMES THAT WOULD OF REALLY BEEN SOMETHING!! HER FLORENCE BALLARD AND MARY WILSON, GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kolense I AGREE, TAMMI REALLY SANG THIS SONG FROM THE HEART AND IT DEFINITELY STANDS UP WELL TODAY!! WHAT A TREMENDOUS VOICE AND TREMENDOUS DELIVERY!! NO MORE LIKE TAMMI FOR SURE!!
@kymmirox Mine too, and I'm 32 years old. I got a chance to see Unsung last week, and number one: It gave me an idea for a movie that ought to be done on her life. And I think that Taraji P Henson could play her, and Usher should play Marvin Gaye if they ever did a movie on her life. It also reminded me of what it meant to be to have a voice and sing from the soul. And you can FEEL what mood they're putting you in. It could be seductive, or romantic, but ALL with class. Not in dirty content.
@phesterjr I saw that as well.. made my heart sink.. it was so sad.. I cried the whole time...And Yes Ms. Henson could do it ... and she can actually sing..
Awesome.. most definitely see Usher in the Marvin role because he has a smooth demeanor .. and of course he can sing..
I just downloaded a lot of her music..
I could listen to this song over and over again.
I thank the lord for giving me the gift of hearing.
@kymmirox Lemme ask you this. Obviously, Tammi Terrell is before OUR time. And there is a respect for singers BEFORE our time. And artists during OUR generation. Can you honestly say that these new artists coming out now are making the same kind of impact on music as say a Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, or Notorious BIG and 2Pac were doing? Jazmine Sullivan I can dig, and Alicia Keyes too. But would label Beyonce or Jay Z legends? Or even Lady Ga Ga or Lil Wayne?? I say HELL No.
@phesterjr Of course I would say that the greats like MJ, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Barry White, etc have a lasting impact that will carry on even after death.
Beyonce is more of a performer/entertainer and I am a fan of her energy that she brings to the stage when she performs.
I love Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michelle, Jill Scott, Amel Larrieaux, Mary J Blige, Melanie Fiona.. and Fantasia..
I can't call Jay Z a legend .. but he is a lyricist.. and I CAN DIG IT
@phesterjr I have to agree one hundred percent. It is to easy these days to crown an artist or group, as a Legend. The true Legends are distinguished through Decades of success. Stevie, Smokey, Even Marvin, if he was alive today could make millions of dollars touring.They would not have to RECORD, a single. All these artist's could Tour Europe, asia Africa, the carribean, and South America,PACKING STADIUMS, performing their ORIGINAL HITS. I would pay to see Marvin B4 all these modern day stars.
@phesterjr MAN OH MAN... I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE MOVIE THING. TARAJI AND USHER WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THE ROLES OF TAMMI AND MARVIN. THEY FIT THEIR DESCRIPTION ALL TO WELL!!! THAT WOULD BE AN AMAZING MOVIE. FAVORITE EPISODE OF UNSUNG BY FAR.!
@ULiK3iT Hell yeah. I'm glad you agree with me and see the same vision that I do. Maybe when I get out of school I'll write a script for a movie on her if possible. But I would really have to do one on one research with her family and friends like Spike Lee did with the Malcolm X movie in '92.
@phesterjr MAN OH MAN... I TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT THE MOVIE THING. TARAJI AND USHER WOULD BE PEFECT TO PLAY THE ROLES OR TAMMI AND MARVIN. THEY FIT THEIR DESCRIPTION ALL TOO WELL!!! THAT MOVIE WOULD BE SO AMAZING!!! FAVORITE EPISODE OF UNSUNG BY FAR.!
@kymmirox I felt this same feeling, but couldn't put my finger on it- you put it into words perfectly. I was maybe 4 when Tammi died and yet, learning about this amazing woman and hearing her music- I miss her too, very much.
wow i didnt know tammi did this song 1st...this version has the flair only tammi possessed. im glad UnSung told her story to us. if u havent seen it, it's a must-watch 4 all her fans
I concur; saw it Mon. on TVOne's "Unsung" and LOVED it!!!! I actually made it through without crying. She was a strong woman. Up until the end, she felt she was going to beat that tumor. Bless her heart!!!
@lepoetress She had beaten so much in her life that would destroyed an average person, she overcame a rape, domestic violence and fought a VALIANT fight against that tumor, you can't do anything but respect Miss Terrell, She was never a victim!
You are SO RIGHT!!! It is just so sad to think this woman is "Unsung". Just hearing her acappella ..... Lord, have mercy, that woman could sang LOL!!!! I wish they had footage of her and Marvin singing @the Appollo when she was in the wheelchair singing "Your Precious Love". They say she tore it up!! Sadly, that was the last time she sung in public, they said.
Her premature death wasn't entirely in vain though.
It inspired Marvin Gaye & Renaldo Benson to write & record 'What's Going On' the ground breaking, land mark album that completely revolutionised Soul and inspired a generation.
She is incredibly beautiful and has a great voice and her and Marvin looked like the top of a wedding cake together. I'm glad Unsung is doing her because this woman should have been legendary.
She did it before today's greats Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Keyshia Coleand she sounded great also. I don't know what you're talking about on the looks though because there are better now days then back then.
TheRazzledazzle316 2 days ago
Wow!! Thought Stevie was the only person to sing this one. Go Tammi Go!!
doc2skate 1 week ago
really nice song. born in 65'..missed it.
TheCozybear65 1 week ago
my first "crush"
horst5511 1 week ago
Beautiful song tammi was absolute
ly goregous:)
MrBadgirl25 2 weeks ago
now i know where wale got sample the breakup song from!!!
enemyaca 2 weeks ago 2
what a beautiful tune. don't know who wrote it but kudos all the way..i light a candle everyday and so on
killercrabman 2 weeks ago
@CREWDOG289 - Troop remade the Jackson 5 song ALL I DO IS THINK OF YOU not this one. This song - best known by Stevie Wonder - is so beautiful in this original version by Tammi.
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CREWDOG289 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
@Snooooooooooopy true
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@Snooooooooooopy Did you know that Michael Jackson (with others) is singing the background vocals on Stevie's version?
HarelPapikian 6 days ago
TROOP REMADE THIS BUT THIS IS BETTER
CREWDOG289 3 weeks ago
I did not know this was originally Tammi Terrell's song!
93lovelythang 3 weeks ago
Wow! Never heard this better. Very nice. I love that YouTube actually serves a good purpose, like discovering this gem.
LAWoman323213 3 weeks ago
I had never heard this version before. Tammi really displayed her vocal talents.
Keith8562 1 month ago 3
6 dislikes have a word with yourselves !
tell50 1 month ago
This is the first time i heard this, and the song's not even over yet, but it's about to go on replay. I was surprised. I love this. I thought stevie wonder wrote this song for hotter than the 4th of july... stevie did an amazing job. Tammi just made my day!
ThinkTankEricD 1 month ago
@ThinkTankEricD ....Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax and Clarence Paul wrote this song.... Tammi did it, then Brenda Holloway, then Stevie ... it's an amazing song that has lasted and lasted... actually, this has been made since Stevie did it...
fourbabs 1 week ago
I saw the Unsung about her I just cried and I hate that she died so young... I am 36 years old and I am bumping this woman songs... She was awesome... Hugs to Terri Terell in heaven from Sametra on earth...
1truelove2011 1 month ago 3
I just watched her unsung documentary, this poor girl endured a three man rape, beatings from two jerks by the names of James Brown and David Ruffin and her brain tumor, so sad she went through that, it always happens to the best people
jwh1999 1 month ago 2
QUE JOIA RARA! LOVE!
MrChalinho 1 month ago
I Love Terrell. forever .
always your song is alive in my heart.
TheTakashi27 1 month ago
She an Icon...what a voice...I love Tammi
richierichnumber1 1 month ago
Yes Stevie wonder remade this song, but I hope you all know, that Stevie Wonder wrote & arranged it ion the 1st place!
mrinnervisionz 2 months ago 4
6 dislikes?? Come on people!!
bassmanjoe 2 months ago 3
Wow...I didn't know Stevie Wonder remade this...that's crazy. I guess the later Motown artists (Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross) stole some of her thunder...
Tammi Terrell was an incredible artist.
silvakey5 2 months ago
Is someone trying to erase her legacy? Because on wikipedia I don't think theres any mention she ever sung this
HearWithoutPrejudice 2 months ago
I watched the UnSung documentary today and man you're talking about something heart touching.She endured so much in her 24 years of living.From being raped,abusive relationships with James Brown & David Ruffin to having 8 to 9 brain surgeries from brain tumors;yet still trying to sing and perform.
pdubb32 2 months ago
@pdubb32 I just watched her story and I just wanted to burst into tears. Very heart breaking. It's so sad. So beautiful, gifted, and young. WOW!!!
MizzHayley46 2 months ago
RIP
DaMostEnigmatic 2 months ago
Stevie Wonder remade this song. Tammi Terrell was such a great singer, I really believe that Berry Gordy squandered an opportunity to showcase her talent as a solo artist before her passing. R.I.P. Tammi.
devilpuppy1969 2 months ago
@devilpuppy1969 in his mind nobody could be bigger than diana ross. she could have been better
kolense 2 months ago
Berry was too consumed with Diana...how could he hold this back?!?!?
BeeLady1959 2 months ago
Beautiful. Sad that a young woman who had an amazingly talented voice such as Tammi's died way before her time. Lovely, lovely voice.
aliacapone8129ad 2 months ago 11
Still in total disbelief that this version was never released as a single back in the '60's... 'sup, Berry??? What were you thinking???
DudeTC811 2 months ago
The original voice, she should have had this be a single.
aharper12 2 months ago
stevie and wale!!
msheavenbound22 2 months ago
Wow, a lot of people did this song! I love all versions
awarren92 3 months ago
This song is so very beautiful. 30 yrs. ago I was enjoying Stevie Wonder's version not knowing one of my absolute favorite singers did it first. Thanks for posting! I only wish there was more footage of her so that we could enjoy watching her perform. I have tried everything that I know to locate footage but to no avail.
memmory1000 3 months ago
Boy I hate the fact she died so young. She had it all, looks and a great singing voice.
SwingItLikeMoe 3 months ago 31
@SwingItLikeMoe I know.Too young.24 years old.Great,wonderful Talent.
SparrowThe4 2 months ago
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What a song and what a singer, surely one of the best ever female singers, beautiful and haunting!
dstoner 3 months ago in playlist dstoner's favourites
sweet
BiddieH 3 months ago
I been looking for this beat ever since I heard Wale's 'the break up song'.
conwaygurl28 3 months ago
nice song
cynthia6637 3 months ago
OMG! I never knew she sang this song back in the day! Beautiful voice!
kmason685 3 months ago
Wale sampled this song for break up i love both of the songs tho <3
jarheadxx14 4 months ago
Can't get any better!
ninetine62 4 months ago
Loving this song by Tammi. Motown should have promoted it more than they did, if they did it at all. Too busy promoting Diana Ross, I guess. Brenda Holloway's version is good too. Just a great song, all in all.
icegirl60ify 4 months ago
Wow! I never knew about this! Stevie wrote this for her first before he had a hit with it! Nice arrangement
matahliah 4 months ago 2
IF the do the Tammi Terrell movie it should be Temiya because she look a lot like her! But so do Beyounce!
6615267844 4 months ago
wale sampled this beat on the break up song
bubblebottom 4 months ago
Classic!
bolder2009 5 months ago
When they do her story.....1 name....Taraji P. Hensen
oneluv72 5 months ago 3
@oneluv72 Well I agree but they better hurry up. She ain't getting any younger.
bolder2009 5 months ago
@oneluv72 she will kill it period
kolense 2 months ago
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missywhippy 5 months ago
dope i love her voice and its in the key B WOW SO DOPE
lsigg 5 months ago
Stevie wrote the song & Tami recorded it first.
sekhmetbastet 5 months ago
this song is ALL TIME
camslizzle 5 months ago in playlist camslizzle's Favorited Videos
this song is ALL TIME
camslizzle 5 months ago in playlist camslizzle's Favorited Videos
this song is ALL TIME
camslizzle 5 months ago in playlist camslizzle's Favorited Videos
THINKING OF HER,, WHAT A SINGER!! LOVE THE MUSIC AND ALWAYS WILL
ang691000 5 months ago
I love this song, so impressing!! *____*
58Laureen 5 months ago
You guys know the breakup song by wale?? isnt this playing at the beginning?? i love it.
ily2cc 5 months ago
Never heard this version. Grew up knowing Stevie's version.
knowntothose 5 months ago
taraj p henson looks like her right?
casapia88 5 months ago 2
@casapia88 You are right! Taraj does look a bit like her.
Heartbear 5 months ago
wonderful song!
geovanasurf 5 months ago
a talent lost too soon
RetroKimmie 5 months ago
I love this version by Tammi Terrell. It's more personal and reaches the soul. She was wonderful and "I wonder how exciting it would be" if she could have lived longer and made more beautiful and soul calming music.
Heavenlypearl1908 6 months ago
I only knew that Stevie Wonder did this! Wonder if he wrote it?
debtrigg 6 months ago
@debtrigg Yes Stevie Wonder wrote & arranged this song. He also co-wrote Tears Of A Clown with Smokey Robinson. Stevie wrote Shame for The Spinners, & played all the instruments,bass,guitar,keys,drums on the demo he sent to them. Stevie wrote,produced & arranged Let's Get Serious for Jermaine Jackson,Stevie wrote I Cant Help It for M.J. Stevie wrote,arranged "Tell Me Something Good" for Rufus & Chaka Khan. sStevie also wrote Aretha Franklin's 1st #1 pop song "Until You Come Back To Me.
mrinnervisionz 2 months ago 3
Never heard this version who would have known that Stevie Wonder remade his own song
02jazmyne 6 months ago
This has that Marvelettes type groove, like the Hunter gets captured by the game. Tammi could blow!~DAM!~ who knows she may have eventually took the Supremes to whole other level after Diana left! A man can dream can't HE??
tedkay 6 months ago
@tedkay i heard she wanted to stay solo. they wanted her with the supremes but she didn't want it.
kolense 5 months ago
OMG heaven
gregpeckable 6 months ago
I had no idea that Tammi Terrell did this first either. And this is an absolutely gorgeous version. I love the longing and wistfulness of this. Stevie's is more grooving and jamming. But this version has me really feeling the lyrics and I love the arrangement. Tammi's voice is awesome. Stevie is an amazing lyricist.
erieN31st 6 months ago
wale-the breakup song :)
altosaxlove 6 months ago
OMG, I didn't know this wasn't Stevie's original!! OMG, I thought it was always his!
I really love this song.
I love the fact I learned this. I still love Stevie's version.
I love this version too.
aGwEENapple 6 months ago
Amazing! This is so lovely. That voice. man, gone too soon
AleekahTV 6 months ago
@AleekahTV taragii p. henson could nail such a role.
ohmphthschwrhu 6 months ago
I love this version its well sweet and mellow.
BoogieKnight1976 6 months ago
fu...!!! thats not marvin
Z4PI 6 months ago in playlist marvin gaye playlist
be thankful for u tube!!! type in an artist you respect and there she is!!!! first class beautiful,soulful lady,with a potential she was robbed of! what a vocal that lady had xx love her
12pistol3 6 months ago
and they talk of the tragic death of amy winehouse ,,,rip tammy
mrhitmanisback 6 months ago
& i thought stevie wonder was the creator of this song!
purplelove010 7 months ago
@purplelove010 ummm he IS
grayngreen8 6 months ago
I wish there were a video for this. I would like to see her perform this wonderful song.
ruderkonge1976 7 months ago
My jaw dropped when I heard the beginning of the song, because I recognized it from Wale's song. And my jaw remained that way until the end of the song because of Tammi Terrell's voice.
nigel1034 7 months ago 3
This has to be the greatest song Tammi ever sung yet many people do not even know about it!! It is so clear and upbeat as if it was recorded today!! This beautiful woman died too young and I feel she should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!! She simply was fantastic and she and her music will never die!
garybryant77 7 months ago 5
I like her version of this song and Brenda Holloway's too. For me, Tammi's is a little better.
JJN259 7 months ago 2
@JJN259 I agree. I also think Stevie has them both beat. It ain't got that umph that he gives it. You know, that thing that makes you say dam, he thinking about you girl. He thankin bout ya!
bluscorpion 7 months ago
She's singing in hevean with Marvin, Flo Ballard, Sam Cooke, and Ray Charles.
cjacja21 7 months ago
Just awesome! Gorgeous song on its own but Between Stevie's prodigy...and Tammi's tragic early demise...makes it all the more haunting and beautiful.
pwrbroker1 8 months ago 2
She was/is so underrated
MsBaneta 8 months ago
I never knew Tammi did this song!!! I love it!!
Tastymama26 8 months ago 24
@Tastymama26 -- I didn't either but it was originally wrote for her... Stevie wonder just put it out (according to press)
getWHITit023 4 months ago
Motown never released this as a single. Unbelievable.
MoveOnSoulClub 8 months ago 12
@MoveOnSoulClub shameful top 10 hit positively
kolense 5 months ago
Wow! So used to hearing her paired with Marvin but listen to this then-21 year old just nail this song!
likepatsandGTOs 9 months ago 2
I like Stevie's version better!!! Don't get me wrong, I love Tammi but Stevie hit it!
NeeNae85 10 months ago
wale smapled this in his song: the breakup song.
gigiLOVESdrake 10 months ago
god she is so breathtaking, beautiful. , no not beautiful, shes more then beautiful, gosh why cant they event a word for more then just beautiful.
Pinketuzz 10 months ago
I agree with your Diana Ross comment. I was upset to hear Diana's version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" until I heard that she did not really want to record it or did not like it after it was recorded. I have no doubt that she felt uneasy around this gorgeous beauty who had a voice like no other. Had she survived, she would have out sang all of the women at Motown, without a doubt.
memmory1000 10 months ago 3
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sidewaydriver 10 months ago
perfect pity we cant clone her
MrSALFORDSTEVE 10 months ago
@MrSALFORDSTEVE we can believe me lol!!!!!!!
kolense 10 months ago
damn! digging this!
BlacksAreBeautiful 10 months ago 2
She made the world a better place.
srercrcr 10 months ago 2
One of the all time greats of the Motown story Tammy was in her prime and destined for superstardom to become what she is today a real female legend in the industry it was a shame she passed on so young
lizbecs 10 months ago
REALLY? Only a doosh would hit the dislike button
DominoFelix 11 months ago
Her sister wrote a book about Tammi, think it is very interesting, because of all the rumours you read on the internet about Tammi's life. Her personallity is touching, great. When you see the Motown site (the one with the museum) not a word you find about Tammi... Talkin about respect! THX for your reaction missjuniquee 719 (nice name)
163Peety 11 months ago
i love tammy im 31 yrs and im still learing about her music simply the best!
msjanna100 11 months ago 2
Can't help it must hear this beautiful song all the time.
Reading about Tammi's life makes you very very sad.
When you wanna read about her life see the documentary on TVone.com, it's very
interresting, I warn you, you must fight against the tears!
I think she was more tallented than Diana Ross.
R E S P E C T & RIP Tammi
163Peety 1 year ago 3
@163Peety i cried, her story was so sad and she died so young.
missjunique719 11 months ago
There is no Tammi's Version. lol. Stevie wrote this song FOR Tammi to sing back in the 60's and then re-recorded it in the 80's as a tribute to her. lol
Egem14 1 year ago 2
Classic Love Tammi Terrell R.I.P
803love 1 year ago
This version was played on the radio as I drove home one dark, quite night and I was in complete rapture. When I arrived home I found it on U Tube and added it to fav list. I always loved the Stevie version, but this is so much more understated, a real soulful classic
RAD07812348868 1 year ago 3
Yay wale sampling from this
Z0MGYes 1 year ago
When everything falls into place! Romantic love, like a mountain high full of flowers and happiness!
coldfreshair 1 year ago
i really HAVE LEARN TO APPRECIATE TAMMI'S VOICE ON THIS VERSION. Yes this is much better than Stevie's version. This was very heart felt and sad because her TRUE potential was never realized.
feeleffect1 1 year ago
im so loving this!!! God rest her soul!!!
GROOVEXXX123 1 year ago 2
Magical!!!
dorne 1 year ago
I just found out that Tammi sung this before Stevie and I love both versions.
krisj827 1 year ago
You learn alot about your music if you broaden your horizons! Im lovin it.. Always loved Stevies.. Now I just LOVE Tammi's!!!
JuzaPIMPnMOB 1 year ago
This jam is timeless and just makes you understand what real music sounds and feels like! They are just now beginning to see that this new music sucks and are beginning to play real music on our local radio stations! Internet and satellite radio must be kicking butt and taking names for them to finally wake up!
LGKids 1 year ago 2
@LGKids TAMMI'S VOICE IS TIMELESS, SHE REALLY KNEW HOW TO BELT OUT A SONG!! VERY SAD SHE DIED SO YOUNG. THEY JUST DO NOT MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!
garybryant7 1 year ago
@LGKids I am so happy for you. This coming from a white, 59 yr white, female who grew up with not only this but ALLLLLLLLL the motown tunes. Happy discoveries, for sure!!
kdd3051 1 year ago
@kdd3051 , first of all let me say, that I am flattered to get this commenta and I wish I had grown up around the blow up of Motown! I am so glad that my Mom put me up on everything that was good music! Peace to you and I am jealous and do envy you!lol!
LGKids 1 year ago 2
And this is how it should always be: 0 dislikes for Miss Terrell. She deserves the utmost praise and respect for her talents & having achieved and conquered so much in an unfortunately quick lifetime.
drlove261210 1 year ago 2
If she would not have died, she would of been the best, there would not have been know Diana ... Diana who?
eli0298 1 year ago 44
@eli0298 I agree, Tammi was the best, much better than Miss Ross! Tammi should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also! Appreciate your comment!!
garybryant7 1 year ago
@eli0298 I HIGHLY AGREE!! TAMMI COULD SING CIRCLES AROUND MISS ROSS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT TAMMI SHOULD OF BEEN LEAD SINGER OF THE SUPREMES THAT WOULD OF REALLY BEEN SOMETHING!! HER FLORENCE BALLARD AND MARY WILSON, GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
garybryant7 1 year ago
@eli0298 WORD!
yralm07 5 months ago
@eli0298 Exactly. She is so underrated. I love her voice.
PrissiMa06 5 months ago
this is a top 10 hit in 1966 period anyone agree?
kolense 1 year ago
@kolense I agree with you, Tammi was the best!!
garybryant7 1 year ago
@kolense I AGREE, TAMMI REALLY SANG THIS SONG FROM THE HEART AND IT DEFINITELY STANDS UP WELL TODAY!! WHAT A TREMENDOUS VOICE AND TREMENDOUS DELIVERY!! NO MORE LIKE TAMMI FOR SURE!!
garybryant7 1 year ago 3
@kolense
I truly agree
88ritchie 1 year ago
I miss her..
.. and that is strange because she way before my time
We will never forget you
xoxoxo
kymmirox 1 year ago 2
@kymmirox Mine too, and I'm 32 years old. I got a chance to see Unsung last week, and number one: It gave me an idea for a movie that ought to be done on her life. And I think that Taraji P Henson could play her, and Usher should play Marvin Gaye if they ever did a movie on her life. It also reminded me of what it meant to be to have a voice and sing from the soul. And you can FEEL what mood they're putting you in. It could be seductive, or romantic, but ALL with class. Not in dirty content.
phesterjr 1 year ago
@phesterjr I saw that as well.. made my heart sink.. it was so sad.. I cried the whole time...And Yes Ms. Henson could do it ... and she can actually sing..
Awesome.. most definitely see Usher in the Marvin role because he has a smooth demeanor .. and of course he can sing..
I just downloaded a lot of her music..
I could listen to this song over and over again.
I thank the lord for giving me the gift of hearing.
kymmirox 1 year ago
@kymmirox Lemme ask you this. Obviously, Tammi Terrell is before OUR time. And there is a respect for singers BEFORE our time. And artists during OUR generation. Can you honestly say that these new artists coming out now are making the same kind of impact on music as say a Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, or Notorious BIG and 2Pac were doing? Jazmine Sullivan I can dig, and Alicia Keyes too. But would label Beyonce or Jay Z legends? Or even Lady Ga Ga or Lil Wayne?? I say HELL No.
phesterjr 1 year ago
@phesterjr Of course I would say that the greats like MJ, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Barry White, etc have a lasting impact that will carry on even after death.
Beyonce is more of a performer/entertainer and I am a fan of her energy that she brings to the stage when she performs.
I love Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michelle, Jill Scott, Amel Larrieaux, Mary J Blige, Melanie Fiona.. and Fantasia..
I can't call Jay Z a legend .. but he is a lyricist.. and I CAN DIG IT
kymmirox 1 year ago
@kymmirox No doubt. You hit it on the nose about Jay and B. It all makes sense.
phesterjr 1 year ago
@phesterjr I have to agree one hundred percent. It is to easy these days to crown an artist or group, as a Legend. The true Legends are distinguished through Decades of success. Stevie, Smokey, Even Marvin, if he was alive today could make millions of dollars touring.They would not have to RECORD, a single. All these artist's could Tour Europe, asia Africa, the carribean, and South America,PACKING STADIUMS, performing their ORIGINAL HITS. I would pay to see Marvin B4 all these modern day stars.
allahbuild 1 year ago 2
@allahbuild Me too. To see Marvin now would be a dream come true. :)
timmy841212 1 year ago
@phesterjr MAN OH MAN... I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE MOVIE THING. TARAJI AND USHER WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THE ROLES OF TAMMI AND MARVIN. THEY FIT THEIR DESCRIPTION ALL TO WELL!!! THAT WOULD BE AN AMAZING MOVIE. FAVORITE EPISODE OF UNSUNG BY FAR.!
ULiK3iT 1 year ago
@ULiK3iT Hell yeah. I'm glad you agree with me and see the same vision that I do. Maybe when I get out of school I'll write a script for a movie on her if possible. But I would really have to do one on one research with her family and friends like Spike Lee did with the Malcolm X movie in '92.
phesterjr 1 year ago
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@phesterjr MAN OH MAN... I TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT THE MOVIE THING. TARAJI AND USHER WOULD BE PEFECT TO PLAY THE ROLES OR TAMMI AND MARVIN. THEY FIT THEIR DESCRIPTION ALL TOO WELL!!! THAT MOVIE WOULD BE SO AMAZING!!! FAVORITE EPISODE OF UNSUNG BY FAR.!
ULiK3iT 1 year ago
@kymmirox I felt this same feeling, but couldn't put my finger on it- you put it into words perfectly. I was maybe 4 when Tammi died and yet, learning about this amazing woman and hearing her music- I miss her too, very much.
tomovox 10 months ago
i like this song man i want them to make a movie about her life badly
CONNIEMANNI 1 year ago 2
Stevie wrote this song for Tammi and then recorded it after her death. Both versions are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugsandkisses70 1 year ago
I admire her strength she made all these beautiful songs and passed away at such a young age. she is my idol,
JELLYFYE10 1 year ago
I like Tammi`s version as well, a beautiful talented,legend.
Fantagurlful 1 year ago
This is awesome...Someone needs to get to work on a Tammi Terrell movie. I can't believe this music has been hidden for so long...
sflachuck 1 year ago 2
Make a moving I heard her sung and it got my heart because I known what it felt I AM 65 yrs been there.
contrerasronnie
CentralCoastn 10 months ago
wow i didnt know tammi did this song 1st...this version has the flair only tammi possessed. im glad UnSung told her story to us. if u havent seen it, it's a must-watch 4 all her fans
ladymuziklover 1 year ago 3
@ladymuziklover
I concur; saw it Mon. on TVOne's "Unsung" and LOVED it!!!! I actually made it through without crying. She was a strong woman. Up until the end, she felt she was going to beat that tumor. Bless her heart!!!
lepoetress 1 year ago
@lepoetress She had beaten so much in her life that would destroyed an average person, she overcame a rape, domestic violence and fought a VALIANT fight against that tumor, you can't do anything but respect Miss Terrell, She was never a victim!
RIP Baby, you've earned it!
carmenjones411 1 year ago
@carmenjones411
You are SO RIGHT!!! It is just so sad to think this woman is "Unsung". Just hearing her acappella ..... Lord, have mercy, that woman could sang LOL!!!! I wish they had footage of her and Marvin singing @the Appollo when she was in the wheelchair singing "Your Precious Love". They say she tore it up!! Sadly, that was the last time she sung in public, they said.
lepoetress 1 year ago
@lepoetress Yes! amen 2 that
ladymuziklover 1 year ago
allllllllllll iiiii beeeeeeeee is bout my moneyyyyyyyy, i love findin soul samples dats been used
paulandj 1 year ago
This track has a haunting quality Tammi brings to it,One of my all time Fave Motown tracks.
soulfu1 1 year ago
A beautiful woman with a beautiful talent.
Taken from us aged just 24
Her premature death wasn't entirely in vain though.
It inspired Marvin Gaye & Renaldo Benson to write & record 'What's Going On' the ground breaking, land mark album that completely revolutionised Soul and inspired a generation.
RIP Tammi
kevintheshedend1976 1 year ago 3
She is incredibly beautiful and has a great voice and her and Marvin looked like the top of a wedding cake together. I'm glad Unsung is doing her because this woman should have been legendary.
Geezyone 1 year ago
ok but Stevie still wrote and its this song. It's good but def not better then Stevie Wonder's ver.
Timba82 1 year ago
@Timba82 I agree completely and think it's rather foolish to compare or suggest otherwise.....
TheSanctifiedSoldier 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS SONG AND TAMMI
Darrian2021 1 year ago
I HAD NO CLUE THAT MS. TAMMI TERRELL SANG THIS SONG. WOW!!!
mscldixon 1 year ago