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Tammi Terrell: Fame, Life, Death and Marvin Gaye
Tammi Terrell exploded onto the music scene in the late 1960s. Most notably known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, Terrell’s voice is ever present in some of Motown Records’ most enduring songs. She passed away early in her career from a brain tumor in 1970.
Rumors and speculation around the soulstress still circulate to the day, however most of the truth has been lost to time. Fortunately, SOUL Newspaper followed her career and interviewed Terrell several times between 1966 and 1970. Looking through these articles of soul musuc history we can provide some insight into the dynamic life of Tammi Terrell.
Who Was Tammi Terrell?
Terrel was Born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery on April 29,1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father owned a barbershop and her mother was a retired actress. She graduated with honors from Germantown High School and won a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania working her way toward becoming a doctor.
After giving piano recitals as a kid, singing in school c
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Tammi Terrell: The tragic life story of a Motown singer and how Marvin Gaye never got over her death
Who was Tammi Terrell?
Tammi Terrell was an American singer, best known as one of the leading stars for Motown Records during the 1960s, and for her duets with Marvin Gaye.
Her career began as a teenager, recording for Scepter/Wand Records, before spending two years as a member of James Brown's live show.
Read more: The 25 greatest Motown songs
She also recorded briefly for Checker Records, before signing with Motown in 1965.
Alongside Gaye, Terrell scored several big hits, including 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing' and 'You're All I Need to Get By'.
What are her most famous songs?
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (extra HQ) - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Among her biggest hits included:
- I Cried
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough (with Marvin Gaye)
- Your Precious Love (with Marvin Gaye)
- If I Could Build My Whole World Around You (with Marvin Gaye)
- If This World W
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Tammi Terrell
American singer-songwriter (1945–1970)
This article is about the American singer-songwriter. For the formerly unidentified American murder victim, see Murder of Tammy Terrell. For the Australian politician, see Tammy Tyrrell.
Tammi Terrell | |
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Terrell in 1968 | |
| Born | Thomasina Winifred Montgomery (1945-04-29)April 29, 1945 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1970(1970-03-16) (aged 24) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Lawn Cemetery, Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1960–1969 |
| Relatives | Bob Montgomery (uncle) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
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Thomasina Winifred Montgomery (April 29, 1945 – March 16, 1970), professionally known as Tammi Terrell, was an American singer-songwriter, widely known as a star singer for Motown Records during the 1960s, notably for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye.
Terrell began her career as a teenager, first recording for Scepter/Wand Records, before spending
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