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Post by Emerald City on Jul 13, 2006 20:41:06 GMT -5
 ______________________ Profile: Tammi Terrell
Born: Thomasina Montgomery April 29, 1945 Philadelphia
Genres: Motown, Soul, R&B
Instruments: Vocals
Contributions to music:
• Other half of Motown's most successful duet act
• Main inspiration behind Marvin Gaye's world renowned album What's Going On?
Early years: Began singing at the tender age of 5 and by 13 was a regular opening act for artists such as Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles. Discovered by producer Luther Dixon and signed to Scepter, before going to Wand where she cut an album entitled The Early Show, which featured six tracks by herself, and six by Chuck Jackson. Later on she was signed to the Try Me label by owner James Brown and soon became part of his revue show.
Success: Was spotted by Berry Gordy while performing with Jerry 'Iceman' Butler and signed with Motown in 1965 where she made her debut with "I Can't Believe You Love Me". After creating a buzz, it was her pairing with Marvin Gaye which soon resulted in several hits on both the R&B and Pop charts including Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, If This World Were Mine, You're All I Need To Get By and the timeless Ain't No Mountain High Enough.
Later years: Unfortunately, after collapsing onstage in Marvin's arms during a performance, Tammi was diagnosed with a brain tumour and passed away March 16, 1970 at the age of 24.
***Other Facts***
• Renamed Tammi Terrell by Berry Gordy, because he thought her real name made her sound like a white country singer
• Studied pre-med at the University of Pennsylvania
• Was friends with Kim Weston prior to joining Motown
• Number one pick by many Motown fans to replace Florence Ballard, after her departure from the Supremes
• In 2005 Philadelphia declared June 16th Tammi Terrell Day
***Songs, and Charts***
#1 hits:
R&B:
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing (1968)
You're All I Need To Get By (1968)
Charts:
Pop:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" #19 (1967)
"Your Precious Love" #5 (1967)
"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" #10 (1968)
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" #8 (1968)
"You're All I Need To Get By" #7 (1968)
"Keep On Lovin Me Honey" #24 (1968)
"Good Lovin Ain't Easy" #30 (1969)
"What You Gave Me" #49 (1969)
"The Onion Song" #50 (1970)
R&B:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" #3 (1967)
"Your Precious Love" #2 (1967)
"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" #2 (1968)
"Keep On Lovin Me Honey" #11 (1968)
"Good Lovin Ain't Easy" #11 (1969)
"What You Gave Me" #6 (1969)
"The Onion Song" #18 (1970)
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Song Choice of the Month:
   Tammi Terrell - More, More, More
From The Complete Duets |
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Post by Motorcity on Jul 14, 2006 9:38:03 GMT -5
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Post by timmy84 on Jul 14, 2006 13:37:47 GMT -5
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Post by Motown Honey on Jul 24, 2006 19:11:58 GMT -5
Do it Tam Tam ... Do it :ilovemusic:
Excellent singer, performer even wrote a song or two and just too amazin' for words
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Post by Kay on Jul 25, 2006 18:44:49 GMT -5
:yeahbaby: ______________________ Profile: Tammi Terrell
Born: Thomasina Montgomery April 29, 1945 Philadelphia
Genres: Motown, Soul, R&B
Instruments: Vocals
Contributions to music:
• Other half of Motown's most successful duet act
• Main inspiration behind Marvin Gaye's world renowned album What's Going On?
Early years: Began singing at the tender age of 5 and by 13 was a regular opening act for artists such as Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles. Discovered by producer Luther Dixon and signed to Scepter, before going to Wand where she cut an album entitled The Early Show, which featured six tracks by herself, and six by Chuck Jackson. Later on she was signed to the Try Me label by owner James Brown and soon became part of his revue show.
Success: Was spotted by Berry Gordy while performing with Jerry 'Iceman' Butler and signed with Motown in 1965 where she made her debut with "I Can't Believe You Love Me". After creating a buzz, it was her pairing with Marvin Gaye which soon resulted in several hits on both the R&B and Pop charts including Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, If This World Were Mine, You're All I Need To Get By and the timeless Ain't No Mountain High Enough.
Later years: Unfortunately, after collapsing onstage in Marvin's arms during a performance, Tammi was diagnosed with a brain tumour and passed away March 16, 1970 at the age of 24.
***Other Facts***
• Renamed Tammi Terrell by Berry Gordy, because he thought her real name made her sound like a white country singer
• Studied pre-med at the University of Pennsylvania
• Was friends with Kim Weston prior to joining Motown
• Number one pick by many Motown fans to replace Florence Ballard, after her departure from the Supremes
• In 2005 Philadelphia declared June 16th Tammi Terrell Day
***Songs, and Charts***
#1 hits:
R&B:
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing (1968)
You're All I Need To Get By (1968)
Charts:
Pop:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" #19 (1967)
"Your Precious Love" #5 (1967)
"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" #10 (1968)
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" #8 (1968)
"You're All I Need To Get By" #7 (1968)
"Keep On Lovin Me Honey" #24 (1968)
"Good Lovin Ain't Easy" #30 (1969)
"What You Gave Me" #49 (1969)
"The Onion Song" #50 (1970)
R&B:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" #3 (1967)
"Your Precious Love" #2 (1967)
"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" #2 (1968)
"Keep On Lovin Me Honey" #11 (1968)
"Good Lovin Ain't Easy" #11 (1969)
"What You Gave Me" #6 (1969)
"The Onion Song" #18 (1970)
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Song Choice of the Month:
Tammi Terrell - More, More, More
From The Complete DuetsOne of my top three female singers of all time! I loooooove her solo version of More, More, More. And as much as I adore Marvin, Tammi didn't ride anybody's coattails because she had IT (which is why they worked so well)  |
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Post by Diamond Girl on Jul 25, 2006 19:19:10 GMT -5
Tammi was an accomplished artist when she came to the label.
Her and Marvin were that match made in heaven.
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Post by rainymourning on Jul 30, 2006 16:51:15 GMT -5
She sounds absolutely wonderful on these songs. I have never heard these two in particular in their original format without Marvin, so thanks :victory: |
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Even more from the lovely, soul singing Miss Terrell 
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