Between 1967-69, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell had successful string of hits as duet partners on the Motown roster. Although Marvin has recorded duets with Mary Wells and Kim Weston, he gained más exposure when he teamed up with newcomer, Tammi Terrell, as his duet partner. Sadly their musical partnership ended when she passed on in 1970 due to a brain tumor when she was just 24 years old.
When I hear classic duets such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "If This World Were Mine", "You Precious Love" and "You're All I Need (To Get By)", those were some of the greatest duets in Motown history. The majority of their hit songs written por Harvey Fuqua and Ashford and Simpson; in addition, to creating some of the best classic Motown duets ever made. Marvin and Tammi were real good friends, and people got the impression they actually going together, but that wasn't the case. Having been considered the best R&B vocal duo, their voices had blended in perfect harmony.
Sadly their musical partnership came to a screeching halt when she collapsed in Marvin's arms during a live performance at Hampton-Sydney College back in 1967. Prior to her getting sick, according to reports, Tammi had been suffering from severe migraine headaches, which was the result of a malignant brain tumor; in addition, to making her very sick despite the extensive surgeries she's had over the last three years. They continued to work together up until she couldn't work anymore. On March 16, 1970, just one mes shy of her "25th" birthday, Tammi Terrell passed away leaving Marvin emotionally devastated to the point where he a year-long sabbatical from recording and live performances.
Marvin even did her eulogy at her funeral; in addition, to fighting back the tears for the reason he was so devastated por her passing. In their short lives, Marvin and Tammi have recorded some of the best classic duets, which tu can hear on the radio and their classic recordings. As Marvin's duet partner, Tammi got plenty of recognition, and she was the subject of the 2013 episode of "Unsung"; as well as the subject of the the book entitled, "My Sister Tommie: The Real Tammi Terrell", written por her younger sister, Ludie Montgomery. When I listen to their classic recordings, I enjoyed listening it más an más They were than just colleagues they also real good friends, and I could see why he attended her funeral..
When I hear classic duets such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "If This World Were Mine", "You Precious Love" and "You're All I Need (To Get By)", those were some of the greatest duets in Motown history. The majority of their hit songs written por Harvey Fuqua and Ashford and Simpson; in addition, to creating some of the best classic Motown duets ever made. Marvin and Tammi were real good friends, and people got the impression they actually going together, but that wasn't the case. Having been considered the best R&B vocal duo, their voices had blended in perfect harmony.
Sadly their musical partnership came to a screeching halt when she collapsed in Marvin's arms during a live performance at Hampton-Sydney College back in 1967. Prior to her getting sick, according to reports, Tammi had been suffering from severe migraine headaches, which was the result of a malignant brain tumor; in addition, to making her very sick despite the extensive surgeries she's had over the last three years. They continued to work together up until she couldn't work anymore. On March 16, 1970, just one mes shy of her "25th" birthday, Tammi Terrell passed away leaving Marvin emotionally devastated to the point where he a year-long sabbatical from recording and live performances.
Marvin even did her eulogy at her funeral; in addition, to fighting back the tears for the reason he was so devastated por her passing. In their short lives, Marvin and Tammi have recorded some of the best classic duets, which tu can hear on the radio and their classic recordings. As Marvin's duet partner, Tammi got plenty of recognition, and she was the subject of the 2013 episode of "Unsung"; as well as the subject of the the book entitled, "My Sister Tommie: The Real Tammi Terrell", written por her younger sister, Ludie Montgomery. When I listen to their classic recordings, I enjoyed listening it más an más They were than just colleagues they also real good friends, and I could see why he attended her funeral..