Syreeta - Happy Endings

[no_place_like_motown]

I was just listening to "Happy Endings" by Syreeta. I don't recall this song being mentioned on the MF. I had downloaded this unreleased song some years ago from I-Tunes on an album called "The Best Of William Goldstein."

Goldstein had composed the music for the "Bingo Long Traveling All Stars & Motor Kings" soundtrack in 1976, released on MCA. Thelma Houston was featured on two of the tracks.

"Happy Endings" was probably recorded for the soundtrack[[?) but was never issued. It's a really nice ballad embellished with Syreeta's beautiful, angelic voice.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JFMWAFqvk

[theboyfromxtown]

You're on a roll with me today ANPLM

[carole cucumber]

Such a lovely song.... hmmh...this was never released.. another missed opportunity.

[carole cucumber]

John Lester,
It doesn't sound as if the last line in the left column [[1:26-1:31) .. cause I know... is translated correctly. It sounds to me as if she sings "cause I know from where hard endings are"
What are you hearing?
Thanks,
Carole

[carole cucumber]

Just came across this:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085647/soundtrack

[carole cucumber]

I just listened to this rendition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgO7WT17noM
[[which in no way rivals Syreeta's)
and the lyrics seem to be as listed for Syreeta's version.

[theboyfromxtown]

John Lester,
It doesn't sound as if the last line in the left column [[1:26-1:31) .. cause I know... is translated correctly. It sounds to me as if she sings "cause I know from where hard endings are"
What are you hearing?
Thanks,
Carole

Carole - I hear what's on the screen.

[westgrandboulevard]

So do I [[even if, grammatically, it does seem to be somewhat clumsy...), but oh, what a unique, lovely voice.....

[REDHOT]

Thanks for postin' this,i love Syreeta's voice,

[no_place_like_motown]

Just came across this:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085647/soundtrack

Carole,

Thanks for finding and sharing that information. I had no idea there was a TV film called "Happy Endings" in 1983. The song, at least to my ears, sounds as if it was recorded in the mid-late 70's.

Hopefully Andy will see this thread and give us more details about the song.

[no_place_like_motown]

Thanks for postin' this,i love Syreeta's voice,

REDHOT,

Believe it or not you came to mind when I put up this post as I remember you mentioning several times that you love Syreeta's voice. :)

[johnny_raven]

Maybe it will be released on an expanded edition of The Spell ...

[gordy_hunk]

I remember HW telling me one day how much he loved Syreeta.

It would be marvelous to have all of Syreeta's LP issued on CD, with all the material in the vaults issued too - in the format of how the Marvelettes / DeBarge / Eddie Kendricks had their material released.

Syreeta's voice was so amazingly beautiful - as she was to look at too. So much talent, and yet, taken from us so very early.

[no_place_like_motown]

It would be marvelous to have all of Syreeta's LP issued on CD, with all the material in the vaults issued too - in the format of how the Marvelettes / DeBarge / Eddie Kendricks had their material released.

That would be ideal!

I'm happy, however, that nearly all of her solo albums, including the duet LP's w/ G.C. Cameron & Billy Preston, have been issued on CD. "The Spell" has never made it to CD but hopefully Funky Town Grooves or David Nathan/Reel Music may consider releasing it.

I remember an interview I read where Syreeta stated that she had a lot of canned recordings from the late 60's as Rita Wright. I would die to hear those songs!! What a great project it would be for Ace/Kent...

[jack020]

http://theseconddisc.com/

is taking requests so....:)


http://theseconddisc.com/second-disc-records/full-catalog/

[mysterysinger]

How about a bump for this fine song?

Got it on a various artists CD years ago https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookephotography/38505045645/in/photolist-21Eyqzk

[mjdestiny]

That would be ideal!

I'm happy, however, that nearly all of her solo albums, including the duet LP's w/ G.C. Cameron & Billy Preston, have been issued on CD. "The Spell" has never made it to CD but hopefully Funky Town Grooves or David Nathan/Reel Music may consider releasing it.

I remember an interview I read where Syreeta stated that she had a lot of canned recordings from the late 60's as Rita Wright. I would die to hear those songs!! What a great project it would be for Ace/Kent...
https://acerecords.co.uk/syreeta-the-rita-wright-years-rare-motown-1967-1970

[TomatoTom123]

I think that post was written in 2015… a year before Ace's Rita Wright collection was released! :)

[mysterysinger]

Yes I have that ACE collection of Syreeta's early Motown work. Back at the time of the original post they were pretty accurate with their information on the unreleased tracks.But, of course, "Happy Endings" would never have been part of that release.

[nativeNY63]

Was I living in a multiverse, or was Syretta married to Stevie back inaday???

[kenneth]

Was I living in a multiverse, or was Syretta married to Stevie back inaday???

Yes, they were married briefly and the song “Isn’t She Pretty” was recorded by Stevie Wonder after the birth of their daughter. I believe they remained friends even after divorcing and professionally I think Stevie Wonder still produced some of her recordings.

[nativeNY63]

Yes, they were married briefly and the song “Isn’t She Pretty” was recorded by Stevie Wonder after the birth of their daughter. I believe they remained friends even after divorcing and professionally I think Stevie Wonder still produced some of her recordings.

Was that Aesha? She's got kids now! Read that somewhere.

[TomatoTom123]

I believe Stevie and Syreeta were only married from 1970 to 1972, so Aisha is not Syreeta's daughter.

According to Wikipedia, Aisha's mum is Yolanda Simmons! :D

[sansradio]

I believe Stevie and Syreeta were only married from 1970 to 1972, so Aisha is not Syreeta's daughter.

According to Wikipedia, Aisha's mum is Yolanda Simmons! :D

Yep. The lyric to ISL contains the line "Londie, it could have not been done...".

[kenneth]

Yep. The lyric to ISL contains the line "Londie, it could have not been done...".

I see I had the name of the song wrong, as well as the "baby mama!" I guess that's how rumours get started.

You guys always keep me honest!