Sylvia Moy Has Passed

[marv2]

A notice by Rick Moy Ward was posted about an hour ago that prolific Motown songwriter, Sylvia Moy has died:

"We say goodbye to a Legend! Songwriter/Producer, Legend of Motown and Pioneer for women in the music industry and more.. Sylvia Moy has Passed. I know this will come as a shock to many of you and I am sorry for you as well. Myself as well as much of the Moy family are going through a very rough time as you can imagine. Arrangements will be posted as they are made. Thank you all in advance for any kind words and prayer for they are needed and will be well received. I myself am not doing well so if I don't get right back to some please understand. Thank you"

[kenneth]

How sad. She was a big part of Motown's golden age. Didn't she usually partner with Richard Morris and have a part in writing "Honey Child" and some of the other Vandellas' songs?

Thanks for posting. God bless.

[marv2]

I know she saved Stevie Wonder's job by writing "Uptight" for him.

[copley]

How sad. She was a big part of Motown's golden age. Didn't she usually partner with Richard Morris and have a part in writing "Honey Child" and some of the other Vandellas' songs?

Thanks for posting. God bless.

Honey Chile :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RP7twi__Jo

RIP Sylvia

[snakepit]

Sad News indeed.
When I was planning my visit to Detroit some years ago, I wrote to Sylvia Moy at the address given to me by a friend who had been in recent contact.
Unfortunately, I did not receive a reply before my visit.

Several months later, I received a letter from her, noting the fact that she had read it and was aware that I had been to visit Hitsville and Detroit, and she was sorry to have missed the chance to meet. She said that if I was to return, I should contact her again.
Her letter was on her own personal stationery, with the top of the page bearing musical notes/scales.
As I cannot read music, I had a friend 'translate' for me.
From the 'tune' he supplied, it was clear that it was the opening bars to "My Cherie Amour".
RIP Sylvia Moy..thanks for many wonderful Motown tunes

[theboyfromxtown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A94JcKXhscg

[theboyfromxtown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahay5qrKlVc

[theboyfromxtown]

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

[theboyfromxtown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcUhznF0_CU

[theboyfromxtown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApCGP--rpQQ

[theboyfromxtown]

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

[kenneth]

What a fine legacy of songs! You know, like "For Once in My Life," "My Cherie Amour" and "My Baby Loves Me" seem to be kind of an "instant standard." The songs gets better all the time, like a true classic.

[theboyfromxtown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GVn-_G8DHo

[sansradio]

Such sad news. May she rest in eternal peace.

[DWSheffer]

Sad news for sure....I recently watched many short interview videos of Sylvia posted on Youtube. She seemed like such a pleasant woman, sometimes of few words during the interview, but she seemed to choose her responses carefully and gave much thought to them.
Rest in peace Sylvia, thank you for your contributions.
Darin

[TomatoTom123]

So sad. She was a great songwriter and her songs will live on!

RIP Sylvia Moy

[Motown Eddie]

So very sorry hear about Sylvia Moy. She will be remembered as one of the greatest songwriters that worked for Motown during it's Golden Era. RIP Sylvia Moy.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Yet another Motown star has left us. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Write something real pretty up there, Sylvia Moy.

[detmotownguy]

RIP, so sad. Someday We Will Be Together.

[robb_k]

12808
Sorry to hear this sad news. But it is inevitable that ALL the people from our youth will pass on over the next 10 - 25 years. One by one they go, seemingly every month. I'll be joining them soon, even if after 25 or 30 years. The years fly by like days.

[Methuselah2]

From DON'T FORGET THE MOTOR CITY:

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[theboyfromxtown]

http://repertoire.bmi.com/Catalog.aspx?detail=writerid&keyid=1390789&subid=0&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25

The definitive and legal position

[Methuselah2]

http://repertoire.bmi.com/Catalog.aspx?detail=writerid&keyid=1390789&subid=0&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25

The definitive and legal position

Thank you, Tbfxt. The BMI Catalog confirms it.

[stingbeelee]

From today's Detroit Free Press:
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/04/16/sylvia-moy-motown-pioneer-and-stevie-wonder-collaborator-dies-78/100553300/

[marv2]

Sylvia provided Stevie Wonder with the song that probably saved his career....."Uptight"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWrvHl6Fpo

[kenneth]

From today's Detroit Free Press:
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/04/16/sylvia-moy-motown-pioneer-and-stevie-wonder-collaborator-dies-78/100553300/

Great tribute and overview of her career.

[snakepit]

Sylvia Moy tribute on Soulful Shack no. 135 next week...listen anytime.


www.mixcloud.com/snakepit2648/

[marv2]

Sylvia Moy tribute on Soulful Shack no. 135 next week...listen anytime.


www.mixcloud.com/snakepit2648/

Thank you Snakepit, much appreciated. Marv

[brother_love]

12819

Remembering and thanking you for all the great music!

[marv2]

12819

Remembering and thanking you for all the great music!

That is an excellent memorial. Thank you Brother Love

Marv

[jboy88]

I was really bummed to hear about this yesterday. I'm also shocked to see that see was in her late 70s. I always thought she was a bit younger based on the pics I've seen of her back in the day. When it comes to Motown, it's real easy to forget that the people who made it are mortals just like the rest of us. Only when someone leaves us, are we reminded of that!

[Motown Eddie]

Stevie Wonder Remembers Sylvia Moy;

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/stevie-wonder-pays-tribute-to-motown-songwriter-sylvia-moy-w477363

[woodward]

Swanson Funeral Home obituary details.

http://www.swansonfuneralhomes.com/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=4203026&fh_id=12430

Is anyone going to represent the Motown Forum at any of the services?

[marv2]

Swanson Funeral Home obituary details.

http://www.swansonfuneralhomes.com/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=4203026&fh_id=12430

Is anyone going to represent the Motown Forum at any of the services?

I've been to Swanson's many times unfortunately. I know the family. I will not be able to make it to Detroit for Ms. Moy's services but if I hear of someone I know attending, I will let you all know.

[waynesville]

Thank you Sylvia.

[woodward]

The Washington Post in today's edition had her obituary reported. It was an Associated Press story. Some statement were made by Paul Riser. He stated she was a great songwriter who was capable of singing opera.

I was unaware of her ability to sing opera. You don't hear much from Paul Riser these days.