Most music fans know Tammi Terrell from her duets with Marvin Gaye. But Tammi had a solo career at Motown Records that few people know about. This wonderful set collects Tammi Terrell’s hits, but better yet, unreleased songs that have languished in the vaults. Tammi Terrell was talented and poised for stardom, but on October 14, 1967 she collapsed on stage into Marvin Gaye’s arms during a performance. Tammi Terrell was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor which eventually led to her death at the age of 24. Listen to her songs and maybe you’ll ponder (as I do) what Tammi could have accomplished had she not died so young. GRADE: A
DISK ONE
1 If You See Bill 3:00
2 It’s Mine 2:29
3 Voice of Experience 2:11
4 I Wancha’ To Be Sure 2:03
5 Sinner’s Devotion 2:46
6 Make the Night a Little Longer 2:33
7 Big John 2:34
8 I Cried 2:45
9 If You Don’t Think 1:53
10 If I Would Marry You previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:48
11 This Time Tomorrow previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:29
12 I’ve Got Nothing To Say But Goodbye previously unreleased 2:33
13 I Can’t Hold It In Any More previously unreleased 3:03
14 If I Would Marry You previously unreleased 3:26
15 I Can’t Believe You Love Me 2:34
16 That’s What Boys Are Made For Version 3:05
17 Come On and See Me Version 2:21
18 What a Good Man He is Version 3:01
19 Tears At the End of a Love Affair Version 2:58
20 This Old Heart of Mine (is Weak For You) 2:27
21 He’s the One I Love Version 2:38
22 Can’t Stop Now (Love is Calling) Version 2:41
23 Just Too Musc To Hope For Version 2:55
24 Hold Me Oh My Darling 2:40
25 I Can’t Go On Without You Version 2:37
26 Baby Don’tcha Worry Stereo Version / Version 2:53
27 There Are Things Stereo Version / Version 3:11
DISC TWO:
1 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:26
2 All I Do is Think About You 2:59
3 Slow Down 2:49
4 I Gotta Find a Way (To Get You Back) 3:00
5 Oh How I’d Miss You Demo Version 2:41
6 Lone, Lonely Town 2:55
7 You Ain’t Livin’ ‘Till You’re Lovin’ previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:51
8 Give In You Just Can’t Win previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:40
9 When Love Comes Knocking At My Heart previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:41
10 Memory Chest previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 3:09
11 That’s How It is (Since You’ve Been Gone) previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 3:29
12 More, More, More previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:47
13 Two Can Have a Party previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 2:35
14 My Heart previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 3:04
15 Don’T Let Me Be Lonely previously unreleased / Stereo Version / Version 3:37
16 Kissing In the Shadows previously unreleased 2:54
17 Beware of a Stranger previously unreleased 2:48
18 It’S Been a Long Time Happenin’ previously unreleased 2:32
19 Almost Like Being In Love Live / previously unreleased / Live At the Roostertail 1:52
20 Stage Dialogue With Emcee Scott Regan [ Live / Live At the Roostertail 0:40
21 I Can’t Believe You Love Me Live / previously unreleased / Live At the Roostertail 2:30
22 Medley: What a Difference a Day Makes/Runnin’ Out of Fools/Tell Me the 4:48
23 Come On and See Me Live / previously unreleased / Live At the Roostertail 2:58
Terrell & Gaye’s version of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” is the greatest (no disrespect to Diana Ross, but she talks through much of her version). Such a talent–and gone so young. It’s hard to believe that she recorded all that music before she was 24.
Yes, Tammi Terrell could have become a star like Diana Ross, Deb. She had talent to burn. These songs prove it. And many of them in this set are available for the first time ever. Hours of wonderful soul music!
Great choice. A wonderful voice.
This recently released set is just marvelous, Paul. Who knows what Tammi could have achieved if tragedy hadn’t cut her life short.
Love her voice. George you are resurrecting the sixties-seventies for us.
This new collection of Tammi Terrell songs takes me back to the Sixties, too, Patti. I grew up listening so soul music and these songs capture the essence of that genre.
You’ve done it again, George, it’s in the mail (so to speak), plus another one I spotted, the Chi-Lites Greatest.
BTW, I’ll have an FFB tomorrow! About time!
Thank you for stimulating the economy, Rick. You’l love this Tammi Terrell CD. I have plenty of Chi-Lites, too. I’ll be looking forward to your FORGOTTEN BOOK tomorrow!
OMG, a Chi-Lites reference! I especially love “Have You Seen Her.” And didn’t they do “Stoned out of My Mind”–which was NOT a drug song.
You’re right, Deb. “Stoned Out of My Mind” is not a drug song. The Chi-Lites are an underrated group.
They were Tony Soprano’s favorite group, as I remember. Remember him getting teary over “Oh Girl”?
I’ve always considered the Diana Ross version of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to be a self-important abomination, especially considering how good the original version was. I have a complete Marvin Gaye with all their duets and now I guess I need the Tammi Terrell.
You’ll be happy to hear Jackie stimulated the economy on the way down south, George, by laying waste to outlet malls in two states (North Carolina and Florida). We now have 10 new pairs of shoes in the front closet here. Good thing we have a sizeable suite!
Glad you arrived in Florida safely, Jeff. Ten new pairs of shoes! Sounds like Jackie and my daughter Katie have the same shoe fetish.
I was in Chicago not very long ago and spent time with some close former music business associates of the Chi-lites. Also spoke with the great Jerry Butler while there. The sole remaining member of the group is still a very active businessman. In fact, he’s the gentleman who was shown with Joe Jackson shortly after Michael’s death talking about a new record deal or label.
Anyway, wanted to mention that the name of Tammi Terrell is mentioned in hallowed tones in those circles! Many of the old Chicago music community fondly recall her from the days when she recorded for their local Checker label.
Love the Chi-Lites and I’m sure you were thrilled to speak with Jerry Butler (I would be!), Randy. Anyone who listens to COME ON AND SEE ME will appreciate Tammi Terrell’s talent.
I meant to mention previously that the sole remaining member of the great Chi-lites is Marshall Thompson.
Absolutely George! Imagine how I felt a few years back when the ever-so-humble Mr. Butler actually took the time to call me on the phone after I had left a message for him. In my life I’ve met and interacted with many of the world’s great music stars. I got to hang out with the wildly fun Wilson Pickett when he was 30 years old and I was only 16! Duke Fakir of the Four Tops obtained access for me to a very exclusive adult Motown party at the same age. Even Wilson couldn’t get in, and I was just a fan! Aretha Franklin, Gerald Levert, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder are just a sampling of stars that I’ve had fun with at various times. Yet the highlight of any star experience in my life, for me, was getting to talk (by phone) to the sooo talented beautiful person who was Tammi Terrell when I was only 14. Today I serve as Executive Director of the Phila Music Alliance largely because of her influence.
Wow, you’ve met some of the Greats, Randy! And, as you can testify, those experiences can be life-changing.