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Thomasina Winifred Montgomery
was an American recording artist and songwriter most notable for her association with Motown Records and her duets with Marvin Gaye. As a teenager she recorded for the Scepter–Wand, Try Me and Checker record labels. She signed with Motown in April 1965 and enjoyed modest success as a solo singer. Once she was paired with Gaye in 1967, her stardom grew, but on October 14 of that year she collapsed on stage into Gaye's arms during a performance. She was soon thereafter diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor which eventually led to her death at age 24.

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Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: An unforgettable duo

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At first the duets were recorded separately. For sessions of their first recording, the Ashford & Simpson composition, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", both Gaye and Terrell recorded separate versions. Motown remixed the vocals and edited out the background vocals, giving just Gaye and Terrell vocal dominance. The song, originally written for Dusty Springfield, became a crossover pop hit in the spring of 1967, reaching number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the R&B charts, making Terrell a star.

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The Tragic Death Of Tammi Terrell

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Tammi Terrell was born Thomasina Montgomery on April 29 th 1945 in Philadelphia. Performing was in her blood; she won numerous talent shows and local competitions. She would later perform in nightclubs and theaters. In 1960 she was spotted by a talent scout and signed to Scepter Records.

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In memory of THOMASINA "TAMMI" MONTGOMERY TERRELL

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In 1965 she signed with Motown and became romantically involved with David Ruffin of the Temptations. Ludie confirms that Tammi received abuse from both Brown and Ruffin. Contrary to popular belief (CTPB), she was never married to boxer Ernie Terrell (although she was engaged during the last year of her life to one Dr. Ernest Garrett). Instead, she adopted the last name Terrell because it was shorter than Montgomery. Then, in 1967, she met the man on whose coattails she rode into fame--Marvin Gaye. Their duets include "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Your Precious Love" (both from their first album together, United). Also CTPB, they were not lovers in real life; however, they were as close as people who are just friends can be.

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