Tammi Terrell

Motown Soul Singer

Tammi Terrell was an American soul singer who gained prominence in the 1960s, primarily for her collaborations with Marvin Gaye. Born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery on April 29, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Terrell entered the music industry as a teenager and recorded for various labels before signing with Motown Records in the mid-1960s. Her partnership with Marvin Gaye produced a string of hits, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Your Precious Love," and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing." Their on-stage chemistry and the success of their duets made them one of the era's most beloved musical pairings.