Siedah Garrett Speaks On Dennis Edwards Death And Remembers The Song They Made Famous
Many of us know Siedah Garrett, American songwriter and singer, for her classic duet, “Don’t Look Any Further,” with the late lead Temptation singer, Dennis Edwards. The song debuted in 1984 and it sparked Edwards solo career, also serving as Garrett’s first hit record. Such a popular song, “Don’t Look Any Further” was sampled by rap legend, Tupac, on his classic diss record, “Hit Em’ Up,” and it was also sampled by Notorious B.I.G. with Junior Mafia for the “Get Money” remix.
Not too long ago, fans were reminded of the song and millennials were introduced to the song when many social media users shared the video of Garrett and Edwards singing their classic hit as we all marveled how technology has improved. Despite the video being archaic, “Don’t Look Any Further” served as a reminder that good music is timeless.
SINCE YOU ASKED: Swahili "Day-o day-o, mombajee ai-o” loose translation is “Don’t Look Any Further”.https://t.co/xqcbdz7MDu
— SIEDAH GARRETT (@SIEDAHGARRETT) December 27, 2015
In May of 2017, Siedah Garrett took to Instagram to ask for prayers for Dennis Edwards when he was reportedly very sick. At that time, close friend of Edwards and photo journalist, Ken Bedford, shared that Edwards was admitted to a St. Louis hospital after returning from a concert date in Canada. Bedford also later took to Facebook to share that Edwards had been recovering in a rehab facility in Chicago after he suffered an aneurism. Edwards’ friend also stated that he had been making great progress and his wife, Brenda, was planning a party for his birthday. Tragically, he passed away 2 days before he would have been 75. The St. Louis Dispatch reported that Edwards passed away due to complications from meningitis.
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Otis Williams, original Temptations member, shared that while Dennis Edwards is no longer living his legacy lives on through his music. “Don’t Look Any Further” was one of Edward’s biggest hits as a solo artist.
After learning of his passing, Siedah Garrett took to Instagram to remember Edwards as a legend. She thanked Edwards for giving her a shot and called him a “beautiful soul”.
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May Dennis Edwards rest peacefully after a job well done.
