Yvonne Lowrene Wright-Willis was born in
Harlem,
New York City, United States, to Harry Wright and Margaret Williams in 1951. "
They Won't Go When I Go" (1974) appeared on the number 1 album ''Fulfillingness' First Finale
, which was named Grammy Album of the Year. In 1974 Jet'' magazine described Wright as Wonder's "girl friend". Their songs have been covered by many artists including
Art Garfunkel,
George Michael,
Herbie Hancock,
Michael McDonald, and
Josh Groban. Wright also sang background vocals on
Minnie Riperton's "The Edge of a Dream", from Riperton's 1974 breakthrough album
Perfect Angel, produced by Wonder. Wright continued to sing live in the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1975, she performed in a touring production of
Hair in Spain. She sang background vocals for
Lou Rawls and
Millie Jackson. She was a featured vocalist in touring line-ups for
the Chantels and
the Marvelettes, as well as on numerous recordings. Later in life she returned to study in
Dallas,
Texas, and earned a BSc and her MS in Special Education. ==Selective discography as songwriter==