Later, while serving as an executive at Motown, she discovered a demo featuring Táta Vega on vocals. Vega, who was originally signed to the company as a member of the group Earthquire, had been languishing at the company for years. Gordy went on to serve as executive producer on her first two critically acclaimed solo albums. On Full Speed Ahead, Gordy also co-wrote the song, "Just as Long as There is You" with another new artist to Motown, Teena Marie.[4]
Gordy was also a producer on All This Love, a Top 10 R&B album for DeBarge.[5]
Gordy was previously married to producer and recording artist, Johnny Bristol.[6] They had one child, Karla Gordy Bristol, a television host at Beverly Hills Television, an Event Producer and former Motown employee.