Lovergirl

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"Lovergirl"
Teenalovergirl.jpg
Single by Teena Marie
from the album Starchild
ReleasedOctober 1984 (United States)
Recorded1984
Genre
Length4:52 (album version) 3:59 (single version)
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Teena Marie
Producer(s)Teena Marie
Teena Marie singles chronology
"Dear Lover"
(1984) 		"Lovergirl"
(1984) 		"Jammin'"
(1985)
Music video
Lovergirl on YouTube

"Lovergirl" is a song written, produced and recorded by American singer-songwriter Teena Marie for her 1984 album, Starchild. The song was Marie's first hit song under her new label, Epic, after a lawsuit with Motown.[3] The song also became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Awards and accolades[]

Marie received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the single at the 28th Grammy Awards—her second nomination in that category. The award was won by "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin.

Music video[]

The music video was directed by actress Cicely Tyson.[4]

Charts[]

Chart positions[]

Charts (1985) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 19
UK Singles Chart[6] 76
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 4
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[8] 9
US Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs[9] 6
Year-end chart (1985) Rank
US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[10] 29

References[]

  1. ^ Breihan, Tom (December 26, 2010). "Teena Marie R.I.P." Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "34. Teena Marie "I'm Still in Love" (2004) - The Best R&B Songs by White Singers in the 2000s". Complex. August 28, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  3. ^ Hoerburger, Rob (March 9, 1985). "Teena Marie Makes Chart Breakthrough" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 97 no. 10. p. 48; 50. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  4. ^ George, Nelson (November 3, 1984). "The Rhythm & Blues" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 96 no. 44. p. 68. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. ^ "Teena Marie - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  7. ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History.Billboard Hot 100
  8. ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
  9. ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs
  10. ^ "1985 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 97 no. 52. December 28, 1985. p. T-21.

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