"Lovergirl" is a song by American singer Teena Marie from her sixth studio album, Starchild (1984). Written, composed and produced by Marie, the song was released as the lead single from Starchild in October 1984. It was Marie's first hit single under her new label, Epic, after a lawsuit with Motown.[4] "Lovergirl" also became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
| "Lovergirl" | ||||
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| Single by Teena Marie | ||||
| from the album Starchild | ||||
| Released | October 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:52 (album version) 4:21 (single version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Teena Marie | |||
| Producer(s) | Teena Marie | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| Lovergirl on YouTube | ||||
Awards and accolades
editMarie received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Lovergirl" at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards–her second nomination in that category. The award was won by Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love".
Music video
editThe accompanying music video for "Lovergirl" was directed by actress Cicely Tyson.[5]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1984-1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 19 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 76 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 4 |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
| US Hot Dance/Disco Club Play (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1985) | Rank |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ Deggans, Eric (January 1, 1998). "Teena Marie". In Graff, Gary; du Lac, Josh; McFarlin, Jim (eds.). MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Detroit: Visible Ink Press. pp. 374–375.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 26, 2010). "Teena Marie R.I.P." Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Hoerburger, Rob (March 9, 1985). "Teena Marie Makes Chart Breakthrough" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 10. p. 48; 50. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ George, Nelson (November 3, 1984). "The Rhythm & Blues" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 96, no. 44. p. 68. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Teena Marie - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History.Billboard Hot 100
- ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
- ^ Teena Marie Album & Song Chart History Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs
- ^ "1985 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 52. December 28, 1985. p. T-21.