Lovergirl
| "Lovergirl" | ||||
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| Single by Teena Marie | ||||
| from the album Starchild | ||||
| Released | October 1984 (United States) | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:52 (album version) 3:59 (single version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Teena Marie | |||
| Producer(s) | Teena Marie | |||
| Teena Marie singles chronology | ||||
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| 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
- ^ 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.
