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 |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[5] | 76 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 4 |
| US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] | 9 |
| US Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs[8] | 6 |
| Year-end chart (1985) | Rank |
|---|---|
| US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[9] | 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.
- ^ "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.