Lovergirl

"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.

For another single, see Rhea Litré.
"Lovergirl"
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

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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