"Lovergirl"
Single by Teena Marie
from the album Starchild
ReleasedOctober 1984
Recorded1984
Genre
Length4:52 (album version)
4:21 (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 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.[3] "Lovergirl" also became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Awards and accolades

Marie 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

The accompanying music video for "Lovergirl" was directed by actress Cicely Tyson.[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1984-1985) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 76
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 4
US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[8] 9
US Hot Dance/Disco Club Play (Billboard)[9] 6

Year-end charts

Chart (1985) Rank
US Billboard Hot 100[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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