Teena Marie - Portuguese Love | REACTION

[@MissJB1]

Lady T grew up listen to a lot of soul music, she love soul music, and Rick James discovered her producer her and made her a star.

[@godivadark]

Out On A Limb by Teena Maria will reduce you to tears if you're emotionally vulnerable.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

I was just listening to it, dear lover, and don't turn your back (acoustic version) and I was done...Teared-Out!

[@kel3016]

Not only did she bless us with her lyrics and vocals, but Lady T is the reason why a record company cannot hold an artist hostage under a contract without releasing new material by the artist. The Brockert Initiative has gotten many artists out of their contracts.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

Truth!!!

[@AuntieNina68]

Preach!!

[@alwashington9084]

Teach

[@christophergregory1]

She played The Bongos, Guitar, Drums & Piano & Keyboards. She was a talented genius.

[@johnnypickens9228]

How is her voice so soulful? She sang with her entire being!

[@barbravire8994]

SHE WAS THE BLACK VANILLA QUEEN SHE NEVER LEFT THE BLACKS WHERE LIVED WE MISS HER WE JAM WITH UNTIL HER DEATH. REST IN PEACE LADY TEE, WE LOVED HER.

[@darnell49]

Teena Marie has so many hits. She is the Ivory Queen of Soul.

[@feliciasanders2066]

Ivory Queen of Soul

[@darnell49]

@@feliciasanders2066 Thank You I corrected it.💯

[@yousexymf]

Please spell her name correctly....Teena....she deserves it🙂

[@darnell49]

@@yousexymf You're right. Thanks 😊 I changed it

[@andreabrooks1581]

Faaaaaaacts ❤❤

[@ChrisT-O]

This song is a masterpiece and yes, it`s Rick James in the background. My favorite song of Teena Marie.

[@sersastark]

As a Portuguese girl, this song was ALWAYS special to me lol

[@chrisbennett6260]

just because its got the word Portuguese in it lol

[@quincytuggle2498]

Deja Vu, Out On A Limb, Casanova Brown..Teena Masterpieces

[@susanhicks2300]

I would add Tune In Tomorrow Sunny Skies Now that's a great compilation!

[@yousexymf]

Dear Lover Ohh La la la and If I Were A Bell

[@KR-vk2wx]

@@susanhicks2300 .... Definitely, Tune In Tomorrow!

[@lindapowers8592]

I wore all those albums! I know all the lyrics 💜

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

@@susanhicks2300 I love Teena Marie's jazz-influenced songs in particular. I was completely blown away the first time I heard 'Tune in Tomorrow.'

[@susanhicks2300]

Now you see why I've bugged you about her so much. I've loved her since I was 13! I am now 54 and actually love her more.

[@kimme2852]

This.

[@feliciasanders2066]

For me, since I was 10 and now I'm 50. She and Stacy Lattisaw were my faves.

[@susanhicks2300]

@@feliciasanders2066 Oh I loved SL so much too. I feel so old now. Both my favorite artists (Prince and Teena Marie) What to do now? Huh sis!!! 🤨🤨🤔

[@ltgshyne]

I’m right there with you sis! I’ve been bugging him too lol. I can remember being 10 years old, sitting in the back of my parents station wagon listening to the Wild and Peaceful 8 track 😂

[@tylerhackner9731]

You’re the same age as my mom lol

[@juanstafford1972]

Teena actually produced this ballad. She went all in.

[@1caronpatrice]

Yes Lady T. True talent, Real soul! Wrote and arranged all of her music! We lost a true legend!

[@damonfisher5984]

Except for her debut album. Written and produced by Rick James.

[@uniqueenterprises8736]

EVERY song on EVERY Teena Marie album is FIRE! this woman has NEVER sung a bad song in her life. A true legend... RIP Lady T

[@alwashington9084]

Facts🎉

[@rachel-hb4xj]

Teena passed away 10 years ago.. She was only 54..I liked her music a lot.. In my teen years in the 80s I wanna be your lover girl was a hit.. This is a beautiful song she sings here..

[@lindapowers8592]

The G.O.A.T. This is my favorite song of all time and I’m 63 and an avid music lover since my childhood growing up in Detroit in the 60’s Motown drowned in sound. But when this came out in the 80’s I played it and sang along a million times. I wore out all her albums on repeat! She never performed or recorded a bad song 🎶 Such soul, talent, presence💫⭐️ You have to dive in! That was probably Rick they were in love 🥰 RIP

[@elixavier8351]

You just learned the best way to experience aTeena Marie ballad is in the dark with your eyes closed. Her voice, the music, and lyrics will transport u to ecstasy. She, Phyllis Hyman, and Angela Bofill has that “thing” that will make u stare at speaker and ask yourself “is this for real?” Gotta love it!!

[@precious926]

PREACH!!

[@yann7643]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@Birdiealway]

Truth!

[@user-ul9ml2ey8t]

On Casanova Brown Teena really flexes the vocals and holds on of the longest notes I ever heard....u can really feel her pain.

[@lamethalewis6337]

YES!!!

[@Polostar79]

That song was supposedly about Eddie Murphy

[@daniellind5860]

One song I DEFINITELY would recommend..."I Wonder if I Take You Home" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Lisa Lisa was the FIRST Latina to strike it big on the R&B charts during the 1980s. There would be no JLo if it wasn't for Lisa Lisa...just sayin'!!

[@libragirl7325]

All Cried Out is a must also. My fav Lisa Lisa song

[@daniellind5860]

@@libragirl7325 YASSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@taylorl7368]

Can you feel the beat is the Jam tho!! 🥳😎

[@damonfisher5984]

Let the beat hit em

[@SRG4782]

Can I add Head to Toe to the list?

[@justkovi0630]

Yessss finally. 😊 Don’t forget Out On a Limb & Deja Vu.

[@ooollgaa]

I just died, finally you reacted to this song. I was requesting it for ages!!

[@barbravire8994]

YOU ALL MISS HER BIG TIME? WE PARTY UNTIL HER DEATH I GOT HER ALBUM.

[@AuntieNina68]

When I saw you reacted to this song, I couldn't wait it! And you did not disappoint! I kept thinking, wait for it, wait for it, jazz breakdown!! Teena is perfection!

[@tamayahedwards4198]

Check out Deniece Williams another artist who started in the 70s and her songs “Free” and “Black Butterfly” Thanks

[@ms.one-town901]

Yassssssss.....”Black Butterfly” one of my favorite songs ever! ♥️🖤🤎🤍

[@salwashabazz7329]

Yes!! 🙂 I just recommended her too the other day when he did Angela Winbush; these same songs and a couple more! Hopefully, he’ll catch on soon. 😊

[@TimpossibleOne]

More Teena hits to consider: I Need Your Lovin' Young Love Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before) Ooo La La La Out on a Limb Lovergirl Casanova Brown

[@cptight88]

"Shadowboxing" is also a sometimes overlooked gem

[@LegndaryMovado]

There will NEVER be another Teena ....she has a million bangers! She was one of the first singers to rap on their song...she was such an amazing talent R.I.P. 💔

[@myfriendisaac]

She SNAPPED on this 💣🔥🎧 “I AINT GONNA LET YOU GO THAT EASY!”

[@misskittynicole2709]

Love Tina....RIH* For sure this FIRE Azz Song!! You on it today Jack...💖💖💖🙌🏽🎉💖🙏🏽💫💖💫💖💫💖💫

[@sersastark]

@@misskittynicole2709 Teena 💛

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

Jack gotta react to Behind the groove by The Late Miss Teena Marie

[@MonSune9551]

Get some of ‘The Stylistics’ on here!!! Classic song by Teena Marie, my favorite from her catalog!

[@taylorl7368]

One of my top 5 favorite groups from the ol days: Becha by golly wow Break up to make up Hurry up this way again Everything Payback Is a Dog Youre a big girl now.. Man These guys had hits!! Love em

[@patriciachavez3526]

Yessss! BEHIND THE GROOVE is another Teena Marie hit you should react to. It has a sick drum intro. You won't regret it!

[@alexiskeys9985]

Jack's face at that loud exhale at 9:15 😂 Yes, her ad libs are what make this song. And agreed, you gotta close your eyes while listening to this to really absorb it.

[@Jay-ff4do]

I have so much love for lady T, she and my grandfather made music together. Rest in peace to one of the greatest singers ever

[@joyceking8789]

Teena is everything!!! All her songs put you in another element!!!!

[@Nvr2Kozy]

Grew Up My Whole Life Listening To Teena Marie. My Mom's Favorite And Easily One Of Mine.

[@beatrice2236]

I knew you would appreciate the instrumental and transitions....Teena is amazing.

[@rainerader1182]

It’s the rhythm of my Brazilian family

[@angelafoxe7088]

Also listen to Behind the Groove & Out on a Limb by Teena Marie...

[@nicn9776]

This song is a tour de force. Love love love Teena. RIP Lady T, we miss you.

[@comalaism]

Teena has always been a master at writing, performing, arranging and producing her own songs (13 albums)! I hope you will review more of her music!

[@sereneamani1713]

I think this is my favorite by Teena Marie! I would love your reaction to her "Out On A Limb".

[@drewwalters7642]

So glad the younger generation can appreciate Talent Teena Marie

[@TheKawaiikari]

That sax lead in to the slow part at the end is my favorite. This song is an experience.

[@sandrajintoorkar3181]

CASANOVA BROWN AND MR. GAYE. (Dedicated to Marvin Gaye) OOOH LA LA LA, OUT ON A LIMB, ETC! You just scratched the surface of her beautiful voice my dear! ❤

[@yousexymf]

Dear Lover, A Rose By Any Name ft Gerald LaVert and If I Were A Bell etc. You right she has so many great songs

[@tonyuschavers8314]

Lady T has so much to offer. A great talent that is sorely missed!! Jack you have to react to Out on a Limb, I'm Gonna Have My Cake and Eat It Too, Square Biz and Cassanova Brown!!!! ** Teena wrote her lyrics, she did the music, and produced all of her albums. Her debut album,Wild and Peaceful is a classic that she did not get paid for!!! But she learned her lesson. Her whole catalog is The Bomb.

[@OLatreil]

"From the first kiss to the last I'm trembling". Whew! My little kid self couldn't wait to start kissing. Wait til you hear Casanova Brown, child! Just wait.

[@artbrantleyiii9980]

The back story to this song was...she was sick in the hospital and Rick James snuck her out and recorded this classic. Original name was Pittsburgh love, glad the title was changed.

[@persebra]

What made her stand out aside from the obvious, were her wonderful songwriting talents. She could be a wonderful storyteller. She knew how to evoke colourful, vivid imagery and she had deep, broad vocal and musical talents to deliver her songs. Portuguese Love is a great example. Who knew anything about Portuguese Love until Lady T sung about it? I wonder how many sisters travelled to Portugal after hearing this song " I am going to get me some Portuguese Love, lol..

[@teresalee467]

She has music from the early 2000s thats just as good

[@ldr11233]

I did not know this! I’ll have to check it out! Thank you!

[@dlove7141]

yesss..Lady T..I saw her in ATL in summer concert series in the park on a gigantic screen under the stars..I'll never forget that night..she sang alot of it acapella... u gotta react to her hit " out on a limb"

[@rasrules6567]

I had a girlfriend who had this song on her iPod Shuffle we both had a earphone in this song came on the Sexual Energy skyrocketed lol

[@davidbarnes1113]

Yes I been listening to Teena since I was a teen in the 80’s Even saw her and Rick James in concert . You got to listen to Deja Vu (I’ve been here before) one of my personal favs by her.

[@xavvi]

This song was sampled on "Child of the Night" by Ludacris ft. Nate Dogg, in case you feel like listening to that one in your off time.

[@andrejohnson1073]

My favorite rap song dawg

[@tauqueishachester9844]

She so underrated when people mention great voice they don’t mention her rip Lady T

[@AlexTheeGr8t]

Deja Vu is damn near a spiritual experience to listen to. It really is one of those songs where if you closed your eyes and listened to it you can easily find yourself swaying side to side and crying. That's the true beauty of great impactful music.

[@aya9af]

Hey Jack! I'm looking forward to you hearing the whole song. Queen Teena Marie's one of a kind voice moves me each time I hear it. Can you please also add Teena's "Deja Vu" to your list? Btw last night's live was 🔥; I'll def be tuning in for more!

[@chitownhustler3372]

Fun fact ; Teena was on the Beverly Hillbillies as an 8 year old child.

[@mbthegreat7]

Man, this is a banger!!!! I want you to react to Teena Marie singing, “365”!!! That is my jam!!! And it is from the same album the song “Portuguese Love” is on which is “It Must Be Magic!”

[@queenicolumbo4857]

Oh, my absolute favourite song of hers, I miss her. ♡♡♡

[@lboogiedavis1214]

You need to do Teena's "You Make Love Like Springtime".

[@kheirfrancis22]

Love that one!!!

[@_Saraaah_]

You should react to her song Lovergirl✨

[@excaliber8713]

Yes that’s dope !

[@gigibrown3064]

Jack Lady T was our Vanilla Child ! She was Rick James Lady when this album was made. Man she could sing !!

[@najwaflowers7014]

I love that you are digging this ❤❤❤

[@salwashabazz7329]

I loved 💙your reaction, Jack! I’m so glad you finally got around to Teena Marie...but ya still have much more to hear! 😁 The suggestions are all on point but the ones I’d like to see you do next are: If I Were a Bell; Ooo La La La; Out on a Limb; I’m a Sucker For Your Love (duet w/ Rick James); I Need Your Lovin’. 😊✌🏾

[@KittieLisheous]

Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before), Out On A Limb and OooLalala are all AMAZING!!!!

[@Qdub34]

RIP to a legend. My favorite Teena Marie song, but honestly, she has a lot of great songs.

[@mrloverman75]

Definitely need to react to Out on a Limb by Teena. Incredible

[@nikkia3233]

YESSS!!! Im so happy you reacted to this!.. this is Teena Marie at her finest

[@CD-hv3vl]

She arranged, produced and composed this song.

[@Allisonmia1]

This was the extended version.....exemplary vocals from Lady T as always

[@tigerwilliams7723]

Lady T was the real deal....glad you're appreciating her music. Enjoyed your breakdown of the song 👏🏽

[@carolynross7959]

Whole album was A-1. Finally. I’ve been waiting for this reaction

[@eboneebrown1364]

React to Teena Marie - OOH La La La

[@AbbyC543]

I clicked "like" before you got started, cause I know you are going to love it

[@reshaud81]

Dear Lover by Teena Marie should be next Jack!

[@comalaism]

Other songs from the It Must Be Magic album that is great is Ballad of Cradle, Rob and Me, Revolution, Yes, Indeed and 365! All show how Teena is the master at writing her own lyrics!

[@readingrainbow760]

Definitely a masterpiece.

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

If you love this, you might also like "Yes Indeed". The final track on the album.

[@empresslotus3384]

That breakdown where the song sped up was the climax & the slow down afterwards. I been waiting for you to react to this song Jack 👏🏽 please react to Floetry Imagination ❤

[@sandraneal7665]

Jack try Deja vu and young love by Teena Marie

[@renik1740]

Easily one of my favorite songs you've done on the channel (if not actually my fav) 🔥🔥

[@steelmagnolia3350]

I knew you were going to love this classic!! 💕

[@kheirfrancis22]

One of the best r&b records, hands down

[@ezelldaniels6064]

Such a classic

[@daaimdaanish7016]

I love watching you discover and fall in love with the Ivory Queen of Soul... Gotta react to Casanova Brown!

[@Kenyon712]

Teena was writing and producing most of her albums. She played several instruments.

[@RJAnime]

ludachris samples this song for his hook in "child of the night" and it is FIRE you should check it out

[@courtneywilliams1]

This is on my smoke and shower list! Teena was one of the best woman in the world to ever touch a damn mic! #RealSinger

[@Rorykeith1]

I heard this joint driving down 580 freeway from east Oakland California to San Francisco Bay Area on the Soft and Warm Jazz format radio station KBLX back in the day. It was a warm summer night in the Bay and listening to this joint driving over the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge blew my mind. Of course I had sparked up earlier made it even better. R.I.P. Lady T one of the all time greats.

[@scabbedwings6548]

Once again, really happy that you are finally reacting, delving into, and enjoying Teena Marie's catalogue. Her music is part of the playlist of music during my childhood. Great review! Along with the other Teena Marie songs that people have mentioned, you should also listen to the title track "It Must Be Magic", too.

[@TheMadonnasummer]

No words can Express my Love and Appreciation for this Ivory Queen. I was so lucky to have seen her perform about 10 times at least. To say I was transformed , transported and Blessed by such a talented and Amazing Soul is to say the least. Please continue to react to this Angel. She’s Magic. If I were a Bell , It must be Magic, ooh La La La , Behind The Groove just to name a few. 🙏🏽👑💜✨🙏🏽👑💜✨

[@hymanandhyman]

"Aladdin's lamp" BEAUTIFUL

[@MuzikHead]

She is defiantly underrated but this was a great song…years later I married a Brazilian woman and I speak Portuguese, this song has a whole different meaning now!

[@arthurdavis5876]

damn definitely sounds like a classic 70s soul song Tropical sounds as well thanks for finding this jack.

[@kevseb66]

What makes me so sad in my heart is that I didn't know how rich and wonderful this music was as I grew up with it. Of course I loved all this music as a young person. It's the soundtrack of my life. But now that I'm older it seems I can truly hear and fully appreciate it especially now because they don't produce real music anymore.

[@msburton1406]

Here's a hug cause I feel you.

[@stevenclifford2821]

Teena Marie’s I Need Your Lovin’ is a banger too! Rest in Heaven Teena 🙏🏾🕊❤️

[@Wonderwoman79G]

Please react to Behind the groove. Love your reaction. Teena is so soulful.

[@byzinski]

The Ivory Queen 👸 of Soul 🎤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💕 Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

[@Keepit100-t6c]

Whenever I hear songs like this I have to close my eyes wide shut.That's my way of feeling a song deep in my soul.This is definitely one of my top ten Ballads of all time. It may interest those that don't know Teena Marie's song "Oooh La La" was reworked and used on "Fu-gee La". Her influence cannot be denied. Even her song "Square Biz" was reworked on the chorus on "Firm Biz". There will never be music like this ever again. Thank GOD that you are showcasing these alltime classics for people to appreciate the pioneers.

[@libralocs9141]

I clicked on this so fast it's ridiculous! Haha! Thanks for this reaction!!

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Lady T is absolutely fabulous! You can never go wrong with her! React to: 1. ( My favorite) I need your lovin' 2. I'm just a sucka for your love ( She sings that with Rick James) 3. Lover girl 4. Behind the groove