Teena Marie - Lovergirl

[@iamgg44]

ONE of the baddest chic to ever do it. God rest her soul. This was when music was REAL! Get it Teena!

[@TimLisa]

So true!!!

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

💯💐❤

[@leonoretrejo7151]

I've been a fan for so long, when she passed away, I had survivors guilt...she had so much talent & so much to give ....

[@davidhampton3333]

Hell yes!! Girl could flat out get it!!! Her style! Her music stands the test of time!!!

[@gailjestus5734]

One of the baddest in Coral Gables when she did a concert (1985) and she wanted me after the concert 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@margaretclark3584]

She was bad, talented and before her time. In a league of her own. RIP

[@countrymousejewelry]

I had no idea❤

[@flowerchild89]

She died? When and how

[@justins21482]

@@flowerchild89 not sure you already looked this up. Apparently completely natural causes caused by a freak accident is my opinion. a large picture frame fell on her while sleeping in a hotel and hit her in the head causing a concussion and seizures periodically from there on. and it seems as if in 2010 she had a serious seizure and from there who knows. shame, she is and will always be apart of my 80's

[@michellejimenez8216]

Love it...

[@JimLegate-n6o]

❤😂😂efb 😮😮Ui😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😊😊😊😊

[@lovethyself744]

This woman was a legend. Can you believe she composed and wrote all her music ?

[@davidcombs3617]

A singular talent.

[@evestar100]

Yes

[@berrysweet2321]

Super badd!

[@kimhoward2662]

Legend

[@sandrashaw6298]

Why not? Super talented woman!

[@elliotsever8308]

She was invited, 8 times, to return to the Apollo to sing. This is an Honor.

[@elliotsever8308]

Can you say Energy? Creativity? Fun?!!

[@maradona8623]

No the Apollo was honored to have return 8 times!

[@95KIPPIE]

Did she go? She was an African-American princess, they really adopted her! That was really nice to see

[@jayanson4618]

NO autotune, no gimmicks, no over produced dancing, just pure talent! Great talent! Not one of todays pop "divas" can hold a candle to Tina.

[@kgloverlover]

TEENA! Her name is TEENA! smh

[@cecillebarone9252]

So True

[@whatever6796]

who says they were trying to? thats why its r&b and not pop....

[@kaleighwebb2561]

Alicia keys comes to mind 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kaleighwebb2561]

But there definitely isn’t many just amazing

[@Robert_N]

RIP Teena Marie Queen of Ivory Soul. What a voice. God rest her soul.

[@modernvintage3226]

@Robert_N The Ivory Queen of Soul there is no such thing as Ivory soul

[@Richard-ue3gx]

​@@modernvintage3226lol, racist

[@modernvintage3226]

@@Richard-ue3gx not racist WTF are you talking about?

[@Richard-ue3gx]

@modernvintage3226 yes you are.

[@modernvintage3226]

@@Richard-ue3gx No I'm not Teena Marie Didn't consider herself "Blue eyed Soul She said that herself

[@arieslovesgod]

the intro is everything. Straight up 80s perfection

[@DesertEagleBrown9595]

Right On

[@gayle6464]

Yes

[@jaymansolf7255]

I make sure this is playing before I walk into any entrance way and I am.always wearing my Ray Bans ..lmfao honest truth.😂😂😂

[@brendarayford6304]

Im here for Teena Marie in 2024. Always.❤

[@Mina-ok5qm]

I'm here for it

[@beexqst2]

Yes ma'am ❤️

[@TammyHamilton-ts5qv]

This song never gets old

[@aprilmoreno100]

No, the song never gets old.

[@jwil6097]

Neva!

[@CarlosToledo-qw1rk]

That said Ernest Hemingway 😊

[@rafaellarajr1519]

@@aprilmoreno100 HO LETS CHAT I AGREE THIS SONG NEVER GETS OLD ITS A GRRAT 80S SONG

[@Frank-su7nl]

Interesting fact: The music video was directed by actress Cicely Tyson. RIP ladies. You both are missed.

[@bilettepotter5082]

really? I didn't know that

[@MrTone075]

Wow

[@christymearna3912]

💯❣️😓

[@tamsmith1111]

I researched it and I’ll be, she did!! 😃

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

💐❤

[@gloriaa.garcia3985]

It's 2021 who's still listening to Teena. RIP we miss you.

[@vivianaqyarko6777]

meeeeeeee

[@amybean-zamora419]

@@vivianaqyarko6777 meeee

[@carrier1191]

Yess

[@petermitchell2203]

I do 🥰

[@julietanner8654]

What happen to her?

[@clairewyndham1971]

Lived in Detroit during her claim on fame! If her music didn't make your pulse jump, you didn't have one!

[@debraingalls3652]

I'm a Detroiter too go lions

[@skepticbb93]

I've been to a lot of concerts and I can say that Teena Marie was the most technically perfect singer I've ever heard live.

[@ericschaefer4512]

Saw her twice myself. Not only technically perfect but she could command a stage like no other performer. She was amazing and absolutely energized her audience.

[@batmandestroys1978]

The female version of Prince!

[@solja625]

She had perfect pitch..

[@solja625]

@@ericschaefer4512 she had perfect pitch and she could pick out notes. Just by hearing them.

[@solja625]

Most groups when they get onstage don't sound like their recordings that are done in studio recording. But her, he sounded just as good onstage as it did in the studio.

[@serenametzler01]

I love Teena Marie because she was music and she broke the color line, she was funky and she's the queen of Ivory soul, I love Teena Marie, r.i.p. Lady Tee

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

💯💐❤🎶🎶🎶💃💃💃😷

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

RIL Teena Marie and Cicely Tyson (video director). I cherished them both.

[@axidhaus]

Least we forget the Rick James influence.... the 80’s when Americans were more educated

[@serenametzler01]

@@axidhaus yes

[@serenametzler01]

@@kayshawnsimmons6822 yes

[@bringbackreagan1]

That beat is dope! This song sounds like something Prince could have produced, she’s just that good

[@billkellington4113]

Hello, how are you doing today??

[@4466Roberto]

Check out the just release by the estate performance by Prince of "17 Days" in 2011 at the LA Forum residency. There is Fitting tribute to Teena.

[@imjam.1988]

That release from the prince estate brought me to this video 😎

[@paultreadaway102]

Or even Rick James similar guys that help out artists with that funky groove

[@AgelessBeauty777]

Rick James

[@shilahpeters5609]

I am a black woman enjoying this . She was the best female musician Produced by Cicely Tyson. Bad ass ladies We ROCK Thank you Teena Thank you Cicely.

[@fetti214]

Who cares your black tf why does that matter

[@Nine5Vader]

What does you being black have to do with anything? Why can't you just enjoy the song without bringing race into it, u Americans are weird

[@ilovenoodles7483]

Girl,.... You brought it way back with that producer, Ciecly Tyson

[@Will-ql5db]

"I am a black woman enjoying this" and why do U tell everyone that you're black?

[@RobGa66]

The song was produced by Teena Marie. The video was directed by Cicely Tyson.

[@patriciawalker3322]

One of my favorite dance songs! I worked in an office and I came in on a Saturday for overtime. So I put the radio in. This song came in. A guy from a other department came in. He heard this and walked in dancing. I got up and we danced the whole song. We got a round of applause! So much fun! ♥️

[@rainman8619]

Right On!.....If this don't make you move in so way call the Ambulance....

[@sandravaladez3883]

bad-ass chic w soul !

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

she was ahead of her time..

[@WynterVil]

Lol😅

[@garyelgaryel385]

Wow!!you sound like a fun person 🙌🏾💥🔥

[@Parkgotwrek]

There will never be another like Teena Marie. Point blank period.

[@abelesser69]

Pssst its called Lady Gaga and its 100 times better talent....but this woman opened the door ....Much respect

[@v2down51]

Abe Lesser dumbest comment I ever seen. can’t even compare the two

[@NSlimItrust]

Abe Lesser Teena Marie’s core fan base was black. We don’t listen to lady Gaga dude

[@Parkgotwrek]

This is why I never bothered to comment. If he would he would have said Pink or Joss Stone, then we could have had a conversation. Even those two, as talented as they are, could never be mentioned in the same conversation with Lady T.

[@katrinasani]

Can't even come close❤

[@user-xr3fy8mg8j]

I'm a white dude that never heard of her and never knew that the black community loved her so much.....but as a music fan I think this is the way it should be. We feel music through our hearts not our eyes and everyone bleeds red.

[@bubbaruu57441]

💯 💯

[@AnnHollowell-w8w]

❤🙏

[@trooper40below]

Man she was the epitome of soul music. Peep the duet with Rick James. But yeah she’s a legend in not only R&B music but music in general. A lot of white audiences really didn’t embrace her until much later while the black audience embraced her immediately. She pretty much did everything herself.

[@rickrod4701]

I thought the black community came to love her because of Rick james. I don't know, I'm asking,

[@trooper40below]

@@rickrod4701Nah she was loved before then. But her duet with James is probably the best duo. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell….but other than that…. No two duo outdoing them.

[@CamilaYRicardo7]

The Ivory Queen of Soul, the ONE and ONLY Teena Marie.

[@Rster462]

Very talented and so underrated. Teena deserved much more recognition.

[@albertmarchesejr9423]

So agreed I heard her other tunes and concluded that she is very talented

[@longiscadenotas4890]

Imenso talento viva TINA MARIE por siempre!!!

[@robertatherton2175]

Love her so much

[@taylorl7368]

Its ashame to say she wont get much recognition now days than some of the R n B and soul artists of her time but everyone knew she was a True in that category for a white lady and also a voice to be reckoned with.

[@jazzip2989]

Are you crazy, she was never underrated...the ivory of soul

[@jayskywalker5049]

QUEEN OF IVORY SOUL PERIOD!!!!!!!!!GIVE HER THE THUMBS THAT SHE DESERVES

[@kellymathews6615]

What about Dusty Springfield, though?

[@Laughingatyouu]

Yes she’s amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kittvixen2257]

RIP 🙏🏽 to 2 of the Baddest Queens R&B,Soul,Funk,Rock and Jazz has ever known. Always hated the term" blue eyed soul" ,it's too diving and(the) soul has no color periodt.

[@DannyintheSpirit]

Never heard of ivory soul, but I get it. What a voice!

[@DannyintheSpirit]

Girlfriend can "sang"!

[@harmon0173]

She was the entire package: that voice, the music, the beauty. God, I miss the music we had back then. Nothing to compare to today. RIP Boss Lady.

[@radiostationlaptops3452]

Published on Dec 5, 2009 Transit Music Video = Lovergirl (1985) Music video by Teena Marie performing Lovergirl (C) 1985 Epic Records Inc.

[@esronmills825]

Youngsters will never know how music sounds until they listen to this!

[@EboliKnight]

So let us who know better pass this music on.🎶😎😁

[@ahinds100]

This song has, is, and always will reign supreme as one of the best songs of the 80s. Thank you, Teena Marie, for putting out this masterpiece!!

[@ScottPearson-wl4tu]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@countrymousejewelry]

I remember this song lol

[@yaneizaperez3740]

Nothing better than the 80's. The 80's rock!🤙

[@monicamariamclean2198]

Yeah like the '80s and '90s rock music rest in peace Teena Marie rest in peace Teena Marie up in heaven with your loverboy Rick James rest in peace Teena Marie and Rick James.🙏🏼🙏🏼😇😇😭😭💔💔

[@davidgreg7665]

@@monicamariamclean2198 that's really sweet

[@davidgreg7665]

I agree with you 😊

[@hollyannechadwell8505]

I still love this song, Lovergirl. Yes I'm an 80's and 90's child. I adore Teena Marie & think her vocal range and delivery are unique and amazing!

[@socalautisticman1975]

Me too !! 80's kid 90's teen

[@solja625]

She had such energy in that song! She could get everybody up on their feet and dancing..👍

[@joeycaseyjr9262]

wonder where this talented beauty is these day's!?

[@rachelr3230]

Same!!❤️🎶🎶💃🏾

[@solja625]

I saw her intense natural talent and stage presence. Voice is magical..

[@Onedayatatime-vw9bw]

I was 24 years old when this first came out in 1984. It's now September 2024, and I feel it's still one of the best songs that will never get old... 😀

[@nancyheier7920]

I was 20. 🤛🏼🥰💃

[@4GodsPeople]

I was 18

[@kw2607]

At 3:15, the way she slides the guitar strap off of her shoulder and passes the guitar while grabbing the mic was flawless. What a timeless talent.

[@militaryman3677]

It was 2:06 how she started jamming and shimming for me

[@rooseveltmccarter6087]

​@@militaryman3677She's killing it from start to finish.

[@solja625]

She was a massive talent, a superstar if you ask me..

[@dianedube3170]

That was so bad ass

[@madmeadow]

she moves like a star!!!

[@supachaloopa3611]

She had her own style and wrote some great songs- the ballads were always the highlight of her albums. Rick James once said "It's a shame her own race forgot her, because she is just as good as Streisand". Teena had a huge voice and actually could outsing Streisand.

[@Teenasboy50]

Yes I did read an article and Rick James did say that!! I think Teena is way better then Streisand!!

[@edwarddejong8025]

Streisand has a beautiful tone that surpasses Teena's somewhat high voice. But i really appreciated Teena's materials, and i had most of her records. She is one of the only musicians that i discovered early that didn't ever get popular by crossing over. Black music is actually a fairly small section of the music biz (pre-rap).

[@solja625]

Oh for sure, ABSOLUTELY!!

[@elanabethfariss117]

@@edwarddejong8025 Maybe, but I think what the important thing was she had her own style, so she had something that Streisand doesn't have, and visa versa. It's all a matter of taste.

[@Soul03]

@@elanabethfariss117 everyone has their own kinda style they both were good at what they were doing but hey everyone has their own opinions.

[@britneymiles6246]

No one will ever do it like Tina again!! She was always invited to the cookout. QUEEN

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

The cookout has been hosted at her house!!

[@mr.d9989]

She's cool with a capital C

[@bigsmoke394]

This song brings out a massive 80's vibe! Teena was a really talented lady.

[@1boboloco1]

I just LOVE how she dances, how she swivels her hips and just GETS WITH IT. That's some "Boss" stuff.

[@ElyahYahsharalah-TheBlackFamil]

Because of Rick James and Teena Marie, I hate drugs. Those two legends should still be here enjoying what they created in their youth. Telling their grandkids their stories... two explosively talented people that we do not talk enough about.

[@simplyx_nessa294]

Teena didn’t do or die from drugs, Teena died from seizure that was caused when a picture fell off her bdrm wall and hit her in the head

[@dvlarry]

Teena wrote, composed, produced this and the vast majority of her songs. Not just beautiful with a powerful voice, but a true musical talent.

[@sarahalbers5555]

And no auto tune.

[@dvlarry]

@sarahalbers5555 yes no auto tune

[@angelamortelliti4017]

Oh my goodness. I agree. A Female Prince. You said it

[@petervad]

The aesthetic is the female Prince! Awesome.

[@Gomez-xj4rc]

I love that she wears actual clothes. And play instruments. She's a legend

[@betseyfelton8303]

She reminds me of 👑 Prince🙌

[@darnellmoore0412]

I'm 42 and this take me back to my childhood...I'm so happy to have been alive in the 80's

[@Dsimpleify]

I‘m 43 🫡

[@darnellmoore0412]

@@Dsimpleify I'm am 43 now also

[@Dsimpleify]

@@darnellmoore0412 time to get married:))

[@debraingalls3652]

60s born played her for my 2000 baby girl

[@brettgjesvold862]

God blessed her music

[@purplegurl79]

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be like Teena Marie upon hearing her voice in 1981. Not only that, but she is a multi-instrumentalist! I am 40 years old and a singer and musician because of my father and Teena Marie.

[@sandieblanco7141]

Same here, Iam 48 yrs. I remember sneaking and playing my older cousins 45's and just listening to every lyric, beat, riff, bass from her music. I became a nurse whose raised a musician who does very well. I've always sang but TM music is my favorite to sing

[@michelle5042]

JUST FYI she was like a 2nd mom to Lenny Kravitiz took him in back in the day...Teena Marie deserves More credit...lets face it she had Soul and powerhouse vocals

[@abelesser69]

She taught Lenny everything

[@jennibaxter9588]

In the 80s, before we saw her, we ALL immediately thought she was a Black woman. That soul in that voice

[@tlockdown5546]

I love and miss her still to this day. She was tough!!!!!!!!

[@jadamoats2835]

After Rick died that broke her up she had it bad for him as he for her she is the white queen of soul not Brittany or none of those fake wanna be trolls

[@spicyhot2552]

Wow I never knew that ..Lenny should talk about Teena more..Cuz Teena's a legend .Rip.Lady T.🙏🏽

[@cathleanjohnson675]

The Blue Eyed Soul Queen of Motown, so glad I got to witness her in her hey day, may she never be forgotten..

[@michaelrogottie9197]

I totally forgot about this one. Saw it in the right had of another song & couldn't believe what I was seeing!

[@tombukt2]

Teena Baby The one !

[@adamrs63]

love her

[@rosemontoya966]

Teena Marie,,,,seen her at a car show in el monte

[@angelicatorres2207]

RESPECT*

[@annaversity]

I'm 65 she is one of my favorite female singers.❤

[@lisastrange2553]

saw Teena in 85. I saw Prince in November 84. and Michael Jackson in July 84. Whitney, Tina Turner..... the 80's ROCKED!

[@rethinkpreniece7034]

You're so lucky to have gotten to see all of them live!I'm so jealous!

[@lisastrange2553]

No. I HAVE NO REASON TO LIE! WERE YOU THERE! I was at the Victory tour in july of 84 and saw the Jaksons in Jacksonville, saw Prince in 84or85, I think November 84, also in 82 or 83 right after I moved to Tallahassee. 1999 had just come out so I saw the 1999 tour and Purple rain tour. I also saw Eddie Murphy with in the same year, winter 83. Whitney Houston and Tina Turner in the mid to late 80's in Tallahassee I worked in TV AND RADIO AT THE TIME. Will you like to see my t-shirts? Ticket stubs..... Prince spent a lot of time on FAMU CAMPUS IN MY MOTHER IN LAW'S OFFICE AND DONATED MONEY TO DR. FOSTER, LEADER and founder OF FAMU'S MARCHING 100 BOTH TIMES, and they did the superbowl halftime show, AND TO THE NATIONAL RETENTION CENTER OWNED AND RUN BY DR. CLINITA FORD. MY MOTHER IN LAW. All of these concerts were in Tallahassee between 82 and 88. Check your facts. I have been to every concert within 300 miles of where I live that I wanted to go to. It is easier to get tickets if you are in TV OR RADIO. Instead of using my money to buy expensive cars, I went to concerts.

[@lisastrange2553]

Rick James was in Tallahassee in 85 and escorted out of town for smoking a blunt on stage.... Saw Teena the same year in Atlanta.

[@lisastrange2553]

So, Travis Weathers, I am not lieing!

[@lisastrange2553]

I'm a LADY AND WOULD NEVER TALK TO ANOTHER HUMAN LIKE THAT. BE A GENTLEMAN!

[@danielleespinoza9853]

What a legend!! She killed it on this video! Her craft was unlike no other! RIP LADY T!

[@tammiberg3813]

can you please let me know what happened to Teena Marie.i see r.i.p.i didnt.know or hear about her.

[@rosapuentes5872]

😎🖤👍what a voice..

[@rkgk1517]

@@tammiberg3813 unfortunately, there was a freak accident at a hotel where a heavy picture frame fell on her head. After that, she had seizures. 6 years after that incident, she appeared to have died in her sleep, but medical experts believed she died of a seizure :(

[@shakarussanders9911]

I was a couple of years late when I heard of her death I had no idea! I was trying to go see her in concert a few years prior

[@Chevokia]

I remember my Mom playing this song when her friends came over for the weekend.I’m 43 and still listening to it on a daily basis.

[@trv411]

A very underrated guitar solo. One of my favorites.

[@gregfrommotown9082]

Born in 1961 This is a part of our generation and who we are...still listening in 2020

[@joes.949]

She was born in 1956.

[@buster60341]

Teena Marie was one of the most underrated singer in the 80's but it was a shame that she didn't get the recognition that she deserve at that time but RIP Lady T!

[@eddiemorales8025]

Teena never underrated!!!! true fans like US

[@MyidolGwen]

Along with Laura Branigan another white woman with serious pipes that many people don't think about when they think Greats of the '80s, RIP to both of them

[@stacyknight4772]

I agree with you...Laura Branigan in the 1980's was so amazing too

[@paulmorrison688]

Stacy Knight Laura was okay. I'd take Teena over her anyday...

[@goreds5739]

buster60341 Yeah, why did she not get more exposure? She certainly had a lot of talent.

[@canjaccanjar4702]

Lord Have Mercy!!!! Whatever happened to talent.....real talent??? Here it is!!! You go girl! Put all these hoochie momma entertainers to shame!!!!

[@ronaldmirra3865]

Teena marie is the best singer of all time nome Will ever ever match her She was Lady t rip Ángel

[@DavidSush1]

What a great singer, producer and musician Teena Marie was. She rocked, she funked, she grooved, she moved! She blows away all the modern rap crap garbage of today.

[@TheLight-mr2ur]

And she wrote her own songs. She was a natural soul singing.

[@CourtneQuintae]

Not all of them

[@abeljimenez6747]

This lady is a bad ass artist and she plays the guitar too! You go Vanilla Child!

[@michaelengle9062]

she really was amazing. gone too soon

[@7spiritualcompass706]

She played 10 instruments. ❤

[@Dreamskater100]

Vanilla Child?

[@patriciahall1620]

​@@Dreamskater100it's from her song Square Biz, in the lyrics

[@Dreamskater100]

Thanks!@@patriciahall1620

[@sheneyquamercan1699]

It's 2020 and I'm still listening.Who's with me?

[@marissaawesome2422]

Yes!!!! Work out jam..lol

[@BitterforSweet2]

These were the good ol' days 😊

[@MusicalRefugee]

Great jam! Whoever disagrees can funk off!

[@henryramirez3632]

I'll always be here

[@mariecontreras7159]

@@marissaawesome2422 q

[@NickyeJenkins]

She definitely had soul. No one realized her great talent.

[@oliviasmommy1225]

I feel sorry for those who didn't grow up in the 80's....best music era ever! She was the first white artist signed to Motown....She was awsome..also this song was about Rick James..bet you didn't know that! !

[@mikecrites6929]

What about Charlene?

[@AnthonyT50]

Nick and the Jaguars were the first record a song with Motown but they were only signed for their one hit in 1959.. Debbie Dean was the first to actually sign their early career with Motown in 1961 and Rare Earth was the first group to actually have a money making career with Motown.

[@mydogdiditnoti6411]

She was freaking bad! RIP.

[@Gothiczartan]

Maybe those who were not around the 80s didn't spend much time on internet, did not read book about history of music. Teachers at school teach those kids about those kind of music will you?

[@alexandramorales2261]

olivia renee really??? Learn something new today lol!!

[@tooniemama6959]

I miss Lady T!! There will never be another female artist like her. She was funk, R&B and Soul. She was such an inspiration to me! I wanted to be her! It's not that easy being a white girl and having a successful R&B music career! She was amazing!!

[@rickyb5062]

ToonieMama Let’s hear some stuff! I know you got it in you girl! Being white...i hear you but just gotta keep on keeping on. Feel me?

[@aaabaaab3945]

Why does it have to be about race? It doesn't matter what color you are ffs.

[@calisongbird]

Randy Rush oh give me a break. R&B, funk, soul, and jazz are traditionally Black music forms. But then, you already knew that and were just trying to be contrary

[@emmaalvarez1794]

and Rock! love her!

[@mobid.2084]

ToonieMama ...you just need to find you a genius Rick James, honey. Plus have the talent and love for the art form for that result.

[@lateapex9420]

Hearing the 80's is a double edged weapon... Love the sound but sad it's so far in the past. Man, I miss the 80's.

[@teresacastro4774]

My jam Back in the Day's

[@sprintbass]

may be old but so what...vs today the musicianship is way above...

[@dragomirova]

Late Apex, you said it

[@melissadavis6029]

Me to

[@inreallife767]

WAYYYYYYYYYYY!

[@ridesharebiz5317]

She's the best. Untouchable, and they know it. Love and RIP Teena.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Thank you Cicely Tyson for directing this video. Your talents were so vast❤ Thank you Teena for that voice of life. Exist in peace ladies.

[@julithomp5612]

Wow u didn't know she directed this

[@TheRetroWoman80]

@@julithomp5612 😆I did not find that info out when I posted this. I knew for quite some time. Or did you mean to put an "I" instead of that "u?" 🤔

[@popwilly3080]

Error....trust me.

[@vjaygee5878]

This gives the meaning... either YOU GOT IT or you don't... She had it! 🎸🎼🎵🎤

[@ricksegal3065]

Incredible singer and songwriter and her work with Rick James was pure magic!!

[@musicman5768]

I know somewhere some place Teena Marie is still rocking out. This level of musicianship or artistry does not end with their passing away. What a TALENT.

[@francisclause4668]

OH YES!!!! 2024!!!! GOD GIVEN TALENT!!!!! THANK YOU GOD ❤

[@Boobarexoxo]

I’m 23 years old, I thank my family To listening to Teena Marie when I was little... this lady was FUCKIN AWESOME, like I love her style and everything about her 😩😍😍😍 she was waaay before her time Foreal. Ugh R.I.P. to a real Soul 👑 🙌🏾💙 #2020!!

[@tdorseynola]

All HAIL THE IVORY SOUL QUEEN 👑 SHE IS AND WAS THE BEST. SHE IS SO UNDERATED SHE GAVE SO MUCH AND HAD SO MUCH TALENT WHEN WILL WE GET A AUTOBIOGRAPHY MOVIE I WANNA PLAY HER I THINK I CAN LOL 5

[@allisonbransford7345]

Legendary Teena Marie. She knew how to belt it out. She was awesome. I still remember dancing to this back in 79 when it first came out

[@Jesuselabuelo]

this Song came out in 1984,not in 1979,but yeah Teena was Amazing as artist at that time and i don't understand why she is so Underrated As artist if she was a Great artist,a Great Songwriter And she had a incredible and powerfull Voice.

[@CrisisGuildWOW]

Ya this song released 1984, nice try.

[@makiavelli6101]

This song came out in 84 if I remember correctly; I know you don't though, wrong decade

[@lisakirk2796]

Do your homework you were not dancing to this in 1979 because it came out in 85 or 86.

[@dquinn8344]

"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. "Lovergirl" also became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. 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".

[@maxx8942]

This chick had some great soul in her

[@Xocolatben]

if you mean crack and Rick James, then yeah, I cam see it ...

[@treyheise4777]

Fuck yeah

[@RonnieL-k3y]

​@@Xocolatben lame.

[@mariealexandria603]

Well, she was Portuguese so.....

[@Xocolatben]

@@RonnieL-k3y Toronto studio shit from the 80's. Sorry about your feeling.

[@stacyknight4772]

Teena Maria was way more incredible than people will ever know

[@zipp5656]

Saw Teena Marie with Rick James at the Spectrum in Philly sometime in the eighties. Luther Vandross opened. It was a great show! All three are gone now. Those were great days! She rocked the place!

[@Wilma.Flintstone]

Goodness, I can't even imagine how great a show that must have been! You were so lucky to see 3 great musical artists in their prime.

[@salasaint]

That sounds amazing. You're so lucky to have experienced that!

[@beingheardmedia6339]

john scherwin You have great taste! :^)

[@jamieberry1813]

Wow would've loved to see that show, btw cocaine is a helluva drug lol.

[@rosapuentes5872]

😎👍

[@LuciSadlo-fh4sb]

Went to one of her last concerts in Philly, The voice of an ANGEL!!!

[@twinkeez2003]

Damn, I still can't believe your gone Tina....... Classic, and one of a kind! Love you and miss you!!

[@epramos6800]

twinkeez2003 I just read your comment... I miss her too... :(

[@brklyn345]

Teena Marie was a BOSS. Her music has stood the test of time.

[@minnierose15]

damn,she gives me chills.I'm glad I lived in the 80's she's a few years older than me,I sure miss the big hair.you've got to give credit where credit is due she was the Ivory queen of soul.

[@junioresparza2428]

Dayum u sure look like u in your early 20s. Cougar ma

[@minnierose15]

+Junior Esparza thank you,I get that alot : )

[@junioresparza2428]

I bet you do ma. Ufff

[@TheMzladyqueen]

cbj

[@jocelynpettis5268]

Irene Camarena I agree with that

[@sarahalbers5555]

I love you, Teena! You were fabulous. I am now 69, and this song is still on my top ten❤

[@krampuspus6301]

When somebody asks me why I love the 80s I just show them this. This is that pure energy that oozes 80s groove. Love it

[@GeoAce777]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas show 'em Glamorous Life by Sheila E. and 'Tell It To My Heart by Taylor Dayne ;-)

[@martygarcia4219]

These kids nowadays don't know what good music is. I watched this on night tracks as a kid. 80's was the best decade ever, sorry to all who missed it!

[@unlikeavirgin]

+Marty Garcia Amen,Brother!

[@rockqueen2010]

+Marty Garcia -- the 80s were the absolute best years for music!!!!!! I'm happy for enjoying the experience.

[@ohitsnick1]

I do

[@kennoverbey947]

I agree. The best

[@joevans27]

i always say same 80s was best decade!!

[@Gothiczartan]

This Lovergirl will never be forgotten.

[@brantgraham1365]

Yes I'm missing Teena Marie and I'm still listening to her!! I loved her vibe and her genuine soul. She gave her all to us!! I've seen people and artists multitask but she was playing the guitar while simultaneously singing the lyrics. Absolutely incredible!!!

[@ExcelHealthcareInstitute]

One the greatest vocalists and artists of ALL time!

[@JJK-168]

RIP Teena Marie. You will be miss.

[@JJK-168]

@Mark ，thats right, its a big picture frame fell into her head while on bed @the hotel.

[@lt9316]

Asthma complications

[@looneytunes105]

Jeffrey K musta died happy

[@CoolFinalFan]

For sure, she'll be missed... RIP Teena

[@CoolFinalFan]

@@DJTreviCSRecordings look it up...

[@chiqagolil]

I am still crying everytime I hear her. She was the greatest singer in the business. I played her to get me through every break-up, every celebration, and every special occasion. I love you Teena!!!

[@Teenasboy50]

Me too! Loved her so much!!! Pure emotions and talent Teena had!!!

[@letsdothis3332]

Oooooo la la la!!!!

[@JasonMarshall-t8v]

This is bringing back so many memories it just caught me off guard and I love this song

[@1computernew]

She rocked the hell out of that song!!

[@comalaism]

Teena had such musical influence she performed with Rick James, Lenny Kravitz, Faith Evans, Smokey Robinson, Snoop Dogg, Gerald Levert, Patrice Rushan and she opened for Prince! Performer, musician, arranger, song writer, poet, music pioneer---there will never be another Teena Marie! She was so underrated!

[@danegerardgaskin727]

comalaism I agree vanilla child girl!!

[@rebekah518]

I immediately thought of Lenny Kravitz and Prince watching this. She’s slammin!

[@egeo03]

comalaism Wow! Thanks for the notes.

[@davidcombs3617]

Imagine if she debuted now. She would break the internet.

[@davidlong8627]

Truth

[@jerrycarrolljr.9857]

Real talk!!!

[@tylerfriedrich4097]

She's not with us anymore unfortunately

[@davidcombs3617]

@@tylerfriedrich4097 we know.

[@Haryel1987]

I seriously doubt that

[@tomtriffik]

I’m 75 and I really do enjoy hearing this maybe twice a week. I plug my iPhone into my car stereo and blast this pretty loud. She was truly a great artist.

[@ElisaRamirez-cf3py]

Ditto

[@LisaTaylorMidWesternGirl]

I miss everything about the 80's, the hair, makeup, clothes....*sigh*

[@markippolito3620]

Me too!!!

[@lisasoles1562]

the blue eye shadow...yikes...sooooooo late '70's to mid '80's

[@markhunt7919]

Transport Girl Hustle : I miss the 80's if self I'm 48 now but i would love to go back to 18

[@LisaTaylorMidWesternGirl]

@@markhunt7919 I'm also 48. The 80's were the best!

[@LisaTaylorMidWesternGirl]

@@lisasoles1562 My bff always wore pink and purple eyeshadow. Drove me crazy! 🤣

[@ncwayneeric]

Got to hang with her back in the mid-80s. Was working with Rick James' company to develop a sitcom and there strolls in Ms. Teena. Unforgettable!

[@honeybee2356]

Wow!💞

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

Late 70s.....she was on soul train....MTV is 10 years late in her career

[@eljay6578]

Ahead of her time, soulful, legendary. What a performer and gifted singer/songwriter/musician. Rapping when women weren’t quite at that level yet. Gone way too soon. Saw her live with Rick James in 1981 and they brought the house down! You are sincerely missed, Lady T ❤ 🎶

[@selfcreated124]

Legends don't die, they become what they leave behind. Thanks to her ocean of music Teena Marie will live forever. Her voice is a gift from God to the world.

[@aheatherw88]

I love her! I miss her too. Music was so much better back then. They could actually sing and play their own instruments. I grew up listening to Teena.

[@jennifermirra8916]

I love teena marie i remember when this first came out in 1984 she truly was a legend she was blessed with talent and beauty so said she passed away rip teena marie ur a angel in heaven now and u wil never be forgotten u will be missed ur music will 4 sure live on forever noone could sing like u rip angel

[@kayteeelle]

I have yet to understand why this woman is so damn underrated. When people mention Prince, Michael, Whitney, and Mariah... Teena should definitely be apart of that super group. She had everything, The Talent, The Innovation, The Artistry and The Longevity. She wasn't a boxed R&B singer (meaning she didn't make the typical R&B music that everyone else was making or following trends that everyone else was doing). She had her own sound. A lot of her work Slays MOST Nippy and Mimi's catalogue. No Shade, No Stanning

[@laminage]

It was simple. She was hard to Market. A White Girl doing R & B it didn't make sense. She said she wasn't allowed on the Cover of her Fist Motown Album because she's White but Berry Gordy insisted that he wanted people to think she was Black. She also fought for Artists Royalties. Also, wouldn't this Song be a great Mash-up to Duran Duran's The Reflex

[@kayteeelle]

laminage But still...people found ways to marketed The Beastie Boys, Janis Joplin...and others who were doing black music..it's not like she was appropriating. Not only that but she doesn't have many songs that reached the top 10. my mom has ALL her albums. Every last one has classics on them. I think that has much to do with the marketing too. I can only find 6 music videos of hers and music videos were big deal in the 80s and I can't find much of her performances in the 80s besides the Soul Train ones either. Even pictures of her are extremely rare.

[@laminage]

You're right about that. I live in Canada and growing up in the 1980's I never heard her Music on The Radio. Also, in MTV's Infancy they almost "Never" Played Songs by Black Artists.

[@kayteeelle]

I just think she deserves to be way more overrated than she is.

[@1too3fore]

kayteeelle Probably as much the fans fault, too. Of course today, it's so much easier for fans to give feedback to the music industry about how much they enjoy certain performers. Back then, not so much. It's a shame because every time I heard her songs on the radio, I wanted to hear more from her.

[@lynettemiller7912]

Teena was the SH**!! This will NEVER not be a jam!

[@marcli9820]

I love the Funk, Synthesizer & Fusion. The band is super tight...great song. Tina was highly under rated but in my book she will live on forever.

[@jayskywalker5049]

Yeah the band was...i knew the guitar player dave Taylor personally my band use to record in his studio in Detroit he was actually the model on the care free curl box

[@Dominiforelli]

This is what the 80’s sounded like

[@stallownedstallion825]

This is what the funky 80s sounded like and there were TONS of R&B legends. Add the shredder hair bands....and the best decade in music history.

[@abelesser69]

For Blacks and Italian Guidos...And Spanish...I gravitated towards hair bands and Metal...

[@abelesser69]

@Victor R. not so Gladiator boy! Lady Gaga still rules the air waves!

[@gs9255]

Now it sounds like Cardi B smh 😅😅😅

[@drlock978]

Yes! Indeed.

[@coffeeinbed69]

She left her unmistakable mark on this world, and she will never be forgotten. That's more than most of us will get to do. R.I.P lady T, your star still shines.

[@sylviacrouch8073]

Tiny but mighty, Gone way too soon. I still haven’t heard any singer come close to her uniqueness