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    Marie, Teena

    Back in the 1970's a woman named Teena Marie hit the scene, but if it hadn't been for one man, we may not have heard her fab voice. Can you name the man who brought her to public attention?The One & Only....Teena Marie

      Rick James. Teena Marie was on Barry Gordy's label, Motown; however,Rick James is the man that gets all the credit for Teena Marie's success.

    Here's an easy one. "I'm just a _____ for your love"?The One & Only....Teena Marie

      sucker . "Sucka for Your Love" is one of my favorite songs by Teena Marie. It was a duet Rick James and the song can be found on Teena Marie's Greatest Hits on Motown. "Well allight you freaks!"

    Teena Marie wrote, arranged, and sang a song for a famous singer that was murdered. Can you name that song?The One & Only....Teena Marie

      My Dear Mr. Gaye. She wrote the Song "My Dear Mr. Gaye" in memory of the great Marvin Gaye. This is truly a wonderful tribute to a wonderfully talented man. "All the ladies loved you Mr. Gaye" (I love that song)

    Teena sang about a passionate kind of love that she wanted. What kind was it?The One & Only....Teena Marie

      Portuguese Love. The correct answer is "Portuguese Love". This song can also be found on "Motown Greatest Hits" that Teena Marie has.

    Teena Marie sang about something being 'behind the groove'; what was it?The One & Only....Teena Marie

      Another side inside of you. "Get behind the groove! and find there's another side inside of you!" To me behind the groove means that you should let down your guard, and let yourself be free.

    Can you name the song that goes with this lyric? "You got me tilted, like a pin ball machine".The One & Only....Teena Marie

      It Must Be Magic. The correct answer is "It Must Be Magic". If you like really fun love songs instead of all that mushy, lovie, dovie, "oh baby I want to spend my whole life you" kind of songs, this is the song for you!

    What is Teena's given name?All About Teena Marie

      Mary Christine Brockert. I wish I knew how she came up with the name Teena Marie.

    When was Tenna born?All About Teena Marie

      March 5, 1956. She was born in Santa Monica, California.

    How tall is Teena?All About Teena Marie

      4ft 11in. One of her nicknames is Little Bit.

    Was Teena's picture on the cover of her first album 'Wild and Peaceful'?All About Teena Marie

      No. Motown didn't put Teena's picture on the cover because they didn't want people to know that she was white. They just wanted everyone to enjoy the music before they found out her race. Instead the album is ivory colored and has various clouds and an ocean pictured on the front.

    What album did the Rick James/Teena Marie duet 'Fire and Desire' appear on?All About Teena Marie

      Street Songs. It first appeared on Rick's 'Street Songs' album, but can now be found on a few of Teena's greatest hits collections.

    What was the first single released from the album 'Irons in the Fire'?All About Teena Marie

      I Need Your Lovin'. 'Irons' is probably my favorite work of hers.

    Who was the album 'Irons in the fire' dedicated to?All About Teena Marie

      her father. There is a picture of him on the back of the album. He passed away in 1976, but he would always tell her that she had 'so many irons in the fire', which is how the album got it's name.

    What song did Teena write and record that was inspired by her personal relationship with Rick James?All About Teena Marie

      Portuguese Love. She undoubtedly wrote many songs inspired by James, but none of the ones listed above were. Rick wrote 'Fire and Desire' and the others she wrote about someone other than Rick.

    Complete the title of this album: " _______ City" ?All About Teena Marie

      Emerald. Strangely this album was voted one of the top 500 metal albums of all time by 'Stairway to Hell' catalogue!

    What record did Rick James say was the worst of Teena's career?All About Teena Marie

      Ooo La La La. He hates this song although it has been sampled by many hip hop artists. Its not one of Teena's favorites either.

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