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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Lovergirl
| cover = Teenalovergirl.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Teena Marie
| album = Starchild
| released = October 1984 (United States)
| format =
| recorded = 1984
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 4:52 (album version)
3:59 (single version)
| label = Epic
| writer = Teena Marie
| producer = Teena Marie
| prev_title = Dear Lover
| prev_year = 1984
| next_title = Jammin'
| next_year = 1985
| misc =
}}
"'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. The song also became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. "Lovergirl" was included in the 2002 Jennifer Lopez movie 'Maid In Manhattan'.
Awards and accolades
Marie received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the single at the 28th Grammy Awardsher 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.
Charts
Chart positions
References
Category:1984 singles
Category:Teena Marie songs
Category:1984 songs
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:Dance-pop songs
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