Teena Marie Bio and Songs

Following the death of Teena Marie, we have here Teena Marie's Bio.

Facts we should know about Teena Marie.

• Born as Mary Christine Brockert on March 5,1956. 
• Died at the age of 54 (December 26,2010) at home in Pasadena, California
• Cause of death: Natural (grand mal seizure)
• Became known by her stage name Teena Marie was an American singer, songwriter and producer.
• Nickname: Lady Tee, (sometimes spelled Lady T),
• A protégée of funk legend Rick James
• First white person to be signed to the Motown record label in 1979
• Played rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas

 

Notable Songs

• I'm Just a Sucker for Your Love" (#8 Black Singles Chart)

Motown in 1981

• It Must Be Magic (#2 Black Albums Chart)
• "Square Biz" (#3 Black Singles
• "Portuguese Love" (featuring a brief, uncredited cameo by James, #54 Black Singles)

Epic Records 1982

• "Fix It" (#21 R&B)
• "Shadow Boxing"
• "Casanova Brown."

1984

• Lovegirl - peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart

1985

• "Out on a Limb" - peaked at #56 on the R&B charts

1986

• "Lead Me On" OST Top Gun

Marie explored the world of rock music but established fans were not happy

1988

• "Ooo La La La", reached the top of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and remains her only #1 single

Went back to R&B

1990

• "Here's Looking at You" (#11 R&B)
• "If I Were a Bell" (#8 R&B)

Listen from video embedded below Teena Marie performed with Rick James the song Fire and Desire