| Lovergirl | |
| Cover: | Teenalovergirl.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Teena Marie |
| Album: | Starchild |
| Released: | October 1984 |
| Recorded: | 1984 |
| Length: | 4:52 (album version) 4:21 (single version) |
| Label: | Epic |
| Producer: | Teena Marie |
| Prev Title: | Dear Lover |
| Prev Year: | 1984 |
| Next Title: | Jammin |
| Next Year: | 1985 |
"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.[1] "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".
The accompanying music video for "Lovergirl" was directed by actress Cicely Tyson.[2]
| Chart (1984-1985) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 19 | |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 76 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 4 | |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[6] | 9 | |
| US Hot Dance/Disco Club Play (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
. David Kent (historian) . . Australian Chart Book . St Ives, N.S.W. . 1993 . 0-646-11917-6.