Starchild in Bloomington, MN

This was the definitive album
Teena Marie
was never allowed to do while at Motown. She not only zoomed up the R&B charts, but even had a pop smash with
"Lovergirl,"
and suddenly Motown executives went scrambling for cover. "Mr. Dear Mr. Gaye" was one of the better tribute songs done to
Gaye
, although it didn't generate the attention it deserved for
Marie
. The album wound up being
's most successful. ~ Ron Wynn