Irons in the Fire
by Teena Marie
- Type: Album
- Released: 6 July 1980
- Label: Gordy
- Country: United States
- Length: 1:32:20
- Community rating: 3.56/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Stepping into the role of sole producer, Teena Marie delivered a masterful collection of sophisticated funk and smooth soul with her third studio album. 'Irons in the Fire' highlights her incredible vocal range and arranging skills, cementing her status as a formidable creative force at Motown Records. The album features the enduring hit single 'I Need Your Lovin''.
Genres
Descriptors: soulful, velvety, ballad, groove-laden, melodic
Tracklist
- I Need Your Lovin' (7:32)
- Young Love (5:31)
- First Class Love (5:05)
- Irons In The Fire (3:34)
- Chains (7:11)
- You Make Love Like Springtime (4:57)
- Tune In Tomorrow (6:24)
- You Make Love Like Springtime (Reprise) - Extended Version (5:20)
- I'm A Sucker For Your Love - Live In Long Beach, CA 1981: Alternate Mix (8:34)
- I Need Your Lovin' - 1981/Live In Long Beach, CA (5:31)
- Someday We'll All Be Free - 1981/Live In Long Beach, CA (2:25)
- Deja Vu - 1981/Live In Long Beach, CA: Alternate Mix (10:37)
- Square Biz - 1981/Live In Long Beach, CA: Alternate Mix (6:19)
- Gigolette (6:44)
- I Need Your Lovin' - West End Remix (6:29)
Credits
- William Carroll White, Jr. - alto saxophone, backing vocals, horns
- Ozone - arranged by [horn arrangements], backing vocals
- Paul Riser - arranged by [string arrangements]
- Jill Jones - backing vocals
- Mickey Hearn - backing vocals, written-by
- Shirley Mattison - backing vocals
- Allen McGrier - bass, arranged by [rhythm arrangements]
- Paul Hines - drums, arranged by [rhythm arrangements]