Lady T

by Teena Marie

Lady T cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 February 1980
  • Label: Gordy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:16
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Teena Marie's sophomore effort, produced by Richard Rudolph, successfully built upon her Rick James-helmed debut while establishing her distinct creative independence. 'Lady T' showcases a brilliant mix of lush R&B ballads and relentless funk workouts, highlighting her soaring vocal acrobatics. The album notably features the beloved, bass-heavy dancefloor hit 'Behind the Groove'.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Behind The Groove (6:14)
  2. Now That I Have You (5:43)
  3. Lonely Desire (4:40)
  4. Aladdin's Lamp (4:38)
  5. You're All The Boogie I Need (5:40)
  6. Can It Be Love (4:20)
  7. Young Girl In Love (3:56)
  8. Why Did I Fall In Love With You (4:54)
  9. Too Many Colors (Tee's Interlude) (3:11)

Credits

  • Jerry Hey - arranged by [horn arrangements], trumpet, flugelhorn [fluegelhorn]
  • Bob "Boogie" Bowles - arranged by [rhythm arrangements], conductor [rhythm], conductor [rhythm], arranged by [rhythm arranger], electric guitar
  • Bili Thedford - backing vocals, arranged by [vocal arrangements]
  • Jill Jones - backing vocals, written-by
  • Charles A. Glenn Jr. - bass
  • Paul Hines - drums
  • Greg Hargrove - electric guitar
  • Tim May - guitar, electric guitar

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