Irons in the Fire is the third album by Teena Marie, released in 1980 on Motown. The album was written and produced by Marie herself. It received positive reviews on its release – and later with a reappraisal from Pitchfork site in October 2020 –, being regarded as one of her best albums. Irons in the Fire peaked at #9 on the Black Albums chart and #38 on the Pop Albums chart, and the lead single "I Need Your Lovin'" peaked at #9 on the US Black Singles chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #28 in the United Kingdom, making it Marie's second and… read more
Irons in the Fire is the third album by Teena Marie, released in 1980 on Motown. The album was written and produced by Marie herself. It received pos… read more
Irons in the Fire is the third album by Teena Marie, released in 1980 on Motown. The album was written and produced by Marie herself. It received positive reviews on its release – and la… read more
Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 - December 26th, 2010) was an American singer–songwriter–producer. (Born Mary Christine Brockert) Marie, nicknamed Lady T, was a protegée of the late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few successful multi-ethnic performers of R&B. She sang R&B with big, robust vocals, and played rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas. She also had written, produced, sung and arranged virtually all of her songs since her 1980 release Irons in the Fire. She has quoted this as being her favorite album. She is survived by a daughter named Alia Rose who,… read more
Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 - December 26th, 2010) was an American singer–songwriter–producer. (Born Mary Christine Brockert) Marie, nicknamed Lady T, was a protegée of the late funk legend … read more
Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 - December 26th, 2010) was an American singer–songwriter–producer. (Born Mary Christine Brockert) Marie, nicknamed Lady T, was a protegée of the late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few s… read more