Starchild is the sixth album by Teena Marie, released in 1984. Starchild became the highest-selling album of Maries career. It peaked at #9 on the US Black Albums chart and #31 on the Billboard Albums chart. Lead single Lovergirl became a major hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Maries only top 30 hit on that chart). The track My Dear Mr. Gaye is a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who had been fatally shot and killed by his father on April 1, 1984. It has been rereleased by SoulMusic Records in 2012 as an Expanded Edition, containing 5 mixes as bonus tracks (see track listing below). Some of the personnel Billy Griffin- vocals, background vocals Jill Jones- vocals, background vocals Ronnie McNeir- vocals James Jamerson, Jr.- bass Narada Michael Walden- drums Leon Ware- vocals, background vocals All songs written by Teena Marie, except where noted.
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