Starchild (Teena Marie album)

Starchild is the sixth album by Teena Marie, released in 1984. Following the relative commercial failure of her previous album, Robbery, Starchild became the highest-selling album of Marie's 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 (Marie's 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.

Track listing

All songs written by Teena Marie, except where noted.

1. Lovergirl – 4:54
2. Help Youngblood Get to the Freaky Party (Bendrix, Marie) – 5:44
3. Out on a Limb – 6:37
4. Alibi (Marie, Fred Mirza) – 5:23
5. Jammin' – 5:52
6. Starchild – 5:35
7. We've Got to Stop (Meeting Like This) (Teena Marie featuring Ronnie McNeir) – 5:07
8. My Dear Mr. Gaye (Marie, Penny "P.J." Johnson, Leon Ware) – 5:28
9. Light – 1:17

Singles

• "Lovergirl"
• "Jammin'"
• "Out on a Limb"

References