Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Teena Marie’s Sophomore Studio Album “Lady T” Originally Released on February 24, 1980.
Lady T is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Teena Marie, released by Motown's Gordy label on February 14, 1980.
The album peaked at #18 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #45 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Three singles from the album were released “Can It Be Love" , “Behind the Groove” and "Lonely Desire".
“Can It Be Love" reached #57 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.
"Behind the Groove” peaked at #4 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #21 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Lonely Desire" was released as the final single from the album but didn’t chart on any of the Billboard or UK Singles Charts.
The album was produced by Richard Rudolph, and the track "Too Many Colors" features the then 7 year-old Maya Rudolph, daughter of Rudolph and his late wife Minnie Riperton. The album was dedicated to Minnie Riperton.
Lady T was the nickname of Teena Marie at Motown Records. The packaging of Teena Marie's debut album Wild and Peaceful had not included a picture of the singer, and the image on the sleeve of this album surprised many people who had assumed she was African-American.
Track-listing
1. Behind The Groove
2. Now That I Have You
3. Lonely Desire
4. Aladdin's Lamp
5. You're All The Boogie I Need
6. Can It Be Love
7. Young Girl In Love
8. Why Did I Fall In Love With You
9. Too Many Colors (Tee's Interlude)
10. Why Can't I Get Net To You
11. Co-Pilot To Pilot
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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