Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Teena Marie’s Sophomore Studio Album “Lady T” Originally Released on February 24, 1980.
Wild and Peaceful is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Teena Marie. Released on March 20, 1979 by Motown Records.
The album peaked at #18 on the Billboard Black Albums chart and #94 on the Billboard Albums chart.
Two singles were released from the album "I'm a Sucker for Your Love" and “Don't Look Back”.
"I'm a Sucker for Your Love" reached #8 on the US Black Singles chart and #43 in the UK
“Don't Look Back" reached #91 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
The album was produced by Rick James who also wrote the bulk of material as well as providing co-vocals on the song "I'm a Sucker for Your Love".
Wild and Peaceful didn’t feature a picture of Teena Marie, Motown didn't include a photograph of the singer on the album sleeve, leading many listeners to assume she was African-American.
Track-listing
1. “I'm a Sucker for Your Love"
2. "Turnin' Me On"
3. "Don't Look Back"
4. "Déjà Vu (I've Been Here Before)"
5. "I'm Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too)
6. "I Can't Love Anymore"
7. "I'm a Sucker for Your Love (Instrumental)"
8. "You Got the Love" (Outtake) - 4:34
9. "Every Little Bit Hurts" (Duet with Rick James)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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