Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Teena Marie’s 3rd Studio Album “Irons in the Fire” Originally Released on August 14, 1980.
“Irons in the Fire is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Teena Marie, released on August 14, 1980, by Motown Records.
The album peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #37 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.
Two songs were released as singles from the album "I Need Your Lovin'" and "Young Love".
"I Need Your Lovin'" peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Young Love" reached #41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
“Irons in the Fire” is the first self-produced album by a Motown female artist.
The album was dedicated to her father, Thomas Leslie Brockert (1919-1976). It received positive reviews on its release.
In a 2009 interview she named it as her personal favorite of all her albums.
Track-listing
1. I Need Your Lovin'
2. Young Love
3. First Class Love
4. Irons in the Fire
5. Chains
6. You Make Love Like Springtime
7. Tune in Tomorrow
8. You Make Love Like Springtime (Reprise)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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