Black Music Month

Teena Marie the Blue-Eyed Soul loyalist who never faltered in her love for the art and existence of Black Culture and Soul Music.  Irons in the Fire is the third album by American R&B/soul singer Teena Marie, released on July 6, 1980 by Motown. Her first self produced effort, it was dedicated to her father, Thomas Leslie Brockert. It received positive reviews on its release.

From the thumping baseline of her top five r&b hit 'I Need Your Lovin' Marie had her audience wrapped around her fingers.   Irons in the Fire peaked at #9 on the Black Albums chart and #38 on the Pop Albums chart. Lead single "I Need Your Lovin'" peaked at #4 on the US Black Singles chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #28 in the United Kingdom, making it Marie's second and last top 30 single in that country.  Quiet Storm radio formats showcased selections like the exquisite 'Irons In The Fire, You Make Love Like Springtime and Tune In Tomorrow.   In addition "I Need Your Lovin'" peaked at number two for two weeks on the dance charts. 

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