Teena Marie: Ultimate Collection

Additional Teena Marie: Ultimate Collection Information

From the get-go, her identity was shrouded in secrecy. To prolong the ruse, her debut album on Gordy featured no photos of her, only a soft-focus image of the sea and sky. The ploy worked: Her first single, "I'm a Sucker for Your Love," a duet with Rick James, reached #8 R&B. When the truth was learned and the jig was up, it was too late: an R&B hitmaker was let lose, and there was no stopping her. Between '79 and '91, she had 23 R&B hits; of those Seven were Top 10.

For the First Time, her finest fire from both her Gordy/Motown and Epic years is captured on a single CD, including "I Need Your Lovin'"; "Suqare Biz"; "Lovergirl"; her two duets with Rick James, "I'm a Sucker for Your Love" and "Fire & Desire"; and her tribute to fellow Motown-to-Sony defector, Marvin Gaye, "My Dear Mr. Gaye."

What Customers Say About Teena Marie: Ultimate Collection:

I purchased this as a gift for a Teena Marie fan. He absolutely loved it. If you like Teena, this is a must buy.

I agree with others who claim this CD set fails to include several key tracks. I just purchased this item from an outlet other than Amazon.com, and several of the tracks on this compilation are not full versions. Buyer beware. The track listing, however, is something you can check before you buy the item. Instead, they are "radio edits." Unfortunately, there is nothing on the packaging that indicates that several of the tracks (including "Square Biz"; "Behind the Groove"; and "Fire and Desire") are truncated. (There is a full version of "Portuguese Love," however). In contrast, there is no way to know whether a CD includes "radio edits" until you actually purchase the item (or get the item used and check the insert before paying). This is major and common failing of too many compilations, and the primary reason why it is worth buying the complete album whenever it is available.

I was very happy with the purchase. She is one of my favorite artist of all time and I'm very happy to be able to purchase it.Tahnk youDavid Carr

One of the best singing voices EVER belong to this LADY.Listen to this CD whenever I drive and that is all the time.Money well spent.

This CD is a collection of some of her best work. Before Brittany, Christina, Jessica, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce or Rhianna there was Lady T. A young white woman with soul dripping from every note she sings. It is an emotional roller coaster taking you back to a different time covering a lot of emotional ground. It is a must have for the true soul connoisseur.