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Teena Marie

(1956–2010) Singer United States

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Teena Marie was a singer from the United States, best known for The Best of Teena Marie.

Quick Facts About Teena Marie

Born: March 5, 1956
Died: December 26, 2010
Nationality: United States
Profession: Singer
Notable works: The Best of Teena Marie

About Teena Marie

Mary Christine Brockert, known professionally as Teena Marie, was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina before taking the stage name Teena Marie and later acquired the nickname Lady T, given to her by her collaborator and friend Rick James.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Teena Marie

I just really always try to do what's in my heart and I'm still passionate about the music; I still love what…

About

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I know I have sex appeal, but I've never felt like an actual sex symbol. Fans sometimes think I am. The majority…

Appeals

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My first album came out in 1979.

Albums

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I just think it's a blessing that I was able to have the gift of words and to be able to put…

Able

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OK, so truth hurts - but what else does truth do?

Doe

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I have a different mentality when it comes to catering to a man, I just won't allow it. Don't get me wrong,…

Care

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Overall my race hasn't been a problem. I'm a black artist with white skin. At the end of the day you have…

Art

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I still have a passion for the music, which is such a beautiful thing. I still wake up in the middle of…

Beautiful

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I always try to be a trend setter. That's what I always tell young people when I'm giving them advice. To go…

Advice

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You never know where a blessing can come from.

Blessing

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I write in all keys. I've always written in all keys. I've probably written a lot of songs in A.

Always

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It's just a whole different thing, and it's just that my life has been a blessing, and I thank god every day…

Able

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I would walk down the hall with my guitar and play for anyone that would listen. As a young kid I was…

Driven

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I think that's the problem in a lot of music. We've got these record labels.

Got

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I have enough love to last me a lifetime! Thank God I'll never lose my imagination and my passion. That's really what…

Enough

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I have a deep affinity for New Orleans - its like a second home to me - they treat me like I'm…

Affinity

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I play guitar, piano, bass and percussion.

Bass

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There were times I used to go to parties when I was, you know, like 15-, 16-years-old, and I'd always bring my…

Guitar

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All in all, it's been a wonderful, wonderful ride. I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

Anytime

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I constantly tour, even when I don't have a record out.

Records

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This is a gift. This is a gift from God. It's really like the old Biblical passage that talks about your body…

About

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I try to keep my ear to the streets without sacrificing who I am as an artist. If a song needs a…

Art

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They told me that they are starting a classic label, and wanted me to be the first artist. So I signed, and…

Art

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I'm from California, and still live in LA.

California

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I dont plan on stopping anytime soon.

Plans

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