In the late 70s, Motown’s sales were sagging overall against the competition. Berry Gordy would then sign a young musician from Buffalo who would put a funkdafied spark into the company and churn out a slew of hits during the 80s.
You & I
Bustin Out
Give It To Me Baby
Super Freak
Standing On The Top (The Temptations with Rick)
Ebony Eyes w/Smokey Robinson
The Mary Jane Girls – In My House
Teena Marie – I’m A Sucker For Your Love
In an interview, Teena Marie said she had a fever at the time yet managed to record her vocals in one take for the classic Fire and Desire.