This was the definitive album
Teena Marie was never allowed to do while at Motown. She not only zoomed up the R&B charts, but even had a pop smash with "Lovergirl," and suddenly Motown executives went scrambling for cover. "Mr. Dear Mr. Gaye" was one of the better tribute songs done to
Gaye, although it didn't generate the attention it deserved for
Marie. The album wound up being
Marie's most successful. ~ Ron Wynn