studio album
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by American singer-songwriter Teena Marie. Released on March 31, 1979 by
Motown
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. It features significant contributions from Rick James who produced and wrote the bulk of material as well as providing co-vocals on "I'm a Sucker for Your Love".
''Wild and Peaceful'' peaked at #18 on the Black Albums chart and #94 on the
Billboard Albums chart
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. The lead single "I'm a Sucker for Your Love" reached #8 on the US Black Singles chart and #43 in the UK, and was followed by a cover version of " Don't Look Back" originally recorded by The Temptations.
Motown didn't include a photograph of the singer on the album sleeve, leading many listeners to assume she was African-American.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Rick James, except where indicated.
;Side A
#"I'm a Sucker for Your Love" - 5:52
#"Turnin' Me On" - 6:06
#" Don't Look Back" (Cover of The Temptations song) (
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief ...
, Ronald White) - 7:32
;Side B
#"Déjà Vu (I've Been Here Before)" - 7:38
#"I'm Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too)" (Michelle Holland, Teena Marie) - 5:30
#"I Can't Love Anymore" - 7:11
;2005 Expanded Edition
#"I'm a Sucker for Your Love (Instrumental)" - 5:33
#"You Got the Love" (Outtake) - 4:34
#" Every Little Bit Hurts" (Duet with Rick James) - 7:04
Ernie Fields, Jr.
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Son of notable musician Ernie Fields, he has worked with blues, soul and funk artists including B. B. King, Bobby Bland, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Rick James, and Marvin G ...
drums
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arranger
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,
conga
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horn
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and
string
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arrangement
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s, syndrum
*Jean King - backing vocals
*Daniel LeMelle -
flute
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, saxophone on "I'm Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too)"
* Teena Marie - piano, vocals, backing vocals
*David Melle - flute, saxophone
* Earl Palmer - drums on "I'm Gonna Have My Cake"
*Jackie Ruffin - backing vocals
*Levi Ruffin, Jr. -
synthesizer
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keyboards
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producer
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Ernie Watts
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