Rick James on The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (1998)

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Singer and performing artist, Rick James is guest on 'The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder' during this sincere 07-21-1998 interview.
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Rick James (1948-2004) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teen years. After forming the locally popular Stone City Band in his hometown of Buffalo in 1977, James finally found success as a recording artist after signing with Motown's Gordy Records, releasing the album Come Get It! in 1978 which produced the hits "You & I" and "Mary Jane". In 1981, James released his most successful album, Street Songs, which included career-defining hits such as "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak", the latter song becoming his biggest crossover single, mixing elements of funk, disco, rock and new wave. James was also known for his soulful ballads such as "Fire & Desire" and "Ebony Eyes". Rapper MC Hammer sampled James' "Super Freak" for his 1990 hit, "U Can't Touch This" which won Best R&B Song at the 1991 Grammy Awards. James received his only Grammy for composing the song. By the early 1990s, James' career was hampered by his drug addiction, and he was embroiled with legal issues. In 1993, James was convicted...while under the influence of crack cocaine, resulting in a three-year sentence at Folsom State Prison. James was released on parole in 1996 and released the album Urban Rapsody in 1997. James' health problems halted his career again after he had a mild stroke during a concert in 1998, and he announced a semi-retirement. Since he burst upon the scene in the late 70's with his unique brand of Punk Funk music, James has been an inspiration to his peers and won the acclaim of audiences and critics alike.
Tom Snyder (1936 - 2007) was an American pioneering television personality and figure in broadcast journalism who brought a no non-sense attitude to broadcast television news. He was best known for his late nigh talk shows Tomorrow (NBC) and The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (CBS). His engaging style combined with his irascible attitude, made him one of the best-known journalists of his time, back when having a nationally televised and thought-provoking late-night talk show actually meant something. It was a totally different time in television, as the news was delivered as information with no spin or opinion of the newsman. He marked the end of an era.
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  • @adrianlyord5300
    @adrianlyord53003 жыл бұрын

    R I P Rick James and Tom Snyder great interview between these gentlemen!

  • @ENigma-um8zw

    @ENigma-um8zw

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, been on a rabbit hole of various famous and obscure or rare Dick Cavett and also Tom Snyder interviews. And Rick James too upon rewatching Tales From The Tour Bus, peace and love

  • @justincoleman2740

    @justincoleman2740

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed sir. Respect.

  • @BlueLatte-f3f

    @BlueLatte-f3f

    2 жыл бұрын

    There will not be another.

  • @paulroman7102

    @paulroman7102

    Жыл бұрын

    Will it ever happen again?………..

  • @AziahDiva

    @AziahDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ENigma-um8zwgkihay Yoihhwzgrd❤e

  • @conniehollins1100
    @conniehollins11002 жыл бұрын

    Met Rick in 1997. He was sober at the time and so much fun. Also met Teena Marie twice. She was the best. May they both R.I.P

  • @rapman5363
    @rapman53632 жыл бұрын

    Rick was definitely sober at this interview, he was clear and concise. It’s good seeing him in his non intoxicated state. R.I.P. Rick James The original Super Freak

  • @beyourself2444

    @beyourself2444

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think I've ever seen Rick sober, wow.

  • @krisscanlon4051

    @krisscanlon4051

    Жыл бұрын

    Quite...agreed...articulate.

  • @force263

    @force263

    Жыл бұрын

    Like most party animals, Rick himself didn’t care much for being sober. But I’m glad his boring, sober state makes YOU happy; cuz that’s what’s important! YOU!

  • @PD-hv4js
    @PD-hv4js3 жыл бұрын

    I miss shows like this - no agenda - just open discussion - so refreshing.

  • @dannybaldwin7343

    @dannybaldwin7343

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right No BS or Agendas 😁

  • @starvroscasadine9271

    @starvroscasadine9271

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes true !!!

  • @andrewilson7538

    @andrewilson7538

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Well put.👌

  • @tornadoalbert4

    @tornadoalbert4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nicely put. This was refreshing to watch

  • @cristerronaldo2513

    @cristerronaldo2513

    2 жыл бұрын

    he's literally advertising a CD. stop romanticising the past

  • @zefdin101
    @zefdin10110 ай бұрын

    Tom Snyder is a great interviewer. I like that he doesn’t pretend to be what he’s not and he is non-judgmental of Rick and his guests… You can tell Rick feels comfortable here, like the guy isn’t setting him up, even with the personal questions to make him look stupid or to sensationalize things for ratings. Tom seems genuinely concerned and like he’s having a conversation with another person he finds interesting. Great, great job!

  • @adetolalawal376

    @adetolalawal376

    5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful comment... i agree

  • @SYNASTRYASTROLOGY
    @SYNASTRYASTROLOGY2 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was such a smart guy. Emotionally honest no matter what.

  • @theodorebradshaw9352

    @theodorebradshaw9352

    Жыл бұрын

    Very talented and intelligent yet still he fell for drugs😢😢😢

  • @itguru2037

    @itguru2037

    13 күн бұрын

    @@theodorebradshaw9352and sex addiction

  • @joshuamarrero8382
    @joshuamarrero83823 жыл бұрын

    Man Rick was a real one he was for the people

  • @jimlevinthal3880

    @jimlevinthal3880

    3 жыл бұрын

    as are most people from Buffalo NY :)

  • @M3TROR3TRO

    @M3TROR3TRO

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimlevinthal3880 say it again

  • @davidterry919

    @davidterry919

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also he was honest about his drug use .

  • @jimlaregina
    @jimlaregina Жыл бұрын

    It's hard to believe 19 years have passed since the great Rick James died. What a nice surprise to find this interview; thanks for posting it.

  • @wyntonmcnary2233
    @wyntonmcnary22333 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen Rick James with short hair lol. R.I.P. Still love your music to this day

  • @scottied7299
    @scottied72993 жыл бұрын

    Rick was that dude! He was so much more than the Chappelle show... It was cool just to see him talking and mixing it up with Tom....sober.

  • @summerbabetoo

    @summerbabetoo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very well said, I say it all the time. The parody while funny rob him of his Legacy to be known as a Gifted Artist, Writer, Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer for the people that didn’t get the opportunity to see him dance to his music or see him in concert with Teena. Ahhh those we’re the days when music had instruments not a 808.

  • @brettsfav4

    @brettsfav4

    3 жыл бұрын

    💯💯💯

  • @VENUS.SE7EN

    @VENUS.SE7EN

    2 жыл бұрын

    SO MUCH MORE than the Chappelle skit, yes!

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @YEAR-1-RELICS
    @YEAR-1-RELICS3 жыл бұрын

    I can see his maturity here.

  • @nan-sea3814

    @nan-sea3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    look at the hair!!!

  • @mrswolls
    @mrswolls3 жыл бұрын

    He probably threw his hip out when he was griding his high heels into eddies couch. Unnnniiiitttyyyuy

  • @nasaswag9159

    @nasaswag9159

    Жыл бұрын

    I recognize the greatness of your comment even if they don’t lol

  • @johnstitt2615

    @johnstitt2615

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nasaswag9159 we do......Lol.

  • @Owyourhurtingme

    @Owyourhurtingme

    Жыл бұрын

    They should’ve never gave those niggas money.

  • @cheatcodecharlie

    @cheatcodecharlie

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @marisutton7676

    @marisutton7676

    Жыл бұрын

    😂🤣😂🤣 awww man

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser73752 жыл бұрын

    Rick really looked good there, he lived the life many people dream about but few can maintain. RIP Rick, you were one of a kind my brother.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @itguru2037

    @itguru2037

    13 күн бұрын

    A drug and sex addict who kidnapped and tortured someone.

  • @deborahchesser7375

    @deborahchesser7375

    13 күн бұрын

    @@itguru2037 unfortunately it seems like most of them have a dark side, it must be almost impossible to live that lifestyle and not succumb to the many evil temptations.

  • @charrise79
    @charrise792 жыл бұрын

    I miss these type of late night interviews. You could tell they had a genuine like and respect for each other. This was awesome❤️

  • @keeperofthebonessean2872
    @keeperofthebonessean28723 жыл бұрын

    Rick James. "I smoked crack from my crack". Thats some badass commitment to your addiction. RIP Rick. You showed me the soul and the funk baby. Much love.

  • @dethbolt000
    @dethbolt0003 жыл бұрын

    "Smoked the hell out of it! Yes, I did!' ... "Damned right!" Lol!!

  • @christdriven8790
    @christdriven87902 жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm just seeing this for the 1st time. A side of Rick James that I've never seen, so much more respect for him.

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65

    @DaisyAnnabelle65

    Ай бұрын

    He was highly intelligent, a great lyricist and vocalist! His voice is truly phenomenal! I haven’t heard a male singer today that can sing like him! ❤

  • @rexxgarvin5313
    @rexxgarvin53133 жыл бұрын

    Tom Snyder is real, Uncut and very smooth. With Slick Rick, this was the Best!!!!

  • @kellyjohnson3292
    @kellyjohnson32923 жыл бұрын

    Rick James is as real as they come. Thank u for your honesty ,a life if a drug addict isn't glamorous.people just don't know.

  • @frankcheers7529

    @frankcheers7529

    6 ай бұрын

    Amen!

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65
    @DaisyAnnabelle653 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was a musical Genius!

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh ,Rick James sure was

  • @Pettysburg
    @Pettysburg2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Yes Rick James. Accountability. Truth. This was a moment. This was truly Iconic.

  • @omarisaxby8939
    @omarisaxby89393 жыл бұрын

    man, if yall dont get Terrence Howard in a Rick James biopic this instant.......

  • @CallMeCharlie09

    @CallMeCharlie09

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rightttttttt!!!!!!!!!!

  • @JSmedic1

    @JSmedic1

    3 жыл бұрын

    He would mess it up.

  • @thespunkavenue3471

    @thespunkavenue3471

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JSmedic1 lol

  • @2_blAck

    @2_blAck

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    YES!

  • @21stCenturyTemplar.
    @21stCenturyTemplar.2 жыл бұрын

    The one and only time I've seen Rick clean and sober!!!

  • @professorx8549
    @professorx8549 Жыл бұрын

    Can't help but respect and admire a person like Rick James. Just a straight up, authetic, and transparent human being. He shoots straight from the hips. Genuine, Real, " Down to Earth " and extremely intelligent and articulate. Definitely plan to read his book. R.I.P. James Johnson a.k.a. " Rick😅 James "

  • @truthis612
    @truthis6123 жыл бұрын

    Rick was one of the greatest singers ever he had many different sounds, and voices. Many are not aware that he was a crooner, a balladeer of awesome love songs.

  • @johnbrowneyes7534

    @johnbrowneyes7534

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy, Oh What A Night, Unity, Dream Maker, Ebony Eyes, Teardrops

  • @michaelmckenzie6311

    @michaelmckenzie6311

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbrowneyes7534 Hollywood, Don't Give Up On Love, Tell Me What You Want, Show Me, Sha la la la la, Slow and Easy, Once and Future Dream.....can go on and on! Rick had some great ballads!

  • @scottied7299

    @scottied7299

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out "When Love Is Gone" from the "Fire It Up" album....

  • @alfreddreamer9097

    @alfreddreamer9097

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true. Also If you listen to the his singing style, he could almost be an opera singer as well. Imagine him singing backed by violins, pianos and brass.

  • @truthis612

    @truthis612

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbrowneyes7534 Gypsy Girl, Jefferson Ball, Island Lady, Make love to me, Sail away, Hot Summer Nights, Maybe, Sapphire, I believe in you, Merry go round, Not Alone, Deeper Still, Taste, Stop it, Do you wanna Play, Teach Me, and it goes on and on.

  • @MrTommy0326
    @MrTommy03263 жыл бұрын

    Rick James and the Stone City Band was one of my favorite bands ever. I was real young when they were out in the 70's

  • @jamesvitale5584
    @jamesvitale55843 жыл бұрын

    Very intelligent and talented human.

  • @ImTheMan78
    @ImTheMan783 жыл бұрын

    Good interview. Rick seemed real sober here.

  • @dextert4394

    @dextert4394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rick was sober because he was on a 3-year probation after he got out of jail in 1996 and part of the probation was they will check him every week to see if he had drugs in his system but after his probation was over with he went back doing the same old thing

  • @ImTheMan78

    @ImTheMan78

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@petercrenfield well one of the two, damn it

  • @kandikane923
    @kandikane9233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview. Rick James one the best musicians singer songwriter that ever lived may he rip.

  • @951oct
    @951oct3 жыл бұрын

    Rick james rocking the ceaser haircut. Hahaha. So 90s

  • @kellyjohnson3292
    @kellyjohnson32923 жыл бұрын

    This man is sexy as hell.i don't care what people say Rick James is a class act don't care bout his past addictions he's a musical genius ,a true OG .a true legend.

  • @BetrayerSlayerMusicTV

    @BetrayerSlayerMusicTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nite of ya life prob.

  • @VENUS.SE7EN

    @VENUS.SE7EN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. 💯 Rick was so sexy, sexy, sexy. Cold. Blooded! ❤❤🤣🤣

  • @judysmith-randle1558

    @judysmith-randle1558

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VENUS.SE7EN I agree...abundantly!!

  • @macmoney2043

    @macmoney2043

    2 жыл бұрын

    Slick Rick is OG

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @kimberlyhopson593
    @kimberlyhopson593 Жыл бұрын

    This is a very important interview regarding addiction.

  • @mybluesaway6856
    @mybluesaway68563 жыл бұрын

    Damn Rick i sure wish you didn't leave us so soon. Feels like you had so much more to do here. Talented man Miss you Rick James!!!

  • @musicman195959

    @musicman195959

    3 жыл бұрын

    I miss Rick James so much. His music was my life.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @musicman195959
    @musicman1959593 жыл бұрын

    I will always love Rick James. I miss him so much.

  • @overtothisside504
    @overtothisside5043 жыл бұрын

    Rick James hair was so soft and straight I love it 🤩

  • @kevinmiller6084
    @kevinmiller60843 жыл бұрын

    I wish Rick had been stronger to stay away from those drugs. The drugs were stronger than his will to live. RIP Rick you are missed .

  • @dubdeuce1517

    @dubdeuce1517

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of that song Standing on the Top. He was pretty irrelevant until Chapelle's Show made him poppin again. That's allegedly when he started using again.

  • @vibes3360

    @vibes3360

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dubdeuce1517 "starting using again" Did he ever stop?

  • @dubdeuce1517

    @dubdeuce1517

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vibes3360 allegedly...

  • @melovebono

    @melovebono

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to Kevin...me to. I was fortunate enough to see Rick in person once but I would have loved to see him at least once more 😔 he was an amazing performer. He even blew a kiss at me lol. I was like 19 ... and I thought he"wanted me" for sure. LOL now that I'm older and smarter I woulda thrown somethin at him lol like a bra or myself lol. At 19 I was still a good girl... now I'm old and don't care about reputation. Lol

  • @kevinmiller6084

    @kevinmiller6084

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@melovebono Have you had a chance to see the new documentary on Rick on Showtime? It premiered this past Saturday.

  • @lavenderbee3611
    @lavenderbee36113 жыл бұрын

    Rick looked pretty healthy at 50 years old considering his life long abuse of drugs & alcohol. He was a real character and is missed.

  • @vossi6303

    @vossi6303

    2 жыл бұрын

    This must be right before his stroke also in 98. RIP

  • @karenwright8491

    @karenwright8491

    2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this artist and looking back he really was awesome.

  • @davidkruse4030

    @davidkruse4030

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vossi6303 it’s says in the title

  • @vossi6303

    @vossi6303

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidkruse4030 it wasnt back then. But I was right.

  • @idontknow7738

    @idontknow7738

    Жыл бұрын

    He was extremely talented.

  • @dopedrums
    @dopedrums3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how he looks and articulates himself after all of that abuse and the Rick James stories that are out there. Damn shame he couldn't defeat his demons because here it's like he never touched that stuff and that shit is rare.

  • @SDS-ee9js

    @SDS-ee9js

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup it’s like he’s a completely different person in this interview

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏

  • @cheatcodecharlie
    @cheatcodecharlie Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an incredible interview......we love ya Rick James....rest in heaven

  • @michaelj.smithph.d.9114
    @michaelj.smithph.d.91143 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a great interview! I miss Tom Snyder and Rick James both part of teens and early adulthood. This was b4 Rick had a stroke ad he is lucid, super intelligent and on point completely different from the post stroke days of the Charlie Murphy Dave Chapelle skits where he was clearly impaired. Thanks for posting this, you made my morning!

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome and my pleasure. The sincerity of both men is conveyed in this interview. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @wisdomseeker3362

    @wisdomseeker3362

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Michael, this interview with Rick James and Tom Snyder is one of the best interviews I've seen of Rick James. He was an intelligent man that sadly had drug dependence. It gave his body a lot of ailments late in his life. I remember Ricks music in high school . I was a teenager in the 80's. The 80's were the best times of my life! It was a different world then. I like Chapelle, but didn't find jokes about alcoholism/drug abuse a laughing matter. It's a shame that Rick couldn't stay off of drugs for good. I hope you have a great day!

  • @rochiellebevans1783
    @rochiellebevans1783 Жыл бұрын

    This is a beautiful interview. Love Rick James. HIs concerts in the 80s were amazing. RIP RJ

  • @igweogba6774
    @igweogba6774 Жыл бұрын

    This man was highly intelligent

  • @Johnnyhumbkr
    @Johnnyhumbkr2 жыл бұрын

    Tom Snyder was awesome interviewer! He asks interesting questions questions and engages well with people. RIP Tom and Rick!

  • @amysifuentes55
    @amysifuentes553 жыл бұрын

    Aww Paul Mooney was there supporting him RIP TO THE GOATS 💜

  • @moisheshekleberg1358
    @moisheshekleberg1358 Жыл бұрын

    Highly intelligent and a great musician and performer.

  • @gaildameron5585
    @gaildameron55853 жыл бұрын

    Great interview 👍 Rick James knows how to give a excellent informative interviews. He also keep it straight with no chaser.! Love him for that honesty.!!!!

  • @laurieshelle7706
    @laurieshelle77062 жыл бұрын

    That 90's music intro LOL. That was cool. Great interview! RIP Rick James & Tom Snyder 💔

  • @toomuch5488
    @toomuch54882 жыл бұрын

    One of the best talkshow formats because of Tom.

  • @evonza4858
    @evonza48583 жыл бұрын

    I love me some Rick James from Buffalo NY 😊❤️🖤💚

  • @melovebono
    @melovebono3 жыл бұрын

    GOD! Thank you for sharing this. I hate hate hate we lost him so soon. RIP RJ ♥️🙏🏼 xoxo

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    My Pleasure. Thanks to Tom Snyder and his great guests too.

  • @melovebono

    @melovebono

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@advids5572 darn I forgot to give condolences to Mr Snyder. I'm such a Rick fan.... whenever he's around me (even on a KZread video) 😉 I forget about everyYYyYyy thing and every one.... else 🥳🥰😉 even my hubby knows.. . don't mess with me and RJ.... my L7 Square Man ...🙄 ♥️

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @samt6940
    @samt69403 жыл бұрын

    This is the best Rick James interview ever

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65

    @DaisyAnnabelle65

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! ❤

  • @juliette2729
    @juliette2729 Жыл бұрын

    In 1977 I was 17, I realized that I was a major music lover, + I bought my very 1st album by "the man" RICK JAMES!!!

  • @gaildameron5585
    @gaildameron55853 жыл бұрын

    I have seen Rick James in several live interviews including Merv Griffin show. But this one with Tom is the greatest.! I love me some Rick sexy James.! He's looking good weight gain and all. Much Love! Rip

  • @melissamorgan5511
    @melissamorgan55113 жыл бұрын

    Ricky boy was wild. Lol but real deal holyfield, I always respect people who can be this way, the transparency he shows is amazing. Struggle is always real, and its something that can continue until the day we say goodbye. RIP Forever! SUPER FREAK..

  • @UnicornFromHell9991
    @UnicornFromHell99913 жыл бұрын

    No one cares but I was born the day after this interview 😎

  • @sheiladavis6523

    @sheiladavis6523

    3 жыл бұрын

    Moogles uwu ... Hello 👋 did it ever occured to you that your parents care about you ? 🙂 May 18,2021

  • @UnicornFromHell9991

    @UnicornFromHell9991

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sheiladavis6523 that's a sweet comment, thank you 😊

  • @sheiladavis6523

    @sheiladavis6523

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@UnicornFromHell9991 You are more than welcome Take🎈Care 5-21-2021

  • @chicagorainbow8935

    @chicagorainbow8935

    3 ай бұрын

    Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎉🎂

  • @KasperKali
    @KasperKali3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Who would have thought he would die a few years later in 2004. Thanks for posting.

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome/my pleasure.

  • @thisislogout
    @thisislogout Жыл бұрын

    Rick James is an intelligent man...and pretty honest too!

  • @edwardlowery4007
    @edwardlowery40072 жыл бұрын

    Best he ever looked, he grew up to late in life RIP

  • @lisahughes8779
    @lisahughes87792 жыл бұрын

    Tom Snyder laughing at his own dad joke is so wholesome.

  • @angeliquesoul6719
    @angeliquesoul67193 жыл бұрын

    Really great interview! I love Rick James. Gone too soon.

  • @elishablack3023
    @elishablack30233 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was very handsome omg missed 💋🙏😢💓love you boo rip

  • @VENUS.SE7EN

    @VENUS.SE7EN

    2 жыл бұрын

    I always thought Rick was handsome. I adore him. ❤

  • @cgthompson5589
    @cgthompson55892 жыл бұрын

    I love Rick James. He always kept it cool and real.💐

  • @user-bc6ok1yh4s
    @user-bc6ok1yh4s3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to whomever posted this fantastic interview, and may these 2 legendary men rest in peace. Loved the free shrimp comment by Tom!

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome/my pleasure.

  • @darrellmfume4020
    @darrellmfume4020 Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad I found this, or did it find me. this was GREAT...MASTER Musician Rick James. 4 of my greatest artists of ALL time came out of Motown. Rick James, El Debarge, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson. it doesn't get any better than them in my opinion/as far as having GREAT Musical Talent/abilities.

  • @tonij9089
    @tonij908911 ай бұрын

    Rick was crazy bro. I'm not talking Chappelle or anything..... His actual life

  • @Delicious1922
    @Delicious19223 жыл бұрын

    Two legends! Thank you so much for posting this. Rick was a musical genius and a good person. He is missed. Snyder did an awesome job! RIP

  • @jaerbenjamin
    @jaerbenjamin3 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing , we need more rick james interviews!!

  • @Cablecol
    @Cablecol Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview 👏 💯🎶 RIP to both of these legends 💖

  • @carolseay3806
    @carolseay38063 жыл бұрын

    Rick James could sing. I especially like his song, You & I. There are others too.

  • @thetalkoftown2162
    @thetalkoftown21622 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was a very handsome man

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65

    @DaisyAnnabelle65

    Ай бұрын

    He sure was! Absolutely Gorgeous!😍

  • @craighicksartwork
    @craighicksartwork2 жыл бұрын

    He looks great here but it's unbelievable how different he looks just three years later on Chappelle's Show due to his stroke. He aged fast in those three years.

  • @EbonyJoneskuye
    @EbonyJoneskuye2 жыл бұрын

    The good old days of good interviews.

  • @EmraldoDaSilva
    @EmraldoDaSilva Жыл бұрын

    Rick sure was one of a kind. Rip legend

  • @taelormadex
    @taelormadex2 жыл бұрын

    I love how Rick james pulled the full truth out of Tom about marijuana. I love the realness lol

  • @davidmoore2445

    @davidmoore2445

    Жыл бұрын

    smoked the hell out of it

  • @idontknow7738

    @idontknow7738

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidmoore2445 Me too! 🤣😆🤣

  • @lovelybarnes4841
    @lovelybarnes48413 жыл бұрын

    Wow, sad to say I’ve never seen Rick in this fashion before. Very intelligent and quite handsome! Drugs can really f@@k up a great soul. Rip Rick James.#legend 🙏🏾

  • @lyndielynn496
    @lyndielynn4962 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was a nice looking man...And sexy..I never saw him this way when he was alive

  • @suzanneprock7286
    @suzanneprock72863 жыл бұрын

    Never knew that Rick James served time in prison but loved his music and "You and I" is one of my favorite songs of all time! RIP Rick James.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh,Yes Rick James did serve time in prison. He was never the same after that. .RIHRick James

  • @mdcool3487
    @mdcool34873 жыл бұрын

    Rick James was a very interesting personality rip rick.

  • @amysmith3290
    @amysmith32902 жыл бұрын

    RIP Rick James. He was a great artist.

  • @kellyjohnson3292
    @kellyjohnson32923 жыл бұрын

    I love this interview thank u for uploading this.how can u not have respect for this man ? He's just the greatest entertainer ever .thank u for being real and humbling just being correct .love this man the greatest OG ever.RIP

  • @1970karenleah

    @1970karenleah

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍💯💙

  • @montr6868
    @montr68682 жыл бұрын

    Great interview!! I am a big fan and I never saw this one and it's so real. A man keeping it 💯

  • @garydunn3037
    @garydunn3037 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear Rick talk so candidly about his addictions and how it got him straight for a while. Hard to believe the mess he was in only 5 or 6 years later. r.i.p Rick (Your music lives on)

  • @AndrewsOpinion15
    @AndrewsOpinion153 жыл бұрын

    great rick james - (1998 ) interview on tom snyder !!!

  • @livcath2061
    @livcath20613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, made my day & was a pleasure to watch. Love Rick

  • @advids5572

    @advids5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Two-pros doing a good interview.

  • @michaelmckenzie6311

    @michaelmckenzie6311

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, can't get enough of Rick James interviews and oh yeah, his music! Appreciate it!

  • @samanthacaine5208
    @samanthacaine52083 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview both Snyder and James were true professionals in their respective fields. RIP to both.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! TRUTH INDEED AMEN 🙏

  • @nafissaplus4105
    @nafissaplus41053 жыл бұрын

    He was very articulate

  • @VENUS.SE7EN

    @VENUS.SE7EN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, yes, Rick James was very intelligent.

  • @mildredpierce4506
    @mildredpierce45062 жыл бұрын

    First time I've ever seen Rick without the braids

  • @lauralewis1290
    @lauralewis12902 жыл бұрын

    Great show! Great interview! 2 great guys...RIP fellows🕊 Rick really was a genius in many ways!

  • @marydeherrera8757
    @marydeherrera87573 жыл бұрын

    I like rick james short hair

  • @nan-sea3814

    @nan-sea3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    1st time i ever saw it

  • @cynthiamcdaniel2474
    @cynthiamcdaniel24742 жыл бұрын

    I attended RICK'S last concert, and boy was it worth the hassle to get the tickets. Being old school, I attended the Jackson Victory tour(Dodger stadium), Rick James @Universal City Walk. The best musical experience of my life and the Great Gene Chandler(Duke of Earl) Arte Lobe Oldies Jam.

  • @the4cqueen148
    @the4cqueen1483 жыл бұрын

    Did you know that Rick used to sing with a group called the Mynah Bird's? Neil young performed with that group as well as Joni Mitchell this was during the mid 60's.

  • @meegeecee

    @meegeecee

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Mynah Bird was a club / coffee house in Yorkville, the hippie enclave in 1960s downtown Toronto. The club owner managed a band he started fronted by Rick James called The Mynah Birds with a revolving cast of members including Neil Young.

  • @the4cqueen148

    @the4cqueen148

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@meegeecee There were also a few members of the band who later formed the group Steppenwolf. Very interesting.

  • @michaelmckenzie6311

    @michaelmckenzie6311

    3 жыл бұрын

    They were signed to Motown! Imagine that, Niel Young on Motown Records! These guys were teenagers @ that time! Rick needs a movie that details this part of his career also! I believe a 6 part biopic is in the works!

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard about this

  • @karenwright8491
    @karenwright84912 жыл бұрын

    My brother looks amazing. Awesome 😎 interview. My first concert was a Rick James concert 🥰💯

  • @freeyomnd_619
    @freeyomnd_6192 жыл бұрын

    Toledo Ohio, 1978 or 79. I was 15, 16 yrs old. I was working at the #1 record shop in the city at the time. It was an urban establishment that catered to the predominantly black community. One day Rick James walks in. My favorite artist. The record shop owner also promoted all the concerts. I've seen just about every top funk, r&b, soul act live. Met a bunch of them as well. Most of them were really cool. But Rick James was the best if all for me. He was the realist by far. Rick James headlined. Prince co-headlined Rick closed the show. By the time the tour hit Toledo. They switched & Prince closed. I overheard the owner/concert promoter tell Rick that Prince asked him to ask Rick to "calm his show down since he's closing now". Rick James said " Fuck Prince, I ain't calming shit down. I'm Rick James". This is a true story I made short. Fast forward. I'm watching Chappelle with my wife. I've told her this story in detail many times plus other chance meetings with others. My mom & brother confirmed. But we're watching the Chappelle show. I didn't see when Rick James said "I'm Rick James Bitch" it had a buzz. But long after. My wife & I was watching Chappelle when that famous " Rick James Bitch" segment aired. This was my 1st time hearing, but this the Chappelle show. I jumped so high off the couch, & was that's Rick James. That's exactly how he talk. I knew those skits about Rick had to be true. It was an perfect imitation of Rick James. But back when I met Rick, he only said " I'm Rick James". And that part sounded exactly how I heard it on the Chappelle show. True story everybody.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth Indeed

  • @michelleweston1
    @michelleweston12 жыл бұрын

    Great interview and so glad these men was close with their moms.

  • @adriennerobinson1180

    @adriennerobinson1180

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh Yes

  • @hoagymapleton2206
    @hoagymapleton22063 жыл бұрын

    I love Rick James... No one does it better interview than Tom Snyder... I love their rapport

  • @TimNelson
    @TimNelson3 жыл бұрын

    Snyder. Classiest professional.

  • @nickmacias00
    @nickmacias002 жыл бұрын

    Man he looked so much different in 2004 than he did in 1998, you can tell the drugs were really getting to him in his final years

  • @sheee.prettyLaid

    @sheee.prettyLaid

    2 жыл бұрын

    He also had a stroke that following year in 1998 , this interview was before his stroke.

  • @SoldierOfLoveForNow

    @SoldierOfLoveForNow

    Жыл бұрын

    girl he got old.

  • @louisebotos7321

    @louisebotos7321

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SoldierOfLoveForNow he wasn't that old

  • @SDS-ee9js

    @SDS-ee9js

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SoldierOfLoveForNowhe was only 56 when he died in August of 2004

  • @ProtectyourbrainReggie

    @ProtectyourbrainReggie

    Жыл бұрын

    That stroke really set him back

  • @narc699
    @narc6992 жыл бұрын

    My favorite Rick James song is Ebony Eyes 👀

  • @yanicyoda4762

    @yanicyoda4762

    2 жыл бұрын

    mine was coldblooded.Damn ur gorgeous, ebony eyes..😉

  • @johnbrowneyes7534
    @johnbrowneyes75343 жыл бұрын

    Huge RJ fan! Great seeing this. 👍

  • @markm5772
    @markm57722 жыл бұрын

    I miss 90s late night talk shows

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