Rick was a musical genius..... He composed orchestra... He played bass guitar and piano horns violin and wrote a lot of hits for other people.

@adriantrusca1245

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Great satanic brutal death metal singer.

@dontworrybehappy8080

Жыл бұрын

Love RJ. RIP my friend.

@fucker661

9 ай бұрын

Even created the mary jane girls

The girl with long hair was a dancer on Soul Train also cocaine is a helluva drug glad we survived the 80's 😁

@tracieleeburnett3395

3 жыл бұрын

I survived!!

@Martin.Wilson

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the very same thing. Always lusted after the Soul Train dragon lady. My nose feels raw again just watching this....good times.

@hadihatab3126

2 жыл бұрын

Yup Cheryl Song.

@tonyjulian1289

Жыл бұрын

@@Martin.Wilson 😂

@ungenerationed9022

Жыл бұрын

Same sister!

His uncle was a Temptation. That’s how he got them to cameo.

Rick was the king of FUNK for a minute. Guy had a helluva of a personal life. You couldnt write that stuff. Partied like a rock star. RIP ❤️

R.I.P. Rick. Great talent great music. Cocaine is one helluva drug.

well since you broke out the Rick James album its time for "Give it to me baby" or even his side project the Mary Jane girls- PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!

@mikecalderon5251

Жыл бұрын

I forgot all about that song, and I really loved it.

@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman

Жыл бұрын

@@mikecalderon5251 it was his best song in my opinion! Mary Jane Girls had "In My House" & "All Night Long"

@mikecalderon5251

Жыл бұрын

"In my house" was pretty sexy....

@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman

Жыл бұрын

@@mikecalderon5251 I agree

Come on people you know it's the king of the funk and roll mr Rick James you can still take this song to any disco club's and the people will get up and dance the night away love mr Rick James King of the funk ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Guys honestly. It’s been tough year alone for me here in quarantine. Your videos make me feel good. I’m a musician, almost 45, and watching you guys learn and react to the songs of my youth, and appreciating the music, truly makes my heart sing. I’ll be rooting for you S&M.

@ShawnandMel4Life

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jessica, thank you so very much for your support. We're so happy to bring happiness to your day. Hope you're feeling better Jess!

@Oasisrealtygroup

Жыл бұрын

Keep your head up. Hopefully 2022 is crushing it for you.

@pumpkinpuna4087

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY !!!! I was having a hard time putting into words how happy I was to have found their channel....but along comes Jessica to type exactly what I wanted to comment !!! Thank you so much !!! ❤

@shawnsmith2610

Жыл бұрын

@@ShawnandMel4Life Nasty Girl by Vanity 6 and Sex Shooter by Apollonia 6 both songs were done by Prince both women use to be with Prince but Vanity died from a drug overdose.Apollonia was on his movie Purple Rain with him So was Morris Day and the Time with there song Jungle Love which is also by Prince.Vanity played in the movie The Last Dragon.

The 80’s. What a decade. Great music and great fun

Rick James was a dynamic singer producer and performer.The Temptations were one group Rick sometimes wrote and produced for .Songs Like "Standing on the Top. "Melvin Franklin of the Temps. was Ricks uncle.

This song came out my senior year of high school. Definitely heard it a million times. Several years before I met her, my late wife, who was a Las Vegas showgirl, danced on tour with him for a few west coast shows. She told me all kinds of wild stories about him. Of course, he was notorious for his almost superhuman drug consumption, although it eventually caught up to him. Sadly, it caught up to my wife in 2010 as well.

@cmont4064

2 жыл бұрын

I am truly very sorry for your loss , Sir . With Love from Washington State 💚🌲

@debra7449

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your Loss, May God Bless You Always.

@pleasantdreams6216

Жыл бұрын

God Bless You May she RIP!

Shawn & Mel - I just need you to know - anytime I'm feeling low - I always come back to this reaction video of yours - it ALWAYS lifts my spirits - seeing your reaction to Rick James - it's priceless. Please don't stop doing what you're doing.

Rick James was a member of The Temptations. Then the 70's ended, Motown music faded and Rick landed on his feet with a brand new sound.

@mortisrat

2 жыл бұрын

Rick James was never in the temptations, but the year after this song he did do one collaboration with them (Standing On The Top).

@jillk1241

2 жыл бұрын

Rick James’ uncle was in the Temptations. Rick was not a member of the Temptations.

@Martin.Wilson

2 жыл бұрын

@@jillk1241 I stand corrected...thanks for the info!

went to see rick james in concert 5 times. his concerts were just amazing. a party from start to finish

@DubBeats

10 ай бұрын

Bet it was Rick James was wild nigga lol…

Mary Jane, ghetto life,69 time's, dance with me,hard to get, pimp the simp,fire and desire ft Teena Marie, happy ft Teena Marie. The list goes on and on with Rick James.

another example of why the 80's was everything!

Love this one but my favorite Rick James song is called Mary Jane. Speaking of Mary Jane, you guys should check out the girl band Rick put together called The Mary Jane Girls. They had some great songs. Also, Rick and Smokey Robinson did a beautiful song called Ebony Eyes. It's polar opposite of this one.

Believe it or not R. James and Neil Young are known to hang and write tunes together. Two different worlds collide. I would of love to be there.

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Rick James

Little known fact, this song was actually written by Rick James about Linda Blair, the girl from the original Exorcist movie! Who he was dating at the time!!!!

"Put God first.... Let's move into this Rick James"! 🤣🤣🤣

I’ll dominate any wedding dance floor with this song. Lol. Great reaction.

Yes, The Temptations did the cameo. RIck was single-handedly keeping Motown afloat at this time. And he 'blew up' at least 3 years before this, with You and I, which was the Studio 54 theme song.

Ahhhhh Rick James!!! Made great music. ❤❤

Rick's uncle was in 'The Temptations' . Talented family. 👍

I still have this album on vinyl lol. The girls were soul train dancers. Please check out Fire and Ice, RJ and the ivory queen of soul, Teena Marie (square biz, Portuguese love, etc.) They both in heaven now and they can sing 24/7 if they want 🕊💓🎤🎶

LEGENDARY!!! I can remember my mom putting this song on and us gettin down. I was a teen in the late 80's. Mom& dad loved music always listened to all music all my life. Lol, it rubbed off on my daughter to. me and her dad always listening to music. I remember her telling me when she was about 9 that she didn't know what she would do if she couldn't listen to music.

❤ RICK JAMES 🔥🔥🎙🎸 & THIS OLD SKOOL JAM WAS 🔥🔥🔥@ THE CLUBS BACK IN THE DAY IN CALI ❤💃 👏👏

Our music was so great in the 80s

I liked the look on this guys face, just listening to the words of the song, Rick James puts it right out there😂

Late 70s early 80s, all kinda music happening, it was the best time.

You also need to react- RICK JAMES- MARY JANE , DANCE WIT ME , YOU AND I . Cannot go wrong with any of these !

Rick James recorded a song about just about every male's fantasy woman.

Rick had some of the biggest hits around! Since you liked hearing The Temptations singing with him, check out Standing On The Top with Rick and the Temps singing more equally in a song! Rick played the bass, along with writing and producing.

Your reactions are da best!!! Love from Chicago ❤❤

Slick Rick was a musical Genius 🎼

I absolutely love these two. 👌👌👌

Okay, alright!!! Yall have got to the good and dirty!!! My top ten favorite Mr. Rick James.!!! Some where in the afterlife there's a party.

Can’t touch this! 🤣😂🤣. The Asian lady with the super long hair was a Soul Train dancer. My man was like, ‘Damn it’s over?’ 🤣. Rick was the original advocate catalyst for black artist to be put on MTV. Originally it was just rock bands, & he had to step to them sayin, ‘Are ya’ll tryin to say people don’t wanna see my videos & Michael Jackson’s videos on your channel?’ He made the. Accountable, & thas what opened it up internationally. Still, VH1 & BET carried a lot of artists like black, jazz, & world music, that didn’t get played on MTV, then eventually they started rap shows like Yo MTV Raps. Rest is history.

At this time (early 80s), Rick James had probably the tightest band in the entire music business. They could seriously crank out the funk. I was working at a record store back then, so I got to hear most of the "hits" of the day over and over again until I was sick of them. But this one, I never got tired of hearing. That's when your band is cooking. Fun note: The Asian woman with super-long hair used to be a regular dancer on Soul Train and American Bandstand in the 70s and early 80s.

Rick was ready to take MC to court for using his 🎶 but was told he would make big royalties - so he let MC 🔨do his thing 😄☮️💃 🤣 RIP** you crazy super freak 💜☮️💋😂 Rick was so talented, played lots of instruments, wrote songs & wrote orchestra music 💞

This my boy from the beginning to forever is!!! Let's not quite here.

Love seeing your reactions to this great song classic

I can't believe how much of this MC Hammer used in Can't Touch This.

This song makes me dance like a super freak! 🤣

You need to listen to Tina Marie , "Square Biz" . She also did a duet with Rick James. I love your reactions😊

😂 Rick was talking about himself 😂

You should check out Rick James other songs, "Mary Jane" and "You & I" They both funky!

Rick James! My all time favorite. I still have an original cassette.

He dated Linda Blair,From the the movie The Exorcist. Also my husband's best friend owned a landscaping company and he used to do his landscaping all the time in Buffalo N.Y.

Great reaction! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ! One of the few !

My man Rick James was a top Pimp.

Love it! Love the fun you guys have! You have been taking me back in time today! Wish I could`ve seen the Wham- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (it was blocked) Another great from him is Give It To Me Baby and he also stars in Eddie Murphys video Party All The Time(if you haven`t seen it, please react) Keep On Rockin`

Rick James and Teena Marie- Fire and Desire

I just now came across your channel. I immediately knew you guys were special. Your smiles, positive vibes, and just overall goodness definitely turned my frown upside down. Thank you !!!!! ❤

I know..that video always cracks me up! Crazy Rick James. King of the "freaky funk." I remember that was one of my favorite albums when it came out back in the day. I'm sure you've heard this one....but can you PLEASE react to "Fire and Desire" Rick James & Teena Marie? (May they both Rest in Peace..💜🙏) It's way better without the video they have on-line..album version best so you can focus on the vocals. You will definitely see another side of Rick James voice that might surprise you...and the powerhouse vocals of Teena Marie will blow you away! Love your channel. You two are a beautiful and adorable couple..AND you're very entertaining..and a class act! Sending you blessings and "good vibes"....💜🙏

He's hilarious and entertaining

You have to listen to Ton Loc lol. My gosh this song makes me smile everytime. Thank you for sharing this ultimate club song. People were wide open in the 80s.

Check out Rick James and Teena Marie "Fire and Desire" Also Teena Marie "Portuguese love"

This song is still so catchy😄😄💃🕺

Rick James uncle was a Temptation

Rick James was as wild as he portrayed himself to be but he could sing his ass off and played many instruments!!!

You should check out Eddie Murphy "Party all the Time" It was written by Rick James and I think he helped record it. It's from the time period the skits on Chappelle Show made fun of with Charlie Murphy. The song was a hit in the mid 80's

When he says in room 714 she’ll be waiting. 714 is a qualude !

He is the original Super Freak!

Rick is from Buffalo and my dad went to school he went to he is in the yearbook I have lived in Buffalo my whole life.

I haven't heard that for a long time. I laughed my ass off!

“Room 714, I’ll be waiting.” Rick James was referencing the drug methaqualone or brand name Quaalude. The drug was manufactured in the United States under the name Quaalude with the number 714 stamped on the tablet. Quaaludes became popular for recreational use in the late 1960s and 1970s in discos - where they were known as “disco biscuits” - and in juice bars. It is a central nervous system depressant that acts as a sedative and hypnotic. Hypnotics are drugs that induce sleep.

Back in the day, I had a crush on him. He was so gorgeous. Loved the music and Slick Rick.

Love Rick

Yes !! Still my favorite dance song 🎵

Here's a song for you, 1970 Jackie Moore, Precious Precious, old soul.

His “signature song” but then he had more than 1

He's the freak 😜 Take one to know one.

When you are done with this reaction, go listen to McHammer's " Can't Touch This". Same beat? It was McHammer's answer to Super Freak. LOL!! Just a bit of trivia for you youngsters!! Loved Rick James and McHammer back in the day!!

Coolest dude ever!

He was a Super Freak Too !!!!

Very popular in the Disco Eara I remember dancing to this song so often!

Rick was the BEST!!!!! y'all should check out Rick James and The Temptations, standing on the top.

Rick James is a legend!

Rick James was Prince, BEFORE there was Prince . . .

Yas the was the shit back in the day!

That Chapelle sure can sing..... Just kidding. Had to do it. Rick was awesome.

Hammer Time!

Rick James - You And I

You need to react to, RICK JAMES- GIVE TO ME or MARY JANE (Official MUSIC Video)

He was full on Slick Rick. 👑💥💯

MC Hammer used the sample on Can't Touch This. Another big hit are Mary Jane. Probably a synonym for marihuana. There were a group called 213. Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg RIP. They also had a number called Mary Jane. With an interlude where "Rick James" said I was in love with Mary Jane first 😎. Real name James Ambrose Johnson Jr. You should check out 213. They only released one album called The Hard Way. Notable numbers are My Dirty Ho, 213 the Gangsta Clicc, Groupie Luv and So Fly

My favorite songs: Don't be so hard to get and you and I

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.Rick James and the Stone City Band.Check out Mary Jane or You and I.🔥He was a excellent bass player,bad part when he died he had around 7 different drugs in his system, so he partied hard to the end.R.I.P. Rick.

I think you meant Rick James' swag. He certainly had that.

You need to react to THE MARY JANE GIRLS- IN MY HOUSE (Official Music Video) . Which was a side project of RICK JAMES.

I saw them on Saturday night live It's a great performance

Damn its over...love it!!

That's the dancer from soul train

Will Smith - Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) (Official Video)

Now you have to react to the Rick James, Eddie Murphy colab..."Party all the time".

He played the bass guitar.

I saw an interview with Bruno Mars whats a song that no matter when it comes on he has to stop an dance and this is the song he said!

They don't do it like this no more baby !