CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD!! | Rick James & Teena Marie - Fire and Desire REACTION

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

SHE DID THAT IN ONE TAKE!! DONE!! SHE LEFT THE BOOTH. YAAAAAASSSS!

[@trawlins396]

Amazing.

[@craigreed1638]

I love how y'all was amazed by Ricks voice and in my mind I'm thinking wait until Teena comes in and when she did.....y'all reaction didn't disappoint.

[@jontramel4003]

Exactly 🤣

[@bryanknutson1846]

Always loved this song. Love Rick James but felt he didn’t show off his vocals enough. This song to me showcased his skills.

[@trawlins396]

I agree. There aren't enough songs where he's showing his full vocal range.

[@darrylwright9421]

Facts

[@ayenor1111]

I bet he could match teena

[@djsixfoota]

Thank you for letting me realize that there is still a pleasure for good music.

[@sersastark]

Teena was so incredibly sick when she recorded this in one take. one fucking take. As soon as she was done she was rushed to the nearest hospital where she stayed to get treatment and recover for a few days. This was Teena on a really bad day and she snatched every wig, toupee, lace frontal install, weave, extension, and hair implant and tossed them into the core of the sun.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

YASSS!!!!

[@Tekzeiro84.]

Bar above Bars yo!!!;;

[@ReneeDeborah]

😂 LOL

[@70sgirl51]

I'm glad to have been born when I was and grew up when I did because we had artists like Teena Marie and Rick James who had real talent. Yeah kids. My generation is blessed.

[@j.d.9010]

Per her Wiki page... "Teena Marie appeared on James' album, Street Songs, with the duet "Fire and Desire". In an interview, Teena Marie said she had a fever at the time yet managed to record her vocals in one take. After the session, she was driven to a hospital."

[@kingpiece5705]

Woah!! Didn't know this, thank you!

[@darrylwright9421]

That's facts

[@Reneb1978]

They were a couple for a while, and even after they broke up they still had much love for each other, so much so that they actually died within a short time-span of each other. Folks have said Teena died of a 'broken heart' after Rick left.

[@moanman1776]

Rick & Teena... they were once lovers. This song showed their sexual & vocal chemistry. And it was DA HOTNESS! Both now gone. RIP Soul Legends.

[@LibraKing3121]

Can you believe that Rick James DENIED those allegations?! He didn't want to lose his "street cred" w/the Black community for dating a white woman. Don't know WHY he was worried about it, it was like, Everybody KNEW they were a "thing". Same situation w/Tupac & Madonna. Tu ended it because he feared that his fans would diss him for being a hypocrite by dating a white woman. All his cred would be lost. It was too bad too 'cause apparently they REALLY cared for each other. Madonna was really hurt.

[@moanman1776]

@@LibraKing3121 Apparently, for some, street creds trump the heart.

[@LibraKing3121]

@@moanman1776 Sad, huh? They were too ambitious & career focused to see the "BIG" picture. Live & learn, I guess.

[@jonathandoelander6130]

@@LibraKing3121 C'mon man. rick dated plenty of white girls after Tina. If he was that worried about street credit, then what was he doing openly dating Tanya Hijazi? (look her up)

[@LibraKing3121]

@@jonathandoelander6130 YES, he dated her MUCH later in his career. Not in the beginning. This isn't just my "opinion" Tina Marie has mentioned it too.

[@adublbeatz8656]

Her voice still send chills...

[@carlosnoriega6878]

Out of this world . Both of them are in heaven now . Nothing like the 80's -90's Only good / wonderful memories of my young days . RIP Rick and Teena ..

[@KingBranBDM]

This song is one of the Greatest Duets Everrrrrrrr!!! I love yall reaction to this Masterpiece. And Lady T is definitely up there with Whitney.

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Ooh wee this song came out when I was in junior high school. Those were awesome times to grow up in. Rest In Peace to Rick James and Teena Marie 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I so miss them both.

[@christinecleavest9099]

Yes!!!!

[@joshuapaolino2199]

I'm surprised you two weren't expecting nine months later. This song likely helped bring a lot of people into the world.

[@kelligutierrez7022]

I saw them sing this live in concert.. Yup ... Im that old 😂😂😂 ✌

[@looneygardener]

And lucky!

[@mzErica]

Me too!

[@trawlins396]

Lucky!

[@neakisme]

Lucky!

[@kamsanders6614]

She’s known as the ivory queen of soul.

[@jonathandoelander6130]

And it was black people who called her that! She was 100% accepted and beloved by the black community!

[@judiplaz]

​@@jonathandoelander6130this is true. Don't think the record companies didn't know how to market her. She was def urban/soul not pop. Back then radio stations were pretty black and white so to speak. We didn't have utube, Spotify or Itunes etc for them to market themselves.

[@dansomman1896]

The chemistry these 2 had when performing together especially on this track was out of this world and SSSSEXXYYY AF!!!!!!

[@trawlins396]

This song is a whole experience. To this day I'm still shook that huge soulful voice was coming out of Teena Maries tiny little body. She wasn't even 5'1. She could have easily been a huge Opera star. Young ppl aren't ready for this song 😂😂. If you haven't had multiple broken hearts you just don't get it. If you can appreciate this masterpiece I'll definitely sub you!

[@T_WILL77]

10 months late but fun fact: This song was done in one take and Teena had to be rushed to the hospital after because she was really sick with the flu

[@savinay4812]

There will never be another duet like Rick and Teena. REST IN PEACE TO 2 MUSICAL LEGENDS 🙌

[@MrWildBoy2]

Facts

[@billb5260]

Amen

[@ronevans899]

Great to see the young folks appreciate something that was around before y'all was a twinkle in somebody's eye. Keep living and you'll discover even more

[@russellstroup3014]

The smiles on your faces says it all. Awesome!!!

[@LearnToRefine]

This is an all-time classic! Maybe they can sing it together again in the next life. Teena Marie - "Out On A Limb" is another perfect slow jam.

[@jenniferd.w.357]

They were best friends. Teena Marie is also referred to as The Ivory Queen of Soul..

[@ShannyShan20]

This song was a 'banger' back in the day, no lie! Now it's a classic, coming back around again, a 'banger' once more! It's always been an amazing song, with 2 amazing singers! RIP to both💔💔

[@destinidelmonico8854]

This song still gives me the chills! 🤗

[@trawlins396]

Still! It's a masterpiece. Hard to believe they did it in one take.

[@d.kyrstede8185]

I had no idea Rick James vocals were so good. Love his voice. I wish he had showcased it more.

[@trawlins396]

His vocals were on another level. People only remember him for his crazy dress. And his eccentric personality but his voice was EVERYTHING.

[@alfonzohoward185]

This is from the 80s ,this how you come together because of your talent. Not because you are popular

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Y’all’s reaction to Lady Tee says it all. I miss her so much she was all that

[@lennydariano2733]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLASSIC!!! MADE ME CRY

[@anjiharrell6175]

Teena Marie was absolutely amazing. Her voice was so soulful and she was really loved by the black community especially. 💕 If you are interested in hearing more from her. Portuguese Love and Yes indeed were really popular especially Portuguese Love. Slow romantic songs. Enjoy! May she R.I.P. 💔

[@LiverpoolFan74]

You picked a GREAT one!! LEGENDARY song!! 🔥🔥

[@terrydavis2887]

Ty for reaction. Teena was incredible singer, this song was real!!!

[@michaelrequenez4565]

2021. Teena Marie. The only Lady that could OUTBLOW Rick James...💥👍💥😎👌 Love your reaction. Enjoy this Olivia ..that was my mom's name..

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

I too, was waiting for your reaction when Teena came in. I had forgotten how good Rick James’s voice was. I was stationed in Norfolk, VA when this came out. Many memories.

[@reshaud81]

Finally y'all got to an r&b reaction. Check out both their catalogs. Rick James songs: Ebony Eyes ft Smokey Robinson You and I and his girl group The Mary Jane Girls with All Night Long and In My House. Teena Marie songs to react to: Ooh La La La, Portuguese Love, Lover Girl, Dear Lover, Square Biz, I Need Your Lovin and Behind The Groove!

[@kadrae5277]

Rick James and Teena Marie were actually in a relationship at one point. We call Teena Marie our Vanilla Queen of Soul.

[@destinidelmonico8854]

Rick James: You and I, Mary Jane, Ghetto Life. Tina Marie: Square Biz.

[@alicearchuleta6536]

These two wonderful souls are giving heaven a frikkin awesome concert, both gone too soon. Listen to Teddy Pendergrass Love TKO. You guys are great...

[@sabinerobinson3198]

Leo, you brought it. Thanks, smooooth.

[@danielfarmer9533]

She came on midway song and back in 1981 I lost my damn mind

[@zelstephen]

I went to this concert when this song first came out .Even in concert they killed it especially Teena. Rick was smoking weed on stage as well as everyone in their. This was the 80's and a great time to be alive...peace

[@TheRscorp]

That was cold bloooooded!!

[@SusanneB938]

Thanks you guys for doing this song. I love this ❤️😍.

[@jaymanuel3396]

If you want another great Teena Marie ballad, check out Portuguese Love! ❤️

[@victorzavala3390]

Rick & Teena 🙏🏼

[@renatoavoz]

I'm brazilian and when I was young man fifteen this music shaked my heart and today 2022 it's shaking my hearts right now. I love Rick and teena . RIP.

[@11MikeOutdoors]

Proud of Y'all. Being young and and to consume urself with love instead of violence and female promiscuity like the sexy redds of the world. That's when this Generation will bring back family and commitment again! Music should B felt. That's what makes it Timeless

[@jjsteel43]

If you love this, go watch Lisa Fisher singing How Can I Ease The Pain at a Live performance in Japan in 1991. Her voice is amazing and blew many of us away. You will love it

[@jahminastephens8026]

Facts

[@JamesJones-zq7pc]

May them both continue to R.I.P

[@pauldouglas8062]

They were both were great singing artist. I grew up listening to their music, I miss them both. 💓

[@deerhealer6193]

This is one of my favorite duets, if you want to hear a song that will touch your soul send chills all over your body then listen to one of the best soul and funk band with the best original singer ever Lenny Williams * Tower Of Power song * Your Still A Young Man * and * What Is Hip * plus * This Time It's Real * just a few but they have a lot more hits.

[@tericovington7162]

you guys are so cute.

[@savageryinaction7163]

Fun fact: Teena Marie had the flu the day this was recorded. And she belted it.

[@karengarr8370]

Thank you two. I like you guys. Keep it up

[@ladiuneeq9789]

Awww, I love y'all reaction. This is the music from my childhood days. So many fond memories. They don't make music like this anymore. Whitney was good, but Teena Marie was way above Whitney's level.

[@youngcrazyyoungpj]

Rick james happy ft teena Marie Btw great reaction video

[@cassiushaye5807]

Love this song

[@gregorywooten9246]

Best Reaction I have seen so far.

[@tafkap01]

I think you meant, Whitney Houston is on her level. She was putting out this music way before Whitney hits the charts.

[@jenniferfoote5442]

Thank you! I was thinking exactly this ☺

[@chauntalelcock6444]

I miss them so much they were my childhood I will always listen to the song forever

[@jovankafudge9839]

Song "DREAM MAKER". By Rick James and the Stone Cold City Band. "OUT ON A LIMB" and "DEJA VU" By Teena Marie. Some of the best couple songs when you go out on a date at the Santa Monica Beach.

[@GiftedGentleman87]

9:25 Teena Marie Wrote Whitney Houstons Biggest Hit... "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" 😉👍🏾

[@tinabenton3643]

Dolly Parton wrote that and was the first to record it

[@SLOTOLOGY]

So glad young people are getting to know my generation and our incredible music and artists. Now you are learning what "real" classic songs are and who created them. I applaud you for going beyond the junk music of today.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@adublbeatz8656]

CLASSIC!!

[@mariwilson6277]

Out on a limb & square biz you’ll love it

[@idontpass22]

I had the same reaction the very first time I heard this song as a kid 😂

[@ripred9223]

Yessir 💪💪

[@donz123]

Check out Teena Marie "If I Were A Bell" (Live)

[@jeannehurdel7290]

I love love songs too.

[@gibranthompson7557]

All time favorite song

[@i.m.7710]

Lovergirl teena Marie

[@jamesharper3933]

I love all kinds of music. More Rick James bro!! 🤟😄👍❤️🎵

[@nkcbrazil]

Now you’ve gone and done it! Just heard the greatest versatile female voice of them all and you just got started. She’s got so many great songs, and don’t want to leave out Rick too. As someone else mentioned he didn’t showcase his voice as much leaning more to his funk.

[@patriciamoreno5733]

Their expressions at 6:16 says it all! 😍

[@helgar791]

Vanilla child, Lady T. We miss you. RIP to Ms. Sweet Sugar Soul. More Lady T please. Try "Behind The Groove" and "I Need Your Lovin' " for her funky side.

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

I was 19 and there ❤❤

[@shambramulder]

Y’all have to react to Lenny William “Cause I love You” the ultimate love song of all times.

[@edwardwashington2228]

✊🏾

[@Mynamejack9]

They cuttin tf up?!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@charlesstevensiii7762]

Temptations and Rick James "Standing On The Top"

[@navigatingwithnana]

yeh, baby!

[@bakercarl8518]

This is just Great!!! You don't find these kind of duets.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Teena Marie's "Lovergirl" was her most popular hit. Never heard this one. It's nice. Tom Jones "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is right up your alley Livy.

[@franchisesandseries2801]

React to ghetto life. Another underrated song from rick james

[@onespeed4ever901]

Rick James is the truth and Teena Marie is Aretha Franklins lil sister in spirit

[@davidmazon7516]

If you want to pick me up after this. React to Dance With Me by Rick james. I used to blast it with my 6x9s in my 72 hatchback Vega. Because, I like hearing it in the car also!

[@5822huron]

They both have lightskinned rhythm.

[@PrettyBambi68]

Darlings, I hope this request came with the warning label. This song came out in 1981 and every time it was played on the radio, at a dance or a party, or the roller rink - EVERYONE GOT PREGNANT!!!! I'd almost guess at least half of the urban population age 30 - 40 were conceived while this song was playing!!!! Adding to the Late-Night Sexxxy Mix: "Erotic City" by Prince, “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer, "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc, "Me & Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul, "Let's Just Kiss and Say Goodbye" by The Manhattans, “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, "Tonight's The Night" by Rod Stewart....

[@DeepConnectionswithAndee]

😩🙌🏽😆😆😂🤣😂👏🏽👏🏽😂🙌🏽 not HALF THE URBAN POPULATION 🤰🏽👀😂

[@lakebabrooklyn714]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jonmayes2422]

I don't know if I can give you a lot of music man. I'm afraid your head might explode. Hahaha

[@shrekipep1]

LOL..... Your welcome, I heard THAT!!!! LOL

[@RenegadeGunn]

React to their performance at the 2004 BET Awards

[@marcusmurrell7639]

You young folks are only scratching the surface of what real music 🎵🎶🎵🎶 is!!!!!!! I got one for y'all, cried together by the o jays!!!!!!!

[@inkoinfinity2]

Top ten soul song

[@falconboy62]

This was one of my favorites for sure!

[@cassiushaye5807]

U should react to you and I or ghetto life by Rick James

[@clarenceraysoniv9720]

they were. together. in late 7o,s early 80,s.

[@MalcolmGDotson3]

Y'all need to watch them perform this live @deanbros

[@calmnrelaxed]

Rick and Teena did another slow jam (that some people think is better than Fire & Desire), the name of the song is 'Happy'..it's a great song

[@stevenmclaughlin6034]

This is the kind of music you put on and make love to

[@raulruizruiz9608]

JAMES AND TEENA WERE AN ITEM, UNFORTUNATELY THEY DRIFTED AND WENT THIER SEPERATE WAYS.