LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Rick James - Give It To ME Baby REACTION

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Rick James was my man in high school. This is priceless to me. This song demands you be out on the dance floor….immediately!! This peaked at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100. How was this not a #1 hit??!!

[@keithroberts4952]

I remember when this was released back in 1981 and it hit number 40 on the pop charts! I could not believe it! I was angry about it because it was clearly one of his best songs which deserved a top ten pop placing at least!

[@voxandlocks]

Actually, if you listen, this is a SOUL song. It peaked at #1 on the SOUL chart as well as #1 on the Dance (Club Play) chart. The two charts this track was designed to climb. Therefore, THIS WAS A NUMBER ONE HIT!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@voxandlocks True, but this song was pretty mainstream to me. I was 16 or 17 when this dropped. We would go to “Teen Night” on Sunday nights to a local club, and yes the dance floor would be packed when the DJ played this song. We teenage suburban white kids sure loved it.

[@keithroberts4952]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 I agree with you. It was a mainstream song! I have heard funkier songs hit the pop top ten charts like Shining star by EWF, I wish and superstition by stevie, to name a few!

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

@@voxandlocks To black. Yo funky That's why Prince was always more popular than Rick with white people. Rick was to black for white people. To funky. Their loss

[@otisroseboro5613]

My Favorite Song Of Rick James,May He Rip

[@gregoryrush8290]

Rick was also an incredible bass player.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Rick James was a master at funk music. He was also one hell of a producer for Motown in the late 60's & 70's before he became a solo artist producing songs for the MIRACLES & SPINNERS to name a couple. Later on he went on to produce THE MARY JANE GIRLS, SMOKEY ROBINSON, EDDIE MURPHY and TEENA MARIE. He also discovered and created bands like THE MARY JANE GIRLS. The man was everywhere and did so much. Unfortunately, he got swept up in a lifestyle of hard drugs and alcohol and his life ended far too soon.

[@paprikanika2145]

Haha! Yes, I was laughing when they said something like he's spunky. I'm like they have word for this--funk! 😂

[@angelinaramon]

He had a powerful voice and he was so fun to watch.

[@Musicvegan01]

The deep voice at the end is Melvin Franklin from The Temptations. Melvin also does some backgrounds on "It Must Be Magic" by Teena Marie. Y'all might want to listen to "Standing On The Top" by The Temptations. If you do, find the longer album version, not the short music video version although the dancing in it is cool.

[@chaz5229]

This was a THROW DOWN song at the skating rink in the 80's. EVERYONE hit the floor when this gem was dropped!! I STILL have the 45 to this day.

[@Daehawk]

yup skated to this and Kool and the Gangs Celebration all the time.

[@roger1296]

The funk master!

[@mkmstillstackin]

No doubt one of the undisputed kings of funk, all-time, with a bevy catchy hits! "You and I" and "Cold blooded" are must listens.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Rick James, is a great artist, he had loads of hits back in the day. Check out, "You and I", "Mary Jane", "Dance Wit' Me", "Bustin' Out", "Big Time", "On The Run", there are others but these are some of my favourites.

[@LMmccallL57]

They reacted to "Dance Wit Me" about a year ago. Now, you won't have to wait for them, you can watch when you're ready. 🙂 I like those you listed, and "Glow" is another of my favorites.

[@joelwright1807]

Love Gun

[@bbb462cid]

TEMPTATIONS, SING!

[@yousexymf]

Love your list. You and I is one of my favorites. Standing On The Top, Happy, Ghetto Life, Cold Blooded.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

​@@LMmccallL57Thanks for letting me know that they've done that one. 'Glow' is good too.

[@susanaltman5134]

Mind blowing fact: before Neil Young or Rick James became famous, they were both in a group called The Mynah Birds.

[@johnsilva9139]

Is this true?

[@bobbrown5951]

@@johnsilva9139 Yes in Toronto. And there was a club called The Mynah Bird there too. Hard to believe isn't it.

[@RobertJohnson-hq6jq]

@johnsilva9139 Absolutely true. Rick was originally from Buffalo and made his way to Toronto. That is where he joined the Mynah Birds with Neil Younf.

[@neogunb3]

I've always wanted to hear their music, because Rick James and Neil Young have such different musical styles. Was it more Funk like James or more Folk Rock like Young or something completely different?

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

@@bobbrown5951 Makes sense ... RJ being from Buffalo.

[@Teraxx23]

Rick's true Funksterpiece!!!

[@TahoeNevada]

Never forget: Rick James and Neil Young were in a R&B band together, the Mynah Birds in the mid-60’s!

[@blackblake3658]

Oh my. You and I is my favorite Rick James song. But this is a close second.

[@mercurywoodrose]

So funky. I can’t even

[@SRGots]

This was such a fun song for roller skating. I miss those days.

[@beverlycoulston8058]

I love him. It's been a minute I've heard this song, still remember the words❤❤❤

[@tommerner2409]

Love Rick James. Still play his songs 4 40 years If he doesn’t get yu going nothing will

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

GREAT DANCE SONG!!!!!👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸❤❤🎤

[@mikebrendan3766]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug...

[@Renkk17]

I can't believe they didn't listen to Super Freak yet that was his number one song!

[@j6282]

@@Renkk17that’s next hopefully

[@Wordsmyth8]

Rick is awesome!

[@R.POWELL]

There's talent in that family. His uncle was in The Temptations . 👍🏻🌼💛

[@jdw5678]

And that's the Temptations on background vocals here!

[@fnjesusfreak]

That would explain him being on Motown.

[@torpedoboy4]

This reminds me of being in the first grade in 1981, waking up on Saturday morning watching Thundarr the Barbarian, and hearing the neighbors blasting this tune in their front yard.

[@stephenkittle6586]

YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO "SUPER FREAK" 😍😁!!

[@evarene07]

Don’t sleep on Rick James and The Stone City Band😉💜…Danny and Levi can blow those horns…Lanise on Drums, Nate on percussion, Rick and Oscar on guitars💥🔥

[@sunnystormy4973]

-that is so kool !-

[@Renkk17]

They still haven't heard Rick James - Super Freak!!!

[@tlt-ell1193]

Blow Danny!

[@seanswinton6242]

The Stone City Band's horns were fun!!

[@yousexymf]

The Stone City Band were 🔥🔥🔥 and Rick was the s**t

[@loritajohnson5664]

Fun fact: Melvin Franklin from The Temptations sings the deep part at the end. You should do more Temptations especially their live performances!

[@misterdoe]

They were somehow related

[@Grainraiser]

Melvin Franklin was Ricks uncle. Rick James made song with the Temptations called Standing on the Top which is fiyah.

[@mrtim2kl4]

Funk forever babyyy...Good one!! Love the one's that take me back ad stir my memories .Looks like J's finally got the Disco moves we did ,good job.

[@stevelaconte8802]

Rick James was the best

[@Jude_196]

HA - he was a "Different Dude", for sure!! 🤣🤣🤣 GREAT get up and MOVE IT, TUNE!!! LOVE IT!!! 😍🤩😍🤩

[@ronnix23]

One of my favorite Rick James songs. You'll also love U Bring The Freak Out, Ghetto Life, and Ebony Eyes his duet with Smokey Robinson.

[@Skeezer66]

Ebony Eyes, another killer duet!

[@Renkk17]

When it comes to Rick James I'm surprised that the song (Super Freak) wasn't the first one you heard, it's the most popular!

[@joeday4293]

Awwwwwww, YEEEEEAAAAHHH. When I tell you that no other song could fill the floor at the skating rink like this one back in the 80s, you better believe it. And Jay, as a happily married man myself, far be it from me to tell any husband not to listen to his wife's counsel... but you should absolutely be Rick James for Halloween. 😆

[@LaMonicaWilliams]

I’m so happy you mentioned Rick James’ voice . You need to react to “Ebony Eyes” with him and Smokey Robinson.

[@deelawson4551]

YES!

[@adublbeatz8656]

Rick James was the vibe...lol...Definitely a get on the dance floor track...Rick James was a funky groove!! As wild as they come....

[@meknottyou3998]

This album would prove to be Rick’s artistic height. Even forty-years later…it’s a sonic time-capsule. Brilliant.

[@yousexymf]

Yessss

[@faithnyou1732]

"You And I" should be your next Rick James reaction! Great reaction and song choice, as always! Thank you! ✌💚✌

[@seanswinton6242]

That was my introduction to Rick James!

[@faithnyou1732]

@@seanswinton6242 Mine too!

[@brittgray1324]

You and I - next reaction. My first Rick song too

[@steviemccormick3762]

Rick James was always so much fun !!! People over look his talent because he was so wild.

[@barbaracollins385]

Slick Rick, Lenny Kravitz, and Price, the coolest of cool. Loved by one and all and guaranteed to get you on the dance floor, every single time.

[@rwschumm]

Yup J 'I'm Rick James, Da..it!' This is a Banging Hit! Gotta Love the Trumpet! The entire Song will get you Up... So Energetic! Great Choice, You Guys! :)

[@awoFalase]

I was listening to this the other day. The jam. "When I was high as the sky. Out all night just dancing. You say let's go home (Teena Marie: C'mon Rick I'm tired let's go home)......🎼🎵🎶🔥🔥❤‍🔥

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

RICK JAMES - " MARY JANE " 1978 phenomenal Funky Groove, this song you'll definitely like it. It's just as awesome 🎸

[@Skeezer66]

So much fun seeing you enjoy some Rick James! Because he and Prince came out about the same time, He gets overshadowed in how talented he was. One of my favorite tracks you need to hear next is "Dance With Me", So Good!!!

[@butterflymama0838]

Rick James was 5 years ahead of Prince. Rick signed with A&M Records in 1973. Prince's career started in 1978.

[@Skeezer66]

@@butterflymama0838 Rick James signed earlier, but his hits came later, in the late 70's-early 80's, like Prince.

[@gracieb.3054]

@@Skeezer66 Rick James songs are awesome, but he only had 2 hits I can think of. Prince was a multi-intstrumentalist, singer, dancer, composer that put out album after album of impressive music. Prince's first album came out in the late 70's as well, and each successive album was more successful than the last, until his massive hit album and movie, "Purple Rain". It is just about as perfect an album as they come. Can listen to the whole thing and every song is perfect. Oh, and yeah, I guess you can add movie star to the list of achievements Prince made in his lifetime.

[@Skeezer66]

@@gracieb.3054 Rick James had and did much more than 2 songs, but he also did way too many drugs and had other legal and money problems. Rick had ideas of using more rock sounds that he called 'funk punk', but Prince is Prince. Still, he had more than 2 hits, there was all the work he did with Teena Marie, producing music with Eddie Murphy and a few Motown groups, he brought lots of success to that company in the 80's.

[@misterdoe]

Rick James and Prince were friends until Prince stole Rick's girlfriend

[@jeffreyharvey9919]

Rick was a true character but also a great musician who built his own sound that he called “punk funk”. You really need to put “You and I” on your list. “ Mary Jane” is a must too, but I feel like that was in one of the Friday movies so you may have heard it.

[@brettcurtis5710]

What's not to like about Rick James - his voice, his funky music and his videos! RIP with Teena, Rick!

[@hustledude]

This was always my favorite song of his, I loved that “say what?” 😅 my other favorites of his are “You and I” and “Glow”

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Ooh, oh and also react to "Mary Jane". This was a song he made about his "love affair" with smoking weed, LOL.

[@SharonC225]

You can't deny that the 80's were the absolute best decade when it comes to music. I'm so very thankful I was a teen during the decade. Thank you guys for reacting to the music of my youth and young adulthood. ❤

[@stebstebanesier6205]

??????

[@mofun5315]

Best music made in the 70's.

[@roncarnes5724]

Rick James and Neil Young actually played together in the same band (The Mynah Birds) in the '60s. My brain can't comprehend that.

[@rayseva1278]

They were once roommates and became lifelong friends!

[@soundrevolver886]

This song will put me in a good mood every time no matter what

[@gesco2275]

Love the reaction. Rick was a character for sure, but there is no doubt that he was a truly gifted musician. His range of songs from the truly funky to the more serious. I would highly recommend listening to When Love is Gone. this song displays his skills on the guitar., with a mesmerizing solo in the middle of this song Plus a nice sultry sax mixed in. Another more serious song is Hollywood. It will get in your feels for sure.

[@donnawallace9938]

So glad you are enjoying Rick James! That was just a glimpse of the naughty side we showed back in the day!!

[@TheSmokey999]

You have to react to Rick James -SuperFreak (Official Music Video) its fire 🔥 and he even had The Temptations sig backup in one of the verses of the song !

[@matthewdooley7855]

RICK JAMES - such a vibe, such a party. Such a Super Freak.

[@rachelwyatt9635]

You guys have to react to Rick James Super Freak!!!

[@kitskivich]

Absolutely!

[@richardpedrazine731]

Slick Rick is always a jam...love this song!

[@cstianlew406]

He also has a song with Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane called 69 times.... funky as heck.....one of my favorites

[@kellyreiterman]

Love me some Rick James! This is on constant rotation on my playlist.

[@ellenjones7819]

I think you would like his first hit, "You and I."

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

Great song

[@lulugurl6547]

Love it. ❤️

[@reginaldjackson4176]

Good Afternoon. Rick James should be mentioned with Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Paul McCartney, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel as some of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@Modes9]

Most people don't realize the scope of his talent. The tunes and the arrangements are great.

[@Reyne-fb7mj]

Love Rick James. His music is so energizing and makes you tingle all over. Makes me sad however that he behaved badly and wound up in prison. He fell hard and was never able to reach those musical heights again. What a great ride he gave us and still gives us.

[@karenscales5077]

My favorite song by Rick James. Yesssss

[@thebrazilshow]

I worked with Rick James in the early 80's and lived in his guest house - I played keyboards and wrote music for his production company. I can tell you all about Eddie Murphy and other artists that came through his studio in Buffalo NY. and how Rick was in person. Hit me up.

[@johnharkness4950]

Used to go roller skating back then. This song would come on and the rink would instantly be full of bouncing shuffling skaters. Good choice guys.

[@BonniePicc]

This is one of the best dance songs ever!!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, his "Super Freak" is a MUST!!!

[@melissadambro8873]

I’m dancing over here! Favorite Rick James song! 🤩 I think you would also love his song with the great Smokey Robinson, “Ebony Eyes.” Highlights both of their voices! Don’t have to do the video - track is great!

[@alexandervasel6845]

Super freak was a huge hit for him. Then mc hammer heavily sampled it in "cant touch this" and it was a huge hit again!!!!

[@robbietheeternal]

Finally more Rick James! You also HAVE to do Superfreak, it's iconing! Fun fact: he also played in an episode of the A-team!

[@ShaneCragun]

Rich was the man in 1980 when we were playing hoop on the outdoor courts of Oakland Cali.There was nothing like our friends gigantic boombox playing "Give to Me Baby" as we ran up and down the court. It was bliss.

[@JamesGreen-bf4jy]

Another bomb tune is Standing On The Top that he did with THE Temptations. Good Googily Moogily

[@bamabound0312]

I’m dancing with you Jay!😅❤❤

[@erickthefantabulous1]

This song is from the 1981 classic Rick James (street songs). LP is definitely one of the best R&B funk albums of all time.

[@crowdedisolation]

Back in the day I loved Rick James music. I had several of his albums (cassette tapes). He was the butt of a lot of jokes back then but I never knew why.

[@rossdownes4240]

Like the song love Amber's new hair style.

[@chiefd3290]

Rick James is da funkmeister and way ahead of his time. His jams live on!

[@jamaldixon732]

"C'mon Rick, I'm tired, let's go home." In ths song is none other than Ms. Teena Marie!!" Can't you tell?

[@blackberrycobbler4me]

say what ?

[@TheNotedHero]

Time for something crazy (and a massive hit in the 80s): Yello and their song "Oh Yeah".

[@tymccarter1688]

This my favorite Rick James song ❤💯

[@mofun5315]

You mix Rick James, Little Richard, Jimmie Hendrix, Lenny Kravis together and what do you have? ... PRINCE!

[@JazzDrummer1946]

Exacta mon.

[@SharonDoucette]

Great description, but instead of Lenny Kravitz, I would suggest Edwin Birdsong whose influence on Lenny Kravitz is quite apparent in ‘Rising Sign’; at least it’s apparent to me. Then I’d have to give credit to Jimi Hendrix whose influence can be heard in some of Edwin Birdsong’s music.I’m not talking about the really funky stuff like ‘Rapper Snapper Dapper’ and ‘Cola Bottle Baby’

[@williamyates694]

Well... Kravitz was influenced by Prince so... Prince once said he loved watching Paul Stanley from KISS perform. So maybe a bit of that. Kravitz also said he was influenced by Paul Stanley when he appeared on the KISS tribute album.

[@SharonDoucette]

@@williamyates694 That may all be true but, if you listen to Lenny Kravitz’s singing style, it’s identical to Edwin Birdsong’s. Someone who’d never heard of Birdsong would probably think that they were listening to Lenny Kravitz. It could be purely coincidental that he just happens to sound so much like Birdsong.

[@smd2169]

Add in Shuggie Otis

[@paulraymond-bf8db]

Good song good reaction

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Sly & The Family Stone "If You Want Me To Stay"...Nuff Said.

[@craigblakes5499]

Rick was a musical genius, but y'all were right about his character, he was something else lol

[@FadedRose62]

Saw him once in the 80's it was a great show.

[@jamessomers8808]

I have noticed that the baseline for this song is nearly identical to the thriller baseline. I only noticed this after playing guitar for a few years.❤

[@patrickyoung7685]

One of THE KINGS of my second favorite MUSIC GENRE behind JAZZ( AFRICAN AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC)! RICK JAMES IS MY GUY! Great Video, Great Reaction!

[@DV80s]

Been listening to this song since I was about 12 years old all the way back to the early '80s. Like someone else said, this is not a music video, this is just a home video of Rick James.

[@traypaquette7887]

Fkn ❤ RICK JAMES

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

…..this track spent 5 weeks at #1 on the R/B top 100 (1981) “give it to me baby” ❤️🔥 and if you happened to be at a club during these time….. watch out ! This song brought the house down !(Literally) ❤️🔥💪🏽

[@GCOE63]

I haven't heard this in decades!! Rick James was cool and smooth. Definitely led a colorful life!

[@lepoetress]

Go Jordan! Go Jordan!! That "Hey" NEVER disappoints!!

[@alamc200]

His song got everyone out on the dance floor back in the day! Loved Rick James' music, he was so talented even though he was a hot mess in his personal life 🤪

[@miken2686]

Rick is an entire vibe. Back in the day this was one of those songs that lit the club, school dance (yes this was played at school dances back then), skating rinks, anywhere on absolute fire. So good, and gone way too soon.

[@JohnnyUtah15]

This is my favorite song by Rick. Yooooo hooo OW!!!

[@jen043066]

Rick James formed , The Mary Jane girls; My House! Go figure!😀

[@HerveHightower-x4k]

I am so glad I grew up around this time when Rick James was doing his thing in the music world we miss you Rick James thanks for the one here .

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Y'all have to react to Rick's song, "You and I", that song is so friggin' good!

[@julieford8788]

I saw Teena Marie in Concert and Rick James was her guitar player! Good times ❤️

[@mikeross14]

Quincy lifted that Bassline very,very much like "thriller!"

[@Awaywrdson]

Rick was ruling the 80s !! He wrote songs for other artists, played on others albums , he was doing it all !! And I am so glad I got to see him live !! An experience unmatched at the time !! 🤘 R.I.P Rick 🙏

[@karenjackson5989]

Y'all really need to delve into more Rick James. Yes, he is an amazing singer! I grew up on his music 🤗

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

RICK JAMES WAS A BAD BOY!!!!!😵😵😵😵😵

[@mercurywoodrose]

YA THINK

[@johneldridge8678]

Everybody hit the dance floor when this song came on.