WE'RE BLUSHING!..Rick James & Teena Marie - Happy REACTION

[@dorothyward3234]

We had amazing songs back in the day, always could understand the words.

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Ms Teena Marie aka lady T

[@TracyfromNC]

OMG...Billy Preston and Syretta...With You I'm Born Again...awesome iove song

[@FrederickMayo]

Great song

[@stephaniesasso1560]

My favorite Rick James and Teena Marie song 🔥everyone loves Fire and Desire 💖 but I love all the songs from back in the day R & B I seen them in concert it was amazing 😍 RIP to both of them too 😢your reaction to this song is fabulous too

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

Teena Marie “Out on a limb” is FIRE,

[@michaelwright131]

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes A++++

[@peterreyes6495]

I am 70 and 80 child. You young people don't know what soul and rab is really about. We were bless to have grown up with best music

[@cynthiamcdaniel2474]

#1 Rick James Superfan. Rick James arranger, producer, artist, and writer, and Rick owned all his masters.

[@alfredatrawick649]

Trust! I am from this era. This was a BiG Deal. Along with Fire Desire!! I am glad you are appreciating this music.

[@mervinmerencio6861]

Fire and Desire, RICK and TEENA

[@lorrainetorres1430]

Oh Rick James was out there! Lol but still a man with talent. He was one of my favorite artist back in the day. I prayed for him when he was going through.

[@eddiet3026]

It's so cute when you see your kids grow up right in front of your face! 😉😉😉

[@r.martin5851]

Listen I'm old school so I have a whole list of songs that would blow your mind when it comes to love and them singing

[@muziklandhq2882]

Rick & Teena r 4 sure FIRE & DESIRE!🔥🔥🔥💚💛❤️🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

There's no modern female singer that can hold a candle to Teena Marie. Period.

[@donthomas7090]

KING RICK 👑 AND LADY T 💯💥💛👏🏽👏🏽

Another song Rick and Teena react to is Fire and Desire. This one is on fire, and you will not be disappointed. Rick and Teena were two legends who died far too young. RIP Rick and Teena.

[@breebree9319]

Fire and Desire is THE One

[@kelleydavis100]

Fire and Desire is an amazing song!!

[@Robbie85291]

Agreed. R.

[@ZebraDazzle66]

I have begged for Fire and Desire. I listen to that song almost every night. It REALLY shows off Teena’s voice.

[@17hemi18]

Yes listen to Fire and Desire.

[@jamesobleton6450]

The ole times. Both of them RIP

[@JeffGrimes-bo4cc]

They can play this on the radio right now this great this powerhouse song Rick and tinea wow

[@chrisbudd8932]

Yall have to do rick James. Immediately! The king of funk! Give it to me baby and superfreak!

[@donthomas7090]

Give it to me baby- Rick James 💯✊🏽

[@JeffreyGeimes]

Tear drop the jam

[@stevenmonte7397]

Fire and Desire is a MUST! Trust us, Fire and Desire is going to blow you away.

[@michiganjfrog366]

A must see...Teena Marie singing "Ooh La La La" on Soul Train.

[@katfitzgerald1842]

I hope they are both together and singing and loving...4ever❣

[@kurtadams3021]

The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Rick James

[@DaveM-FFB]

Now, just imagine 4 hours of this type of music every Saturday night at 8pm on the Quiet Storm show,, WHUR radio in the late 70s and early 80s.

[@mcherylyn]

Yes! There were Quiet Storm formats at R&B stations all around the country on Saturday nights.

[@JULYXXIV]

YES! Those were the days!

[@sonyamims5600]

YES!!!

[@chicanoPatriot]

YESSS with Melvin Lindsey

[@lsf9818]

For your pleasure! Saturday night into Sunday morning! On WMBR! Hosted by PJ Porter! Take me back

[@bgvan37]

He was Rick James ****. Responsible for the funk in late 70's early 80's. Ballads with teena and others. Producing albums for many artists. Teena Marie, Eddie Murphy, the Mary Jane girls (his own group), the temptations who are also his cousins.

[@phenomteacher]

It feels good to see young people respect the music I love so much! AND y'all need to listen to more of his music like "Super Freak" or "Mary Jane" then you'll get more of his personality. He was a versatile artist and a legend.

[@jeffreywells3703]

One of the best love songs of all time, Lenny Williams cause I love you

[@Kemet3.0]

The song 'Hollywood' would make you cry. He leaves his mom behind and heads to Hollywood. My Love... Rick, showcases his innovative blend of jazz and soulful R&B. And then you mix in Tear Drops and Dream Maker, evoking a sensation akin to celestial(Angels) voices serenading listeners. Rick masterfully incorporates violins, infusing each of these three tracks with a captivating orchestral richness, surpassing traditional soundscapes.

[@jrtorres3345]

Teena Marie Ooo La La La

[@johnnybegood2u]

Stormy love by Rick James is great

[@ericbuchanan4364]

I love fire and desire but they sung the hell out of this song!

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Yall should react to Teena Marie Dear Lover, Behind the Groove, and Portuguese Love. Teena music is amazing too. Rick James was her mentor and she was like his protégé.

[@evarene07]

Rick and Teena had an “undercover” lifelong love for each over. They could never truly be a couple but always loved each other from afar…She was devastated when he passed…now they are together again up above🕊️🕊️

[@freakboy40]

Their voices match perfectly! I can't say I remember this one and I thought I have heard them all.

[@LibraKing3121]

GUY'S!! It's "Fire and Desire!" THAT'S their ultimate signature DUET!! 😲😲 That song was the "slow jam" at the school dance, when you grabbed your girl & hit the floor for 4-5 minutes of heaven. Again, "FIRE AND DESIRE!" Must be next!! 🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@nkcbrazil]

Really, they think this was big, that will knock them out the chairs!

[@whome6020]

yea this was an interesting place to start. but they gotta do "Fire and Desire" lol

[@blessed5545]

NO WAY. HAPPY is the BEST.

[@thurmanjackson8026]

@@blessed5545 Dey dont know-->Happy blew fire and desire right off of the map. HAPPY WAS AND STILL IS WAYYY BETTER THAN FIRE AND DESIRE!!

[@TrillEverything]

Us old heads new Happy was better as a side B joint. But Fire & Desire was a commercial juggernaut! But Happy is a better song.

[@diaquitaquita8984]

REST IN PEACE RICK JAMES TEENA MARIE 🕊 🕊 👼 😇 🙏

[@garyarnett1220]

Those of us just a bit older knew Rick James years before we ever heard of Teena Marie. They are so beautiful together.

[@j-rock5083]

I Loved your reactions!! This song was EXTREMELY UNDERRATED!! One of the Greatest Duets EVER!! Every bit as good as Fire and Desire, maybe even better!

[@kurtadams3021]

Classic soul at its finest ✌🏾

[@judytherose9296]

…this was such a stunning and beautiful love song and duet…and your reaction was equally stunning…thank you for the reaction…🙂♥️🌹

[@MrMORENOJ]

You will Never hear another voice like Teena Marie! And Rick James is the King of Pop Funk!

[@mikeslover8065]

Fire and Desire!!! One of the best songs ever made!!!

[@blessed5545]

This is nothing but LOVE MAKING MUSIC.

[@Lego51]

Wow! I only knew Rick James for SuperFreak. That boy could sing!!! Wow! Thanks for teaching me different folks :)

[@michaelking2038]

As quiet as it has been kept: RICK JAMES COULD ABSOLUTELY KILL A SLOW JAMS! Listen to "Teardrops", "Ebony Eyes" (w/Smokey Robinson) and " I Believe In You."

[@textbandit246]

Tear Drop should have gotten air play and got none....

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

Dream maker!

[@Jayscollo]

Oh ebony eyes ❤️

[@Kemet3.0]

My Love... Rick showing his creative jazz side mix with heavy R&B.

[@calmnrelaxed]

Rick was my favorite artist during the late 70s and Teena my favorite female artist...together they even better than they were apart.

[@rhondamatlock8622]

When you hear folks of a certain age talk about "Grown folks music" this is the kind they are referring to! Absolutely one of the best reactions yet!!!

[@domenicgervasio8835]

For sure, TEENA MARIE and RICK JAMES ( FIRE AND DESIRE ) THIS IS FIRE

[@wellroundedleo151]

You really need to react to Rick James and Teena Marie Fire and Desire. It's a great song and it will blow you away.

[@Shrykespeare]

Rick James - "Super Freak" is a must for reaction. The groove from that song was featured heavily in MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This". And please do more Billy Ocean! "Suddenly", "Loverboy", and "Love Zone" are bangers!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I don't think anyone mentioned how great Rick was on the bass.

[@carla68]

Yes, please listen to super freak!

[@phenomteacher]

"Mary Jane"

[@valerievelarde62]

"You and I"🎸🎵🎶

[@murphy5243]

Rick and Teena "Fire & Desire" is a must. Also Teddy Pendergrass "Turn off the Lights". Teddy was the lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue then went out on his own.

[@trjbrew]

Rick James and Teena Marie had many musical collaborations. They really brought out the best in each other. Try "Fire and Desire", and "Square Biz". From Teena solo try "You make love like Springtime".

[@teresalee467]

And her album in the 2000s

[@Kinikia95]

Teena wrote all those songs and Rick stole em

[@jazzyd312]

Joy!!! I love watching your joy!!! Rick and Teena were fire from day one !!!

[@wfranklin56]

you two are the best. I'm 70 and enjoy you guys

[@torpedoboy4]

Rick James was one of the last great crooners, and the dude NEVER made a bad song. and Ms. Lady T always brought it. Put em together, and it's nothing but magic.......respect

[@michaelhoward900]

"Baby Making Music". Great line J.

[@cynthiamcdaniel2474]

Rick and Teena created the best love songs. Rick produced Lady T's first album. I attended every concert long live Rick James and Tenna Marie.

[@michaelhoward900]

I've never heard Rick James sing like this!! Beautiful and so soulful.

[@judytherose9296]

…that last interchange(breakdown) in the song raptures up and abruptly kicks you out like the end of a rollercoaster ride that you don’t want it to end but it does…great reaction guys…you all are such a beautiful couple …stay beautiful and keep up the reactions…🙂♥️🌹

[@rafaelwithanf5007]

Rick James was an underrated vocalist. Check out his duet with Smokey Robinson, "Ebony Eyes"

[@pattijohnson5763]

Rick was the love of her life. Her soulmate that's why they sang so effortlessly. It was so real for Tina for sure.

[@karicastanza5216]

I'm freaking surprised! I've only known Rick James for "Super Freak"! LOL! He really has some vocals. WOW! I'm laughing at "This is baby making music!" HAHA...I'm loving this reaction w/you!

[@brendajimenez8477]

Love you guys for that reaction they are my favorite artist always and forever

[@javawax4522]

Also… “Give It To Me Baby” that a jam!!

[@MrDodgegmc1]

One song you absolutely must listen to is , BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS - GOD BLESS THE CHILD. Since you have those three wonderful kids, this is a good song. Most people have probably not heard this song.

[@walterstrong681]

An even more sensual duet by then is Fire and Desire probably their best. Love you guys keep it up. I enjoy seeing you enjoy the stuff I grew up on..and a Rick and Teena show was off the chain.

[@surlechapeau]

Rick James - "Super Freak", enough said!

[@rileyandmike]

Is it “enough said”? Really, enough said.

[@bjware511]

This is one of the best duets ever!❤️😁

[@Docmananoff]

Most people talk about Fire and desire (and that’s a classic) but THIS is the One! Only the elite can appreciate Happy…welcome to the club! 😁🥂

[@angelb1120]

They slept on this song back in the day

[@Docmananoff]

@@angelb1120 Exactly! This was always my #1 between the 2 songs.

[@johnlillis1161]

give Teena Marie Square Biz Live J will Love it she Spits some killer Bars in that song thank you this will be a great great song for Female Friday again thank you

[@r.martin5851]

teardrops also

[@KALKANIAM]

I'm so glad that you guys are still on your Tina Marie journey like I said from your last video for a moment she was the reigning queen of souls, but just a couple of years then she disappeared but what you really need to listen to is her song Deja Vu that's the one that put it in stone for her.

[@mmll961]

IDK if you understand/appreciate the joy you two bring people. You two make me smile every day! Thanks for touching on and validating my childhood.

[@tamirmotes4985]

I always loved this song❤

[@jerrychavez7285]

The Immortal Rick James and Tina Marie Complemented each other so Beautifully.. I was blessed to grow up as a teenager listening to their amazing vibe. They will always be in our hearts and prayers.. Rick James sadly passed away in 2004 and Tina Marie passed away several years after. Happy is such a beautiful song that brings back so many memories. Please another masterpiece that these two amazing artists performed together is Rick James and Tina Marie Fire and Desire. You will blush and your hearts will be uplifted. Please don't pass it up you will be amazed. Nothing but love and respect for the two of you. I think your amazing. Your friend and follower Jerry Chavez Denver Colorado 😉❤

[@deniseanderson3061]

FINALLY!!! ❤Such a Beautiful Song, very under played ...Love Them!🎶🎶🎶🎶❣️🎶

[@michellegriffith4200]

They were good for each other at one time. RIP Lady T and RJ.

[@tafkap01]

This is a great song but you definitely need to react to them doing Fire and Desire. Also, his solo stuff if real funky. Try "You and I", "Mary Jane" and "Love Gun". He was a funk master.

[@yousexymf]

YESSSS

[@fhat6924]

Love You and I

[@corsicanlulu]

fire and desire is a must!

[@danala1000]

Speaking of Mary Jane, Rick James also brought out The Mary Jane Girls who would be some great funky female Friday. In My House and All Night Long are two of my faves

[@yousexymf]

@@danala1000 I also like Shadow Lover and Candy Man

[@MoniqueMorton1218]

Rick and Teena best known duet is “Fire and Desire”. Rick James is definitely a funk master as well as a balladeer: “Super Freak”, “You and I”, and “Mary Jane” for a start.

[@colibri1]

Yeah, I'd say he is best known for his funk and early disco-funk like the songs you list here from the late seventies and early eighties. He kind of had a risqué Prince vibe to his lyrics.

[@jojomart]

We better NOT give you more like that, or Luca is gonna be a big brother! LOL My favorite part of watching your channel is watching your faces and movements. It makes my day!

[@wm.patrickmilford4589]

Amen 🙏 you hit it out the park with that 👏

[@kelleydavis100]

I totally agree! 😊

[@Lily.Fern.1107]

But if we must, I vote for Between the Sheets by Isley Brothers, Yearning for Your Love by the Gap Band and Tell Me (If You Still Care) by The SOS Band.

[@Mike77787]

Lol man for real! Rick and teena making me want to step away from the desk and get that afternoon action 😂

[@powertothepeopleggg519]

Guys guys...I'm a 60 yo man and I grew up with all of this great music. No other duo can come close to these great artist. Thank you two for bringing back good memories for me.

[@ericnabors6061]

Everybody loves Fire and Desire but this one was always my favorite. Its like a Love Call and it brings chills every time I hear it

[@yoshiodiaz8600]

He was all over the place. He had his ballad side but there's another side to him. Another great ballad is "Fire & Desire." To dive into his other side try "Super Freak," "Give It To Me Baby" & "Mary Jane"

[@lindagaudin9546]

I have never even heard this song, but I love Rick James!! It was a sweet song for sure! ♥️The old white woman

[@Lovejazz01]

Funny you should say “ this is fire!” , their most famous duet is the greatest slow jam of all time, Fire And Desire, which was on the album before the album that “ Happy” is on. One thing that is missing from todays young artist , slow love songs like this one, this was a staple and a must for every artist , especially R&B artist back then. This was one of those songs that had the dance floor packed with slow dancers at the club back in the day, then you got the girl’s phone number 😄😄😄😄.

[@randycolvard8351]

This Happy song is very underrated because the old school radio stations always playing Fire& Desire.

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

Rick James is known for his funk music. He called his music punk funk.But boy Rick James could sing a ballad.Rick James was one hell of a crooner.And this song is a perfect example.some of his other sweet Ballards. Fire and desire (another duet he did with Tina Marie).Tear drops are falling. Ebony eyes a duet he did with Smokey. Love interlude.Which is kind of an instrumental.This song is my favorites by him.Fell in love with this song in high School and almost 40 years later I still love this song. So glad this was reacted to loved loved loved you guys reaction. THANK YOU. If you would like a few examples of Some Sweet Soul ballads to react to Masquerades I'm just an average guy. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Ebony Woman. Whispers can't help but love you. Manhattans One Life to live. O'Jays crossroads of life. Caroline Crawford it rains because This is just a few examples of the broad spectrum of soul music.This will start the both of you down the Soul music rabbit hole and it is one deep deep hole ✌️

[@victorcarrasco3040]

Not to forget, Dream Maker from his first album, sweet ballad ✌️😎🎶🤘🎼💯

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

@@victorcarrasco3040so many great songs by Rick James to many to mention them all 👍👍

[@darrellmatz1111]

Another good song by Rick James and Tina Marie is Fire and Desire its 💯 🤓

[@BobbyCYeah]

oh ... Rick James IS DEFINATELY... WAAAY OUT THERE!!! lol. the King of Punk-Funk. try his songs Mary Jane, Bustin Out, or Ghetto Life. he has SOOO many hits. him and teena were a couple and he is the one who introduced her to the world

[@simonsez1960]

Always enjoy your reactions. Especially for the R&B that you were not exposed to. I was born 1960 and growing up with the amazing music was really really awesome. I have always exposed my children to the music I listen to, danced to, got close with. They would listen and say, "I know that song". But it would be from an artist that they knew. Then I would hit them with the original. Sometimes they liked it, sometimes they didn't. But I wanted them to know where the artists that they listened to got their songs and music from. Again, I enjoy you guys. Keep groovin' that music. Always love, Simonsez1960

[@jamesgibbs2952]

My favorite Rick James and Teena Marie song HAPPY

[@paulmillner2048]

Great memories. I remember seeing Lady T and Rick James in 1981 in concert. Teena got to close to the front of the stage and fell about 7 feet to the floor and jumped up and kept on jamming. This song and Fire & Desire are my two favorite songs by them. RIP Teena and Rick. Much Love!!!!!

[@fernandonavarrette4522]

RIP Lady Tee. You are missed. You will always be music royalty. Venice beach hometown girl. More Tenna Marie, please!!

[@GoldenLady1007]

As much as I love Fire and Desire, this is my favorite duet by Slick Rick and Lady Tee. IMHO, it didn't get the recognition it deserved. Gives me chills every single time I hear it. 💥🔥💛

[@JeffGrimes-bo4cc]

A true King n Queen with powerful voices play every day and night wow

[@michaelmartin4910]

You ain't heard nothin' until you've listened to their duet, "Fire and Desire".

[@darlenelee7639]

Happy was a great choice. I’m a big RJ and Lady Tee fan and saw them perform many times . Check out Rick’s “ Come Into My Life.” The lyrics are indicative of the late 70s and early 80s dating scene.