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Reflections (Rick James Album)
''Reflections'' is a compilation of Rick James songs released in 1984. It also contains three until then unreleased tracks: "17", "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)", "You Turn Me On" and also contained a double sided poster. It was released on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. Founded by Berry Gordy, Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. Its name, a portmanteau .... Track listing 1984 compilation albums Rick James albums Albums produced by Rick James Gordy Records albums {{1980s-compilation-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick James
James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Naval Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Army. In 1964, James moved to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band The Mynah Birds, who eventually signed a recording deal with Motown, Motown Records in 1966. James's career with the group halted after military authorities discovered his whereabouts and eventually convicted him of desertion related charges. He served several months in jail. After being released, James moved to California, where he started a variety of Rock music, rock and funk groups in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After forming the locally popular Stone City Band in his hometown of Buffalo in 1977, James finally found success as a recording artist aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordy Records
Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. Its name, a portmanteau of ''motor'' and ''town'', has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Motown played a vital role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success with white audiences. In the 1960s, Motown and its main subsidiary labels (including Gordy, Soul) were the most prominent exponents of what became known as the Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop-influenced sound and appeal. Motown was the most successful soul music label, with a net worth of $61 million in 1988. Between 1960 and 1969, Motown had 79 songs reach the top-ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In March 1965, Berry Gordy and Dave Godin agreed to license the Tamla Motown label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Blooded (Rick James Album)
''Cold Blooded'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Rick James, released on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records. The title track was written with actress Linda Blair in mind, whom James was dating at the time. Track listing All tracks composed and arranged by Rick James. Side A #"U Bring the Freak Out" #" Cold Blooded" #" Ebony Eyes" (featuring Smokey Robinson) #"1, 2, 3 (U, Her and Me)" Side B #"Doin' It" #"New York Town" #"P.I.M.P. the S.I.M.P." (featuring Grand Master Flash) #"Tell Me (What You Want)" (featuring Billy Dee Williams William December Williams Jr. (born April 6, 1937) is an American retired actor, novelist and painter. He has appeared in over 100 films and television roles over six decades. He is best known for portraying Lando Calrissian in the ''Star Wars ...) #"Unity" 2014 digital remaster bonus track # "U Bring the Freak Out" (12" Extended Mix) - 7:53 2014 ''Complete Motown Albums'' bonus tracks # "Cold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glow (Rick James Album)
''Glow'' is the eighth studio album, and 9th overall by Rick James, released in 1985 on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records. It peaked at No. 50 on the ''Billboard'' album chart. Critical reception '' The Rolling Stone Album Guide'' wrote that James had " unout of ideas," describing the album as a "waste." Track listing All tracks composed and arranged by Rick James. Side A #"Can't Stop" - 6:10 #"Spend the Night with Me" - 4:12 #"Melody Make Me Dance" - 5:17 #"Somebody (The Girl's Got)" - 5:11 Side B #" Glow" - 5:44 #"Moonchild" - 4:22 #"Sha La La La La (Come Back Home)" - 5:24 #"Rock and Roll Control" - 4:39 #"Glow (Reprise)" - 1:45 2014 digital remaster bonus tracks Glow / Glow (Reprise) - 6:59 # Spend The Night With Me (12" Extended Version) - 7:20 # 17 - 6:44 # Oh What A Night (4 Luv) - 5:05 # You Turn Me On - 4:42 2014 ''Complete Motown Albums'' bonus tracks # Glow / Glow (Reprise) - 6:59 # Glow (12" Instrumental) - 8:20 # Spend The Night With Me (12" Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motown Records
Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. Founded by Berry Gordy, Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. Its name, a portmanteau of ''motor'' and ''town'', has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Motown played a vital role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover (music), crossover success with white audiences. In the 1960s, Motown and its main subsidiary labels (including Gordy, Soul) were the most prominent exponents of what became known as the #Motown sound, Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop music, pop-influenced sound and appeal. Motown was the most successful soul music label, with a net worth of $61 million in 1988. Between 1960 and 1969, Motown had 79 songs reach the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In March 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You And I (Rick James Song)
You and I may refer to: Film, television and theatre * ''You and I'' (1938 film), a German film * ''You and I'' (2008 film), an English/Russian film starring Mischa Barton and t.A.T.u * ''You and I'' (2020 film), an Indonesian documentary film * '' Jung Jae-hyung & Lee Hyo-ri's You and I'', a South Korean music television program * '' You and I (1923 play)'', originally named ''The Jilts'' by Philip Barry Music * You and I, an American screamo band formerly signed to Level Plane Records Albums * ''You & I'' (Cut Off Your Hands album), 2008 * ''You and I'' (Jeff Buckley album), 2016 * ''You and I'' (O'Bryan album), 1983 * ''You & I'' (The Pierces album), 2011 * ''You and I'' (Teddy Pendergrass album), 1997 * ''You & I'' (Rita Ora album), 2023 Songs * " Echo (You and I)" by Anggun * "You & I" (Avant song) * "You and I" (Black Ivory song) * "You and I" (Celine Dion song) * "You and I" (Chess song) * "You and I" (Dennis Wilson song) * "You and I" (Eddie Rabbitt and C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane (Rick James Song)
"Mary Jane" is a song by American musician Rick James. It was released on September 9, 1978 as the second single from his debut album ''Come Get It!''. The song peaked in the top five on the R&B charts in the United States in 1978, and crossed over to the US Hot 100. Background As one of his earliest hits as a solo artist, it is one of his most notable songs. It was composed by James, along with keyboardist Billy Nunn, who was credited for the keyboards, strings, background vocals, helping to compose the song, arranging flute parts, and other instrumentation work. The lyrics of the song are a thinly-veiled ode to James' love of Cannabis (drug), marijuana aka "Mary Jane". During live performances of the song, James frequently had stage props that looked like giant Joint (cannabis), joints and then would light up an actual joint. Charts References {{authority control 1978 singles Rick James songs Songs about cannabis Songs written by Rick James 1977 songs Gordy Records si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give It To Me Baby
"Give It to Me Baby" is a song written by American singer Rick James. Taken from his album '' Street Songs'', the song charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, spending two weeks at No. 40 and spent five weeks at No. 1 on the R&B chart. Two other tracks from ''Street Songs'', "Super Freak" and " Ghetto Life", topped the American dance chart for three weeks in the summer of 1981. The song proved to be even more successful with R&B and dance club audiences. Part of the background vocals were sung by Temptations member Melvin Franklin. Music video Give It to Me Baby’s accompanying video shows Rick James following Jere Fields in her house, but she refuses to be his partner until she changes into her bikini to attract James and they both swim in the pool. During the second verse, James and Fields are seen sitting in the couch at a house party as he flirts with her. In the end, both James and Fields get out of the pool and he picks her up taking them into the house. Charts S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Freak
"Super Freak" is a 1981 single produced and performed by American singer Rick James. The song, co-written by James and Alonzo Miller, was first released on James' fifth album, '' Street Songs'' (1981) and became one of James' signature songs. "Freak" is a slang term for the sexually adventurous, as described in the song's lyrics, "She's a very kinky girl / The kind you don't take home to mother". ''Rolling Stone'' magazine ranked the song number 477 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004, number 481 in 2010, and number 153 in an updated list in 2021. The song was nominated for the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 1982 Grammys. The song has been sampled by MC Hammer in 1990, Jay-Z in 2006, and Nicki Minaj in 2022. Recording "Super Freak" was recorded with other tracks for the '' Street Songs'' album during December 1980 – January 1981 at the Record Plant, in Sausalito, California and Motown / Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios, Hollywood, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Compilation Albums
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 9 – Van Halen releases their sixth studio album ''1984'' (''MCMLXXXIV''), which debuts at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and will go to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. *January 27 – American singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the making of the Pepsi commercial. February * February 3 ** John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick James Albums
Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycologist; also his botanical author abbreviation *Marvin Rick (1901–1999), American middle-distance runner Units of measure *Rick, a quantity of firewood, related to a cord, in some parts of the US *Rick, a stack or pile of hay, grain or straw Other uses *Tropical Storm Rick (other) * ''Rick'' (film), a 2003 film starring Bill Pullman *RICK, stock ticker symbol for Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. See also *Richard (other) *Ricks (other) *Ricky (other) Ricky may refer to: Places * Říčky, a municipality and village in the Czech Republic *Říčky, a village and part of Orlické Podhůří in the Czech Republic * Říčky v Orlických horách, a municipality and village in the Czech Republic . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
