''Cold Blooded'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician
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 tee ...
, released on the
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'' ...
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 ...
. The
title track
A title track is a song that has the same name as the album
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was written with actress
Linda Blair
Linda Denise Blair (born January 22, 1959) is an American actress and activist. Her portrayal of Regan MacNeil in the horror film ''The Exorcist'' (1973) established her in popular culture and as a scream queen, earning her a Golden Globe Award ...
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
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he ...
)
#"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 Blooded" (12" Instrumental) - 5:53
# "U Bring the Freak Out" (12" Extended Mix) - 7:53
# "U Bring the Freak Out" (Instrumental) - 6:53
Personnel
*Daniel LeMelle, Rick James - horn arrangements
*Johnny Lee - art direction
*LaMorris Payne, Levi Ruffin Jr., Rick James, William Rhinehart - backing vocals
*Allen McGrier, Rick James - bass
*Nate Hughes - bongos
*Lino Reyes - congas
*Ronald Byrd - production coordinator
*Jerry Rainey - cowbell
*Tom Flye - engineer
*Bill Waldman, Carolyn Blades, Ralph Sutton, Tom Swift - assistant engineer
*Greg "Bubbles" Levias, Levi Ruffin Jr., Rick James - keyboards, synthesizer
*Tom McDermott - lead guitar
*Lead Vocals, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Timpani – Rick James
*Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
*Percussion – Lino Reyes, Nate Hughes, Rick James
*Photography By – Ron Slenzak
*Saxophone – Emilio Castillo, William Rhinehart
*Trombone – John Ervin
*Trumpet – Cliff Ervin, Greg Adams, LaMorris Payne
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
1983 albums
Rick James albums
Albums produced by Rick James
Gordy Records albums
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