I know it’s a cover, but still a very underrated Rick James song. Awesome!
@vannaty74 ай бұрын
This song came out in 1989 and became one of my Dads favorite songs. I miss you Dad, until I see you in Heaven ❤ 🕊
@stanleydavis79043 жыл бұрын
Rick was born 1948 (same as me)so he had to grow up with the drifters just think years latter jammin there shit better, you left us way to soon my beautiful brother.
@DaLane4real Жыл бұрын
WHAT !!! WHO KNEW1 Rick Janes did these songs and did a damn good job at that!
@kirkpatrick7475 Жыл бұрын
As a kid I preferred this version over the original
@brianmosquera42108 жыл бұрын
Yes, these were 2 songs originally done by the Drifters. Rick James killed it, excellent performance.
@dannyjarrold48705 жыл бұрын
Aaron Neville kills it too
@Cincinnatis5StarBarber4 жыл бұрын
My dad grew up in the 50’s and 60’s and even HE admits that Rick did this the best!!!💯💯
@user-mr6px7et5n5 ай бұрын
Awesome the way this song was sung by him
@bigmike690smc8 жыл бұрын
Say what you want about him, but the man was pure entertainer......RIP Rick James
@ceciliawells10996 жыл бұрын
Big Mike I am 68 and I am in love with this man's talant ..
@aliaswizard69634 жыл бұрын
Really nothing should be said about him we are all human and we all have our regrets but when it comes to music this man was the shit plain and simple! I agree with you totally
@WarpedRecord3 жыл бұрын
All you have to do is listen to the music, which is where my interest in Rick James begins and ends. This is a wonderful cover of a romantic classic. So sad he’s no longer around to make great music.
@claystevenson1821Ай бұрын
@@aliaswizard6963absolutely
@buiggz15 жыл бұрын
If you compare this to any other stuff that Rick was doing in the late 80s, this in any form is very different. Yeah, it's a cover, but his style of singing, the production, the sound of life in him... everything. This sounds just simply great, like he was back in his greatest form. You were the bomb!
@MizzBee713 ай бұрын
Love his music Mr Rick JAMES RIP ❤❤
@butchsweedar9991 Жыл бұрын
This is one great performance! I listen to it over and over! Great memories.
@ruta69455 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Rick James! Still one of the best singers
@blevias15 жыл бұрын
It took his death before I really took note of his music, now I see what a great talent he was. R.I.P. My daughter spoke with him at a local restaurant two days before his death and he was very friendly to her. Great guy, great entertainer.
@greggbrowder34533 ай бұрын
Absolutely fabulous.Who knew?
@jerrystewart90332 жыл бұрын
Rick was a great singer. His accomplishments never showed the real person and his great falsetto voice like showcased in this song. He had a album called garden of love which almost ruined his career. But in my opinion one of his best ever . As it showcased his talent as a singer !!! From his first album the song Hollywood was epic. I remember watching it on don Kershner rock concert . And my mother said now son i know why you like him so much he can sing . RIP my friend 🙏🙏🙏
@Joe-zz5sp Жыл бұрын
What a great talent I'm sure he's singing in heaven
@janicewilkerson35783 жыл бұрын
I never knew this existed and I love it. He was so talented. I watch this video over and over. He did a great version on this. Who would have thought.
@dmarklatham Жыл бұрын
For anyone interested, this song was on an album in 1989 called "Rock, Rhythm & Blues". It was a 50's style album featuring various artists of the 80's. This album is very underrated, look for it and buy it if you can find it. You wont be disappointed. Here is the playlist 1. I'm Ready - Elton John 2. This Magic Moment/Dance With Me - Rick James 3. For Your Precious Love - Michael McDonald 4. Fever - Chaka Khan 5. Ten Commandments of Love, The - Howard Hewett 6. I Wanna Be Your Girl - Manhattan Transfer 7. It's Just a Matter of Time - Randy Travis 8. Mr. Lee - The Pointer Sisters 9. Roll With Me Henry - Christine McVie & Friends 10. Goodnight My Love - El DeBarge
@rascalcat6115 жыл бұрын
Love Rick James Love Love Love this song. I just sit and play it over and over. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this with us
@Ligerpride14 жыл бұрын
How have I not heard this before?? Superb stuff from one of the most unappreciated artists of all-time. The legend of Rick James lives on.
@desireehall61562 жыл бұрын
That’s a hell of a gift, to entertain the world and get paid for it
@keithrichards26822 жыл бұрын
Glory to God, what a great song and performing
@James-qs7rk2 жыл бұрын
GENIUS Rick, he could do it ALL. Miss him all the time.
@stephengates89435 жыл бұрын
This is my all time classic fantastic video and the voice what can I say just wished he done more of this style than that funk
@vickicarolinagirl25315 жыл бұрын
I love his version of the song soooooo freaking awesome!!
@misterb70704 жыл бұрын
Haven’t heard or seen this in 35 years and it popped into my head tonight. Rick killed it!!!!!
@endylovesmusic12 жыл бұрын
The best SONG ever!!!! Loved his version of these two songs in one!
@robertthomas454511 ай бұрын
He was out standing with these songs
@gisele.14882 жыл бұрын
Years ago, I discovered Rick James on one of those late night music shows like MTV, and was blown away, by his voice, and physical 'presence,' he owned the stage. I've discovered since how diversified and talented he was. 'Standing on the Top' with the Temptations was a masterpiece. I've never been into 'fandom', or the 'groupie' thing, BUT he was 'hot.' Sad he was taken so soon, but he lived his life on the edge the way he wanted to.
@kiwilover0715 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Rick, you left us way too soon! Blessed Be! Hazel
@Goldyntuch Жыл бұрын
Timeless🙌🏾💫🙌🏾💫🙌🏾 LEGENDARY!
@brendaboyd16053 жыл бұрын
I never knew this existed til July of 2020. Can't stop watching. Rick put on a sexy and masterful performance all the way to the background singers and band. I love this. It definitely makes you want to dance.
@canejo69 жыл бұрын
I love this-such a different side of him
@aliaswizard69634 жыл бұрын
Not really this is the music he was talking about singing on the street corners in the ghetto song he made he grew up during this time these are the songs he sang that's why he's enjoying himself the way he is performing this
@TheMisfit2917 жыл бұрын
My God what a loss his death was. When I listen to this I hear the music of the angels.
@marconbouw13 жыл бұрын
An underrated singer ....
@DetroitLives3138 жыл бұрын
So brilliant, gone way too soon! Mr. Rick James!
@1CandyGirl16 жыл бұрын
Outstanding performance, Odinthorsen. Rick did a fantastic job with this classic and it seems he was having a *magic moment* himself on that stage. I, too, miss him dearly. Thankfully, his voice will live on forever. ~~
@rascalcat6115 жыл бұрын
LOVE this soooooooo much. I can't stop playing it. RIP Rick we love you.
@summerbabetoo3 жыл бұрын
I Love Rick James, I’m so glad I saw him do his thing live at least 10 times. It definitely was magical 👑 of Punk Funk. RIP you are so missed❤️
@impudentdomain13 жыл бұрын
many of you are asking where this came from. From my memory this was a limited edition MTV special dance mix CD with various artists. I remember seeing this on MTV (back when they were about music) and being blown away. Sometimes they played it at clubs.
@john994414 жыл бұрын
Great production...Great song(s).........Great performance. Rick indeed it was a magic moment.
@morrj.53757 жыл бұрын
As much as I like the drifter's,Rick smoked them and all other on both of theae songs.
@stanleydavis79043 жыл бұрын
I grew up with Ben e.king and the drifters,but you're right bad boy rick blows them away DAM !
@johnmoore5622 жыл бұрын
Are you tone deaf Ben E Kings vocals knock Rick's version out of the water ,you will be saying he had a better voice than rudy lewis next . You need to listen to the clarity and the voices again
@patsyshamrock87165 жыл бұрын
Mike Prisament here - Rick James was so freakin cool. He kills this. Awesome coolness!
@dtwil18022 жыл бұрын
Still playing it hundred of times when I hear it! I just love Love IT!😃
@TheMisfit29111 жыл бұрын
I want to spend eternity singing songs like this to my beloved Mary Jo. To me that would be Heaven.
@joycesummerford467110 ай бұрын
Love this version of this song
@mariajames58843 жыл бұрын
WOW..THAT WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS👍👌🔥💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@moirataylor55032 жыл бұрын
Love this version, absolutely brilliant 👏😀
@sharonhart38584 жыл бұрын
I wanna see a Rick James movie. This man was talented and very intertaining.
@scoobidy12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition~! A tragic end to an amazing performer, musician and creative genius. He was one of a kind, but couldn't escape his tortured soul. RIP Rick. you are missed.
@stephengates68843 жыл бұрын
Just blows all the other version away black magic
@pantherninja201111 жыл бұрын
rick james was the black elvis presley i love you bro may you rest in peace.
@idrawanawfullot16 жыл бұрын
this still brings me chills , love rick james , I still can feel his hair when he let me touch it ! I love him no matter what , still do . I love him for ever , and my all dream was when he sang to me , and gave me a kiss on my cheek, Love him still tina serrano
@mizjk15 жыл бұрын
me too rascalcat61...i do listen2 it over and over ..it's jus1 of those songs 2 me... i'm blastin it right now.LOL!! i luv that switch from TMM 2 DWM too like Inasq2 below said (;....mis u Rick James.......
@marisolesteban79373 ай бұрын
Just this cover is my favourite song ever
@takeshimiyagi15 жыл бұрын
man why did Rick have to die so young man!!!we all miss him!
@LittleCatLittleCat-kk9ob5 жыл бұрын
Wow that was awesome, love you Rick ❤️
@dirtysoles16 жыл бұрын
a diverse talent...He will be missed.
@Nonnie1g4b14 жыл бұрын
Slick Rick at his very best. Awesome!
@MothGirl00716 жыл бұрын
This is incredible - I've never seen or heard it before, and I consider myself a big Rick James fan, and have all his earlier albums. This song eluded me until now, so thank you so much for sharing it.
@1CandyGirl16 жыл бұрын
Quote: "He is on fire in the video, he is onnnnnnnn!!!!!!!" I couldn't have said it better myself! ;)
@rascalcat6115 жыл бұрын
here I am back again playing this over and over-can't get enough-I love Rick James-this also reminds me of a high school sweetheart(white guy ha) um to go back again um um um thanks for the post soooooo much
@sincere10316 жыл бұрын
Wow I was looking for this video forever. Reminds me of when I was a kid copying videos from MTV on my vcr when they actually played videos. It really doesnt get better than this. Thanks for posting, you put a big cheezy smile on my face!!!
@Joe-zz5sp Жыл бұрын
I remember this song by the original the drifters who hit a home run with this song but rick James hit it out of the park love this version
@JoyceSummerford-sx2te5 ай бұрын
Love this song
@TGarai2 жыл бұрын
Rick James...missing u still
@lorcaliph5149 жыл бұрын
I'm the biggest Rick James fan in history in this performance you can see where Eddie Murphy took a lot of his Jimmy early character on stage for the movie Dreamgirls. Eddie Murphy was a huge Rick James fan when he first started in the business
@mizjk12 жыл бұрын
one of my fave vids on the tube...Thx Odinthorsen for the magic moments i've spent here...magic memories too.................
@keianmartinez18016 жыл бұрын
He did his thing on this one right here
@falcannachick4 ай бұрын
💚🌺Thank you for this! Hard to find this version & it's so sentimental to my parent's death. 😎🌿✌️Subscribed
@chriscathey214 Жыл бұрын
He was the best
@bigresonance14 жыл бұрын
This old-school style performance by the inimitable Rick James reminds me of those in the great movie 'The Five Heartbeats'. Phenomenal!
@ronnieredding44962 жыл бұрын
Slick Rick at it again 😂😂😂😂😭😎
@riavanderpol2420 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful❤
@joycesummerford467111 ай бұрын
Love this
@DOMEATHOME15 жыл бұрын
OHH ma god God i really do the same... it´s such a great vibe when i hear this....
@thepurpleufo6 жыл бұрын
This is SO GREAT!!!
@bonsaitree8429 жыл бұрын
Every day was magic, every mement intense. I had know idea it will stay for a lifetime. Then they say true love doesn't exist. Hell yeh it does.
@mcoldskool13 жыл бұрын
I have this on audiotape! Its a shame that it hasn't been re-released so we can snatch it up on line, at least. Thank you for this post.
@dtwil18022 жыл бұрын
This is the version I want! My child tapped over Mines and Spotify don't have it!
@JoeSmith-hv7oe Жыл бұрын
LEGEND
@PaisleyPlace12 жыл бұрын
I actually prefer the more reggae beat of this song but then again, after I went to my 1st dance club, that just happened to be a reggae club a friend picked out & we went out in a group, I was hooked from that moment. It's like nobody can screw up dancing to reggae; it goes right thru you. My DH couldn't crew up reggae dancing & he doesn't dance-altho, for the 1st time in 25+yrs, he FINALLY danced w/me for the 1st x @ our oldest daughter's wedding last yr,He can't dance but I luv'd every minute
@rascalcat6116 жыл бұрын
Wheeeeew! I never knew this side of Rick James. I like it, but I also love what he is best known for-Super Freak, Dance Wit Me Baby,and many more. I sure miss his music and him. Thanks for posting this.
@jplafoot12 жыл бұрын
this really show how good rick is.
@endylovesmusic8 жыл бұрын
this is a song from the 60s by Jay And The Americans and Mr. Rick James turned it into one terrific song! rip......
@DetroitLives3138 жыл бұрын
No it isn't! This is combination of two hit songs by the DRIFTERS! Jay & the Americans did a cover version later on, but the Drifters did the original hit recordings in 1960 and just happened to be top hit the week I was born. That it is why Rick James is singing them here, because of the Drifters.
@RK8076 жыл бұрын
DetroitLives313 Both groups had hits with song. Drifters were first. Also, check out Aaron Neville's version. It's here on KZfaq. This version by Rick James is fantastic.
@nickyfarrell30243 жыл бұрын
He did a good job.
@navidb13 жыл бұрын
wow impressed me with the voice! sweeter than wiiiiiiiine
@ceciliawells10996 жыл бұрын
God I love BLACK men..
@eddyperdaen63583 жыл бұрын
Mooi mooi mooi
@kaiqasim8254 жыл бұрын
Here another hot singer cone out frim now were nade a fame need songs stay on the market
@Tundigirl10 жыл бұрын
miss u, Rick James....
@dtwil18027 жыл бұрын
pure music magic
@Souldancer4615 жыл бұрын
I finally got it on vinyl and am in the process of having it converted to CD! Yeah!!!!
@guitarvikings14 жыл бұрын
Damn, Rick James sings helluva good!
@TheBlack-my5yf14 жыл бұрын
It was released on a compilation album with other artists back in the 1980s. I forget the name of the album.
@TheMisfit2917 жыл бұрын
Yvonne Renee everything I have ever wanted I have whenever I hold you tight. I never thought I would feel this again but I feel it when I am near you.
@ujimajame46013 жыл бұрын
This was almost as important a find as Teena Marie's Salute to Smokey Robinson ("Ooo Baby Baby") or R Kelly's live concert saluting Sam Cooke! Great job on all counts!
@stephengates68844 жыл бұрын
Now this is just black magic wished he done more of this than that funk
@tyhill1422 Жыл бұрын
Standing up there looking Morris Day 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@texbest116 жыл бұрын
I first saw this on mtv years ago. My friends didnt believe me