My hubby and I are sitting on the deck listening to oldies but goodies... since we are home bound during the corona virus pandemic. Be safe and enjoy Slick Rick.
Admittedly i used to take amazing music like this for granted back in the day. The musicianship (horns, violins/synth, bass, back up vocals, etc ) and arrangement is out cold...and funky as shit.
@@rickyflora2544 ...and for those who can, it's difficult to earn a decent living- unless they use a computer to create some static sounding shit with a catchy "hook."
Leroy Burgess co wrote that song... he's still big and has a great influence on the DJ and House-Scene... this song was ahead of its time.. one of the best Rick James Songs beside Give it to me baby and Ghetto Life
Really? I used to sneak in clubs since I was 14. I've always been a dancer. This song I was in Germany. I had the album and I took it to the club in downtown Franfurt had the DJ play it and went to work 💃🏾🕺🏾
Alot of people are not familiar with it. I had the album and I took downtown frankfurt Germany had the DJ play it. He trust my call but when he saw the immediate response it was over 💃🏾🕺🏾
I remember seeing Rick James singing this song on Soul Train, Rick was wearing red leather pants a gold jacket with one red shoe and the other a gold shoe with psychedelics socks and was pumping it up Party over here, Party over there.
This song gives me serious nostalgia but I don't know why. Like there's some memory I forgot linked to it or something. Definitely my favorite Rick James jam.
R.I.P. Rick! My Fellow Buffalonian, you made it out of this hell hole! What a successful ride you had! Your music lives Forever in my Heart! Punk Funk baby!❤️❤️❤️
Just seen the musical play in Detroit last night awesome show!! I think it came thru buffalo or it's still coming thru there I know seen it on the list but look it up I highly suggest u see it
There used to be a button back in the day that said, Pure P FUNK, RICK JAMES!!! Things in the Navy didn't work out for him however he bounced back!!! Bad boy straight OUTTA BUFFALO N.Y.
Rick James was with me when I was stationed in Germany when I transferred to Fort Campbell Kentucky and when I was there I had a 1978 Grand Prix black plush interior floor black exterior just got a repainted with a half top t-top man you couldn't tell me nothing jamming the Isley Brothers Rick James Teena Marie The Gap Band You Name It I need to find a time machine cuz when I go back I ain't never coming back
Read somewhere that RICK JAMES didn't like this album. MOTOWN wanted him to do a more commercial release. This song/album kinda grew on me over the years.
Lyrics: [Intro] Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time [Verse 1] I wanted to be on a stage Where bright lights shine on me At Carnegie I polished up my act Knew the crowds would see I had the knack And that's a fact Glamour and fame Wasn't much more than a crazy game I had to play And now I got my wish I don't know if I can handle it But I think I'm gonna win [Chorus] I'm in the big time, big time And I know success is all mine, all mine Big time, big time Gonna have the best of time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time [Verse 2] So I made it there, and an agent handles my career Star of the Year Following the steps of the best Of Broadway East and West I passed the test It's all too much With the interviews, reviews and such I'm very touched And it blows my mind All the autographs I have to sign When there's so little time [Chorus] I'm in the big time, big time And I know success is all mine, all mine In the big time, big time Gonna have the best of time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time [Outro] I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time, HO! He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time Sing it, brother, sing Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time Party over here, party over there Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time Gonna have myself a ball Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time Sing it with the feeling Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow Doo-doo-doo-wow Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow Now you've hit the big time Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow Sing it Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow HO! Gonna have a good ol' time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do Big time Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-d I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time, HO! He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time He was born to funk In the big time He was born to funk He was born to funk and roll in the big time I was born to funk I was born to funk and roll in the big time He was born to funk [Verse 1 repeated] I wanted to be on a stage Where bright lights shine on me At Carnegie I polished up my act Knew the crowds would see I had the knack And that's a fact Glamour and fame Wasn't much more than a crazy game I had to play And now I got my wish I don't know if I can handle this But I think I'm gonna win [Chorus] I'm in the big time, big time And I know success is all mine, all mine Big time, big time Gonna have myself a time While I'm in the big, big time
One my favorites by Rick James. Never gets airplay. Loved the music and lyrics. He at one time lived in the same projects at the same time when we were young in Buffalo New York. Perry Projects. Used to sit across the table from big nose Oscar Alston in the cafeteria at South Park High. Oscar went on to big things in the Stone City Band. Jackie Ruffin was such a sweetheart. Good to see people from the big nickel had some fame.
Contrary to what many people think...Rick James Didn't Write this Song! He did however, arrange the Horns and some of the other sounds. James Calloway, Leroy Burgess and Sonny T. Davenport were Credited with writing the song.
This poor tune should have gotten more attention. But it came out in 1980. Just missed the Disco party, but too soon for dance music's return a few years later.
Never heard this before. I was only 4 when it was released and in the UK it reached that unlucky chart position of 41; Rick's 'biggest' hit it appears over here.
mike 6270 Hey Mike6270! Its amazing, in those days Rick James was considered somewhat obscene and yet her was sooooo talented singer, songwriter,, could play an instrument and wrote meaningful songs....the SHIT that passes for " music" now can't compare
+mrScififan2 couldn't agree with you more. Rick played some thru FUNK. Nowadays it's nothing but FAKE FUNKERS, steel a bass lick here and there and then come out as if they re-invented the wheel. Poor really poor. Long Live Rick James R.I.P.!
+mike 6270 Yeah..They used to play this sporadically back in the day, but once his Street Songs hit the next year (81), wasn't heard as much. Incidentally, this song sounds like it would fit right in the Street Songs rythym. I think he knew he had finally made it, hence this track.
mmafan3 Yes, the "Street Songs" album overshadowed everything before and after; the "Throwing Down " album was pretty good too! Very talented man. Underrated and died too young.
![RICK JAMES: "GHETTO LIFE" [J*ski Extended]](/img/1.gif)
It's not even Friday. I feel like I'm already, "In The Big Time."
From 1978 - 1983 Rick James was the baddest man on the planet.
BANG
and Prince pulled up and it was game over 😀
@@williemays2488 dat part
Then came Michael Jackson and Prince and just like that Rick James became.........UNSUNG 😂😂😂
Facts!! I was a Rick James addict! Jamming to his music as teenager and still rock with it now!
The only song Rick actually played the bass guitar on.
This should have been bigger hit.
The piano and horn are really awesome!
Bobby Brown knows what's up. Hitting this with a like.
Same chords as Love Ballad by LTD. Not that big of a hit.
I agree with you 💯%
My brother took pictures with Bobby Brown's father a function. And pictures with new edition Guru Nate Dogg LL Cool J Vivica a.fox
Exactly I don't know why this didn't hit hard. Like super freak. This song is a jam. I love it.
When life was fun and he was on top of his game. Rip James we love and miss you.
I love when he breaks it down and says, "I was born to funk and roll in the big times".
Yes! 💃🏾🕺🏾
A blast from the pass. I'd forgotten how GOOD Rick was. RIP Rick🙏🏾
R.I.P. Rick James. Your legend lives on ❤👼
My hubby and I are sitting on the deck listening to oldies but goodies... since we are home bound during the corona virus pandemic. Be safe and enjoy Slick Rick.
Big time by rick james is my favorite song by rick james
Rick James maybe crazy and rebellious. But he had talent!
Most of what Rick James sings about is about certain things that happened in his life, just listen to his lyrics!!!
He made theme music to his life, it’s like a musical biography
✌️Plenty respect
2021!!! BIG TIME
Admittedly i used to take amazing music like this for granted back in the day. The musicianship (horns, violins/synth, bass, back up vocals, etc ) and arrangement is out cold...and funky as shit.
Today they can't play no instruments
@@rickyflora2544 ...and for those who can, it's difficult to earn a decent living- unless they use a computer to create some static sounding shit with a catchy "hook."
Leroy Burgess co wrote that song... he's still big and has a great influence on the DJ and House-Scene... this song was ahead of its time.. one of the best Rick James Songs beside Give it to me baby and Ghetto Life
I know success is all mine...Way 2 real!!
One of my favorite songs by Rick James. RIP
yes indeed!
Agreed... and best ballad - Happy
Mine too
This is pure disco funk baby!
rick james was my idol when i was in elementary and jr high school when died in 2004 i cried all day i felt like i knew him
Me Too they had to break the news to me I took it so bad even when Barry White died I was in a trance
Really? I used to sneak in clubs since I was 14. I've always been a dancer. This song I was in Germany. I had the album and I took it to the club in downtown Franfurt had the DJ play it and went to work 💃🏾🕺🏾
we keepin the funk alive for ya
Rest in FUNK RICK!!!!
This guy was great
Since I'm from old school, I have to give him his props. He lived it as was expected. Stayed funky...
I hit that mega million this the first track I'm putting on.
Terence Miller Dam RITE BRO!
I know that's right 😃😃😃😃😃
True story
@@yumashitamurray8240 ?i
Straight Like That!!!!!
Surprised that there are so few reactions to this one-----my jam!
I'd catch a Charlie Horse if I heard this in a club today. 🎶🎵🎼❤
Alot of people are not familiar with it. I had the album and I took downtown frankfurt Germany had the DJ play it. He trust my call but when he saw the immediate response it was over 💃🏾🕺🏾
My favorite song of Rick James
I remember seeing Rick James singing this song on Soul Train, Rick was wearing red leather pants a gold jacket with one red shoe and the other a gold shoe with psychedelics socks and was pumping it up
Party over here, Party over there.
"Don't say it again"-Don Cornelius 😂😂
Very underrated artist, made loads of anthems
+Louis Loizou LOL! Rick James underated??
He wasnt Underrated at all....3 Platinum Albums and 4 Gold Albums...and he was and is a Icon to RB Funk as well as a International superstar
+Elmer Newsome never in a lot of soul fans top 5 artists
in the late 70s and early 80s R&B funk side no way he was underrated...
All day and night!
Punk funk master!
It’s so ironic that this album was considered a flop! It’s not bad at all, it’s just heavy on the slow jams! “ don’t give up on love” is bangin too!
This song gives me serious nostalgia but I don't know why. Like there's some memory I forgot linked to it or something. Definitely my favorite Rick James jam.
Rick Original OG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This my jam right 'chere!
Very underrated, almost like he was not taken seriously . All I know is that he had a big impact!
RIP Rick James
This song is very underrated.
R.I.P. Rick! My Fellow Buffalonian, you made it out of this hell hole! What a successful ride you had! Your music lives Forever in my Heart! Punk Funk baby!❤️❤️❤️
Just seen the musical play in Detroit last night awesome show!! I think it came thru buffalo or it's still coming thru there I know seen it on the list but look it up I highly suggest u see it
I just seen the new musical play in Detroit last night awesome show Im sure I seen buffalo on the tour list I highly suggest u go see it awesome show
Cool Song
There used to be a button back in the day that said, Pure P FUNK, RICK JAMES!!! Things in the Navy didn't work out for him however he bounced back!!! Bad boy straight OUTTA BUFFALO N.Y.
Cannot be imitated. These are the real funk gems.
My opinion, this was slick Rick's best song
Yes
Written by Leroy Burgess formerly of Black Ivory - he also wrote many New york dance classics.
I loved, Rick james's music!
Nice
Me Too
Reminds me of the first time I visited Los Angeles. This was on the radio KJLH 💙
MOST HANDSOME VOICE EVER !!💛
this song went to #17 on the R&B charts in 1980!!!
1980 was the turning point of music. Disco was going out rap music and music videos was coming in. The Ronald Reagan era.
The label decided to push Lionel Richie instead of Rick James
2019 anyone?
Slick Rick @ his finest. He Really was a Super Star living the "Big Life"!
Still sounds so gooooooood
Pfiouuuuuu quel son...
Rick James
Is
My baby
I miss
Him
Rick was the man. RUclipsrs blaze 1ne 4 the genius of punk funk!!!!
The theme song of former Memphis City Schools Superintendent Kriner Cash. It was played at least once a day during his term.
RIP. The Frankie Paradise Network. NYC
Thanks to my Dad I know all of this great 🎶 I never forgot this song because it always moved me as a child singing and dancing lol
Same here. My Dad played many of these songs, and I am so thankful.
Rick James. RIP... Love me some Mary Jane, Glow....
best voice maybe ever!!!
Rick James was with me when I was stationed in Germany when I transferred to Fort Campbell Kentucky and when I was there I had a 1978 Grand Prix black plush interior floor black exterior just got a repainted with a half top t-top man you couldn't tell me nothing jamming the Isley Brothers Rick James Teena Marie The Gap Band You Name It I need to find a time machine cuz when I go back I ain't never coming back
I'll give you another one get high on the funk very underrated
Rick James has good music
I’ll always remember RJ for this slayer !
Sound like winner like a Old School dinner rest in peace Rick James I believe that Rick James was murdered investigation should be done
i love this song Rick James is the Move Back in the Day
god this guy was sooooo good...remember boogeying to all his music in the 70s
this song came out in 1980
Rick James - Big Time
Read somewhere that RICK JAMES didn't like this album. MOTOWN wanted him to do a more commercial release. This song/album kinda grew on me over the years.
❤ RJ Band and the MJ Girls...dodododo!!!
BiG Track BIG Time 💎🎵💎🎶🎩
RIck was great on this album. Every Album was pretty amazing
Contender for one of his best.
Lyrics:
[Intro]
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
[Verse 1]
I wanted to be on a stage
Where bright lights shine on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
Knew the crowds would see I had the knack
And that's a fact
Glamour and fame
Wasn't much more than a crazy game
I had to play
And now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle it
But I think I'm gonna win
[Chorus]
I'm in the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
Big time, big time
Gonna have the best of time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
[Verse 2]
So I made it there, and an agent handles my career
Star of the Year
Following the steps of the best
Of Broadway East and West
I passed the test
It's all too much
With the interviews, reviews and such
I'm very touched
And it blows my mind
All the autographs I have to sign
When there's so little time
[Chorus]
I'm in the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
Gonna have the best of time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
[Outro]
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time, HO!
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
Sing it, brother, sing
Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time
Party over here, party over there
Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time
Gonna have myself a ball
Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time
Now I'm in the big time, gonna have myself a fine time
Sing it with the feeling
Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow
Doo-doo-doo-wow
Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow
Now you've hit the big time
Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow
Sing it
Doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow, doo-doo-wow
HO!
Gonna have a good ol' time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-do
Big time
Do-do-do-do-do, Do-do-do-do-do-d
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time, HO!
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time
He was born to funk In the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funk and roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funk and roll in the big time
He was born to funk
[Verse 1 repeated]
I wanted to be on a stage
Where bright lights shine on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
Knew the crowds would see I had the knack
And that's a fact
Glamour and fame
Wasn't much more than a crazy game
I had to play
And now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle this
But I think I'm gonna win
[Chorus]
I'm in the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
Big time, big time
Gonna have myself a time
While I'm in the big, big time
Great Tune 😉
One my favorites by Rick James. Never gets airplay. Loved the music and lyrics. He at one time lived in the same projects at the same time when we were young in Buffalo New York. Perry Projects. Used to sit across the table from big nose Oscar Alston in the cafeteria at South Park High. Oscar went on to big things in the Stone City Band. Jackie Ruffin was such a sweetheart. Good to see people from the big nickel had some fame.
"This Is A Very Underrated BIG TIME Chhooonn!!!!!!"
Slick rick
Mind blowing !!!!!!
mad love from finland! :D 100%
Much Gratitude
GREAT RECORDING OF BIG TIME RIP RICK JAMES
Contrary to what many people think...Rick James Didn't Write this Song! He did however, arrange the Horns and some of the other sounds.
James Calloway, Leroy Burgess and Sonny T. Davenport were Credited with writing the song.
USMC Yuma Az 1980. Thanks!!!!
MY JAM-CUZ WE ALL WANT TO BE N THE BIG-TIME-----AND WE ARE N OUR OWN----T-N-C-TOWN.
Heard this on Gilles P's playlist over on Spotify. Dang what a track!
1980!
This poor tune should have gotten more attention. But it came out in 1980. Just missed the Disco party, but too soon for dance music's return a few years later.
Dude this song is so relatable for an upcoming artist, feel like I'm finally doing something right if I can relate to a rick james song lol
give it to me baby, rocks!! too!!
luv locking!!
Forgot about this one... thanks XM.
RICK JAMES = SURREAL
💃🏽🔥🔊💃🏽🔥🔊💃🏽
LEROY BURGESS BROUGHT ME HERE!!! :-)
From
Black Ivory ?
@@QueenAnitaSoul Yes, Leroy was co writer on this cut.
Chema Peral Now you say it I think I can hear it. Love Leroy.
Never heard this before. I was only 4 when it was released and in the UK it reached that unlucky chart position of 41; Rick's 'biggest' hit it appears over here.
ilike this song bigtimein 1980 lategreat rick james and fromthealbum gardenof lovein1980 signkevin lane
hell yeah!!!!!!
IT'S SMOKING!!!!!
i have never heard this song before. i had to SNEAK street songs in the house.
mike 6270 Hey Mike6270! Its amazing, in those days Rick James was considered somewhat obscene and yet her was sooooo talented singer, songwriter,, could play an instrument and wrote meaningful songs....the SHIT that passes for " music" now can't compare
+mrScififan2 couldn't agree with you more. Rick played some thru FUNK. Nowadays it's nothing but FAKE FUNKERS, steel a bass lick here and there and then come out as if they re-invented the wheel. Poor really poor. Long Live Rick James R.I.P.!
+mike 6270 Yeah..They used to play this sporadically back in the day, but once his Street Songs hit the next year (81), wasn't heard as much. Incidentally, this song sounds like it would fit right in the Street Songs rythym. I think he knew he had finally made it, hence this track.
mmafan3 Yes, the "Street Songs" album overshadowed everything before and after; the "Throwing Down " album was pretty good too! Very talented man. Underrated and died too young.
@@mmafan3 every song Rick James did you can go to a club and hear them play it even a slow jams when it was time to go laughing
tbh i came here after finally finding this song from roblox miami 1984
Let's hear some songs that didn't get no airplay that one on his greatest hits merry go round
A stone gas!!!!!??❤
This reminds me of Mario party
Never Turned His Back On The East Side Of Buffalo Or WBLK.