She didn't have the look Jews were looking for. And she was too soulful for those people. So we black people embracing her talent was more than they could take. She's better than 70% of the artists in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. A lot of artists are more worthy than the artist already in. Stop the racist beliefs and the double standards.
i knew TINA was going to BREAK YOUR HEART. sorry that had to be in caps. You were surprised to hear Rick sound so soulful, but your face cracked when Tina came in. Priceless.
That Tena was a BAD GIRL! Saw them in the late 1970's in Chicago. I Felt her soul belt out that note looking at her from my seat 3rd row and told my then boyfriend That GIRL IS GOING TO MAKE IT. SHE was FABULOUS! They nicknamed her Black Ivory.
Do you all know the story behind this song being recorded?... Well Teena was actually sick and in the hospital! and Rick called her and she got ride to the studio, and sang her part of the song IN ONE TAKE! and she got back in the car went back to the hospital!... that just makes me realize just how incredible of a vocalist she is! (Was)... Now that voice is gracing the heavens! Lady T. ❤️
I KNEW you were gonna like that one. Rick and Teena grand slammed that thing out the park and came back with a Muhammad Ali Left-Right-Left . I grinned from ear to ear seeing you enjoy it. And, it never gets old.
Rick James and Teena Marie were a dynamic duo, RIP! Rick James was a huge talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer! I love this track...it will always be a jam!
I'm 53, back in the day I use to play the hell out of this record and everything made by these two. Now you get a taste of real music. He ready to cry yall.
Rick James was under rated as a singer. Big personality, and a lot legal troubles. Teena has a catalog of her own. Just go down the rabbit hole. You won’t be disappointed. Love your reaction.
The whole song it's very very beautiful, but when my Queen Teena starts singing it gives me goosebumps. What a wonderful voice she had. Very, very sad when I learned of his death.
😁 Memories of walking through the house as a kid... Mom in the couch reading a magazine, dad BLASTING THIS so loud we can't hear each other talk, Dad buzzed with a Newport burning in the ash tray next to his drink. .. him singing this to mom and her smiling but not paying attention to him. 😊
The bass line in this song is so smooth, just like Teena and Rick's voices! This was and still is the jam! So glad I'm a 1970 baby cause these songs definitely are the building blocks of my music life !! ❤️
Wow, a blast from the past, Rick 🎸 James always touch the world with his talented singing 🎤& Teena Marie, my my my🎤No singers compare to these beautiful legends, loved their beautiful love making music ❤ They had their own special style & Teena never got the recognition she deserved ⚘🕊RIP Rick & Teena🕊⚘Never Forgotten The Both 0f Them⚘🕊R. & T. R.l.P.🕊⚘May GOD, Bless Their Families🙏🏽⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🙏🏽✌🏽
TM, always got an invite to the black bbq cookout, ALWAYS!! You really need to give our girl a listen, damn! we had so much great music back in the day.
I know ! I know! Alot of ppl dont know that Rick James can blow like that. This one is a classic, and Im glad you appreciated it the way I do. You have to check out Teena M. Shes amazing!
When you are listening to true Classic Legendary Kings And Queens from back in the day, the way you reacting is exactly how you do it. Eyes close, hands up, head nodding, rocking back and forth, just let the smooth sounds just take you away. This is Ms A and thank you for reacting to the Oldies But Goodies.
I can't believe you haven't heard some of these classic songs on my goodness your generation is missing out on so much good music from the past. Teena Marie and Rick James use to teardown a concert together. I saw them several times before they passed RIP.
That's what I'm really trippin off of. I'm 35 but I been listening to the oldies since forever. And there's still a lot of oldies that didn't get as much recognition as big hits like this one that I still need to discover. But smashing hits such as this one I would think would be known or at least heard before by anyone in there 20s and up. Anyone around my age who were raised by at least one of their parents should of heard songs like this being played. Lol I'm just saying. I find it hard to believe that this is his literal first time hearing this. But hey... to be fair everyone has different upbringings. I'll just say I'm happy he was able to finally discover these songs.
When I first heard Teena Marie I thought she was Black, but she's a White woman with a lot of soul. I love this song and when Teena Marie comes in after Rick James, she's so smooth and soulful.😊👍💖 She was time enough for Rick James though. If that 's your expression when she first starts singing just buckle up as the song continues. That's the xylophone. Back in the day they these songs struck a chord deep down inside. You definitely have to close your eyes and savor every moment. All of the old songs you can find the old live videos. The quality may not be that good, but you can see them perform. Check them out. You should hear the longer version.
73 years old and I clearly remember when Tina Marie and also Rick James came on the scene in both their careers!!!!!!! I am so happy that you're taking the time to explore some of the most powerful performers of 60's, 70's and, 80's just to name a few brings back memories of when I was seriously in JAM MODE!!!!!!!
Thank you for a trip down memory lane. And lady t was something else in a good way. She, like the righteous brothers, blue eye soul. You should listen to her "out on a limb" also listen to her and Rick James sing "happy" those were some wonderful times for music. R.I.P. to the both of them
Did you all feel that?!?!! It hits different huh. I just like to see first time reactions to a song I grew up LOVING and watch it come over people...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bruh,I understand...Teena Left You "SPEECHLESS"🙊 ..She Is One of The Most UNDER-RATED Vocalist In Music..Not Too Many Hits But She Is Worth Listening To. Annnnnnnnd You Be Having Great Reactions Maaaainnn,🚫🧢👍🏿..Keep It Up Bruh.✊🏿💯
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I love your reactions
There was only *one* person who could (with his whole chest) say, "I'm Rick James, bitch!" And, if you didn't know, now you know! 😂
@@pthesmith lol....hahaha
@@pthesmith His WHOLE chest!!!!
Lol! It was funny.
@@cmack2769 awwww that's sweet
This generation don't know about hittin' the floor to slow dance!!!
OMG! OMG! Ain't that the truth! So many buns in the oven off this music!
Under the mirror ball! ❤️✌️😆
REAL TALK!!!!!!!!
I honestly don't know what was better, the moment he realized Rick can SING or when Teena's first note hit like a wave.
I pulled over so I could watch this and couldn’t wait for Teena to come in and it DID NOT disappoint!! 😄
Lol....hahaha yup
"Like a wave" is the perfect description! 😂 😂 😂
Exactly
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!
Decades & hundreds of listens later, Teena STILL gives me chills.
R.I.P. Lady Tee
Absolutely!!!!!!!
Rest in peace, Queen Teena Marie. I love you so much
Nothing But CHILLS
i can't hear this without sobbing, thinking about lost loves....
Let's not forget Rick James, RIP Bro
Thank you LORD for giving us Teena Marie!
RIP......Lady T
We miss you...
AMEN!❤
When the old heads in your life tell you music was different back in the day...
Preach!!
word
🤣 Lots Babies made from that one
No doubt.
Facts!
as soon as he began drifting off to Rick I was like TEENA ABOUT TO WAKE HIM THE EFF UP lmao and sure enough!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
SO true.
Absolutely! No choice but to wake up and FEEL ALL THAT!
Exactly, Teena about blow his mind 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I said the same thing lol
I absolutely love it when the new generation hear what we been telling them all along!
Ain't That the Truth!!!
Yes I was young when this came out but I know it and still listen.
Teena Marie was recognized yes, but not enough! Her talent was AMAZING and I still mourn her passing.
She didn't have the look Jews were looking for. And she was too soulful for those people. So we black people embracing her talent was more than they could take. She's better than 70% of the artists in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. A lot of artists are more worthy than the artist already in. Stop the racist beliefs and the double standards.
@Stephanie Loya, She doesn't get mentioned enough!! She was my fave
1 Million 👍👍👍👍👍 ❤❤❤❤❤ y'all!!!
I feel you
@@allen6924 I have to agree with you 100%
The fact that Teena wasn't feeling good that day, she still went to that studio and SLAYED IT!!!!
Sadly they are both gone now, R.I.P Tina & Rick ❤
🙏
They’re in heaven causing a raucous.
We will never hear the vocals like that again in this lifetime. Thank God we have Rick and Teena on RUclips.!
LADY T. THE FUNKIEST LITTLE WHITE GIRL EVER... FUNK IN PEACE
@@michaelasay8587 🙇♂️🙇♂️🙇♂️
And she was super tiny. Maybe 5 feet tall. At the most. That voice is huge and full of emotion.
I'm pretty sure thousands of babies were concieved listening to this song. I absolutely love this.
1000’s... try millions
@@timothybell1302 LOL.. for sure!
WORD!!!
i knew TINA was going to BREAK YOUR HEART. sorry that had to be in caps. You were surprised to hear Rick sound so soulful, but your face cracked when Tina came in. Priceless.
Lmao... I was Soooo waiting for it!! ☺🤣💥💯
Lots of baby's were made because of this song!😂😂😂😂
That Tena was a BAD GIRL! Saw them in the late 1970's in Chicago. I Felt her soul belt out that note looking at her from my seat 3rd row and told my then boyfriend That GIRL IS GOING TO MAKE IT. SHE was FABULOUS! They nicknamed her Black Ivory.
This is one of the greatest love songs ever..Rip Rick James and Teena Marie
Now this song alone made Our Birth rates Sky Rocketted.
This song is one of the best r&b songs ever. Teena and Rick are classics. React to more Teena Marie her catalogue is timeless.
EVER!!! Periodt!🥰
Carla Linton. I agree 100%.with you T Lo Brown.
Idk Ebony eyes with Smokey up there too
It is a CLASSIC.
It must be magic
Fun fact: They did this song in one take and Teena had to rushed to the hospital afterwards because she had the flu.
Wow
I came to the comments to make sure someone made this fact known.
Makes me love her even more!
I don’t know if I would call this fact fun
Dang. I never knew that.
1981 old school slow jam late at night! Remember, this is vividly. It played often. It was something incredible, still is in 2025
I see Teena got u too! That’s one “eargasm” you won’t forget.
😀
ALWAYS gives me goosebumps
You betta tell it 😂😂
The Ivory Queen of Soul!!
He's about to get himself pregnant. 😂
I'm glad to see a youngun getting schooled in the old music, the real music. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore.
Do you all know the story behind this song being recorded?... Well Teena was actually sick and in the hospital! and Rick called her and she got ride to the studio, and sang her part of the song IN ONE TAKE! and she got back in the car went back to the hospital!... that just makes me realize just how incredible of a vocalist she is! (Was)... Now that voice is gracing the heavens! Lady T. ❤️
Bruh, you need to get up on Tina. Her catalogue is insane ✌️
Time for Square Biz he'll love it!!
@@sixfootbeauty No doubt about it!!
💯💯💯
I need your loving...and Behind the groove...tunes.❤❤❤
@@rozm8235 and Portuguese Love
When you started waving your hands, I knew you wasn't ready.😄 😂
😂😂😂😂
Exactly!!!
@Deepred Dawg...she got him!! lol
He wasn't ready....
Shook
I KNEW you were gonna like that one. Rick and Teena grand slammed that thing out the park and came back with a Muhammad Ali Left-Right-Left . I grinned from ear to ear seeing you enjoy it. And, it never gets old.
Yes, you may get an "Old Head Award" after all, when Ms. Teena started singing, you reacted the right way, you sat-up and said, "oh shit! who is that?
Absolutely lol
Teena got yo' azz didn't she? 😆
Truth.
Yes Betta Recognize🤣
Youngster, What you know about grown folk music... now this is music.
Rick James and Teena Marie were a dynamic duo, RIP! Rick James was a huge talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer! I love this track...it will always be a jam!
I'm 53, back in the day I use to play the hell out of this record and everything made by these two. Now you get a taste of real music. He ready to cry yall.
She had a fever that day & still sang her face off
When we gave Lady T her black sanging card.
I truly miss Rick and Tina so much. RIP to the both of you
Grown folk right there 🙌
100
Facts!!💯💯💯✌
True...
Rick James was under rated as a singer. Big personality, and a lot legal troubles. Teena has a catalog of her own. Just go down the rabbit hole. You won’t be disappointed. Love your reaction.
Rick Jame- singer, songwriter, producer and HIGHLY talented musician.
!@@exie1974
Absolutely! Rick was a Very Talented man!
The whole song it's very very beautiful, but when my Queen Teena starts singing it gives me goosebumps. What a wonderful voice she had. Very, very sad when I learned of his death.
They took you to church for a moment there 🙌 that's what it does 💫❤💥🙏
It truly is some type of experience when you listen to those old-school blue light-in-the-basement jams
😁 Memories of walking through the house as a kid... Mom in the couch reading a magazine, dad BLASTING THIS so loud we can't hear each other talk, Dad buzzed with a Newport burning in the ash tray next to his drink. .. him singing this to mom and her smiling but not paying attention to him. 😊
The look on your face when Teena 's part came in was priceless !😄
" out on a limb "..that's the joint by Teena Marie..my favorite song by her..still on my old school playlist today
Me too!
Mine too, love it
Yeeeees!
Same 😌
You're one of the few to spell her name correctly. ❤🔥
I dont think the word love has ever been sung better than that first note.
The look on your face is absolutely priceless.
You MUST watch the “live” version on the BET Awards! The last time they sung together! RIPower to Rick & Tina 🌹🌹
Rip
The bass line in this song is so smooth, just like Teena and Rick's voices! This was and still is the jam! So glad I'm a 1970 baby cause these songs definitely are the building blocks of my music life !! ❤️
Speechless!!!! There really isn’t much to say after this song! True Old School music!!!!!!!
THE DEFINITIVE, MOST GENUINE REACTION ON THE INTERNET. TEENA AND RICK ARE THE TRUTH.
I was sitting here waiting to see you react to Tina jumping on the track.... Lady T was the REAL DEAL!
Wow, a blast from the past, Rick 🎸 James always touch the world with his talented singing 🎤& Teena Marie, my my my🎤No singers compare to these beautiful legends, loved their beautiful love making music ❤ They had their own special style & Teena never got the recognition she deserved ⚘🕊RIP Rick & Teena🕊⚘Never Forgotten The Both 0f Them⚘🕊R. & T. R.l.P.🕊⚘May GOD, Bless Their Families🙏🏽⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🕊⚘🙏🏽✌🏽
Don't Disturb This Groove by The System, Angel by Angela Winbush, Forever in Your Eyes by Mint Condition
I love your reactions and you definitely have a old soul!
This song has always been 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When Lady T came on, still my fav reaction ever! Rest of the song you're gone!
ThT got all up in your heart huh? ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 This what’s missing in music today… passion, pain, love and SOUL!
Ummm Ummm Ummm!!!
Tell it.....
TM, always got an invite to the black bbq cookout, ALWAYS!! You really need to give our girl a listen, damn! we had so much great music back in the day.
Shiiid Lady T probably helped organize the damn cookout😂
@@cflournoy1529 You got that right! 😆
@@DrizzPub1 😂😂😂
Speak!!💯✌
@@cflournoy1529 Exactly- lets be honest it's her cookout... Can I get a damn invite?
She got up out her hospital bed and sang this song in one take.
This song is everthing!! 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It feels so good to see their music be appreciated by younger people! They were the best❤️
Teena made him catch the Holy Ghost!!!! 👻😂😂😂😂.
I know ! I know! Alot of ppl dont know that Rick James can blow like that. This one is a classic, and Im glad you appreciated it the way I do. You have to check out Teena M. Shes amazing!
Gotta love some Teena Marie and Rick James
They could SANG
Teena Marie part was it!!! I know still today 2022 I still have that reaction. She ate up them vocals, yassss!!!
Teens had an awesome voice - man does this bring back the memories! Good Times...
When you are listening to true Classic Legendary Kings And Queens from back in the day, the way you reacting is exactly how you do it. Eyes close, hands up, head nodding, rocking back and forth, just let the smooth sounds just take you away. This is Ms A and thank you for reacting to the Oldies But Goodies.
That's the way it was all the time in the 70s, 80s. Artist after artist. The change was deliberate. Aedin
That's how we all felt when this song came out.
I just love 💕 to see a young man like you appreciating my type of music ❣️
That reaction to teena! Lol You gonna learn today! 😂. 🔥
I can't believe you haven't heard some of these classic songs on my goodness your generation is missing out on so much good music from the past. Teena Marie and Rick James use to teardown a concert together. I saw them several times before they passed RIP.
That's what I'm really trippin off of. I'm 35 but I been listening to the oldies since forever. And there's still a lot of oldies that didn't get as much recognition as big hits like this one that I still need to discover. But smashing hits such as this one I would think would be known or at least heard before by anyone in there 20s and up. Anyone around my age who were raised by at least one of their parents should of heard songs like this being played. Lol I'm just saying. I find it hard to believe that this is his literal first time hearing this. But hey... to be fair everyone has different upbringings. I'll just say I'm happy he was able to finally discover these songs.
I was front row in this concert in San Diego. It was SICK!
Rick and Teena did not come to play! If you don't know, now you know lol.
A sunshine beautiful king and queen! Two beautiful voices, never ever forgotten!! Forever my jams!! You can feel that’s!!
These young ppl don’t know what they have missed…RIP.. to the Greats!! 🔥🔥🤫🤣😱😘❤❤😢😢😊🙏🏽😇💙
Leaves me speechless every time 💞🕺🏾💃🏾
This tune back im my younger days ... the kids nowadays have nothing on the 70s /80s teens .
Say it Again!!!
Rick James and Tina Marie go hard 💯💯💯
Lots of babies were conceived to this masterpiece.
This was Actually an 80's Song !
1981 I heard this on street songs album and when she came on mid song I felt my body go numb
It makes me so happy to see youngers like you learn what real Singing and music is all about
Priceless Reaction!😂
When I first heard Teena Marie I thought she was Black, but she's a White woman with a lot of soul. I love this song and when Teena Marie comes in after Rick James, she's so smooth and soulful.😊👍💖 She was time enough for Rick James though. If that 's your expression when she first starts singing just buckle up as the song continues. That's the xylophone. Back in the day they these songs struck a chord deep down inside. You definitely have to close your eyes and savor every moment. All of the old songs you can find the old live videos. The quality may not be that good, but you can see them perform. Check them out. You should hear the longer version.
Just saw your face when she came on!!! Had you never heard her before??!! Listen to her tunes! She was incredible!
73 years old and I clearly remember when Tina Marie and also Rick James came on the scene in both their careers!!!!!!! I am so happy that you're taking the time to explore some of the most powerful performers of 60's, 70's and, 80's just to name a few brings back memories of when I was seriously in JAM MODE!!!!!!!
Thank you for a trip down memory lane. And lady t was something else in a good way. She, like the righteous brothers, blue eye soul. You should listen to her "out on a limb" also listen to her and Rick James sing "happy" those were some wonderful times for music. R.I.P. to the both of them
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿I so privileged to have grown up in that time ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Did you all feel that?!?!! It hits different huh. I just like to see first time reactions to a song I grew up LOVING and watch it come over people...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love this song I was in highschool when it came out still stands strong today.
His face is priceless. She was just as fierce on her own. Listen to square biz by her. She even raps in that song.
Now, if you haven't yet, Teena Marie - "Portuguese Love" so you can hear her true talent.
Love me some Teena Marie!..and Rick James! Rest in Paradise🌹🌹
Bruh,I understand...Teena Left You "SPEECHLESS"🙊 ..She Is One of The Most UNDER-RATED Vocalist In Music..Not Too Many Hits But She Is Worth Listening To. Annnnnnnnd You Be Having Great Reactions Maaaainnn,🚫🧢👍🏿..Keep It Up Bruh.✊🏿💯
All the great singers die prematurely, Rick did a fantastic Duet with Smokey Robinson, "Ebony Eyes"..
Another great R&B song!❤
Musical perfection right here. Rick had a lot of problems but making great music wasn't one of them. Rip to two legends.
*Just* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She was sick this day, checked herself out of the hospital and she sang!!!
I just teared up, because they're both gone. I'm so glad I grew up in this era of great music. R.I. P angels
Rick James.. And His Ivory Queen Of Soul.. Teena Marie.. May They Both Rest In Peace...
Lady-T!!! She was OURS!!! R.I.P Rick James & Teena Marie 💙💙💙✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾