Such intelligence. It's so tragic that these creative geniuses that carry so many gifts inside of them succumb to trappings of the industry that take them all the way down.
uchechi1982 I think Terrence work look great as Rick James but I think performer it singer would play the role better I'm sure Terrence dressed up as Rick James lip sync battle not really good luck try and find it on RUclips.
When was this documentary made, Rick looks a lot younger here than he did in his latter years leading up to his death. At least he was still at the time of this documentary, able to string a sentence together. Shame this once talented man ended up checking out before his time. r.i.p. Rick
@Priscilla yes he was it's so sad that him and Prince are gone and Michael Jackson they should have lived well until their 70s or 80s especially Prince he was in such good shape from all the stage performance that he did but you know ultimately it did break them down because your body can't withstand jumping off 20-ft risers and such but he had a healthy heart and there's no way that he died from drugs now Rick James it's been openly known for his drug use what a great artist he was and he was very handsome yes he was
I think Rick James mind was fairly normal ....honestly think adderall or vivannce would have benefitted him greatly......he either was sped up or slowed down...drugs prob helped him slow down and just needed something 2 focus his mind
Neil Young has said it was amazing playing with Rick but get Motown dropped them. They were the first interracial on Motown. Neil is a genius, a great rocker.
Why do I feel that I know you? Your name is just so familiar to me. I can’t believe I am commenting publicly…My name was June Courtland and I was the make up artist for all of the Mary James girls videos. Spent much time at the buffalo ranch and like many others; dated Rick for sometime but more importantly we stayed friends for quite a few years. I was wondering if my name sounded familiar to you and if you knew Rick and remembered meeting me somewhere possibly in Buffalo or the city at one of his many birthday parties? I thought that possibly we could’ve met at the Trump Towers? Anyway hope you can solve the mystery for me! Also I would love to get in touch with Joanne McDuffie. I’m sure she would remember me. I would like to know how her life and career is going! Thanks in advance!
Jacqueline Perry Umm, Vanity was a HEAVY drug user who nearly died from her addiction to both coke & heroin. Then, when she felt God saved her life, she changed her life.
is thats why vanity left him for prince.cause ric was in so much drugs.prince never looked liked he was into drugs.maybe somebof his friends were but he wasn't. it didn't appear to me.
Rick James' story would make a damn good movie.
YEAH, I THINK SO TOO. TERRANCE HOWARD WILL BE PERFECT FOR THE ROLE BECAUSE HE LOOKS LIKE TERRANCE HOWARD IN THIS DOCUMENTARY.
Crystal Grose And I think It's more fitting for the big screen than the small screen.
Crystal Grose
He would be perfect for the role
Crystal Grose Terrance Howard. HELL YEAH!!
+Cajun Scorpion 😂😂😂😂
There will NEVER be another Rick James...
Carla Linton. B Taylor. It sure want.
B.Taylor... It's not supposed to be
If They make a movie About Rick James They should cast Terrance Howard,,..
Back then yeah.. kinda fat now😂
Dave should play him
Now that's " Perfect " casting!!!!!👍
Such intelligence. It's so tragic that these creative geniuses that carry so many gifts inside of them succumb to trappings of the industry that take them all the way down.
Man I miss Rick James but his music lives on forever
Terrence howard should play rick james in a biopic
That would be excellent casting
uchechi1982 I think Terrence work look great as Rick James but I think performer it singer would play the role better I'm sure Terrence dressed up as Rick James lip sync battle not really good luck try and find it on RUclips.
uchechi1982 I was thinking the same thing
Lolll non Dave Chappelle Act And Sound Just Like Him
good call
EVEN THOUGH RICK DIDN'T LIKE SCHOOL, HE COULD NEVER HIDE HOW EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT HE WAS :)
That is because makes you educated; not intelligent
Cocaine baby
You can read books without a school. Its novel but some are still litterate enough to read good books.
His brother was an attorney. So obviously education was important in their household
You’re not kidding! I had the privilege of working with him and he was definitely a musical genius! …He also had a heart made of pure gold!
He has such a soothing articulate voice. But in all these "Rick James stories" they give him this brash rough voice.
Rick was a knowledge seeking, draft dodging bandmate w/ Neil Young?? I'm glad I found this.
"can I fire it up" RIP Rick James!
He sounds so much different here in his younger years, so much more cognitive and intelligent.
Touring takes alot. retirement kills ppl, its a fact in old ppl.
He suffered a stroke before he died and had real bad heart issues and diabetes
When was this documentary made, Rick looks a lot younger here than he did in
his latter years leading up to his death. At least he was still at the time of this
documentary, able to string a sentence together. Shame this once talented man
ended up checking out before his time. r.i.p. Rick
He was so attractive especially in the late seventies/ eighties - that's charisma
yea he was so finee
Jess Munoz especially in give it to me baby music video
Neal young loved his dear friend Rick James
Who he would call Ricky. R.I.P. Rick James
Rick James looks like the male version of the beautiful Donna Summers.
Warren Lightning yes !!!
Ha ha ha! I agree but I think if RICK were still alive he would kill me!
@Priscilla yes he was it's so sad that him and Prince are gone and Michael Jackson they should have lived well until their 70s or 80s especially Prince he was in such good shape from all the stage performance that he did but you know ultimately it did break them down because your body can't withstand jumping off 20-ft risers and such but he had a healthy heart and there's no way that he died from drugs now Rick James it's been openly known for his drug use what a great artist he was and he was very handsome yes he was
I like his music and style Rick james .r.i.p. James 🤘🤘🤘🙏✌
Brother darkness! What did the five fingers say to the face?! Slap!!! That was cold blooded.....
Cocaine is a hell of a drug
F... Your couch
Darkness everbody darkness is here
"Yea, I know Charlie, I still love Charlie" lol
they should make a mov i e about rick james He was so talented
he was woke!!!
He looks and sounds so differnt when he was older, that its hard for me to see him as the same person
He had a really bad stroke before he died that affected his speech and coordination
Y'all aint know Rick James was WOKE
cocaine destroyed him
He had a good time and knew the consequences
@@04dram04 At least he was man enough to admit it. Prince kept it hidden for decades
He destroyed cocaine
@@PhuckHue2 Don't majority of them do?? I mean, look at Whitney Houston😬
Que pena perder este talento. Eu adoro as músicas dele.sou do Rio de janeiro Brasil 🇧🇷
Rick says " CAN I FIRE IT UP!"
Such a talented great musician , never be anyone else like him. , not even jay z or ya Kanye s don't come close
Sharron Stithridge TJ UK UK
So articulate and effortlessly cool
Wow, didn't know he HAD a Hendrix-esque natural voice but had some Barry White in his singing vocals or something.
im not gay but but he was good looking guy when he was young but older " cocaine is a hell of a drug "
Rick is one of the all time greats. RIP, KING OF PUNK FUNK!
Great music
Mr. Rick James was such an eloquent storyteller as well
I am speechless. I am his biggest fan in Sweden.
I think Rick James mind was fairly normal ....honestly think adderall or vivannce would have benefitted him greatly......he either was sped up or slowed down...drugs prob helped him slow down and just needed something 2 focus his mind
He definitely seemed like he had ADHD.
2:12 mark, "They didn't know anything about the MOORS..." -Rick James R.I.P.
Moors its a religious organizations
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors
Moors were actually Arab but blacks try and claim their history.
@@deadstar44 Moors was Arabs.history Destroyed you,you got no proof but random RUclips videos lmao
@Kony Lane
That’s all the proof we need, devil.
Sweet Jesus, I love this legend !
Neil Young has said it was amazing playing with Rick but get Motown dropped them. They were the first interracial on Motown. Neil is a genius, a great rocker.
It's a celebration, bitches!
Where is the rest? and do you have Behind the Music? This was great!
Rick and teena. Miss this combination
Why do I feel that I know you? Your name is just so familiar to me. I can’t believe I am commenting publicly…My name was June Courtland and I was the make up artist for all of the Mary James girls videos. Spent much time at the buffalo ranch and like many others; dated Rick for sometime but more importantly we stayed friends for quite a few years. I was wondering if my name sounded familiar to you and if you knew Rick and remembered meeting me somewhere possibly in Buffalo or the city at one of his many birthday parties? I thought that possibly we could’ve met at the Trump Towers? Anyway hope you can solve the mystery for me! Also I would love to get in touch with Joanne McDuffie. I’m sure she would remember me. I would like to know how her life and career is going! Thanks in advance!
This was Great, Thank You For Sharing This.
Great job piecing this together
sexy!!
amazing artist wow
1:27 what a sick opening
Too bad Rick never worked with Eddie Levert and the Ojays. Loooooooooove Them and Le eeee ave The mmmmmm
at times Rick sounds like Eddie Levert...theres probably some influence there...
dont think so.think thats why vanity like prince cause he wasnt do so much drugs as rick james.
Jacqueline Perry Umm, Vanity was a HEAVY drug user who nearly died from her addiction to both coke & heroin. Then, when she felt God saved her life, she changed her life.
Rayne!!!! My girl!
Rick James was very intelligent, he just was a musician and a bit of a rebel.
Neil Young??? Very interesting.
1:52 What is that from?
Fire it up 4 me!!!
Like a god
He would never get off the drugs.
Trump Buttons like Rick James!
Whats the name of the song at 0:27
The song is called Big Tyme.
I’m Rick James..Bitch!!🤣😂
2.26 security
Look like they looking for that “ stash “😩😂
Eff your couch!
I am Rick James b....c
is thats why vanity left him for prince.cause ric was in so much drugs.prince never looked liked he was into drugs.maybe somebof his friends were but he wasn't. it didn't appear to me.
they were all junkies. Prince was able to hide it better. when Prince became rich from the Dirty Mind era thats when he started doing drugs
@@PhuckHue2 i believe that too... between the dirty mind tour and Controversy, Prince started showing subtle signs of drug use ...
Rea
It's a woman transformer
He better should have gone to school. Get some education.
Lisa ii
Irony?