@@donovanmakesmusic Insane he's not in! It's a no brainier and they know! Then wonder why artist/athletes lash out! Not about if writers/producers/coaches like you but about your influence on a a generation and yes, rare/raw talent! He was!!!!
@@michaelmckenzie517 I agree. At the end of the day, Rick James was a great musician (probably an understatement) and influenced many and should be recognized for it, even in his death.
I thank u rick it's been a pleasure working with you and meeting you in the studio and writing you are truly the greatest ever and truly missed King of punk funk himself Rick James
🥰 The way the dog listens to him is the same way I listened to him lol. This man was a musical genius! How he came up with this off the top of his head is insane. They just don’t make talent like this anymore.
Rick is the man , always been always will be . majority of my childhood spent dancing around in my grandma's living room to rock and funk , Rick is a criminally underrated artist .
Looking back to his first album to his collaboration with Mariah Carey. Strip away all his mishaps. Rick James was the real deal. Talented and one helluva showman and some of the best live shows. RIP my brother.
Like a lot of musicians he was about that life. Sex drugs and music. I think it’s a shame people overlook what he did musically just because of what they’ve seen on Chappelle’s show. Don’t get me wrong it was hilarious, I cried of laughter when I saw it. But fr put some respect on Rick. He was an insanely hard working and talented musician who also did a lot of serious work. He shouldn’t just be remembered for grindin his dirty ass boots on Eddie Murphy’s couch😂
@@stayclassic2361 Also, I think he was high when he did that (considering the fact that they were in Studio 54, infamously known for drugs). He looks very sober here. I think this video makes us look at the true and sensible version of Rick James.
I sure do miss Rick James. If u haven't gotten his book u all need to check it out. The Confessions of Rick James "Memoirs of a Super Freak". He wrote an amazing book that I couldn't put down. I read it in 3 days it's that good! And of course get all his music. That man wrote so many beautiful songs! We miss u Slick Rick!
A once in a lifetime artist ! thanks for all the great music, and bringing out that superbad Teena Marie ! R.I.P. to you both ! Ghetto Life track, one of the best songs ever !!!
Many people do not know Rick was in the Classic Rock Band, known as the Mynah Birds along with Neil Young. Back in the 1960s this man has truly done it all..
RIP Mr.Rick James, You are so nice and wonderful to listen to when you speak. God bless you ,and Ms Teena in heaven, I got to enjoy her last as album. Peace be with you, and your family.
@@falanajerido875 I think I meant he strikes me as one of those people who can be high as giraffe ass but maintain his collected/cool/calm composure. Lol
Boy rick james is incredible, he just playing the guitar like a madman, but he sooth with it at the same time, his skill level is the real deal and then he can sing and lets not forget the swag. What a showman.
Rick James deserves a lot more respect..he was an iconic star and helped bring and promote so many acts. He even gave Eddie Murphy a damn hit song. I feel kinda bad that the chapelle show kinda ruined his image. My parents are from buffalo and I had a pretty good appreciation for his music but I was in high school when the chapelle show skit dropped and “I’m Rick James bitch” “F your couch” “and cocaine is a helluva drug” kinda tarnished his legacy. Literally that was all people were saying in the halls for months. Like truly a meme before we knew what a meme was. People look at him as more of a clown instead of a true musical pioneer that he was. Maybe not people who were outside when he was popping. But definitely anyone 40 and under
Rick is truly a legend. I mean like MJ,Elvis, etc... Rick is an underdog and does not get credit from the music industry. Its clearly obvious because he has not been elected in the Rock&Roll HOF and just mentioning it really pisses me off. Rick is more than Mary Jane, Give it to me baby and Super freak. Notice those are only hit singles. I have played Rick on multiple occasions for the people of today and they only knew the obvious. But the songs other than the obvious hits, they did not know the songs like Hollywood, Ebony eyes. Rick is more than chappelles skit Rick James bitch. This guy produced Mary Jane girls and founded the talented teena Marie(rip). At one point anything Rick touched was gold. He is known for the bad and not the good. Rick James is a success, his life growing up in a ghetto having not much to a one of a kind musician in Hollywood California, having it all. Rick Deserves best not this....
Absolutely agree, also Rick did funk and the whole sexed up image and lyrics before Prince. Prince is immensely talented also but Rick did it first and that's a fact.
@jjosephdubya Yeah Rick was bigger but that has nothing to do with who had the sex image first. Actually Ricks personal image was more pimp and drug related, he portrayed himself more as a weed smoking pimp who put women on display as sex objects. Prince on the other hand showcased himself as the sex object, two completely different personas. Frankly I don’t understand how any of you got that twisted.
Sivakaran Sivayogaratnam And dogs pretty much do what they want. If there was a trainer there, the dog would need to look at them but he was looking at Mr. James so that's ruled out. That dog was nice and comfy right where it sat. RIP
dam what a talent love these simple chords so true music does comes from the heart and he had a funky one truly ranks with the top artist of yesterday and future may him and tina find peace were ever they are a true pair of souls mates greatly miss!!!!
I cant believe how well spoken and proper he was. He was a man of good faith and vision , had some mistakes but what an exemplary character. This man is something else.
I love him to death,, and he's buried 3 graves from my mom in Forest Lawn cemetary...so I'll be buried close to him...I love his music and yes..this is talent..some people don't like him,, but he is talented....I miss his music R.I.P. friend
This short song with Rick James' voice, acoustic guitar and a drum machine is so much better than most of today's music
FAAAAAAAR Better! Period!
Very refreshing
Real musician.. An actual live performer @ that
Can someone please explain how Rick isn’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet?!
Its probably the same reason the never aired his videos on MTV I guess they dont liek him
yep,Janet Jackson is gonna be in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,to me she's average
@Deese Knutz that's just...ugh😡😑
@@donovanmakesmusic Insane he's not in! It's a no brainier and they know! Then wonder why artist/athletes lash out! Not about if writers/producers/coaches like you but about your influence on a a generation and yes, rare/raw talent! He was!!!!
@@michaelmckenzie517 I agree. At the end of the day, Rick James was a great musician (probably an understatement) and influenced many and should be recognized for it, even in his death.
This man dominated black radio in the late 70s/early 80s! When he came to town, it was the biggest event ever!
"The freest Black man, that I've ever met" - Charlie Murphy...
must not have met Dennis Rodman
We need a rick James movie
I been jamming a lot of rick James lately. Dude is legendary
Jordan drapeau he’s a FKN beast
He's the king
Same here bro
no doubt!
I been listening to his music to
I thank u rick it's been a pleasure working with you and meeting you in the studio and writing you are truly the greatest ever and truly missed King of punk funk himself Rick James
that entire jam with the guitar and rick's voice was priceless......
musical genius
*****
It sounded like "Love come down."
@@raymeester7883 it’s actually a song he has later on called “fool on the street”
I really dig how rick James could just come up with this. Shows how great of a musician he was.
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INDEED 🙏
it comes from the heart, and it comes from above
That puppy Ganja having a good time too 💕
🥰 The way the dog listens to him is the same way I listened to him lol. This man was a musical genius! How he came up with this off the top of his head is insane. They just don’t make talent like this anymore.
This was one of the best if not THE best acceptance speeches by an artist not in attendance ever!!!
Rick is the man , always been always will be . majority of my childhood spent dancing around in my grandma's living room to rock and funk , Rick is a criminally underrated artist .
Man Rick is the coldest of the cold. My favorite artist and a legend whose music will live through all generations.
My favorite guy.
Looking back to his first album to his collaboration with Mariah Carey. Strip away all his mishaps. Rick James was the real deal. Talented and one helluva showman and some of the best live shows. RIP my brother.
Never knew he collaborated with Mariah!!
Great to see the "non-Chappelle" side of Rick James for a change, that is the musical genius Rick James also (and foremost) was.
Like a lot of musicians he was about that life. Sex drugs and music. I think it’s a shame people overlook what he did musically just because of what they’ve seen on Chappelle’s show.
Don’t get me wrong it was hilarious, I cried of laughter when I saw it. But fr put some respect on Rick. He was an insanely hard working and talented musician who also did a lot of serious work.
He shouldn’t just be remembered for grindin his dirty ass boots on Eddie Murphy’s couch😂
@@stayclassic2361 Also, I think he was high when he did that (considering the fact that they were in Studio 54, infamously known for drugs). He looks very sober here. I think this video makes us look at the true and sensible version of Rick James.
@@arushilovesmusic he was very sensible…especially when he raped and tortured that girl.
First time I have seen someone write a song for winning an award more than 30 years ago what a legend rip
He had a unique voice
Yea he was a g of epic proportions. RIP my guy, my legend!
True talent. It's really sad that he didn't take care of himself better. Should still be making music now.
Right? He was truly his own worst enemy.
Aww! This is tender. Rick seemed like a fun and cool dude. Plus, his dog Ganga is hella adorable! RIP Rick James. You were so very talented.
I sure do miss Rick James. If u haven't gotten his book u all need to check it out. The Confessions of Rick James "Memoirs of a Super Freak". He wrote an amazing book that I couldn't put down. I read it in 3 days it's that good! And of course get all his music. That man wrote so many beautiful songs! We miss u Slick Rick!
i read it
R.I.P. to the greatest ever to do it… 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇨🇺 🦩 305
He breathed his music! Rick James...you are missed!
Have to say I loved the OTT glittery, flamboyant style of the '80s! R.I.P., Rick James. ♡
Love how his dog is watching him
Dog is a genuine muppet! What a good sweet dog!
A once in a lifetime artist ! thanks for all the great music, and bringing out that superbad Teena Marie ! R.I.P. to you both ! Ghetto Life track, one of the best songs ever !!!
Damn I miss Rick James Rip
He was most definitely a musical genius
Many people do not know Rick was in the Classic Rock Band, known as the Mynah Birds along with Neil Young. Back in the 1960s this man has truly done it all..
Rick James was the musical truth and he was one of a kind,a very talented artist, respect
I still have nothing but love for Rick James. Legendary.
He comes across as authentic and intelligent, I did not know that about him. He was what he appeared to be, like him or not.
RIP Mr.Rick James,
You are so nice and wonderful to listen to when you speak. God bless you ,and Ms Teena in heaven, I got to enjoy her last as album. Peace be with you, and your family.
I like seeing this side of Rick James. 👍
Rick was THE MAN!!!!!!
Rick James was always so articulate. He was probably high asf ☺
i love hearing his speaking voice...
We all were in the 80's!
He not high here
@@falanajerido875 I think I meant he strikes me as one of those people who can be high as giraffe ass but maintain his collected/cool/calm composure. Lol
They'll never be another Legend like Rick James who is and always will be The King of Funk rest in peace Rick James🎤🎼🌹 you are truly missed
That's how everyone should accept an Award. Rick James was bad ass motha flucka
...great video- such a softspoken talented person- not dumb and a petlover- cant believe the horrorstories i found in wikipedia 😯
I will forever CHERISH and be THANKFUL for the times I shared celebrating with the KING of FUNK. R.I.P. (REST in PARADISE) Mr. RICK JAMES ;-)
Did anyone see how even the dog was hypnotized.
That was so sweet beautiful dogs so special
tears to my eyes R&B Rock Soul Funk Icon Legendary Rick James Rip !
Rick James=Musical Genius💎
Rick was bad ass. I can see why women loved him.
Right? Every girl was a groupie fr.
Even the dog is in awe 🤣
That dog must have seen interesting things in its lifetime LOL
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I reckon the dog was involved.
Yeah, imagine all of the smells.
🤔
Rick was fearless and wayyyy before his time.
dope dope dope. A true legend. We miss you Rick !
Music is something thay comes from the heart and from sbove.. R.I.P. JAMES
The man was so talented he could even hold the attention of animals with his performance.
simply outstanding,rick james your the greatest.rip
Oh man, I love this so much. Thank God I lived in the time of Rich James.
Boy rick james is incredible, he just playing the guitar like a madman, but he sooth with it at the same time, his skill level is the real deal and then he can sing and lets not forget the swag. What a showman.
We miss you 💜💜💜💜😘
Rick James deserves a lot more respect..he was an iconic star and helped bring and promote so many acts. He even gave Eddie Murphy a damn hit song. I feel kinda bad that the chapelle show kinda ruined his image. My parents are from buffalo and I had a pretty good appreciation for his music but I was in high school when the chapelle show skit dropped and “I’m Rick James bitch” “F your couch” “and cocaine is a helluva drug” kinda tarnished his legacy. Literally that was all people were saying in the halls for months. Like truly a meme before we knew what a meme was. People look at him as more of a clown instead of a true musical pioneer that he was. Maybe not people who were outside when he was popping. But definitely anyone 40 and under
Love watching this. Always puts a smile on my face.
There was so much talent in this man. The biopic should be here by now
Rick is truly a legend. I mean like MJ,Elvis, etc...
Rick is an underdog and does not get credit from the music industry.
Its clearly obvious because he has not been elected in the Rock&Roll HOF and just mentioning it really pisses me off.
Rick is more than Mary Jane, Give it to me baby and Super freak.
Notice those are only hit singles. I have played Rick on multiple occasions for the people of today and they only knew the obvious.
But the songs other than the obvious hits, they did not know the songs like Hollywood, Ebony eyes.
Rick is more than chappelles skit Rick James bitch.
This guy produced Mary Jane girls and founded the talented teena Marie(rip).
At one point anything Rick touched was gold.
He is known for the bad and not the good.
Rick James is a success, his life growing up in a ghetto having not much to a one of a kind musician in Hollywood California, having it all.
Rick Deserves best not this....
Couldnt have said it best, ive been saying this forever!! Thanks for recognizing..
Absolutely agree, also Rick did funk and the whole sexed up image and lyrics before Prince. Prince is immensely talented also but Rick did it first and that's a fact.
S Silva he seriously don't get enough credit. He needs more credit. Damn was he an amazing artist.
@@jessmunoz5094 how did he do the sex image thing before prince when they both came on the scene at the same time ('78)?
@jjosephdubya Yeah Rick was bigger but that has nothing to do with who had the sex image first. Actually Ricks personal image was more pimp and drug related, he portrayed himself more as a weed smoking pimp who put women on display as sex objects. Prince on the other hand showcased himself as the sex object, two completely different personas. Frankly I don’t understand how any of you got that twisted.
REST IN PEACE RICK JAMES 🕊
Watch the dog when he starts singing! guys so good even animals chill to his jams
Sivakaran Sivayogaratnam And dogs pretty much do what they want. If there was a trainer there, the dog would need to look at them but he was looking at Mr. James so that's ruled out. That dog was nice and comfy right where it sat. RIP
He's RICK JAMES!!! BITCHES!!!
Hahaha I thought this too! So cute 🐶
dam what a talent love these simple chords so true music does comes from the heart and he had a funky one truly ranks with the top artist of yesterday and future may him and tina find peace were ever they are a true pair of souls mates greatly miss!!!!
I cant believe how well spoken and proper he was. He was a man of good faith and vision , had some mistakes but what an exemplary character. This man is something else.
Love this but makes me feel sad too.....
I love him to death,, and he's buried 3 graves from my mom in Forest Lawn cemetary...so I'll be buried close to him...I love his music and yes..this is talent..some people don't like him,, but he is talented....I miss his music R.I.P. friend
He was a legend.....
And his dog too❤️❤️❤️
lol the dog is digging the music, almost looked human, lol I really would have freaked if that cute dog jumped up dancing. rip Rick
Keonna Smith I have the same dog as Rick james, I'm so happy 😀
Lol, I am happy for you. Every time you look at your cute dog, you can think of Rick.
You know I said the same damn thing!😂😂😂 It was like that dog was almost ready to say, "Rick fire that shit up and give me a shotgun baby.."
He really freestyle that thank u condolences hes a GOAT
Amazing musician!
RICK JAMES MUSIC FOREVER!!
Ganga was diggin that! Rick and Barry fo life..
Simply Priceless and sincerely from the Heart!@
RICK JAMES MAKING THAT SMOOTH FUNKY MUSIQ...
THE BEST!!!
LOVE THE MARY JANE GIRLS TOO!!
REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS RICK JAMES
The dog loved the song
WOW, really enjoyed the song he made up to show gratitude, wow.. RIP Legend Rick James..
Loved Ric James.
Hated his drug and alcohol use. But, that's part of the business
Where there is good music.. there will be drugs lol
Awww that dog loved his Daddy
Rick James was something else very talented and a genius. His music is amazing . Rip🌹🎹🎼🎤
Damn man.... Music... Used to be good folks...
Exactly! The way they were ... Everything's whack these days
Damn I miss you Rick, r.i.p. & Happy belated Birthday brother!
Drunken/alcohol fueled episodes aside .....rick really seemed to be an awsome dude
Sweet talented guy who is seriously missed ❤
Yes sir,the greatest! Thank you💖🌷😃
Damn!! Incredible tune, dudes a Boss and a legend.
Eu adorava este cara. Dancei muito as músicas.Dele no cassino Bangú.Rj Brasil 🇧🇷💕
you are very fantastic i love you
You are very kind. Thanks for your views and comments. 👍
He had Real Natural Talent and that is something that you. Don’t find in a lot of these artists today for real.
Awesome
Boa noite. Sem palavras para mim voi um dos melhores cantores,até hoje.
Listening to Rick James in 2024.
The dog even lookin' like "Damn Rick, That sh#t hot!"
Rick was great i miss him in his prime
Ganga like dam Rick thats Da Bomb !!!
I like that the dog is called ganja
Thank you Rick James ..thank you for your music and for blessing us with your talented musical soul :* love you for life
Pure genius!!!! I love me some Rick James!!!
great talent , rick james is really unique , rest in peace
Wow, what a great piece of music!
its a shame that we have to see all these great artists pass on and now all we have is shit music we miss u rick!
Wow rick was a legend period
Timeless - We Miss YOU Rick :(