PC21: Rick James & Teena Marie - Fire And Desire
Added 2024-06-14 16:19:09 +0000 UTCThe first reaction for this week’s People's Choice open theme (no theme).
Next week's theme is 90s Hip-Hop Remixes. Please comment the original song and then the remix with who is on it.
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"Dear Lover" and "out on a Limb" by Teena Marie are a few of my favorites. She was a wonderful lyricist who gave so much imagery with her music. Very talented. RIP 🖤
metiba clark
2025-07-19 08:11:32 +0000 UTCBeen listening to Teena Marie from 8-Tracks to streaming!! She is phenomenal, RIP Teena!!❤️
Desertbutterfly78
2024-07-19 01:27:39 +0000 UTCThis is the sound Silk Sonic was imitating with their recent album.
Joylynn06
2024-07-12 22:25:55 +0000 UTCSquare Biz is such an amazing song. Definitely one of my favorites from that era
SlumpJones
2024-06-24 23:16:49 +0000 UTCTeena Marie "Square Biz" and Rick James "Mary Jane" 2 of my favorites and i think everyone else's that know them and certifed classics. DefInitely would love to see a reaction from either of them love you guys!
will brewer
2024-06-19 03:22:19 +0000 UTCI clicked so fast!!! Love this one
Nolly Thando
2024-06-18 05:26:48 +0000 UTCGREAT JOB GUYS! 90'S HIP HOP REMIXES SUGGESTIONS: CRAIG MACK- "FLAVOR IN YOUR EAR" ORIGINAL & REMIX FEATURING BIGGIE, L.L. COOL J., BUSTA RHYMES & RAMPAGE. YOU JUST GOT TO DO THE VIDEO FOR THE REMIX. THE NEXT SUGGESTION: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST- "SCENARIO" ORIGINAL & REMIX. BOTH VERSIONS FEATURE BUSTA RHYMES, CHARLIE BROWN & DINCO D BUT IT FEATURED A NEW ARTIST BY THE NAME OF "HOOD" (THAT PASSED AWAY BEFORE HE HAD A CHANCE TO ENJOY THE FRUITS OF HIS LABOR), DIFFERENT LYRICS & PRODUCTION.
KAZBAAH
2024-06-15 15:47:49 +0000 UTCFun fact! Not sure you all know but many African-Americans did not know Tina Marie was white until she did an appearance on SOUL TRAIN - the legendary dance and performance show.
LaToya Ma’at
2024-06-15 14:58:24 +0000 UTCAlso happy would be a great choice
Jamil King
2024-06-15 14:42:30 +0000 UTCRick James and Teena Marie each have amazing individual discographies that you’d both love.
BigHomie_Ant
2024-06-15 08:56:59 +0000 UTCOne of the greatest duets of all time. This song brings back so many memories
BigHomie_Ant
2024-06-15 08:45:38 +0000 UTCTeena Marie was THE songstress! She could sing absolutely anything and make it sound amazing. Check out "Square Biz" or "Out on a Limb". One is fast-paced & upbeat. The other is slower like "Fire & Desire". Both are unforgettable.
Tina E
2024-06-15 06:22:56 +0000 UTCA masterpiece ✨️
Melaar
2024-06-15 02:41:54 +0000 UTCLady T, Teena Marie, is one of my fav artists. She’s great. The R&B era of 1975-1985 I call the “Quiet Storm” era. Those songs used to play at night after 9/10pm on Black Radio stations, to unwind, relax, be with ur boo, cry over the one u can’t be with type of soul music. Rick James is a great artist
Simira
2024-06-15 02:37:17 +0000 UTCThanks for joining, Dewayne, and for the rec! - dad
The FrontRoom
2024-06-14 21:23:04 +0000 UTCFinally became a patron if you like teena you gonna love Teena marie - Portuguese Love
Dewayne Williams
2024-06-14 20:31:30 +0000 UTCYessss!!
Dee
2024-06-14 19:55:32 +0000 UTCI just thought of another song you guys would enjoy the "passion" in. Lenny Williams - Cause I love you 😍
Tonya G
2024-06-14 19:27:44 +0000 UTCKai just made me laugh out loud "were people more passionate about things back then or something?" 😆 🤣 😂 LOVE IT!!
Tnulb
2024-06-14 18:49:56 +0000 UTCHold up, Teena Marie is white?! Would never have thunk it! Blue-eyed soul indeed :) - dad
The FrontRoom
2024-06-14 18:42:50 +0000 UTCIm cracking up at Kai asking were they more passionate back then. Lol. When I was in high school, this was the music I preferred to listen to, stuff for the real lovers and my mom said I was so old. Great video guys. Teena Marie was really something special. So many suggestions for her, Portuguese Love is a classic and has been sampled by others Rick James and Smokie Robinson also have a lover song too called Ebony Eyes
Storm
2024-06-14 18:37:47 +0000 UTCYESSSSS!!!
Felicia Wiggins
2024-06-14 18:27:02 +0000 UTCClassic scene.
Storm
2024-06-14 18:22:49 +0000 UTCMy favorite Teena Marie song is Lover Girl.
Veronica Estrell
2024-06-14 18:01:54 +0000 UTCSuch a classic. I can't think of anyone Lady T sounds like. Here's the link to Martin and Gina's version. https://youtu.be/fxJaXgiaAyE?si=e2psfNktQHruR3IT
Shaquea White
2024-06-14 18:00:18 +0000 UTCTina Marie Please- Deja Vu, Square Biz
MrsbullRhine Rhine
2024-06-14 17:59:59 +0000 UTCYes, do Teena Marie's Square Biz & Lovergirl. She also plays instruments. I believe Rick James started in a punk band. He's very versatile.
ProRenae
2024-06-14 17:48:07 +0000 UTCPutting Beyoncé and Taylor Swift in the same boat should be criminal 😭
Emily
2024-06-14 17:33:22 +0000 UTCInteresting that you guys recognize the spoken word over a beat or music. Hip-hop celebrate 50 years just last year. Me too by the way. It has existed my whole life. It was just unbrellaed within R&B. Songs like this were the gold standard in the 70s and early 80s. Teena Marie had an amazing voice and for years many didn't know she was white. She is the gold standard of blue eyed soul. Teena Songs to check out Sqare Biz Ooo La La La Deja Vu Out on a limb (fav of mine) Portuguese Love (another fav) Rick James songs Songs Mary James (this is a 420 anthem lol) Give it to me baby Ebony eyes Bustin' Out Ghetto life A lot of Prince's early career was thanks to him opening for Rick James.
Tonya G
2024-06-14 17:32:08 +0000 UTCThe discussion about talking over the track made me think of this joke about The Commodores https://www.instagram.com/reel/C74NBoAJDIN/?igsh=MXQzbnJvcjE4NHgwZw==
Kat
2024-06-14 17:22:05 +0000 UTCI always associate this song with the sitcom Martin. You’ll have to look up the scene of the two main characters performing if you have not seen it lol. Great suggestion and love the format.
Precious
2024-06-14 17:21:12 +0000 UTCFacts!!! 😂
Lily Taylor
2024-06-14 17:14:15 +0000 UTCThis song is quite different from most of Rick James’ music just in case you guys decide to delve into more of his stuff. I’m so glad you all got to hear Teena Marie. Vocally she is so talented. Right up there with Minnie Riperton and Mariah Carey. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could never. Just sayin’ I miss the old days when it was all about the vocals.
Jen M
2024-06-14 17:11:26 +0000 UTCFire and Desire.....all time classic
Scott Britton
2024-06-14 16:55:23 +0000 UTCHa ha, great little story. (dad)
The FrontRoom
2024-06-14 16:48:23 +0000 UTCFunny how Kai questions if people were more passionate back then because both Tina Marie and Rick James said that Tina was almost replaced because she said she had a fever and wasn’t gonna make the recording and when she found out that they were going to replace her she was pissed so she stormed over To the studio and sang her heart out
Anthony Mendoza
2024-06-14 16:37:34 +0000 UTCI used to not like Teena Marie’s voice as a kid but the older I got the more I appreciated it. She’s definitely got a unique sound all her own
Jordan Richardson
2024-06-14 16:32:29 +0000 UTCMore Rick James! Although there are many jokes because he was quite the character, his voice was SO rich and giant. My favorite song by him is "Cold Blooded" 🕺🏾
Hodge House
2024-06-14 16:31:20 +0000 UTCEvery time I hear this song, I think about the "Martin" show when him and Gina re-sang it! LOL! They were so exaggerated with their version 🤣😂
Hodge House
2024-06-14 16:29:25 +0000 UTCOMG!! So ready for this!!!
ProRenae
2024-06-14 16:22:28 +0000 UTC
