CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD!! | Rick James & Teena Marie - Fire and Desire REACTION

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  • @djsixfoota
    @djsixfoota Рік тому +5

    Thank you for letting me realize that there is still a pleasure for good music.

  • @70sgirl51
    @70sgirl51 Рік тому +6

    I'm glad to have been born when I was and grew up when I did because we had artists like Teena Marie and Rick James who had real talent.
    Yeah kids. My generation is blessed.

  • @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24
    @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24 2 роки тому +20

    SHE DID THAT IN ONE TAKE!! DONE!! SHE LEFT THE BOOTH. YAAAAAASSSS!

  • @craigreed1638
    @craigreed1638 3 роки тому +72

    I love how y'all was amazed by Ricks voice and in my mind I'm thinking wait until Teena comes in and when she did.....y'all reaction didn't disappoint.

  • @KingBranBDM
    @KingBranBDM Рік тому +6

    This song is one of the Greatest Duets Everrrrrrrr!!!
    I love yall reaction to this Masterpiece. And Lady T is definitely up there with Whitney.

  • @adublbeatz8656
    @adublbeatz8656 2 роки тому +6

    Her voice still send chills...

  • @carlosnoriega6878
    @carlosnoriega6878 2 роки тому +6

    Out of this world .
    Both of them are in heaven now .
    Nothing like the 80's -90's
    Only good / wonderful memories of my young days .
    RIP Rick and Teena ..

  • @j.d.9010
    @j.d.9010 3 роки тому +52

    Per her Wiki page... "Teena Marie appeared on James' album, Street Songs, with the duet "Fire and Desire". In an interview, Teena Marie said she had a fever at the time yet managed to record her vocals in one take. After the session, she was driven to a hospital."

  • @bryanknutson1846
    @bryanknutson1846 3 роки тому +97

    Always loved this song. Love Rick James but felt he didn’t show off his vocals enough. This song to me showcased his skills.

    • @trawlins396
      @trawlins396 2 роки тому +3

      I agree. There aren't enough songs where he's showing his full vocal range.

    • @darrylwright9421
      @darrylwright9421 2 роки тому

      Facts

    • @ayenor1111
      @ayenor1111 2 роки тому

      I bet he could match teena

  • @jenniferd.w.357
    @jenniferd.w.357 2 роки тому +5

    They were best friends.
    Teena Marie is also referred to as The Ivory Queen of Soul..

  • @virginiaaguilar3648
    @virginiaaguilar3648 3 роки тому +22

    Ooh wee this song came out when I was in junior high school. Those were awesome times to grow up in. Rest In Peace to Rick James and Teena Marie 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I so miss them both.

  • @moanman1776
    @moanman1776 3 роки тому +55

    Rick & Teena... they were once lovers. This song showed their sexual & vocal chemistry. And it was DA HOTNESS!
    Both now gone. RIP Soul Legends.

    • @LibraKing3121
      @LibraKing3121 3 роки тому +5

      Can you believe that Rick James DENIED those allegations?!
      He didn't want to lose his "street cred" w/the Black community for dating a white woman.
      Don't know WHY he was worried about it, it was like, Everybody KNEW they were a "thing".
      Same situation w/Tupac & Madonna.
      Tu ended it because he feared that his fans would diss him for being a hypocrite by dating a white woman.
      All his cred would be lost.
      It was too bad too 'cause apparently they REALLY cared for each other.
      Madonna was really hurt.

    • @moanman1776
      @moanman1776 3 роки тому +3

      @@LibraKing3121 Apparently, for some, street creds trump the heart.

    • @LibraKing3121
      @LibraKing3121 3 роки тому +1

      @@moanman1776 Sad, huh? They were too ambitious & career focused to see the "BIG" picture. Live & learn, I guess.

    • @jonathandoelander6130
      @jonathandoelander6130 2 роки тому

      @@LibraKing3121 C'mon man. rick dated plenty of white girls after Tina. If he was that worried about street credit, then what was he doing openly dating Tanya Hijazi? (look her up)

    • @LibraKing3121
      @LibraKing3121 2 роки тому

      @@jonathandoelander6130 YES, he dated her MUCH later in his career. Not in the beginning. This isn't just my "opinion" Tina Marie has mentioned it too.

  • @Reneb1978
    @Reneb1978 3 роки тому +17

    They were a couple for a while, and even after they broke up they still had much love for each other, so much so that they actually died within a short time-span of each other. Folks have said Teena died of a 'broken heart' after Rick left.

  • @T_WILL77
    @T_WILL77 2 роки тому +10

    10 months late but fun fact: This song was done in one take and Teena had to be rushed to the hospital after because she was really sick with the flu

  • @joshuapaolino2199
    @joshuapaolino2199 2 роки тому +4

    I'm surprised you two weren't expecting nine months later. This song likely helped bring a lot of people into the world.

  • @trawlins396
    @trawlins396 2 роки тому +10

    This song is a whole experience. To this day I'm still shook that huge soulful voice was coming out of Teena Maries tiny little body. She wasn't even 5'1. She could have easily been a huge Opera star. Young ppl aren't ready for this song 😂😂. If you haven't had multiple broken hearts you just don't get it.
    If you can appreciate this masterpiece I'll definitely sub you!

  • @sersastark
    @sersastark 3 роки тому +38

    Teena was so incredibly sick when she recorded this in one take. one fucking take. As soon as she was done she was rushed to the nearest hospital where she stayed to get treatment and recover for a few days. This was Teena on a really bad day and she snatched every wig, toupee, lace frontal install, weave, extension, and hair implant and tossed them into the core of the sun.

  • @kelligutierrez7022
    @kelligutierrez7022 3 роки тому +25

    I saw them sing this live in concert.. Yup ... Im that old 😂😂😂 ✌

  • @kamsanders6614
    @kamsanders6614 3 роки тому +36

    She’s known as the ivory queen of soul.

    • @jonathandoelander6130
      @jonathandoelander6130 2 роки тому +3

      And it was black people who called her that! She was 100% accepted and beloved by the black community!

    • @judiplaz
      @judiplaz Рік тому

      ​@@jonathandoelander6130this is true. Don't think the record companies didn't know how to market her. She was def urban/soul not pop. Back then radio stations were pretty black and white so to speak. We didn't have utube, Spotify or Itunes etc for them to market themselves.

  • @savinay4812
    @savinay4812 2 роки тому +20

    There will never be another duet like Rick and Teena. REST IN PEACE TO 2 MUSICAL LEGENDS 🙌

  • @d.kyrstede8185
    @d.kyrstede8185 3 роки тому +40

    I had no idea Rick James vocals were so good. Love his voice. I wish he had showcased it more.

    • @trawlins396
      @trawlins396 2 роки тому +1

      His vocals were on another level. People only remember him for his crazy dress. And his eccentric personality but his voice was EVERYTHING.

  • @danielfarmer9533
    @danielfarmer9533 Рік тому +2

    She came on midway song and back in 1981 I lost my damn mind

  • @dansomman1896
    @dansomman1896 3 роки тому +9

    The chemistry these 2 had when performing together especially on this track was out of this world and SSSSEXXYYY AF!!!!!!

  • @anjiharrell6175
    @anjiharrell6175 3 роки тому +49

    Teena Marie was absolutely amazing. Her voice was so soulful and she was really loved by the black community especially. 💕 If you are interested in hearing more from her. Portuguese Love and Yes indeed were really popular especially Portuguese Love. Slow romantic songs. Enjoy! May she R.I.P. 💔

  • @russellstroup3014
    @russellstroup3014 10 місяців тому +1

    The smiles on your faces says it all. Awesome!!!

  • @LearnToRefine
    @LearnToRefine 3 роки тому +30

    This is an all-time classic! Maybe they can sing it together again in the next life.
    Teena Marie - "Out On A Limb" is another perfect slow jam.

  • @ronevans899
    @ronevans899 3 роки тому +14

    Great to see the young folks appreciate something that was around before y'all was a twinkle in somebody's eye. Keep living and you'll discover even more

  • @GiftedGentleman87
    @GiftedGentleman87 Рік тому +3

    9:25 Teena Marie Wrote Whitney Houstons Biggest Hit... "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" 😉👍🏾

    • @tinabenton3643
      @tinabenton3643 Рік тому +1

      Dolly Parton wrote that and was the first to record it

  • @lennydariano2733
    @lennydariano2733 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLASSIC!!! MADE ME CRY

  • @terrydavis2887
    @terrydavis2887 2 роки тому +1

    Ty for reaction. Teena was incredible singer, this song was real!!!

  • @destinidelmonico8854
    @destinidelmonico8854 3 роки тому +10

    This song still gives me the chills! 🤗

    • @trawlins396
      @trawlins396 2 роки тому

      Still! It's a masterpiece. Hard to believe they did it in one take.

  • @adamfigueroa8208
    @adamfigueroa8208 Місяць тому

    Music was way better then than now. You had great singers back in the day Rick n Teena can’t be remade by anyone. One of the best duets in history

  • @michaelrequenez4565
    @michaelrequenez4565 3 роки тому +2

    2021. Teena Marie. The only Lady that could OUTBLOW Rick James...💥👍💥😎👌 Love your reaction. Enjoy this Olivia ..that was my mom's name..

  • @ShannyShan20
    @ShannyShan20 3 роки тому +8

    This song was a 'banger' back in the day, no lie! Now it's a classic, coming back around again, a 'banger' once more! It's always been an amazing song, with 2 amazing singers! RIP to both💔💔

  • @renatoavoz
    @renatoavoz 2 роки тому

    I'm brazilian and when I was young man fifteen this music shaked my heart and today 2022 it's shaking my hearts right now. I love Rick and teena . RIP.

  • @virginiaaguilar3648
    @virginiaaguilar3648 3 роки тому +14

    Y’all’s reaction to Lady Tee says it all. I miss her so much she was all that

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 3 роки тому +8

    This is from the 80s ,this how you come together because of your talent. Not because you are popular

  • @JamesJones-zq7pc
    @JamesJones-zq7pc 3 роки тому +17

    May them both continue to R.I.P

    • @pauldouglas8062
      @pauldouglas8062 3 роки тому +1

      They were both were great singing artist. I grew up listening to their music, I miss them both. 💓

  • @youngcrazyyoungpj
    @youngcrazyyoungpj 3 роки тому +1

    Rick james happy ft teena Marie
    Btw great reaction video

  • @LiverpoolFan74
    @LiverpoolFan74 3 роки тому +10

    You picked a GREAT one!! LEGENDARY song!! 🔥🔥

  • @Lolo-zs2eo
    @Lolo-zs2eo 3 роки тому +4

    I too, was waiting for your reaction when Teena came in. I had forgotten how good Rick James’s voice was. I was stationed in Norfolk, VA when this came out. Many memories.

  • @reshaud81
    @reshaud81 3 роки тому +10

    Finally y'all got to an r&b reaction. Check out both their catalogs. Rick James songs: Ebony Eyes ft Smokey Robinson You and I and his girl group The Mary Jane Girls with All Night Long and In My House. Teena Marie songs to react to: Ooh La La La, Portuguese Love, Lover Girl, Dear Lover, Square Biz, I Need Your Lovin and Behind The Groove!

  • @karengarr8370
    @karengarr8370 2 роки тому

    Thank you two. I like you guys. Keep it up

  • @deerhealer6193
    @deerhealer6193 Рік тому +1

    This is one of my favorite duets, if you want to hear a song that will touch your soul send chills all over your body then listen to one of the best soul and funk band with the best original singer ever Lenny Williams * Tower Of Power song * Your Still A Young Man * and * What Is Hip * plus * This Time It's Real * just a few but they have a lot more hits.

  • @destinidelmonico8854
    @destinidelmonico8854 3 роки тому +7

    Rick James: You and I, Mary Jane, Ghetto Life. Tina Marie: Square Biz.

  • @tericovington7162
    @tericovington7162 2 роки тому +2

    you guys are so cute.

  • @11MikeOutdoors
    @11MikeOutdoors 11 місяців тому

    Proud of Y'all. Being young and and to consume urself with love instead of violence and female promiscuity like the sexy redds of the world. That's when this Generation will bring back family and commitment again! Music should B felt. That's what makes it Timeless

  • @jaymanuel3396
    @jaymanuel3396 3 роки тому +9

    If you want another great Teena Marie ballad, check out Portuguese Love! ❤️

  • @sabinerobinson3198
    @sabinerobinson3198 3 роки тому +6

    Leo, you brought it. Thanks, smooooth.

  • @marcusmurrell7639
    @marcusmurrell7639 2 роки тому

    You young folks are only scratching the surface of what real music 🎵🎶🎵🎶 is!!!!!!! I got one for y'all, cried together by the o jays!!!!!!!

  • @donz123
    @donz123 3 роки тому +3

    Check out Teena Marie "If I Were A Bell" (Live)

  • @mariwilson6277
    @mariwilson6277 3 роки тому +3

    Out on a limb & square biz you’ll love it

  • @alicearchuleta6536
    @alicearchuleta6536 3 роки тому +5

    These two wonderful souls are giving heaven a frikkin awesome concert, both gone too soon.
    Listen to Teddy Pendergrass
    Love TKO. You guys are great...

  • @chauntalelcock6444
    @chauntalelcock6444 3 роки тому +1

    I miss them so much they were my childhood I will always listen to the song forever

  • @SusanneB938
    @SusanneB938 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks you guys for doing this song. I love this ❤️😍.

  • @zelstephen
    @zelstephen 3 роки тому +2

    I went to this concert when this song first came out .Even in concert they killed it especially Teena. Rick was smoking weed on stage as well as everyone in their. This was the 80's and a great time to be alive...peace

  • @jjsteel43
    @jjsteel43 3 роки тому +7

    If you love this, go watch Lisa Fisher singing How Can I Ease The Pain at a Live performance in Japan in 1991. Her voice is amazing and blew many of us away. You will love it

  • @EVERLYNFRIENDS
    @EVERLYNFRIENDS 8 місяців тому

    I was 19 and there ❤❤

  • @kadrae5277
    @kadrae5277 3 роки тому +5

    Rick James and Teena Marie were actually in a relationship at one point. We call Teena Marie our Vanilla Queen of Soul.

  • @jovankafudge9839
    @jovankafudge9839 3 роки тому +1

    Song "DREAM MAKER". By Rick James and the Stone Cold City Band. "OUT ON A LIMB" and "DEJA VU" By Teena Marie. Some of the best couple songs when you go out on a date at the Santa Monica Beach.

  • @jamesharper3933
    @jamesharper3933 3 роки тому

    I love all kinds of music. More Rick James bro!! 🤟😄👍❤️🎵

  • @gregorywooten9246
    @gregorywooten9246 2 роки тому

    Best Reaction I have seen so far.

  • @ladiuneeq9789
    @ladiuneeq9789 2 роки тому +3

    Awww, I love y'all reaction. This is the music from my childhood days. So many fond memories. They don't make music like this anymore. Whitney was good, but Teena Marie was way above Whitney's level.

  • @victorzavala3390
    @victorzavala3390 2 роки тому +1

    Rick & Teena 🙏🏼

  • @TheRscorp
    @TheRscorp 3 роки тому +2

    That was cold bloooooded!!

  • @gibranthompson7557
    @gibranthompson7557 2 роки тому

    All time favorite song

  • @SLOTOLOGY
    @SLOTOLOGY 3 роки тому +1

    So glad young people are getting to know my generation and our incredible music and artists. Now you are learning what "real" classic songs are and who created them. I applaud you for going beyond the junk music of today.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @pp1998sgrilla
    @pp1998sgrilla 3 роки тому +4

    Love this song

  • @jeannehurdel7290
    @jeannehurdel7290 3 роки тому

    I love love songs too.

  • @tafkap01
    @tafkap01 3 роки тому +7

    I think you meant, Whitney Houston is on her level. She was putting out this music way before Whitney hits the charts.

  • @idontpass22
    @idontpass22 3 роки тому +1

    I had the same reaction the very first time I heard this song as a kid 😂

  • @helgar791
    @helgar791 3 роки тому

    Vanilla child, Lady T. We miss you. RIP to Ms. Sweet Sugar Soul. More Lady T please. Try "Behind The Groove" and "I Need Your Lovin' " for her funky side.

  • @shambramulder
    @shambramulder 3 роки тому +3

    Y’all have to react to Lenny William “Cause I love You” the ultimate love song of all times.

  • @adublbeatz8656
    @adublbeatz8656 2 роки тому

    CLASSIC!!

  • @nkcbrazil
    @nkcbrazil 3 роки тому +1

    Now you’ve gone and done it! Just heard the greatest versatile female voice of them all and you just got started. She’s got so many great songs, and don’t want to leave out Rick too. As someone else mentioned he didn’t showcase his voice as much leaning more to his funk.

  • @savageryinaction7163
    @savageryinaction7163 2 роки тому +1

    Fun fact: Teena Marie had the flu the day this was recorded. And she belted it.

  • @MalcolmGDotson3
    @MalcolmGDotson3 3 роки тому

    Y'all need to watch them perform this live @deanbros

  • @bakercarl8518
    @bakercarl8518 3 роки тому +1

    This is just Great!!! You don't find these kind of duets.

  • @scottvanhille5688
    @scottvanhille5688 3 роки тому

    Teena Marie's "Lovergirl" was her most popular hit. Never heard this one. It's nice. Tom Jones "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is right up your alley Livy.

  • @charlesstevensiii7762
    @charlesstevensiii7762 2 роки тому

    Temptations and Rick James "Standing On The Top"

  • @Mynamejack9
    @Mynamejack9 5 місяців тому

    They cuttin tf up?!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @i.m.7710
    @i.m.7710 3 роки тому +1

    Lovergirl teena Marie

  • @ReaonKaufman
    @ReaonKaufman 3 роки тому +1

    Should reacted to the live stage performance, it's an incredible duet.

  • @Dextermac3000
    @Dextermac3000 11 днів тому

    East Side Buffalo represented well. RIP Rick James

  • @davidmazon7516
    @davidmazon7516 2 роки тому

    If you want to pick me up after this. React to Dance With Me by Rick james. I used to blast it with my 6x9s in my 72 hatchback Vega. Because, I like hearing it in the car also!

  • @MrSonnydays40
    @MrSonnydays40 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like I lost again. Figures. Thanks Leo.

  • @calmnrelaxed
    @calmnrelaxed 3 роки тому

    Rick and Teena did another slow jam (that some people think is better than Fire & Desire), the name of the song is 'Happy'..it's a great song

  • @5822huron
    @5822huron 2 роки тому

    They both have lightskinned rhythm.

  • @onespeed4ever901
    @onespeed4ever901 3 роки тому +1

    Rick James is the truth and Teena Marie is Aretha Franklins lil sister
    in spirit

  • @patriciamoreno5733
    @patriciamoreno5733 2 роки тому

    Their expressions at 6:16 says it all! 😍

  • @ripred9223
    @ripred9223 3 роки тому +6

    Yessir 💪💪

  • @falconboy62
    @falconboy62 3 роки тому

    This was one of my favorites for sure!

  • @franchisesandseries2801
    @franchisesandseries2801 3 роки тому +2

    React to ghetto life. Another underrated song from rick james

  • @navigatingwithnana
    @navigatingwithnana 3 роки тому +2

    yeh, baby!

  • @shrekipep1
    @shrekipep1 2 роки тому

    LOL..... Your welcome, I heard THAT!!!! LOL

  • @stevenmclaughlin6034
    @stevenmclaughlin6034 2 роки тому

    This is the kind of music you put on and make love to

  • @inkoinfinity2
    @inkoinfinity2 2 роки тому

    Top ten soul song

  • @raulruizruiz9608
    @raulruizruiz9608 3 роки тому

    JAMES AND TEENA WERE AN ITEM, UNFORTUNATELY THEY DRIFTED AND WENT THIER SEPERATE WAYS.

  • @PrettyBambi68
    @PrettyBambi68 3 роки тому +2

    Darlings, I hope this request came with the warning label. This song came out in 1981 and every time it was played on the radio, at a dance or a party, or the roller rink - EVERYONE GOT PREGNANT!!!! I'd almost guess at least half of the urban population age 30 - 40 were conceived while this song was playing!!!!
    Adding to the Late-Night Sexxxy Mix: "Erotic City" by Prince, “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer, "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc, "Me & Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul, "Let's Just Kiss and Say Goodbye" by The Manhattans, “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, "Tonight's The Night" by Rod Stewart....

  • @RenegadeGunn
    @RenegadeGunn Рік тому

    React to their performance at the 2004 BET Awards