You and I
Rick James
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You and I, we fit together like a glove on a hand That's right, don't you know That I would gladly take you anywhere you wanted to go. You and me are as close as three part harmony, wouldn't you agree? And in the chance our romance ended it would surely be the end of me. Some people might say I'm infatuated, I don't care 'Cause they really don't know They'll never see or hear the things I do with you. So far as I'm concerned they all can go to hell. Woh, woh, woh, woh baby cakes, now swing it sugar. Do, do, do, do,do, just swing it baby, You and I, will be together until the six is nine, that's right. When you need me I never hesitate, I always come, it's so much fun. Yeah! You and I, although we're poor our love has brought More wealth than Hughes, himself And if by chance there is an afterlife when we die You and I, I'll spend it with you Some people might say I'm infatuated, I don't care 'Cause they really don't know They'll never see or hear the things I do with you. So far as I'm concerned they all can go to hell. Woh, woh, woh, woh, baby cakes, now swing it sugar. Do, do, do, do,do, just swing it baby, Can't take it baby You and I, you and me are going to be together eternally You and I, you and me are going to be together eternally You and I, you and me are going to be together eternally Yeah, yeah, yeah You and I, you and me Dance girl, ev'rybody on the floor, ev'rybody dance on the floor Dance on the floor, ev'rybody dance on the floor, hey, you over there Ev'rybody dance on the floor, ev'rybody dance on the floor Now shake it on down. Ev'rybody dance on the floor, ev'rybody dance on the floor Shake your bootie now, ev'rybody shake your bootie now. ev'rybody shake your bootie now. Do, do do do do do do do do do do Ev'rybody dance on the floor, dance ya'll Ev'rybody dance on the floor, come on baby, all right Dance, dance, dance and shout, let's dance and shout Get on the floor ya'll, dance and shout, don't just stand there yeah! Dance and shout, don't just stand there, yeah! Dance ya'll, dance and shout The latest groove so you can move on the floor Ev'rybody dance on the floor The latest groove so you can move on the floor Ev'rybody dance on the floor The latest groove so you can move on the floor Ev'rybody dance on the floor Ev'rybody lay your bootie down, ev'rybody shake your bootie now. Can't hear you,shout, ev'rybody shake your bootie now Ev'rybody shake your bootie now, ev'rybody shake your bootie now. Shake it on down, shake your bootie now Ev'rybody dance on the floor, do, do, do,
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Written by: RICK JAMES
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You and I" is a funk and R&B song written and produced by Rick James himself.
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Album DetailsReleased in 1978, "You and I" is from Rick James's debut studio album "Come Get It!"
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Chart Performance"You and I" was successful on the charts. It reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart in the United States.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the second single from the album after the song “Mary Jane.”
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Duration"You And I" is the longest song on the "Come Get It!" album, running at 8:04 minutes.
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Cultural ImpactKnown for its infectious groove, "You and I" is considered a staple in Rick James's catalog and it helped solidify his status in the golden era of funk music.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, featuring Rick James and the Stone City Band performing on a stage.
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Billboard Hot 100Aside from topping the R&B Singles Chart, the song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CertificationsThe single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies.
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Live PerformancesRick James has performed "You and I" in several concert tours, including on Soul Train and at the 1981 Punk-Funk Festival.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence in the music industry.
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Legacy Impact"You and I" is often played at various parties, clubs, and radio stations even years after its original release, attesting to its timeless appeal.
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