Ebony Eyes
Rick James
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She's a miss beautiful supreme A girl that others wish that they could be If there's seven wonders of the world Then I know she's gotta be number one She's a girl that cant be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets She's a devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes She's the sunflower of natures seeds A girls that some men only find in their dreams When she smiles it seems the stars all know Cause one by one they start to light up the sky She's a girl that cant be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets She's a devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes A girl that can't be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets A devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes When she starts talking soft and sweet Like birds of spring her words all seem to sing With a rhythm that is made of love And the happiness that she only brings She's a girl that cant be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets She's a devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes A girl that cant be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets A devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes Pretty black beauty She's a girl that cant be beat Born and raised on ghetto streets She's a devastating beauty A pretty girl with ebony eyes Ebony eyes Ebony eyes Ebony eyes Ebony eyes
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Written by: JAMES A JOHNSON
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8 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Ebony Eyes" was released in December 1983 as part of Rick James' album, "Cold Blooded."
- The song became a hit in the United States, peaking at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 22 on the R&B Chart.
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Collaboration with Smokey RobinsonThe song is a duet between Rick James and Motown legend Smokey Robinson.
- It was a unique collaboration that featured both an edgy funk performer – James, and a classic soul singer – Robinson.
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Musical Style and LyricsUnlike most of Rick James' oeuvre, "Ebony Eyes" is a soulful romantic duet.
- The lyrics praise the beauty of a woman's "ebony eyes," showcasing a softer side of James' usually provocative style.
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ControversyThe song's music video was banned by the former music television program, MTV, because it depicted a plane crash at a time when a Korean Air Lines Flight 007 had been shot down by the Soviet Union.
- Despite the controversy and boycott, the song remained popular with the public.
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Album"Cold Blooded," the album from which "Ebony Eyes" comes from, is often viewed as one of Rick James' best works. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Black Albums chart.
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Lasting Legacy"Ebony Eyes" continues to be a classic song from the 80s, and it remains a popular favorite in both Rick James and Smokey Robinson's catalogues.
- The song has been covered by other artists over the years, testament to its enduring appeal.
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Additional Collaborations"Ebony Eyes" was not the only collaboration between Rick James and Smokey Robinson. The two artists also worked together on the track "Love's Gone Bad" from Robinson's 1987 album, "One Heartbeat."
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Production"Ebony Eyes" was produced by Rick James himself, showcasing his multi-talent as a singer-songwriter and a producer.
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