Ebony Eyes
Smokey Robinson
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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Wind in your hair, sun on your skin You're looking good, girl, all over again Hey there, Miss Brown I want you to know I love you Brown as the sand, you're soft as the shore You're leaving me hungry, I'm crying for more Oh, we, baby, girl, you're such a score And I want you to know that, you know what, girl I love you I bet you didn't know that, girl You didn't know that I need you Right now, baby, right now, baby And I bet you didn't know that ebony eyes Ooh, ooh, hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Ooh, hoo, hoo, ooh, hoo, ooh, ooh. Lips soft and tender, ready to speak Her voice says, "I love you" (I love you) And it's making me weak Hey there, little girl, may I just say I love you Tell 'em how you feel, Rick Love is the brown skin girl in my eyes Think it's time that I told you, don't you realize You´re such a queen, woman, you're such a prize And I want you to know that, you know what, girl I love you And I bet you didn't know that, girl You didn't know that I need you Right now, baby, right now, baby And I bet you didn't know that ebony eyes I love you ebony eyes, oh, my I need you, woman I need you (Oh) Oh, and I bet you didn't know that ebony eyes I really love you (Oh, oh), woman, I love you (Love you) Ebony eyes (Ooh), oh, my I want to say that I need you (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh), honey, I Need you And I bet you didn't know that ebony eyes Ebony eyes (Woo, woo, ooh, woo, hoo) Ebony eyes, oh, my (Hoo) Ebony eyes (Hoo, hoo, hoo) Girl, and I bet you didn't know that ebony eyes Love you (Love you, love you) 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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