Ebony Eyes

Rick James

About Ebony Eyes

"Ebony Eyes" is a 1983 hit R&B/Soul single recorded by American singers Rick James and Smokey Robinson for the Gordy (Motown) label. The song was first featured on James' album Cold Blooded. The song was produced and arranged by Rick James. It peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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2004
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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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Rick James

Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.; February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, best known for being the major popularizer of funk music in the late 1970s and early 1980s thanks to million-selling hits such as "You and I" (1978), "Give It to Me Baby" (1981) and "Super Freak" (1981), the latter song crossing him over to pop audiences and selling over three million copies, later contributing to the success of rapper MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" (1990), which James sued to be credited for. James won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song with Hammer for the song, his only Grammy win. more »

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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.
Collaboration with Smokey Robinson
The 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.
Musical Style and Lyrics
Unlike 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.
Controversy
The 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.
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.
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.
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."
Production
"Ebony Eyes" was produced by Rick James himself, showcasing his multi-talent as a singer-songwriter and a producer.

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