Glow

Rick James

About Glow

"Glow" is a 1985 single by Rick James from his album of the same title. The single was James' tenth release to reach the top ten on the R&B singles chart, peaking at number five. On the dance chart, the single was his second and final number one. Both James' appearance and the song were featured in The A-Team Episode The Heart Of Rock 'N Roll (1985).


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You look so good
You look so beautiful
Don't you feel nice?
Sweet and sexy one
Your skin is soft
And your eyes are clear
Please tell me how 
You like that, my dear

You beautiful thing, you beautiful thing
You glow, glow
Let your feelings show
Don't you know that if
You glow, glow
Keep smiling
Beautiful thing, you beautiful thing
You glow, glow
Don't you know you are beautiful?
You'll feel much better
Just open your heart and glow
Oh, baby

Well you're so sweet
Your vibration's right
If you'll agree 
We'll make love tonight
You're such a jewel 
You're a precious gem
Open your heart, girl
Let me come on in

You beautiful thing, you beautiful thing
You glow, glow
Don't you know you are beautiful?
Smile and glow, glow
Oh, baby
Beautiful thing, you beautiful thing
You glow, glow
Don't you know you are beautiful?
You'll feel much better
Just open your heart and glow
Oh, baby

Glow
Glow
Glow

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Glow, glow, glow, glow
Glow, glow, glow, glow
Glow
Glow
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Glow
Glow, glow, glow, glow
Glow, glow, glow, glow
Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow

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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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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Glow" by Rick James falls under the funk and soul music genre. It incorporates elements of R&B, showcasing Rick James' signature style of music.
Album Title
The song "Glew" is actually the title track of Rick James' seventh album, "Glow." This signifies the song's importance to the body of work.
Release Date
"Glow" was released in 1985, it was one of the new material that Rick James presented to the public during this period.
Production Team
The album "Glow," which includes the song, was produced by musicians Rick James and Art Stewart. Thus, James not only performed but also played a crucial part in the song's production as well.
Record Label
The song "Glow" was released under the famous Motown record label. Motown has been instrumental in the success of numerous top artists, including Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and The Supremes.
Collaborations
The album features several collaborations with artists such as Jackie Ruffin and Levi Ruffin, Sr. While there isn't a featuring artist in the song "Glow", backstage contributions from these artists give it a unique touch.
Background Vocals
As the norm with many of Rick James' tracks, the song "Glow" features background vocals from the Mary Jane Girls and The Temptations, which add harmony and depth to the tune.
Chart Performance
While details of its chart performance are not widely known, the 'Glow' album did reach Number 50 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and Number 7 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, indicating a positive reception of the song as well.
Lyrics
The song "Glow" includes lyrics written by Rick James himself, showcasing his versatility as a song writer and musician.
Musical Composition
"Glow" features a timeless funk rhythm, incorporating elements like stinging synth lines, slapping bass, and Rick's unmistakable vocal flexibility.
Legacy
Even though the song was released over 30 years ago, it continues to inspire and influence many modern musicians and artists who are keen on exploring the realms of funk and soul music.

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