You and I

Rick James

About You and I

"You and I" was the name of a hit song for R&B/funk musician Rick James. It was released from his debut album, Come Get It!. It spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B charts and reached number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. "You and I" also peaked at number three on the disco chart.


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1979
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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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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: 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.
Album Details
Released in 1978, "You and I" is from Rick James's debut studio album "Come Get It!"
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.
Single Release
The song was released as the second single from the album after the song “Mary Jane.”
Duration
"You And I" is the longest song on the "Come Get It!" album, running at 8:04 minutes.
Cultural Impact
Known 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.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring Rick James and the Stone City Band performing on a stage.
Billboard Hot 100
Aside from topping the R&B Singles Chart, the song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Certifications
The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies.
Live Performances
Rick James has performed "You and I" in several concert tours, including on Soul Train and at the 1981 Punk-Funk Festival.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence in the music industry.
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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