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Rick James, The Mary Jane Girls

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"All Night Long" is a song written, arranged and produced by American musician Rick James for the Mary Jane Girls. In the U. S. the song enjoyed success on the Hot Black Singles Chart peaking at #11; on the Dance Chart it peaked at #8, but the song failed to succeed in the general public peaking only at #101 on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart. It is their only hit song on the UK charts peaking at #13. The bassline interpolates Keni Burke's 1982 single "Risin' to the Top". The song has been heavily sampled since its inception, including by artists Groove Theory, LL Cool J and Mary J. Blige. The song was included in the soundtrack of the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Billboard named the song #61 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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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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General Information
The song "All Night Long" was written, produced, and performed by Rick James and his girl group, The Mary Jane Girls, in 1982.
Chart Performance
The song did not enter the mainstream music charts but became a massive hit in R&B circles and is often considered one of the best songs released by the group.
Collaborations
"All Night Long" showcases a perfect synthesis of Rick James and The Mary Jane Girls, where Rick provides the music & vocals while The Mary Jane Girls deliver vocal harmonies, hence adding a layer of depth to the composition.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "All Night Long" as the song was released before music videos became a staple in the music industry.
Creative Process
The song was recorded at Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. studios, a place where Rick James produced most of his work. "All Night Long" showcased Rick James' versatile musical approach, blending pop, funk, and R&B in his unique style.
Popularity
"All Night Long" has remained popular among DJs and music aficionados for its classy beats and catchy tune, and it is frequently played at parties and nightclubs.
Covers & Sampling
Various music artists have sampled "All Night Long" over the years. One of the most popular samples is in the Mary J. Blige hit, "Mary Jane (All Night Long)," and LL Cool J's "Around the Way Girl."
Album Information
The song is included on The Mary Jane Girls' self-titled debut album which was a hit on the U.S. R&B Chart, peaking at #6 in 1983.
Legacy
Despite its lack of mainstream chart success, "All Night Long" is often considered one of the standout songs of The Mary Jane Girls' career and a testament to Rick James' immense talent as a composer, producer, and musician.
Live Performances
The Mary Jane Girls frequently performed "All Night Long" during their live shows as it was one of their most popular tracks. However, visual records of these performances are rare.

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