Top 10 Best Rick James Songs

When you listen to some Prince, Michael Jackson, and Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes, you say, Wow, they were really influenced by Rick, and in the case of Prince, copied his act.

The most memorable Rick James song we were all looking for - hands down, baby!

Probably the best bassline in music history.

Rick James and Teena Marie - this was a great song. It gave me chills, the range and greatness of their voices.

It's like an autobiographical song. Very funky.

It should always be number one. No question whatsoever. No other Rick James song can challenge its honor with dignity. How could anyone think it was number three?! It's the best of the best of RJ.

I will NEVER go to the lame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until they induct Rick James! Such an innovator, talent, and great musician!

This song has one of the most addicting bass lines of all time!

This was a great jam.

One of his best songs. Cool lyrics and just a grounded sound. Sounds like an actual true story.

Great song! Danny plays a wicked sax on this one. One of Rick James' best.

The more I listen to this song, the higher up the list it goes.

A great song that is so funky, it has outstanding flute. This song should have been a Billboard #1 on all charts. Great arrangements and a double meaning - as a love song or a weed song, whatever your desire.

A funky song with flutes, wow. The singing is great, the music, just a masterpiece!

Love this song.

This is why this guy was so much better than Prince and Bruce Springsteen. He lived the life and sang about it.

An autobiographical song.

Cool! Rick James was the best. MTV sucks!

Great opening line: "Well alright, you squares!"

One of the best song openings - blasting horns to "All right, you squares!"

Amazing arrangements of horns, bass, and vocals!

A masterpiece! Best entertainer ever.

Great message with a reggae beat.

How relevant is this song today!

This is one of his most underrated songs.