Ray Parker Jr - A Woman Needs Love

[TheBiggirl08]

Miss that from my spouse, love.

[TheAutisticChick]

Man, I wish I grew up in that era. They had REAL music back then!

[WSheryl]

One of the songs Ray sang at Casio Monrongo!

[Showinbulge]

Ahhhh, back in the day when Black's spoke English.

[ihsahndisciple10]

If you want to take it racial, fine. Black community, stand up and straighten out your young people and let them know the "gangsta muthaf*ckin streets" culture of b*tches, blunts and money yo is NOT acceptable.

If it sounds like a stupid argument on a MUSIC video? You're right. Problem is YOU moved first, chief. SMDH @ "white execs"....

[ihsahndisciple10]

kja427 - YOU ARE AN ASS. These mythical "white" execs wouldn't scramble to sign these talentless clowns unless ghetto ass young people glorified it. There are actually "songs" today with a refrain of "Oh yeah oh yeah f*ckin' right f*ckin' right"...and the kids know it line for line yet can't even memorize their classwork.

[amcintosh96]

My no good azz boyfriend needs to listen to thiz song!!!!!!

[mattdaddyful]

@amcintosh96 lololl..classic

[dummy222]

sexy timez

[kja427]

Too bad the African-Americans of my generation can't do stuff this good these days. I guess this is what you get when you put all your eggs in Hip-HOp's basket, AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY EXECS HAVE THEIR HEADS IN THEIR ASSES! At any rate, Nice job, Ray!

[PastBeta]

@kja427 - Ray Parker Jr. and a tons of other soulful black acts

still exist. Don't blame black folk s because the music industry

is the way it is today . Its the white music industry execs putting all their

eggs into the crappy autotune hip hop you hear today. Not to mention those

white execs ignore quality black bands due to "old age". You see,

black folks don't worry about old age. White people always focusing

on looking young and fake. It may sound "racist" but it's true.

[leroy592]

@PastBeta You may have a point there.

[curtisjones400]

@kja427 It is sad that the young people today do not have music like Ray Parker Jr-It is all about money and sadley as long as Hip Hop sells the music industry execs are going to keep promoting it-But here is some good news for you-history repeats itself and that good music from the early 80's will return-so just hang on

[Aderml79]

Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics!

[Topacio1978]

Ray Parker Jr.'s so handsome, very true lyrics too great song <3

[meltheofcgamergirl]

Good song. :)

More guys need to listen to this man's words.

[IZREALMUZIK]

knee pad muzik

[TheWildboi69]

luv this....but it true....he is the reason i hook up...with nice intelligent woman....he was 1 of my mentor...woman need love just like i do....lol

[radu2029]

Lando from star wars lol

[ZefreyLove]

39 Dumb Butts.

[campeao48]

Viajei no tempo com esta linda canção que embalou minha juventude, hoje com 53 anos de idade me lembro dos amores, fatos, e principalmente de meus filhos que embalei no meu colo com esta canção. Recordar é viver....viver.... e viver........Infelizmente não se faz musicas como esta hoje em dia. Saudades daqueles que compartilharam comigo e hoje não si onde estão vivendo.

[danning1]

Who you gonna call? Actually, this song was a pretty big hit when it was released, so Ray Parker really wasn't literally a one-hit wonder.

[news6179]

this a real good song. I listen to it all the time on itunes and youtube

[TessylOlliipOp]

i like the feel of the music of the 60s 70s 80s and early 90s the golden ages of the best music ever it's warm fun and very rhytmic

[TheStepdaddymone]

The words are so true

[bohemia1355]

I couldn't wait for puberty to hit and to reach 18 for this man

[bohemia1355]

I couldn't wait for puberty me and to reach 18 to hit for this man.....

[waupfoo]

Heed this warning players: "she will fool around like you do"

[tmadame1]

Thats right!!!! We need LOVE FROM A ALL TRUE MAN!!!!

[robintate]

Get em Lando,

[BBG318]

Preach On Ray. PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!

[WaywardWinds]

This guy has crazy range.

[NAJ3052005]

This Is Still An Awesome Jam!

[Galidorquest]

OMG I LOOK SO MUCH LIKE HIM 8-)

[shoutviolence]

I'm lucky to be able to call Ray part of my family, even if he's not blood related.

[What4ish]

I hope Wall Mart has a CD of Ray Parker Jr the next time I go shopping. The music is so nice and smooth. I know I can enjoy listening to this song as I clean up around the house.

[brendabee43]

A woman needs to hear this one

[SingingStarSearch]

love this incredible classic which gets played in my office dialing system as calls go out... have known it but now i am getting hooked big time to a r & b legend amazing music.. they dont make songs like this no freakin way.. wow!!!! love ut

[twinkeez2003]

Love this song, brings back lots of memories! BUT in this video he looks like a stiff game show hoast! Finer than a mo fo tho! yass

[MKPesich]

Aaaah how many times I've played this on radio,...

[brownsugarlove24]

luvvv this song !!!!!! good music!!!!!

[Jabberwockybird]

I ain't 'fraid of no love.

[ROCKSTAR3788]

im 23 and listen to music like this all the time i hate the bullshit out now

[awrealtor1]

Man, I just came back from my 30 year high school reunion a couple of days ago. This song brings back many great memories.

[kscotto8]

the same elements ray used here were the precursor for the New Edition Parker penned hit Mr. Telephone Man. Ray Parker is a genious

[bee52mitch]

Almost strange that all the R&B of the 70's 80's and even 90's can be easily enjoyed by all ages in 2011. Interested persons can check out KUMU radio in Hawaii, (the only OLD SKOOL music station) that plays only "Old Skool" music 24/7 My radio in my car is locked on 94.7 Kumu all the time. Reminiscing on thr Great Old School music

[319am1]

@bee52mitch Real music is timeless!

[dOLOSTIMULUS]

this guy was the epitome of cool.......more proof that todays music is controlled by the devil, none of it makes you feel good, just all negative energy

[fleniecelogan1]

good simple music if he remade this song with somebody like JOE to sing it this song would do well

[RusapeDude]

This was a deadly song in its time and even now can hold its own with the best and rest

[princesitadelaluna]

so sweet!!!

[AngelsOfAsia]

He was the smoothest operator R&B has ever known.

[sexytrannienj]

he was sexy billy dee tpye fella

[darrylhaynes]

is it me...or does ray seem to move a little stiff.....im 54 and this was one of the best groups ever.

[tom11zz884]

@quierodinero1 I would have loved to see the budget for this video...you could probably buy a ipod today with it..lol

[tom11zz884]

You give a woman love..and they think you are a wimp, and step all over you.

This song was relevant 30 years ago...but not today.

[tom11zz884]

@LawnboyBaker Funny..lol

[tom11zz884]

I love Ray Parker Jr...he is so underrated it isn't even funny.

[u2bMODERATOR]

His clothes are so actual . One thing is clear, who is elegant is timeless .

[FluzaoMarcio]

Never seen this video but i know the music since the 80´s. Very good!

[carhart001]

Always loved the bass line on this song. White blazer, pink shirt, and a knit tie with the square bottom; it's the 80's.

[EBISECYBOTRON]

love it..from my youth.. always did.

[65dentyne]

hes such a hunk , whew who wouldnt want his love, an what a voice mmm

[siranosuke]

俺の親父がこの曲大好き！！

そして21歳の俺もこの曲が大好き！！

My father likes this song!!

And , I ' 21-year-old ' like this song too!!

[juceecherry]

I know one thing he was fine as a mutha!

[juceecherry]

I know one damn thing he was fine as mutha!

[iwayprasetya]

get back oldiess, jazz-funk rules!

[pablopaseo]

to all guys out there your ladies need love h-town baby

[ronbau3]

like



[Choctaw787]

@getula4003 I was 4. But I soaked up the vibe, if ya know what I mean... ;-)

[Choctaw787]

I love, the soft easy-flowing sound of this...and much of the other music from this era. It's so much better than the sound of today. Today's music and its fans can SUCK it!

[marioduran72]

this song is badass!! no one can write songs like this...

[mjw9363]

ah...when brothers were good singers FIRST and foremost

[kaakun358]

ずっと探してた。CDがレコード屋に売ってないから、itune­sで買うか。やっぱりこれや！

[lagunabeachlocal]

I forgot about this song. Go Ray Parker Jr,!

[lastniuean]

Smooth

[Kimb2265]

All women are special and need "LOVE"

[CGN888]

When my mother played this song for me,I got thrilled! Jack and Jill part is funny,now Jack is the guilty one :P

[yadnoid2]

Man, Billy Dee Williams is so talented!

[yadnoid2]

Sang that song, you Billy Dee Williams lookin' m@$%@ &^(^*!

[shthd84]

This shit look old is this 2008

[LYNNDIEPEE]

@shthd84 This song is from 1981. I can't believe this song is 30 yrs old. Damn I'm old!!

[rob4713]

@LYNNDIEPEE I cant believe it either, i know what you mean

[pablopaseo]

@LYNNDIEPEE just like wine the older the better h-town baby

[feloniuschunk]

@LYNNDIEPEE Heard that! I still remember it like yesterday, though!

[kwesi01]

@LYNNDIEPEE :-) You're not the only one, and thanks for making me laugh out loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MoosicandCritters]

@LYNNDIEPEE Same here! DANG! The big "50" got here quick, didn't it! XD!!

[adrpao9]

@LYNNDIEPEE  yap my age!!

[kfore45]

@LYNNDIEPEE DITTO! :-) 

[LenaPonce]

I love Ray and Raydio~"You can't change that"

[Koekie0812]

great song!

[IcebergSlim1978]

This song is quintessential 80s and sounds so bubble gum but really the content is a kinda R rated lol And why is Ray always talking about Jack and Jill creepin! LOL

[curtisjones400]

@IcebergSlim1978 ACTUALLY THIS GUY WAS SO COOL BACK THEN I REMEMBER WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT IN 1980-COME ON PLAYER -WE NEED MORE SENSITIVE GUYS LIKE RAY PARKER-IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT US

[mattdaddyful]

@IcebergSlim1978 Thats FUNNY!!!But I LOVE RPJ...Jack and Jill is an AWESOME SONG!!!!!!!

[freedamkobe]

なつかしい(^O^)／

[jeromenv]

A super oldie. 80's Had some super hits

[tom11zz884]

@jeromenv Can't do that today...you may catch something..lol

[sirwob]

let's see.....what approach to use, I love you girl OR make me some money 'ho

[TheRetro64]

At 2:27 he kissed the waitress' hand.  How suave!

[TheRetro64]

Wooo-oooh.

Come on over to Pryor's Place. Anybody remember THAT theme song? Ray Parker Jr. sang that also. This tune sounds a lot like that Saturday morning show.

[highpower1041]

@TheRetro64 Remember watching pryor's place. only lasted one season.



[Galidorquest]

I'm 15 and I like this song! =)

[rayito2005]

I love this man , Ray is so romantic.

[vbutchee]

love this song.

[DNYCEisBackagain]

open the doors and get your feelings hurt, lol

[LumpynGrumpy]

There is no substitute for talent.

[therealraybaby]

Times have changed from yesterday.

[sandlapper62]

Retro Hit of the Day: This song was a hit on both the Billboard pop and soul charts in one of my favorite times, spring 1981. (Thanks for the memories BAC! :) ) It was Parker's first to hit #1 on the R&B chart and also reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[sandlapper62]

This song was a hit on both the Billboard pop and soul charts in one of my favorite times, spring 1981. (Thanks for the memories BAC! :) ) It was Parker's first to hit #1 on the R&B chart and also reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[robintate]

Get em' Lando!

[darkdrake13]

woman dont need no love, all they need is to call GHOST BUSTERS.

[mercedomenech68]

I agree...but men need love too xd



[Jodoronnie]

Beautiful song and amazing voice thank you for good music

[dogcat126]

thanks soso much for posting this song and video-i think it came out in the 80's--i am 63 and i so appreciate the good video of ray. i old but not too old to look and admire this gorgeous and talented guy!

[MrZelunjo36]

As an R&B artist I want to bring elements of the 80's music back.

[victordeeruns]

A woman needs money and support! and a big DICK!

[Mr96tears]

Great old tune. This video almost looks like it could be a Colt 45 commercial. #BillyDeeWilliams

[Odawg96]

@Mr96tears Yeah, he DOES have a "Billy Dee"-type thang goin' on here. Never thought about that for.

For the musicians here, Ray is actually one of biggest influences as a BASS player. He plays everything (like here), but his reputation was made as a guitarist. As a bassist, though, he has a nice ROUND clear ringing one that lends itself to a variety of styles. He was a pretty good slapper too. Check out Raydio's "Rock On."

[MrJessicaaa23]

xD this music make me remember why the world changes !

[demonkai76]

that shit right there....damn i was raised by some parents that loved to buy some good damn music

[moparcruisin]

The first 29 seconds just capture that late 70's early 80's feel....

[Desarioo]

He seems Manny Pacquiao, and as Manny p. is the greatest

[aGwEENapple]

"I tell ya, one day you'll come home early from work, open up the door and get your feelings hurt"

HAHAHAHAHA

[ShalomVaChon]

WOW! This was in the 80s & he was talking about how things have changed...little did he know...or perhaps he did...

[gloryatumah]

Ray parker jr your songs remain ever true and contemporary

[willer250]

i love songs, the best music for ray parker jr.

[40mbooh]

SAY DAT SHAT RAY!! cuz itz still true today..

[Jonofthefuture2]

Good song!!!!

[Multiestrella92]

she can foul araund yes tha't right!!

[MB110910]

Bella .

[dantonio666007]

buen tema exelente musica para relajarte los oidos

[TheMarianela1966]

hace muchos, muchos años que no escuchaba esta canción. La acabo de escuchar en una estación de radio FM-USA y me trajo bellos recuerdos. Luego me puse a buscarla en youtube. Gracias amakukikennakaori!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!

[lvzero]

31 people needs a women to love

[DERedhead65]

this was a SEXY song, Ray TOO!!!!

[Quartzquiz]

30 people are flat out CRAZY!!!! Ray Parker Jr. was da bomb!

[EmilianaFox]

A woman needs music like this ! !

[remixhombre]

hmmm, i never thought of if that way....but interesting thought for sure!

[mfuji02]

grown folks music -_- 

[Alikah1]

@mfuji02 Almost. Brook Benton and Dinah Washington is grown folks music.

[remixhombre]

I wonder why Ray never got any recognition from the Grammys or any other music award show or organization??? hmmm....or did he?

[sirwob]

@remixhombre personally, I think his Ghostbusters theme ruined his career, nobody took him seriously after that....................sad, he was a talented man

[MrRoe214]

dont give a daaam this song go hard..!!!

[imperial73]

@musiclover77able I was 14!! I remember this on the adult contemporary stations that played Peabo Bryson, Dr Hook, Gino Vanelli and Air supply. Dont hear this much anymore on the radio.

[russellhughes84]

this was truely the 1980's.

[prettyone78]

He wrote New Edition's Mr. Telephone Man

[mjjcng8958]

@prettyone78 i love that song.. loo up stevie wonder sesame street you see him on guitar with a beenie on

[masshumaru]

ゴーストバスターズで、彼を知ったけど、こちらも名曲。

[nancyleelove]

this amazing song is 5 years older than me~ oh i love love love it!!!!

[mshook007]

Pure smooth R&B at its best, adults writing meaningful songs with depth and playing melodies to support. Great group underrated for their time although Ray Parker did enjoy great solo writing and singing career throughout the 80's

[DaveWollenberg]

30 folks need to know good music. Billboard's #16 hit of '81. God bless! Hugs to you, for postin' it! Ray referenced his 1st hit, 'Jack and Jill' in the lyrics.

[teehonky]

To the korean man A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE

a constantly

b every other weekend

c less than the family shitzu

[String9]

Why did I used to think he was drop dead gorgeous then?

[CaribbeanQueen07]

@String9 He is cute!

[sagat4]

Women are players like men.. Bitches :)

[dar1vic]

Yeah, I really like Ray Parker and Raydio, I saw them live back in the day when the group was Raydio, In St. Louis, MO

[clbzone]

great classic. i used to think ray parker jr was so sexy... then ghostbusters came out. but seriously, he was smooth as billy dee back in the day. they could've been brothers they looked so much alike.

[MacEliot]

Classy and respectful of women!

[TheGregwilli]

ray is soilder boy's father!!

[greyviewproductions]

@TheGregwilli bro are you serious? wow that kinda does my head in lmfao

[MrPecoso1974]

Oh my god! It's Lando Calrissian!

The Empire can rule my town,

just like you do...hey!

[Oldskool1025]

This was the cut when i was a junior in high school.

[readynow12345]

I think one of the band members looks like his brother, unless that was him. I've always liked this dude.

[bifantasy]

That was good old days!

[str8outtatexas1]

yeap music has really changed. I remember when this song came out i was 12 years old and instantly loved it. there's no way today you will get these thug ass clowns to sing a love song or smooth slowed down r&b song to a woman because he'll be considered a bitch or soft for showing his emotional side. songs like this does'nt exist anymore with the same substance,creativity, & meaning. yeah there's a few great artist today, but 80% of the music industry is pure garbage in all genre's. 70's-90's

[MrTaroduck]

I really love this!

[w9x7cv3vg6]

why can't snoop dog make nice music like this

[DigitallyPink]

@w9x7cv3vg6 Roflmao...guys nowadays would consider themselves "soft" for being caring about women. Not all but most...

[norseman84]

@DigitallyPink saddest thing is that a lot of women think that too

[umberto9030]

Che bellaaaa, che voce, che musica. E' un fantastico classico anni 80!

[frei2006]

Whoa! ... What a CLASSIC! Thanks for sharing!