Teena Marie & Rick James finest memory - Fire & Desire 2004 (RIP)

[chiznazzz]

Teena killed it!!! Omg she still got it ;) R.I.P. Teena and Rick!

[symonejones77]

love it

[ebonie2]

@coldrae. That is funny as ever! It's funny how our relatives leave us with some funny stuff!

[frankous66]

You can't make fun of the dead. They provided a lot of good R&B jams back in the day. Who you got nowadays that can pump up a crowd in a auditorium like that n they have to sing "real soulful R&B"! Not much to choose from I'm glad they left this little treasure behind for us. RIP Rick & Teena

[Hargrove0512]

this is funny....but I love them both...RIP!

[rickyjymy]

i kissed your lips and yoou turrned on my fiiiire baabay!!!!

[Juvy29]

I know Rick must've hit that back in the day lol

[TCMorrison73]

@ GennyBaby13 this was 1 month before he died

[GennyBaby13]

OMG ! Rick James sound #terrible ! ! ! ! !

[ckdesert]

SANG TEENA....SAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!



[terrinyc29]

Teena sounds just like the record

[tis1ify]

That's what you call soul! When you can miss all the notes you want too and STILL SOUND GOOD! You can hear the pain and soul in their voices.RIP peace to both. Teena is my girl!

[CRYST4L47]

That is Rick James Biiitch!!!!!!!!!!!! lol it is hard 2 believe their both gone:(

[KingDre59]

they both out they fuckin body lmao

[DiamondsDavey45]

omg... they should've practice more. like the song though. My grandma used to listen to it.

[Leatha1991]

I love Rick and Teena but danggggg Teena made Rick look like washed up crap that day lol...man I MISS THE R.I.P SOULLLLLLL

[Bitesize1991]

LOVE THIS :) <3

[amanda676100]

Rick & Teena I miss the both of you. It will never be the same.. I'm still playing all of your songs. RIP and may God be with you and your families.

[gmg88860]

goosebumps



[Asa1995ful]

Rest in peace Rick James and Teena Marie

[shanedawsonrocksalot]

I will miss both, ashame Rick James sounds like Bill Cosby on meth during this performance

[lisalisa1022100]

oMG...that was awful...

[mattojorojo]

That was horrible. Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[prettygirlswagg777]

I LOVE THEM THEY WERE A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE I MISS THEM LIKE CRAZY R.I.P.BEATIFUL LOVEBIRDS CLASSICS

[UltraDOG17]

R.I.P. To Rick James in 2004 and R.I.P. To Teena Marie in 2010. Both great artists underrated.

[MsAndersonLdyy]

Smh , When i watch this w\ I want to Cry ! I Love them both , I honestly belive they shouldve been together :( R.I,P TEENA AND RICK WE LOVE U !

[justlikemusik1]

Hes Rick james Bitch!

[justin1996as]

It's just so funny to see them right there & NOW IRONICALLY they are gone :X RIP

[dashenell2010]

they did that!!!! yeeeeees!!!

[koolaidking123]

the good die young dam

[adryan108]

the fact that is the last time seeing them together doing this song makes me like it, but then check out the record. Both could blow! i liked how rick held his notes on the track! :-)

[coldrae]

This reminded me of my drunk aunt and uncle doing kareoke at the Christmas party lol!! RIP. I saw this when I was 12 and was laughin my ass off lol

[Tipilic]

@coldrae Well no wonder you sound pathetic.  Your just a little nobody.

[MrLamont1975]

Rick James did not have it anymore, but Teena backed him up for sure. There are no more songs like that anymore.

[murphygirl85]

my goodness, rip to them both.

[Jonathanedward2010]

Awful

[CandiceBingham]

There's something about 1:27 that I just love....Teena Marie was and still is the best lol!!

[rorrimage]

Talk about "being in the moment." Teena Marie and Rick James... gave it there all and it was fantastic. Live well lived! Rest in peace.

[Silverwlf50]

LIKE TWO DRUNKS SINGING TO EACH OTHER ON A SATURDAY NIGHT ..... SO SAD , SO SAD

[joelsims98]

THEY BLEW IT UP! THEY ROCKED THE HOUSE THAT NIGHT!

[FireitupBedford]

As much as I love Teena Marie I truely believe she tried her best to out shine Rick here...

[scoobidy]

@FireitupBedford I don't think she is trying to 'outshine' him, just the opposite, she is trying to pick up the slack becasue he sounds so terrible. His voice is gone, and she's trying to compensate for it. I loved Rick, but he just was so sad here. I really believe she was trying to help him out by keeping up the vocals while he couldn't.

[coreyj98]

Omg ....i love dis song fire and desire by rick james and teena marie ...they are sadly missed r.i.p. 2 talents gone  2 soon may they meet again

[soulsista1220]

I hope they're happy to be together again

[JohnnyBigSausage]

Rick's voice was totally gone at that point, but he was still a Bad mutha....

[Sinnerxxs4385]

Rick James James the "I'm still Rick James bitch." look on his face lol

[247tarzen]

This alwayz reminds me of martin n gina. Break up

[sincereluv4life]

this makes me cry..... i loved them both sooooo much!!!!

[TheHobbgobblin]

they were both awesome talents.....but sorry, this vid would embarass the hell out of me if they were my grandparents.....geritol moment

[bluebastardbb]

WOOOO COCAINES A HELL OF A DRUG!!!!!

[JwahAmore31]

@bluebastardbb I hear that!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL,,,, - J

[femalegender1972]

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS IT BROKE HEART LAST WHEN FOUND SHE IN HER SLEEP ON CHRISMAS DAY REST TINA MARIE

[mgalore]

Ick was a great singer he died like 2 weeks after this performance so he was deteriorating at thsi point .

[alexis07021]

I LOVE THIS SONG GET IT RICK AND TEENA RIP

[babydivacmc2007]

Damn that's crazy that in 04 they performed this together and then in 05 he died and she paid tribute to him and then in 2010 (5 yrs later) they would be paying tribute to her. RIP Rick James and Teena Marie

[alexanderdiaz1]

Teena did the dam thang...And, I don't care what anyone has to say, because if you watch any of her live performances after this show, you will see that she has still got it...watch her performance at the rnb foundation tribute to Teena Marie part 1 and all you haters will shut your mouth up with the quickness...

[prettybashful773]

man beyonce was so lucky to have gotten a shoutout from teena

[TheInvincibleViolet]

RIP Rick and Tina ......

[kvocalist]

Teena holded the tune together...u faaking haters about she dis n dat...stop the madness. rick was high as hell. she had no choice. truly an amazing singer thoe, love her to bits. RIP

[illestuknow101]

Classic. I miss them both dearly. Such REAL artist. My favorite song of all time.

[jerrysims100]

THIS IS MUSIC;WHAT GREAT MEMORY!!!

[comalaism]

Rick tried his very best, but Teena carried the song! Performances aside, let us keep in mind that Rick passed away only a few months later. And we would lose our beloved Teena just six years later. Those making hateful comments on here, keep in mind Rick and Teena (Teena especially) will leave a musical legacy that will live long after we are all gone! What lasting contributions are you making?

[MyBloodyTeddyBear]

Iiiiiiiiiiiiii

[Theariesbabi94]

I was younger when i first saw this song and didnt understand this performance... but noww i can appreciate thisss. miss emm:(

[SyrenniaLestrange]

I died watching this when I was 14 and Danny Glover's expression killed me! Then I just happened to meet him during my sophomore year of college and I asked him about this performance. He laughed and then said "that was one UNFORGETTABLE night." lmao!

[katofromgreenhornet]

This is a HORRIBLE performance !!!!

Teena sings terrible

....And Rick was so DAMM HIGH !

[soaringsolo]

@katofromgreenhornet Teena had to carry him because his voice wasn't strong and he'd forgotten the words so she took over the performance to cover for him. He may have been high but always keep in mind he died two months later so I'm sure his health played a factor in this performance. These two have done sooo much for music and their talents can never be denied. One performance shouldn't diminish the years they gave us and the spirit in with they gave it. Much love.

[kissed61]

@soaringsolo My thoughts exactly

[MURDOC6952]

R.I.P :(

[BoogieKnight1976]

I think they got their wires crossed on that one. Rick was flowing ok but Tina was going a bit over the top.

[nat819oth]

This video gives me shivers every time I see it. Teena Marie is an outstanding singer, maybe one of the best. An excellent duet. Sad to see both of them go at such a young age.

[mypotnuhUGFEEL]

Lmbo

[JohnnyNny94]

Lol, the guy @ 0:54

[jctorontojctoronto]

nothing hilarious here....just a shockingly stark and brilliant live effort..

as they hit one out of the park ..shook the hell out of the

day's young soulful superstars and producers that night..

is this what it takes to own the stage?...so many said to themselves,,there's no way ive got it in me.

thanks rick and teena...forever.

jctoronto

[paperorpaper]

That was pure emotion.

[chadsterRazZi]

This performance will go down in history--and not because it was so good either. I love Rick and Tina, but this was not their best work at all.

[DJRAKKK]

Man i remember ric was the baddest muther fucker alive...and teena was the baddest bitch alive..and nobody could even touch em.



[Memelisciousxoxox]

5 People haven't felt Fire.. smh !

[ManManZebra]

Rick James sounds more like Biz Markie in this performance.. Lol.. but regardless.. I love Rick's music, man had an incredible voice.. and incredible songs. And Teena can sing soooo well. RIP to the both of you!

[fsumpter]

Loved this performance!! Great memories.

[MrPhilosophy3]

Rick is high as hell!!!!

[808fld707]

YES!

[thiaguinhonascimento]

Pharrel Willians at 2:54

[coldrae]

This is one fo the most halarious performances I have ever seen in my life lol. But I love Tina Marie and Rick James!!! R.I.P

[91zeek]

yo she can really sing she sounds just like the song

[jramirez8057]

r.i.p to the both god i remember this now there together in heaven sing this song. ri.p rick james & lady t ivory portuguese queen of soul.

[Mobbin4theArt]

I Like Ya Boy Jamie Fox's Reaction At 0:54."If You Dont Know Where He Is,Bottem Left Corner In The White Suite" You Can Tell He's Feelin Dis Shit...Stricly 4 Da Grown Folk Right Chere!!!!

[sillau9]

R.I.P. Teena Marie and Rick James

[hootied]

I love the original recording of this song but this performance...well. Um. Yeah, okay.

[randallsnowden21]

@hootied Teena did good...rick was the one that didn't sound so well imo

[FireitupBedford]

Rick was lookin pretty bad here but no matter what he will always be my all time favorite singer in life...

[FireitupBedford]

That's pretty sad 3 people have never felt the Fire and Desire before...

[MochaStarrzz]

So sad to see they have passed on...but this is the best Rick and Teena performance EVER!!!! They truly saved the best for last!!

[Lost1Wons]

it's nice to know Beyonce is inspired by Teena Marie and has noted that, as in this performance Teena Maria gives Beyonce a shout out. Beyonce and Jay need to to look after her daughter Alia Rose, get that girl signed!

[AnneDroid1]

Oh, my dear God - these people were sooooo amazing!!!!! RIP

[928Nupe]

RIP two icons of soul, taken much too soon. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away"

[BonnieBae100]

hahahahaa!

[ATLGETREADY4ME]

@missnialia I know I was on the floor for like 2 hrs. Laughing @ his crazy ass but for the past seven years I've only wondered one thing, who the fuck was he (rick) talking about?

[missnialia]

Awesome song!!! but they cut it off right before he said "I'M RICK JAMES BITCH"!!!! I love that part!

[ATLGETREADY4ME]

@eecscorp83 do you have the song "I got you" it was rick and teena's last duet together before he passed I've been looking for that song since I was 15.

[shinnecockwarrior]

i think it was a smart move for rick James to not even attempt to hit those notes!

[BeautifulJADExx]

I remember this! I was 11 when this one came out! R.I.P Teena Marie and Rick James you too are finally back together again : )

[GATAMONAE]

Man why does this world have to have assholes like Tommy around?

[jaynoe123]

Damm !!! She Can sing Like That While Walking !!!! That`s Incredible Shit !! !Mayne !!!

[BlackBlonde7]

The best team ever!!! Missed dearly, both of them!

[IMissMyMichael]

@totallytommy why did you say that. Rick appeared to not know his lines; but I think Tina was phenominal.

[Sage1887]

OMG I REMEMBER THIS!! I was 7 when this aired!

[blee3696]

THEY ARE TOGETHER SINGING FOR GOD IN HEAVEN...R.I.P. RICK AND TINA MARIE...

[dcddjc]

Legends

[totallytommy]

I keep reading all the comments on this thread, and all I can think of is: you people are as HIGH as Rick and Tina were. This is HORRIBLE. I get nothing but DOUCHE CHILLS when I watch it... Death didn't come soon enough for these two.

[rockdiva888]

@totallytommy YOU are a real BUFFOON!!

[letmespeak2u]

@totallytommy All I know is that they were on key and the audience was eating their every word.

[vumann40]

@totallytommy Hey I looked up the word fuck head and your picture was there. Rick and Teena had alot of talent and great voices. You have no class at all and to boot they are both deceased. Let's see you get up and sing. You proberlly sound like you have a cock shoved down your throat you classless piece of shit.!!!

[jamaynex]

@vumann40 No but he has a squirell shoved up his asshole!!

[jamaynex]

@totallytommy This coming from a dude with a squirrel as his pet. I bet he climbs up you asshole!!

[totallytommy]

@jamaynex and that squirrel had more talent in his lil paw, than these two junkies do in their whole, bloated, drugged-destroyed bodies!

[patriciacarrasco]

@totallytommy stop hating!! teena and rick are legends always will be!!!

[xxxMrBligexxx]

Let Them Both Rest In Peace! Both Rick James And Teena Marie! 

[lildoe72]

wtf i didn't know she passed away damn may they both rest in peace they sang so great together they wil both be missed. she had a beautiful voice i love her music and i always will.

[lildoe72]

wtf i didn't know she passed away damn may they both rest in peace they sang so great together they wil both be missed.

[973ecw]

REST N PEACE RICK JAMES N TEENA MARIE

[robertsnowden19]

Teena didn't sound bad here. Wish I could say the same for Rick! Shame that both have passed away!

[someld818]

the chemistry they had and the magic they gave us will never ever be duplicated Lady Tee was such a class act and Rick James was a genius may they both RIP

[babybabyboo3]

luv diis song

[Teenasboy50]

Thank you for posting this video. Rick and Teena had such a great chemistry singing and you can tell they did love each other very much. Rick was just a little to wild for Lady T. I still can't believe that Teena is no longer here with us. She still had that powerful range. Nobody as of today sounds like her at all. She had a one in a million voice. I can't even listen to her music right now as I get so bummed out. Rick and Teena thank you for all of the great music. Miss u both very much!!!RIP

[lf1234]

Unless someone seriously steps up to the plate, we will never get duets like this EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!! That was some magic, for real.

[ComeliaO7]

The last time u saw Rick James BITCH!!!!! Can't believe she's gone too:( Heaven holds real musicians now. R.I.P:(!!!

[SmoothCinnamonX]

And yall know what's crazy? That Motown NEVER released this amazing song as a damn single!!!! Yet everybody and they mama knows it by heart!

[Freddie2]

Thanks for posting, i had another version of this video, and the quality was choppy :(, two artist that they gave the music world a lot of funk, and they both are deeply missed

[trumprosie]

What A Dynamic Duo, Rick Struck GOLD When He "Penned" This Song, I Remember When I First Heard It, I Was FLOORED, Teena Marie SHOCKED The Behavings Out Of Me, I Was Heavily DEVOTED To Her And Rick After "Street Songs" And It Must Be Magic", I Remember People On The Street Returning From Their Concert In 1981, In AWE Of The Performance, They Had "Happy" And "Once And Future Dream" After "Fire&Desire" But The Feeling I Experienced From The FLAMES Of "Fire&Desire" Were 2 Never Be EXTINGUISHED<33333

[secondgradeparty]

I'm sure they have. This truly is such a classic performance. It was LIIVE unedited footage at BET Awards... Last performance shortly bfore Rick died. The Ivory Queen of Soul ... Her daughter Aliah Rose Lebeau . sounds exactly like her. It is her only child. She is 17 yrs,. old.

[secondgradeparty]

I don"t know if Rick and Stevie were friends. I'm quite sure they admired one another. Rick had an amazing humbleness about him...

[OneWay789]

@secondgradeparty Oh okay . So they have probabaly met each other before then .

[AdamLupercio]

My reaction would be like the black guy situated behind Rick James to the left as he sings, "LOOOOOOVVEEEE" (the guy with the hands in the air).

Although I'm almost 30, my Mother brought me up with this kind of music, and I appreciate this song so much, it's best summed up this way [think of the song title] .... most musicians have a DESIRE to bring that FIRE to a performance, and this DUO was of very few who could do that! thanks for posting!

[perryclouse1]

tears are slipping down my face

[MzFoxzz]

Thanks for posting, God Bless.

[sorcerer3117]

This is amazing! Thanks for posting!

[secondgradeparty]

Thanks so much eecscorp83 ! I"ve been looking so hard for this video. I watched it long before Teena's death, and could not find . Thank u thank u... She was the best of the best... Rick James, a creative genius .. R.I.P. like so many, you will get your recognition even more now that you are gone....I love you both. Had the pleasure of meeting Rick, he was an absolute delight to speak with.

[eecscorp83]

@secondgradeparty ~ You welcome! :)

[OneWay789]

@secondgradeparty Did Rick James and Stevie Wonder ever meet and were they friends ?

[blkazian]

wow what a wonderful and memorable collaboration. She did not get her props, she is an awesome awesome singer. We will forever love you Teena. She had an amazing voice.

[ATLGETREADY4ME]

So sad that your gone but at the same time I know you and your baby are together again making sweet beautiful music lady t and slick rick forever R.I.P to you both

[Mj4Eternity58]

R.I.P. Rick & Tina, You Guys Made A Beautiful Couple, I Know You Guys Will Reunite Once Again!!!!!

[charisharris]

I've been looking for this last performance of the together. Thanks for posting.