Rick James - Glow

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Rick James’ 8th Studio Album “Glow” Originally Released on April 16, 1985.

“Glow” is the 8th studio album, and 9th overall by Rick James, released in 1985 on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.

The album peaked at #50 on the Billboard album chart.

Three singles were released from the album “Can’t Stop”, “Glow” and  “Spend the Night with Me”.

“Can’t Stop”  peaked at #9 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, #10 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Can't Stop" was originally written for the Beverly Hills Cop: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, but not used or included on the soundtrack. However there is another version of this soundtrack that contains "BHC (I Can't Stop)" by Rick James in place of "Emergency" by Rockie Robbins.

The title-track “Glow” #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, #5 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and at #106 barely making the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The third single “Spend The Night With Me“ reached #41 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. 

The song “Moonchild" was sampled by by Mary J. Blige for her song “Love Is All We Need” ft Nas released in 1997.

The song was sampled by Jay-Z for his song “Your Only a Customer” released in 1997.

50 Cents sample the song for his song 'MoonMan' released in 2008.

Track-listing:

1. "Can't Stop"

2. "Spend the Night with Me"

3. "Melody Make Me Dance"

4. "Somebody (The Girl's Got)"

5. "Glow"

6. "Moonchild"

7. "Sha La La La La (Come Back Home)"

8. "Rock and Roll Control"

9. "Glow (Reprise)"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.