Rick James - Reflections

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Rick James’ Compilation Album “Reflections” Originally Released on April 16, 1984.

Reflections is a compilation of Rick James songs released in 1984 on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.

Reflections was the first of several greatest-hits collections. Motown released on Rick James.

The album includes many of James' best-known hits, namely "You and I," "Mary Jane," "Bustin' Out (On Funk)," "Give It to Me Baby," "Super Freak," and "Dance Wit' Me." It also includes a trio of previously unreleased songs: "17," "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)," and "You Turn Me On," the first of which became a sizable hit. 

Two singles where released from the compilation

“17” and  "You Turn Me On”, However the song “Oh What a Night (4 Luv)," was released as a B-side song to the song “Can’t Stop” which was released on the “Glow” album in 1985.

“17” peaked at #6 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart, #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #60 on the US Billboard Dance chart.

“You Turn Me On” reached #31 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart.

The album compilation also contained a double sided poster.

Track-listing

1. "17"

2. "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)"

3. "You Turn Me On"

4. "Fire and Desire"

5. "Bustin' Out (On Funk)"

6. "You and I"

7. "Mary Jane"

8. "Dance Wit' Me"

9. "Give It to Me Baby"

10. "Super Freak"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology