Rick James - Cold Blooded

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Rick James’ 7th Studio Album “Cold Blooded” Originally Released on August 5, 1983.

“Cold Blooded” is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter and funk musician Rick James, released in 1983 on the Gordy Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Black LPs chart, and at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album, "Cold Blooded", "U Bring the Freak Out" and "Ebony Eyes".

"Cold Blooded" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

"U Bring the Freak Out" reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #101 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Ebony Eyes" reached #22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #35 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached #43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The album featured guest vocals and appearances from artists such as Smokey Robinson, members of the Hip-Hop group Grandmaster Flash and actor Billy Dee Williams.

The album’s title track “Cold Blooded” was written with actress Linda Blair in mind, whom James was dating at the time.

The album was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.

Track-listing

1. U Bring the Freak Out

2. Cold Blooded

3. Ebony Eyes (featuring Smokey Robinson)

4. 1, 2, 3 (U, Her and Me

5. Doin' It

6. New York Town

7. P.I.M.P. the S.I.M.P. (featuring Grand Master Flash)

8. Tell Me (What You Want) (featuring Billy Dee Williams)

9. Unity

10. Cold Blooded (12" Instrumental)

11. U Bring the Freak Out (12" Extended Mix)

12. U Bring the Freak Out (Instrumental)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.