“Fire And Desire” by Rick James & Teena Marie (1981)

The key word here is passion. There’s so much passion in this duet that it practically drips off the record as it spins. And like many of the best soul duets, “Fire And Desire” feels cinematic, with a plotline that could fit neatly into a film or a soap opera. “Fire And Desire” finds Rick… Read More “Fire And Desire” by Rick James & Teena Marie (1981)

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“Behind The Groove” by Teena Marie (1980)

Lady T was only on album number two when “Behind The Groove” became a minor hit, but all of the elements that made her her were already in place. Funky bottom? Yes. Soulful Vox? Yes. Subtle Latin and jazz flavoring? Yes and yes. Weird semi-mystical lyrics about Xanadu being behind the groove? Uh huh. All set… Read More “Behind The Groove” by Teena Marie (1980)

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“Fire And Desire” by Rick James & Teena Marie (1981)

“Behind The Groove” by Teena Marie (1980)