Songs Written by Rick JamesTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Rick James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Naval Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Army. In 1964, James moved to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band The Mynah Birds, who eventually... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Rick James first charted in 1978 with You and I.The artist placed 28 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 17 UK Top‑75 entries, including 5 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 17 Top‑10s, 6 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 20 Top‑10s, 5 of which hit number‑one.