Rick James - The Flag

Review by Ammu Alayil

The album "The Flag" by Rick James is a soulful and funky masterpiece that showcases James' musical prowess and creativity. With his signature sound of rock, funk, and soul, James delivers a powerful and energetic performance that is sure to get listeners grooving.

The album features some of James' most popular hits, such as "Sweet and Sexy Thing" and "Glow", as well as some lesser-known gems like "Free to Be Me" and "Fool on the Street". The songs are all expertly produced and arranged, with James' distinctive vocals and guitar playing taking center stage.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "R U Experienced", a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic that James infuses with his own unique style and flair. The song is a perfect showcase for James' guitar playing and vocal range, and it's clear that he was deeply influenced by Hendrix's music.

Artist: Rick James
Album: The Flag

1986

Rating: 3.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Save It for Me	4:19
Funk In America/Silly Little Man	05:54
Free To Be Me	4:44
Forever and a Day	4:21
Save It For Me	4:20
Slow And Easy (Interlude)	2:18
Rick's Raga	0:32
Funk In Amerika-Silly Little Man
Sweet and Sexy Thing	4:23
Sweet and Sexy Thing [12" Extended Mix]	09:07
Funk In Amerika / Silly Little Man
Freak Flag (Cue)	0:04
Freak Flag (Intro)	0:31
R U Experienced	4:29
Funk in America / Silly Little Man	5:54
Freak Flag
Om Raga	0:32
Slow And Easy Interlude
Slow And Easy	4:54
Freak Flag	0:31
Funk In America / Silly Little Man	5:53
Rick's Raga	0:32
Forever and a Day [12" Extended Mix]	07:35
Painted Pictures	4:54
Forever And A Day	4:20
Sweet And Sexy Thing	4:23
Freak Flag [Reprise]	00:28
Freak Flag (Reprise)	0:24
Free to Be Me	4:45
Slow and Easy Interlude	2:18
Freak Flag [Cue]	00:06
Slow and Easy	4:54

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Motown
Motown, Gordy

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Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Joint Recording Studio
Mastered At	Sterling Sound
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Motown Record Corporation
Copyright (c)	Motown Record Corporation
Published By	Stone City Music Co.
Manufactured By	RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand
Distributed By	RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand
Mixed At	The Joint Studios
Record Company	Columbia House
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA

Credits

Role	Credit
Engineer	Tom Flye
Written	Rick James
Produced	Rick James
Arranged By	Rick James
Producer	Rick James
Written-By	Rick James
Written By	Rick James
Art Direction	Johnny Lee
Backing Vocals	LaMorris Payne, Val Young (tracks: A1)
Bass	Paris Ford
Design	Janet Levinson
Horns	Daniel LeMelle
Synthesizer	Daniel LeMelle
Lead Guitar	Kenny Hawkins
Rhythm Guitar	Kenny Hawkins
Percussion	Nate Hughes
Photography	Chris Callis
Piano	Greg Levias

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℗ © 1986 Motown Record Corporation
Manufactured and distributed in Canada by MCA Records Canada
2450 Victoria Pk. Ave., Willowdale, Ontario M2J 4A2
Comes with printed inner sleeve
Distributed by RCA S.p.A.
Printed in Italy 1986
℗ 1986 Motown Record Corporation.
℗ © 1986 Motown Record Corporation. Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.
Disc manufactured by Sanyo Japan. Artwork printed in the U.S.A.
On back cover (not on center label): Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.
White label promo.
Red and white 'Sample' sticker on cover in top right corner.
Another (larger) promo sticker on back cover (lower left).
Has two inserts:
1. coloured insert with lyrics in English, on gloss paper
2. black and white insert with lyrics in Japanese, on matte paper
Label variant - similar layout to https://www.localhost/Rick-James-The-Flag/release/1739592 with significant variations: different fonts, 3 track names above center hole, MCA Distributing listed center right.
On back cover and on center label: Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.
Distributed in Europe by RCA / Ariola - Ariola / RCA
Printed in W Germany
Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.
© 1986 Motown Record Corporation.
Hollywood, California 9028.
Printed in U.S.A.
TEST PRESSING in specially-designed Greek test labels.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side One Label): GOR 6185-A
Matrix / Runout (Side Two Label): GOR 6185-B
Barcode: T4988017002483
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 6185 GL A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 6185 GL B
Barcode: T4988 017 30106 7
Rights Society: GEMA BIEM
Label Code: LC 0227
Barcode: 0 035628 244314
Barcode: 0 5010-96185-4 5
Barcode (Text): 0 5010-96185-2 1
Barcode (Text): 0 5010-96185-1 4
Matrix / Runout (Side One Label): 6185GLA
Matrix / Runout (Side Two Label): 6185GLB
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: AEPI
Barcode: 0 035627 244315
Matrix / Runout (Side One runout): 6185-GLA-15B
Matrix / Runout (Side Two runout): 6185-GLB-15B
Barcode (Text): 0 035627 244322
Barcode (scanned): 035627244315
Barcode: 0 5010-96185-1 4
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 6185 GLA
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 6185 GLB
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): 6185 GLA-1A G1 A4
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): 6185 GLB-1A G1 A4

About Rick James

American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer. Born: 1 February 1948 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Died: 6 August 2004 in Burbank, California, USA (aged 56). Growing up in the Buffalo ghetto as the third oldest child in a family of eight, by age 14 he already had legal troubles. In 1964 James went AWOL from the Navy because it interfered with his music career, and he fled to Canada for a few years. His first band, formed in the 1960's with future member was initially called the Sailor Boys, but soon changed their name to . He also formed the blues band The Main Line, and was singing and writing in . In 1977 he formed the . His first album Come Get It, reached position #3 on the R&B charts, You and I, went gold in September and Mary Jane," a barely-disguised hymn to marijuana, hit US R&B #3 in October 1977. He also helped launch the in the mid-1980s. Rick James is also credited for establishing the Punk Funk, style. On the morning of August 6th, 2004, James was found dead in his Burbank, California home. He died from pulmonary and cardiac failure with his various health conditions of diabetes, stroke, a pacemaker and a heart attack.

Real Name

James Ambrose Johnson
Jr.

Name Vars

James
Meco
R James
R. James
R.James
RIck James'
Rick James And Friend
Rick James B#tch
Rick Johnson
Ricky James
The man himself Rick James
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Aliases

Ricky Matthews
James Johnson

Summary by Ammu Alayil

"The Flag" is a must-have album for any fan of Rick James or funk and soul music in general. With its infectious grooves, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals, it's a timeless classic that will continue to inspire and entertain listeners for generations to come.