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Rick James began dating Linda Blair in the fall of 1982. In early 1983, she aborted their baby then informed him she had been pregnant after the procedure. James was hurt by her decision. He wrote "Cold Blooded" about Blair. "It was about how Linda could freeze my blood," he wrote in his memoir.
- "Cold Blooded (Instrumental)"
- July 5, 1983
- 5:59 (album version), 4:19 (single version)
- Linda Blair and Rick James dated in The ‘80s
- Rick James Said He Wrote ‘Cold Blooded’ About Linda Blair
- Blair Broke Up with James Over Drug Use
Years after Linda Blair and Rick Springfield ended their under-the-radar romance, she began a dalliance with funk superstar Rick James. He wrote about many of his girlfriends in his memoir, Glow: The Autobiography of Rick James, and name-dropped Elisabeth Shue, Ola Ray, Janis Hunter (Marvin Gaye’s ex), Teena Marie, and Blair. And The Exorcistactor ...
In 1983, James released his album, Cold Blooded, and it hit number 1 on Billboard’s R&B charts. The titular track features lyrics about swagger and a hot girl who’s caught his attention, but the musician made it clear the song is specifically about Blair. “When I called my album Cold BloodedI wasn’t talking about my personality. I didn’t see myself...
James openly discussed his addiction in interviews and in his autobiography. During the VH1 special, he mentioned that he wanted to marry Blair at one point. However, he thought his lifestyle and drug habits were too much for her. She agreed. “I could not bear to be around that. It wasn’t healthy for me and it wasn’t healthy for him, by any means. ...
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Sep 7, 2011 · The 1983 funk song, 'Cold Blooded', was written by James in his own description of their relationship. Blair was pleased with the idea, yet a little confused by the wording. "Cold...
Dec 30, 2023 · The track’s popularity can be attributed to its infectious funk groove, the charismatic delivery of Rick James, and its relatable themes of desire and attraction. James wrote “Cold Blooded” about his relationship with Linda Blair, who gained fame for her role in the horror film “The Exorcist.”
Album: Cold Blooded ( 1983) Charted: 40. License This Song . lyrics. Songfacts®: James wrote this about his girlfriend Linda Blair, an actress who starred in the movie The Exorcist. James played all the instruments on the record. Rick James was a prolific producer for Motown Records, and as a solo artist he scored on both the Pop and R&B charts.
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Jul 11, 2014 · After a quick affair with Linda Blair (yes, from The Exorcist), James wrote “Cold Blooded” about the star. He spent time getting to “know” the actress during a short stint living at the...
Was written with Actress Linda Blair in mind, whom Rick James was dating
