"Ebony Eyes" was a collaborative effort between Smokey Robinson and Rick James. First released on the album Cold Blooded,"Ebony Eyes" climbed the R&B chart and peaked at number 22. "Ebony Eyes" is one of the few hits by Rick James to not use the style he labeled "punk-funk" but instead uses a more contemporary tempo and follows a more classic style of R&B. Robinson was credited for singing the introduction,bridge,and other more calm verses while James sang the chorus.
"Ebony Eyes" begins with a simple beat which leads into a more complex rhythm and the vocals of both Robinson and uncredited background vocalist who repeat falsetto vocals twice before Robinson begins the opening verse. The song chronicles the narrator's affection for a certain woman. Lost for words and made weak by the mere presence of this lady,Robinson requires Rick James' vocals to reveal how he really feels about this woman,who Rick James thinks is unaware of his affection and apparent need for her. It is an ode to love for women of color,hence the title "Ebony Eyes".
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