Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is an American soul singer who first emerged as the featured vocalist of Chicago funksters Rufus. She fronted the band on a string of 1970s hits, including “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” and “Ain’t Nobody,” before launching a solo career in 1978 with Chaka and its crossover anthem […]
Rufus was an American soul-funk band from Chicago, best known for the 1974 hit “Tell Me Something Good,” a clavinet-driven composition by Stevie Wonder. They released six albums between 1973 and 1978 on ABC Records, followed by three early ’80s titles on MCA. Most of their releases give featured status to singer Chaka Khan. Members: […]
Rags to Rufus is the second album by Chicago funk sextet Rufus, released in February 1974 on ABC. Tracklist: A1. “You Got the Love” (4:39) A2. “I Got the Right Street” (3:17) A3. “Walkin’ in the Sun” (3:02) A4. “Rags to Rufus” (4:05) A5. “Swing Down Chariot” (4:24) B1. “Sideways” (1:55) B2. “Ain’t Nothin’ But […]
Chaka Khan is the fourth solo album by the namesake American soul/funk vocalist, released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Tearin’ It Up” (6:39) A2. “Slow Dancin’” (5:22) A3. “Best in the West” (4:00) A4. “Got to Be There” (4:00) B1. “Be Bop Medley:” (10:44) B1a. Hot House B1b. East of Suez (Come On […]
Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter is the ninth studio album by Canadian singer–songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on December 13, 1977, as a two-record set on Asylum. A1. “Overture / Cotton Avenue” 6:35 | | Guitar and Vocal – Joni Mitchell Bass – Jaco Pastorius Drums – John Guerin A2. “Talk to Me” 3:40 | | Guitar […]
