Chaka Khan - Through the Fire | REACTION

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  • @tigerwilliams7723
    @tigerwilliams7723 4 роки тому +78

    This is old school grown folks music ❤

  • @johnashley327
    @johnashley327 4 роки тому +6

    People forget how great a singer Chaka is.

    • @robertsweet6607
      @robertsweet6607 4 роки тому +2

      I never forgot, saw her a few years ago live and she was as good as when I saw her in the 70s

  • @juneevans
    @juneevans 2 роки тому +4

    Is he a musician as well? His knowledge of music theory and instrumentation is impressive. Chaka is the main focus of my master’s thesis topic and I learned a few things from Jack’s review. Nice!

  • @thomasgreen1914
    @thomasgreen1914 Рік тому +3

    Chaka Khan is the QUEEN

  • @Dion10942
    @Dion10942 4 роки тому +74

    Chaka Khan is so iconic she is great!!!!!!!!

    • @allenkhari3760
      @allenkhari3760 3 роки тому

      i guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account??
      I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

    • @melvinkody4003
      @melvinkody4003 3 роки тому

      @Allen Khari Instablaster ;)

  • @hushlilbaby
    @hushlilbaby 4 роки тому +8

    Chaka - I feel for you ❣🔥❣

  • @bobon.robinson6453
    @bobon.robinson6453 4 роки тому +75

    Chaka is my favorite female vocalist. Miles Davis once said she sounded like his trumpet! Her voice is a true instrument. BTW she hated Kanye’s “Through The Wire”! She wasn’t a fan of her sped up vocals..and I agree. Lol

    • @mannymontgomery9807
      @mannymontgomery9807 3 роки тому +5

      I've always loved Chaka Khan, but it wasn't until a few years ago when I heard her cover "Diamonds are Forever" that I realized her voice is an instrument all in itself. She's so amazing!!

    • @roido6614
      @roido6614 Рік тому +3

      Kanye is nowhere near the same Stratosphere as Chaka Khan!

  • @carolyaw4805
    @carolyaw4805 4 роки тому +4

    Yepppppp . No other voice out there like ChaKa.

  • @Dvo_Evolutions
    @Dvo_Evolutions 4 роки тому +58

    Rufus feat chaka Khan- Sweet Thing, it's one of their biggest songs

  • @polyprinz
    @polyprinz 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite Chaka song, "Love You All My Live Time". Love it!

  • @Eric4471066
    @Eric4471066 3 роки тому +8

    The video for this song was shot at the Union Train Station in Los Angeles during the summer of 1984. This song was a crossover hit for Chaka Khan. It did well on the Billboard Soul chart. It peaked at the #15 spot during the early winter of 1985. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it peaked at the #60 spot. This song was written by Canadian singer-songwriter David Foster.

  • @leroybrownjr68
    @leroybrownjr68 4 роки тому +47

    Loose Ends "Hanging on a String"

  • @MrPlant1966
    @MrPlant1966 2 роки тому +3

    Loving the sensual chair dancing!

  • @TheCaulfield1
    @TheCaulfield1 4 роки тому +4

    This woman is like a firework going off to me....she can give me REAL TINGLES with her voice and her lyrics...Rufus and her.."Do You Love What You Feel"...great tune....not forgetting "I Feel For You" "I Know You, I Live You", "What Cha Gunna Do For Me"... She is a Living Legend!!!!

  • @musingsofharmony3159
    @musingsofharmony3159 3 роки тому +4

    'Sweet Thang' by Chaka Khan will blow your whole mind Jack. You ain't ready, lol.

  • @ShyeNYC
    @ShyeNYC 4 роки тому +63

    Chaka is definitely a force! FYI Chaka performs all the background vocals on 90-95% of her catalogue which is why her sound is so easily identifiable! I hope you find time to react to her cover of the Michael Jackson classic "Got To Be There".

  • @earlrodgers8124
    @earlrodgers8124 Рік тому +2

    Chaka khan is my Queen

  • @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753
    @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753 3 роки тому +1

    Chaka Khan can blow and her rage is unreal with the power you ain't heard nothing yet. Listen to her sing "At Midnight."

  • @darnell49
    @darnell49 4 роки тому +65

    Chaka is a diva. That voice is fire. React to Got To Be There by Chaka Khan, it's a remake of your boy Michael Jackson

    • @Mike-gc9fb
      @Mike-gc9fb 4 роки тому +3

      Absolutely Darnell!!! Jack, you'd really appreciate the range and various colors of Chaka's voice on "Got To Be There", you won't be disappointed!

    • @voxandlocks
      @voxandlocks 2 роки тому

      Speaking of "Got To Be There", if you really want your mind blown, listen to the Michael Jackson original, followed immediately by the Chaka version.

  • @lisajohnson521
    @lisajohnson521 4 роки тому +6

    Chaka is one of the most beautiful women to me. Love her!!!

  • @lynne5322
    @lynne5322 3 роки тому +1

    I love seeing young people connect this fabulous artist.

  • @jamomathews9890
    @jamomathews9890 Рік тому +2

    I remember recording some Chaka for a buddy once I got him hooked. I went to visit him one day and saw him walking to his house. He had on headphones and looked pissed. When I got to him and took a few of his grocery bags he angrily snatched off the headphones saying, get this hollering itch out my ears. His first lesson you don't play Chaka at high volume unless you understand it's gonna be a funky ride.

  • @robertholmes6906
    @robertholmes6906 4 роки тому +8

    Chaka Khan "Ain't Nobody" !!! Gotta react to that one too !! Great channel.

  • @carriec9719
    @carriec9719 4 роки тому +3

    ❤️❤️ Chaka

  • @carycan3379
    @carycan3379 4 роки тому +43

    Here's a little known fact about this song : The original title for this song was CHAKA it was written by David Foster for his album the best of me[1983] it was an instrumental piece about CHAKA KHAN ! Also, i believe Chaka's name means "woman of FIRE" !!!

  • @fallingstar5934
    @fallingstar5934 4 роки тому +6

    Oh my gosh 😍 I've been waiting for a Chaka Khan song for forever.
    Through the fire is one of my favorites and is the song that made me a chakaholic you should definitely do "ain't nobody" or "I feel for you" next.

  • @godessshelly8497
    @godessshelly8497 4 роки тому +21

    It’s raining men by the weather girls

  • @jonsonjavier7465
    @jonsonjavier7465 4 роки тому +3

    Through the fire is written and produced by David Foster. HE is one of the hit maker producers and writers together with Baby Face and Dianne Warren.

  • @Tobyhanna24
    @Tobyhanna24 4 роки тому +1

    Chaka Khan is EVERYTHING!!!! I luv her and her music so much!

  • @dcaseng
    @dcaseng 4 роки тому +2

    Chaka is a LEGEND.

  • @drmayesmt
    @drmayesmt 3 роки тому +1

    There were a lot of love songs by African American female artists that told of the strength and depth of our love.

  • @knightfly28
    @knightfly28 4 роки тому +2

    You young folks betta recognize the legends. 🤣

  • @mindyourbizok
    @mindyourbizok 4 роки тому +4

    According to my research the song was recorded in 1984 and released in 1985.
    I remember hearing the song as a kid but I've never watched a video.
    I love the song.
    Can you please review:
    " I feel for you by" Chaka Khan.

  • @pcfool13
    @pcfool13 4 роки тому +3

    Chaka khan sweet thing

  • @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753
    @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753 3 роки тому +2

    This song would bring a tear to my eye.

  • @Camille4Real
    @Camille4Real 4 роки тому +53

    One of my favorite Chaka Khan songs is "Papillon (Hot Butterfly)". It was co-written with Luther Vandross - you can hear him singing in the hook. By the way, have you reacted to Luther yet? Dude! If not, do "Never Too Much"

    • @viviha34
      @viviha34 4 роки тому +1

      Yaaasss!

    • @helenhamilton9561
      @helenhamilton9561 4 роки тому +2

      She has been one of my favorite singer, since I first heard her sing when I was 10yrs. old I am now 57 yrs. old.
      Didn't know about Luther writing the hooks, and singing in the background.Love getting info that I didn't know.👍

  • @saiyongdawn7756
    @saiyongdawn7756 4 роки тому +3

    Great Reaction Jack. This song was the bomb when it first came out. Thanks.😍😘🎈

  • @deandtratracy7804
    @deandtratracy7804 4 роки тому +2

    Oh yes! Chaka can hit notes you can't even think about.

  • @goodnessgraciousalive7082
    @goodnessgraciousalive7082 4 роки тому +2

    Chaka Khan is one of the ALL TIME greats!!! And this is my favorite Chaka song. Much love.

  • @deborahpalmer4950
    @deborahpalmer4950 4 роки тому +2

    HELL YEAH Ms. Chaka Khan 🥰 3:57 - 4:05 That's actually Los Angeles Union Station Jack, where the video was shot 🤗 4:10 "good visual setting though". I agree totally 😊 great reaction

  • @deitralee6342
    @deitralee6342 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite Chaka Khan song hands down.

  • @monicawism
    @monicawism 4 роки тому +12

    Hi Jack! Please react to Chaka Khan's "I feel for you," written by Prince. It's one of my favs from the 80's thanks!😉

  • @davionna9594
    @davionna9594 4 роки тому +2

    Yo! I'm goofy asf him saying Baby killed me and then "Chaka Khan" MANEEEEEEEE I'M DECEASED I love me some Chaka😩 that's a real woman rii derrrrr and she's such a beaut AND YES MA'AM CHAKA KNOWN FOR THEM HIGH NOTES with her unique voiceeee

  • @z51vetteman
    @z51vetteman 4 роки тому +4

    Jack, check out Chaka Khan - Love You All My Lifetime! another one of Chaka's hits!

  • @ryanvelez6762
    @ryanvelez6762 4 роки тому +3

    Great Reaction jack !!! 😍🔥

  • @elainelopez6337
    @elainelopez6337 4 роки тому +1

    The Living Icon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the one and only....

  • @darnell49
    @darnell49 4 роки тому +25

    Since you like 70s music. Check out Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Sweet Thang, Hollywood,Tell Me Something Good and Stay

    • @jmrx12
      @jmrx12 3 роки тому

      This song is from the 80s.

    • @darnell49
      @darnell49 3 роки тому +1

      @@jmrx12 I know

  • @MSGM72
    @MSGM72 4 роки тому +14

    This is one song that's on my greatest list. 🤗 Thanks Jack 🙏✌

    • @carycan3379
      @carycan3379 4 роки тому +1

      Here's a little known fact about this song : The original title for this song was CHAKA it was written by David Foster for his album the best of me[1983] it was an instrumental piece about CHAKA KHAN ! Also, i believe Chaka's name means "woman of FIRE" !!!

  • @joshuayeager3686
    @joshuayeager3686 4 роки тому +1

    The video for Through The Fire was actually filmed inside Los Angeles Union Train Station, which has such huge stained glass windows that it gives off the look of a church in the video. Amazing song of hers.

  • @desertflow3r
    @desertflow3r 4 роки тому +1

    Check out Vesta Williams who was a back up singer for Chaka who went on to a solo career. Her signature song : CONGRATULATIONS🎶🔥🔥🔥RIP.

  • @thecarlitz3920
    @thecarlitz3920 4 роки тому +7

    This song is very famous here in the Philippines and one of the famous pieces of every Filipino singers. Iconic!

  • @BrenJen86
    @BrenJen86 4 роки тому +23

    Great reaction Jack! You should check out Rufus, which was her band before she went solo. “Tell Me Something Good”, “Sweet Thing” and “ Do You Love What a You Feel” are all classics from the 70s. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @vibey1443
    @vibey1443 4 роки тому +7

    Yes Jack! Chaka is a legend and a vocal masterclass! I knew you would enjoy this song like you did I'm Every Woman! She ain't called the Queen of Funk for nothing.

  • @leatitiamalone4841
    @leatitiamalone4841 4 роки тому +18

    Nothing beats old school, love it!! When are we going to see some Luther Vandross, speaking of icons

  • @abrahamjean8176
    @abrahamjean8176 4 роки тому +5

    Nevr thought you’d react to this classic but um happy you did! Chaka did THAT

  • @maharismamat5549
    @maharismamat5549 4 роки тому +8

    well Jack, now u gotta do Chaka's Ain't Nobody and My Funny Valentine now :D

  • @chriscarr1659
    @chriscarr1659 4 роки тому +11

    ICONIC my Brother Jack👊 Chaka paved the way for Many of the Female artist through the years💯 "For a chance to be with you I'd gladly give it all" ❤️ Damn now that's saying "A LOT" to that "SPECIAL" someone❣️

  • @BiggTigger
    @BiggTigger 3 роки тому +1

    Wanna know a fact? She is a powerhouse then and now. I’ve heard her do a simple run that gave me chillz. Her range is insane…and she still has that power. Chaka,Aretha Franklin , Tina Turner never lost their power over time. Chaka will make your hair stand on end even now

  • @siobhanshavonne7733
    @siobhanshavonne7733 4 роки тому +2

    I love this song. 💗💗💗 🤗😊😊

  • @cathyreed6723
    @cathyreed6723 4 роки тому +4

    Nice reaction. Like the blue screen.

  • @itsyoshibear6972
    @itsyoshibear6972 4 роки тому +20

    Kci and Jojo life
    Aretha Franklin a rose is still a rose
    Isley Brothers contagious
    Seal a kiss from a rose.

  • @EricWoodyVariety59
    @EricWoodyVariety59 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite of all time.

  • @Jacob-nl2ct
    @Jacob-nl2ct 4 роки тому +2

    AMAZING SONG! ☝💯☝

  • @AmberDiva79
    @AmberDiva79 4 роки тому +26

    React to Miki Howard- “ain’t nobody like you “.

    • @Butterfly22593
      @Butterfly22593 4 роки тому +4

      Yes!!! Love this song. Miki Howard was underrated

  • @breal9028
    @breal9028 4 роки тому +15

    React to Chaka’s version of Michael Jackson’s “ Got to be there” and prepare to be blown away

  • @warrior9923
    @warrior9923 4 роки тому +3

    Legendary Queen Chaka 👌🏾❤

  • @mhead02barnes
    @mhead02barnes 4 роки тому +1

    Ain’t Nobody; Rufus & Chaka Khan. I’m sure you’ll love it. Btw, this video was filmed in Union Station (downtown Los Angeles).

  • @jevonk
    @jevonk 4 роки тому +1

    The beauty of Through the Fire takes my breath away. Always loved it and always will! ❤️

  • @darrylb9872
    @darrylb9872 4 роки тому +7

    Please more of Chaka when she sang with Rufus in the '70s.
    Her range was always incredible. She can reach deep down with that one of a kind voice and soar like no other.
    My favorite was the song: Sweet Thing. It is an excellent example of her unmatched artistry.

    • @jessieball6195
      @jessieball6195 Рік тому

      Imo, none of those early Rufus songs can match this song. This song has no equal in her whole discography.

  • @elfuegohumano
    @elfuegohumano 4 роки тому +1

    Goodness gracious, Chaka! This song never gets old. 👌🏼 Try her version of 'Got to Be There'.

  • @ccrdcd38
    @ccrdcd38 4 роки тому +2

    Jack this is my favorite song from her and unsaid stank face I love you dude the man who wrote this song said he had her in mind when he wrote it he also said he never does that when writing songs

  • @eskayh7734
    @eskayh7734 4 роки тому +3

    This song makes me feel so WARM, you know? Chaka really knows how to wrap her voice around you. She's really and truly one of the best. "Through the Fire" was released as the third single from Chaka's sixth studio album I Feel for You (1984). It peaked at #60 on the Hot 100 and at #15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The music video was filmed at Los Angeles' Union Station.
    Please react to:
    I Feel for You (title track)
    Ain't Nobody (with Rufus)
    De La Soul - All Good? (feat Chaka Khan), Oooh. (feat Redman), Baby Phat (feat Devin the Dude & Yummy Bingham)
    Anita Baker - Body & Soul

  • @bdhu2001
    @bdhu2001 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve been waiting for you to react to this!!!! It’s my favorite Chaka Khan song and I never get tired of it. But it came out at the same time as Whitney’s first hit song, so didn’t stay on play on the radio.

  • @herthaaa9171
    @herthaaa9171 4 роки тому +17

    Bobby Brown - Roni or My prerogative

  • @sharr-riflawless4984
    @sharr-riflawless4984 4 роки тому +2

    I loved Kanye first 3 albums I was obsessed but he took a turn,I hope we will get the old Kanye back.Chaka is one of my favorite artist this is my best Chaka song but I love many

  • @toniowilliamkellyjennifer2676
    @toniowilliamkellyjennifer2676 4 роки тому +4

    This soothe my soul.... to have this song in my life all my life is truly a gift

  • @PabloZoelife
    @PabloZoelife 4 роки тому +9

    This is one of the best soulful compositions of music to me to come out from the 80s. Good stuff bro. Do Chaka khan “tell me something Good!”

  • @HeyImEynisha
    @HeyImEynisha 4 роки тому +1

    Chaka Khan & Rufus - Do You Love What You Feel. It’s such a feel good song and Sweet Thing as well. Chaka and Rufus are one of the best duos.

  • @saphire2214
    @saphire2214 4 роки тому +3

    Come through with the classics! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @janejones7638
    @janejones7638 4 роки тому +2

    Chaka Khan is so underappreciated. I mean when people talk about the greatest female singers, she wouldn't get a mention. I love "I Feel For You" but so much of what I love about that song is the music so I don't say that's my favorite song of hers.

  • @shevawn1973
    @shevawn1973 4 роки тому +5

    React to:
    Sweet Thing by Chaka Khan. A Classic
    Love Song.

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 4 роки тому +2

    Grown folks music you know when the words mean something

  • @alanaduran9045
    @alanaduran9045 4 роки тому +1

    Definitely gotta do more chaka. Great reaction

  • @Dar.Nicole
    @Dar.Nicole 4 роки тому +4

    Now if you want good oldies with the same feel, react to DeBarge “Time Will Reveal” “Love Me In A Special Way” and “A Dream”

  • @MichaelF267
    @MichaelF267 4 роки тому +6

    fun fact : Chaka didn't like how Kanye sampled it. She wasn't thrilled that she was sped up to sound like a chipmunk.
    You should react to Chaka's "Ain't bobody". "Ain't nobody" might have made it onto Michael Jackson's "thriller" album. The songwriter David "Hawk" Wolinski threatened to Give it to Michael Jackson if Chaka's label didn't make it the album's lead single.

  • @Camille4Real
    @Camille4Real 4 роки тому +16

    Love how you're catching all the samples! Hip hop is awesome for that. You should do a "Samples Series" where you react to the original songs of popular hip hop beats 🔥🔥🔥

    • @TheGobo1234
      @TheGobo1234 4 роки тому +4

      Great idea! Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding would be perfect for this series

    • @sccall1024
      @sccall1024 4 роки тому +3

      That is a dope idea. I like to say that I’m the queen of catching samples, there’s so many songs that have sampled others. So I would love to watch something like that

  • @drewm.2790
    @drewm.2790 4 роки тому +1

    This is a classic this is a classic

  • @mymusic7384
    @mymusic7384 4 роки тому +5

    She is amazing. One of my other favorite songs from Chaka is her cover of MY FUNNY VALENTINE of the Waiting to Exhale album. When you can (and I know that you have many requests) react to Anita Baker- Been So Long and Chante Moore- Candlelight and You. Please and thank you. 😊

  • @BarberNationOnline
    @BarberNationOnline 4 роки тому +1

    Chicago’s finest. Kanye was paying homage to his Chi-Town homegirl Chaka by sampling this in “Through the Wire.” Chaka Khan was an active member of The Black Panthers in Chicago before becoming lead singer of Rufus ✊🏾

  • @Desmaification
    @Desmaification 4 роки тому +10

    Can you react to Phyllis Hyman living all alone...

  • @Braedensground
    @Braedensground 4 роки тому +1

    My Song! Thanks!

  • @ghananaturals8525
    @ghananaturals8525 4 роки тому +2

    You're amazing Jack, love your insight and positivity 😘

  • @Karina-yg3bj
    @Karina-yg3bj 4 роки тому +2

    This looks like it was filmed in union station in Los Angeles where I'm from lol that seating area is very cathedral like they even have a piano in the corner now. (Cant play it due to covid tho)

  • @THEPATRIOT1000
    @THEPATRIOT1000 4 роки тому +3

    Stephinie Mills...Itene Cara.
    .Denice Williams

  • @cchild12789
    @cchild12789 4 роки тому +11

    Please do Chala's "I Feel For You" and Patti Labelle's "If Only You Knew"

  • @jaydenjames3797
    @jaydenjames3797 4 роки тому +2

    Such a timeless classic hit 🔥 🔥🔥

  • @formerlymel9549
    @formerlymel9549 4 роки тому +3

    This was the third single from Chaka Khans "I feel for you" album. The title track of that album gave Chaka something of a career resurgence being one of the top 5 songs of 1985. Unfortunately, this song failed to catch fire (pun intended). It didn't make it to the top 50 of the hot 100 and underperformed on the rnb charts. It was only appreciated years later and would go on to become one of her signature songs.
    Chaka is an excellent recording artist but many of her live performances have been panned. You might have seen her recent viral butchering of the national anthem. Her 1999 performance at the second installment of Divas Live--which featured Whitney, Mary J Blige, Tina Turner, and a few others--was also critically panned (but fan approved). There are many fan videos about her terrible performances at concerts.
    For much of her life Chaka struggled with addiction which included cocaine, heroin, and alcohol and that may be a contributing factor in her less than stellar live performances. While performing at Aretha Franklin's funeral, she had the lyrics to the song she sung taped to a fan she was carrying. It was so conspicuous, even the audience members could see it. If she were just about anyone else, she likely would've caught flack. Her "bad" performances were more prevalent later in her career so age might also a contributing factor.
    She did a performance with BB King, Gladys Knight, and Etta James 2 years after this video was released. She was visibly high, drunk, or both. In a comically genius way, there were times you couldn't understand what she was saying, but she she sounded good doing it. I doubt anyone would request it so here's the link to it ua-cam.com/video/MoBlmp9cOL4/v-deo.html . To me, it's phenomenal but I don't know if others will feel the same. If you watch it, you will probably regret it if you don't film your first reaction.😆 Here's the full concert ua-cam.com/video/yOSnUmLt5VQ/v-deo.html
    In the 90's Chaka did a song which I thought should've been a huge hit called "never miss the water" with Meshell Ndegeocello. Alas! It was not to be. (Meshell is another artist you should check out. She had a hit with the song "if that's your boyfriend." You really gotta listen to the message, it was a hit for the wrong reason).
    One of my favorite songs from the 80's was a song by Steve Winwood called "Higher love." Chaka sang the chorus. For years it was hard to distinguish what Chaka really brought to the song. The earlier versions of the video didn't even list her as a featured artist. It wasn't until I heard Steve Winwood and his daughter do a remake that I realized how immense Chaka's contribution was. If you don't know the song you should check it out. It's a really positive message that's especially relevant in these dark times.
    Chaka Khan is one of my favorite artists and this is unquestionably one of my favorite songs by her.

  • @mikaelaburrell1655
    @mikaelaburrell1655 4 роки тому

    I remember listening to this song at a car wash with my dad and sisters

  • @JemJam2976
    @JemJam2976 4 роки тому +1

    Its shot at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. I know that Station anywhere.

  • @jamedraa8472
    @jamedraa8472 4 роки тому +3

    This is one of my all time favorite songs. Luv this channel. Please react to FIRE AND DESIRE by Rick James & Teena Marie.