Rufus & Chaka Khan ~ Ain't Nobody 1983 Funky Purrfection Version
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
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David "Hawk" Wolinski had worked with Minnie Riperton when he met Michael Sembello backstage at a Stevie Wonder concert in Philadelphia. They began writing songs together, when he came up with "this goofy, little stupid beginning idea" that morphed into music where the bass did not hit the same time as the drum giving the song an original but incredibly funky sound. Roger Linn, a guitarist who had invented a drum synthesizer was nearly invited to join Rufus but as he did not sing, was not considered further. Wolinski used his invention to complete "Ain't Nobody" and the song practically wrote itself after that.
Tony Maiden was the only hold out about recording the song. He felt that he was old school and not comfortable with the new technology, but went along with it as long as it did not take too much time. Wolinski states that (Maiden) "was right. It's kind of ironic, I never realized it (computers) would take over so completely, that you'd get people who don't know how to play that became the rule instead of the exception. And my feelings about R&B have completely changed. It's a tragedy what has happened to music."
He played it for Glenn Frey, who smelled a major hit as did Quincy Jones, who wanted the song for Michael Jackson but Hawk had already promised producer Russ Titleman that he would give the song to Rufus and declined the offer. It was an uphill battle to get the band to record the song since it was so synth based which did not sit well with the old school instrumentalists in the band. A vote was taken and the song was included.
Rufus had just signed with Warner and their debut release was a Live album "Stompin' At The Savoy" that had them run through their greatest hits repertoire on three sides and side 4 had two new studio songs, "One Million Kisses" and "Ain't Nobody". While "Ain't Nobody" topped the R&B survey for one week, it peaked at #22 on the Hot100, while the follow up "One Million Kisses" eked its way to #37 R&B but completely missed the Hot100.
Then, when it came time to release the first single, the label did not want to go for "Ain't Nobody". That's When Wolinski threatened to give the song to Michael Jackson instead so the label sucked it up and put it out, scoring an R&B #1 and a #22 pop hit in the spring of 1983.
One of my all time favorite songs. Period. Her passionate and energetic vocals over an earworm infectious groove and great chorus takes me there every time.
Moreover seems a song almost impossible to cover… I mean, properly
Amen
Sure bloody....
Yep, Chaka Khan versus Michael Jackson is like Chuck Norris versus Bruce Lee in that one movie. Kind of feels like Chaka is throwing shade here, feels dirty for me to say that… But every second of her vocals feel perfect, like this is how god intended. Damn, just damn. Every one of her vocal inflections are in the right place.
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This is the best song from Chaka Kahn. Her voice is so soulful
"Tell me something good"
@@juanmadrigal4095 yeah that was a good song too
Even now, 2024--this STILL fills the dance floor!!! Masterful job on this remix!
Yesss 💃🕺🔥🔥🔥
*Great version (almost twice as long as the original)! The bassline has always been on my own personal Top 50 Baselines of All Time.*
*And as my daughters say... "It's SICK!"* lol
This iconic song certainly demonstrated the superb vocal skills from Chaka. A powerful time, when music such as this song, captured your emotions. Then to be able to see this beautiful woman in concert surely is a indelible experience that you will always remember. Thanks, You Tube, for ressurecting ancient memories.
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Chaka Khan's voice is truly amazing and beyond compare
Brilliant era….best music ever. So glad I was in that time,young and carefree 🥰
I LOVE this song so much. I couldn't stop listening to it around 2020 and it makes me love the legend Chaka Khan even more. Definitely a feel good song too. ❤ 😃🎶
I've had a feeling that this should have been part of an 80's action movie soundtrack. So funky with just a bit of grit.
A TIMELESS CLASSIC lovingly extended with unmistakable PURRFECTION - THANK You!💕
That Friday feeling has landed (unless you listening on a different day) 🎧🤩
AWESOME way to KICKSTART this WEEKEND !!!!
Warum ich den Song so gut finde , ganz einfach .....zusammen mit mein Bruder haben wir das Lied rauf und runter gehört beim Tapezieren seiner Bude . Und wir hatten Spas bei dem Lied je mehr wir es gehört hatten . War schon Lustig ..!
One of my absolute favorites! Brings back special memories. ❤️
Totally agree. True, brings back amazing & unforgettable memories 💚😗😉😍
One of the funkiest jams of the 80’s. That awesome guitar riff @ 4:34 is unforgettable. Thanks for posting.
The instrumentals are outstanding, but the vocals are legendary. The remixer is prolific, record labels, release this mix officially now!
This track just doesn't feel that old and now it's new again, thank you😀🌈
SUPERB,,,, old skool funk lover,,,,,, this tune is such a classic
Never gets old ✨✨✨
I can remember sneaking out with friends to go Downtown Houston to breakdance in front of a store called Woolworths. This was my song to show out on. Wish I had this mix then. Great work on this.!!!!
One of all times favorite jams.
❤ love it
Yes Yes Yes 💚💯💚
Naturally.
Flying through the stars
Last forever.......
good ole days tune ,sorely missed .❤️
I love her and this song! She’s Beautiful! ❤️ Lord can anyone today compare to her!
Hermoso tema,😃👍como olvidar tan buena interpretación, regresaste a mis años maravillosos ....saludos y un fuerte abrazo🤟😄👍
Breakin the movie . The best times of 80's
One of Miss Khan's the Empress of FUNKs best licks on a Rufus track. The soul in her voice is deadly... Thanks, eh ⚓
The original voice is Chaka Khan
I just l-l-l-l-o-o-o-o-o-o--o-v-v-e this song! It is not just made for disco dancing. It is also perfect for longer listening!
Thank you David "Hawk" Wolinski Rufus member for penning this jam and Chaka for her fire vocals❤❤
😌😌😌 mmm c ça le bonheur 😄😁 be happy and love every second's of your life ...😉👊
New year 🎉 2022 and still damn good.
Captured effortlessly
That's the way it was
Happened so naturally
I did not know it was love
The next thing I felt was You
holding me close
What was I gonna do?
I let myself go
And now we're flyin' through the stars I hope this night will last forever
I've been waitin' for you
It's been so long
I knew just what I would do
When I heard your song
Filled my heart with your bliss
Gave me freedom
You knew I could not resist
I needed someone
And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night will last forever
Oh oh oh oh
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody Loves me better than you
I wait for night time to come
And bring you to me
Can't believe I'm the one
I was so lonely
I feel like no one could feel
I must be dreamin'
I want this dream to be real
I need this feelin'
I make my wish upon a star
And hope this night will last forever
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you
And first you put your arms around me
Then you put your charms around me
I can't resist this sweet surrender
Oh my nights are warm and tender
We stare into each other's eyes
And what we see is no surprise
Got a feeling most with treasure
And a love so deep we cannot measure
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you
After a long hard day at work, not enough break time for music and news... I needed this. Thank you.
Good Friday to me, with this jam, WOW, thank you
🎉 j'avais 16 ans dans les années 80 super moment . De la vraie quoi !!!!!!🌠🇮🇪
My favorite song from Rufus ft Chaka Khan. My first love...💕💐👏🏿
This is A great Song i love this one. She's the Best.
love this tune so much! good vibes from 🇧🇷😉💚💛
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@@Modusponens8957 😉
❤️❤️Until I die.. This song stays...
Das Beste was es je gab an Musik. Mein immer bleibender Lieblingsong 🎧😍
One of her best songs my all time favored great memories
Just Beautiful!
Her voice is magical….an all time great ❤️
Can't nobody hit a note like chaka khan'
It’s March 25th, 2022 and I’m here because it’s her Birthday today! The Wendy Show Guest Host Sheri Shepherd Mentioned her and some favorite songs!
Cat starts up the time machine for his boomer subscribers to joogle memories of good times with friends from the past. It allows relief from our present day stress to escape to a place where our responsibilities where not as consuming as they are at present.
This is my current jam
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Iconic…brilliant era in music❤️
WOW!!! This is my favorite song!! Chaka, Chaka, Chaka.... Chaka Khan!! Thanks for posting!!!
❤😊❤I LOVE this woman and this song 🎵 May 18th 2023 and I am still jamming to this song 🎵 ❤️
Oct 2023 listening here
Takes me back. She is an artist one of a kind.
Tengo casi 60 años y me doy tiempo de recordar mis mejores momentos y logros...y éste tema encaja perfecto como tema de fondo🎶🤷🏻♂️
"Name Of The Game" theme it seems ...
This is so,so sublime, it's great work all-round - thank you for this, Cat.
I have heard and played it thousands times and I still love it! 😍
Well made Version! 👍
The best nine minutes in the history of music chaka Khan is the bomb 💣
Her voice sends me!
Stupenda
I NEVER GET TIRED OF A LOVE SONG THAT SAYS YES TO LOVE.
AND THE CHANCES WE TAKE WHEN WE DO LOVE.
THANK YOU CHAKA KHAN....YOU KEEP ME BELIEVING IN A WORLD OF LOVE AND THAT IT STILL DOES EXIST.............OCT 9 2023.
Im 31 Dj Disco 🕺 but my parents introduced me to so many styles of music. Thankful for it. Would you ever re do Into the groove madonna her early stuff was funky as hell. Also PYT MJ heck I will just shut up and enjoy 😉
Love old-school music
i love the synth bassline !!
Oh my wow I love love love this song, so much♥️♥️
What a time it was then to be young.
What an amazing song, great mix love it!
So many memories!!!!!
Loved the explanation how this song got recorded, amazing music!
Essa música me trouxe muitas lembranças, ouvi a décadas atrás e não sabia o nome da música e nem cantora. Sinceramente me emocionei. Parabéns ao canal por esse momento de felicidade. From Curitiba Brazil
Awesome song I love it
O que falar dessa cantora !!
Simplesmente maravilhosa 💞
Excellent Song and Quality👌👌👌 🌹🌹🌹
when I was a kid, the was the track we would breakdance to :)
Old memory's 😉👍
Great extended version.thanks,once again!
Bad song man!!! and mix is jamming man!!!
this and her song Through The Fire are my favorites man!!!
This mixed well with Klymaxx Meeting In The Ladies Room with Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson with JJ FAD Supersonic...all remixed version's off of 12" singles...
great memories man!!! the best day's are gone by...
all thing's must pass...
All time favorite
Thank you, DJDiscoCat 💖😻
First number one I love My song💯👌
I love this tune A LOT!
Was 14 when this fabulous song came out
O contra baixo é perfeito.👍The Bass is perfect.🎸🤛👌✌️
Great info above about that track too, thanks for that.
To add to it.....
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody.... What an awesome track.
It reached 8 in the UK Charts way back in March 1984.
It peaked even higher when it was re-released in July 1989.
They don't make music like this these days.... Sadly.
Thanks for sharing DJDiscoCat
Ain't nobody on the same page as chaka the goat Khan a legend
LOVE this song.
1983: The changing of the guard.
Esta es mi verdadera música 😀😀😀😀🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you as always for a great mix that everyone can jam to at work, home, and bar.
Great stories to go along with the remixes...
I will take this tune with me from now on.
I loved this remix. Excellent.
Chaka Khan 🎉🎉🎉 Happy Birthday ❤❤❤
Me re gusta esta cancion me transporta a los 80
Best of Disco Dancing soul Musik 😎 Power
Questa è linfa allo stato puro che meraviglia💋💖💛👍☮️☯️
I remember hearing this when I saw Breakin' in the theater June 1984 Union City Theaters on Mission Blvd.
Still enjoying it 2023
Did you know she didn't like this song at times while recording she wasn't putting her best effort into it then something changed her attitude towards this song this is the result Wow I agree her best song ever
Wow is all I can say listening to this rendition. WoW! Best in my last forty years! Thank You! ❤
Chaka Khan - the very sister of soul.
What an evergreen song, I love this music to a fault.
This version DJ ( genius) DiscoCat …….its Fire🔥
Sa sais une très belle musique con dansé su il y a 40ans chahka sais un très bon tube 👍🙏🎵🕺💃🕺💃🎶😘🙏🎉🎊👏👏
Moi aussi je connais très bien la musique des années 78/79/03/86/87/89musique funk soûl disco r&b🙏🙏🎊🎉🎵🕺💃🕺🕺💃💯🙏🎉