It was so amazing growing up in the 1970s listening to Soul Music made by Soul people for Soul People. We didn't sing about niggas and bitches hating each other back then . Those were the days. :)
For many of us who came of age in the 70s Chaka was our Mystic Queen. Through all the ups and downs her musical contribution is rich and undeniable. She is an Icon and highly respected in the industry, even more so now that she is clean. but nobody ever could deny her mastery at the mike high or not. Not to mention how beutiful she was and is
I AGREE WITH YOU 1000%, SHE IS FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL AND SO UNIQUE. HER MUSIC IS SPIRITUAL IN SO MANY WAYS TO ME. LISTENING TO HER HAS CARRIED ME OVER & THROUGH SOME RUFF SITUATIONS.😷💓💞🔥💃🎤 NO ONE CAN ROCK THE MIC LIKE HER🌷
She couldn't dance worth a damn but that was and still is her step ,I'm 51 I've rocked with her since the 70s my brother n laws best friend squirrel used to go with her ,my mom was a musician I met her ,Luther and Brenda Russell and my moms house in like 79 or so ,my baby til this day
This my baby!!!!! I was born in1967 !!!! This woman was making us cool ass music like this!!!!!!! Hats off to one of the finest black queens of music, Give it up for Ms. Chaka!!!!!!!!!
The 70s seemed like such a magical time. She’s hitting those notes effortlessly. The instrumentation is everything as well. You feel the love as the people groove to the music
It was. I feel extremely blessed to have grown up in a time where fun and great music ruled! I now realize how I took for granted that the music of my youth would last forever. But I feel blessed to have bought, watched ( mostly on Soul Train) and danced to. I actually saw this performance. Great times! As I look back I realize that those times were indeed magical
@@tammygeathers8169 My entire childhood/teenage years were a bittersweet mix. But one thing's for sure: music, especially like this, helped me get through it all and keep my sanity. Chaka was one of those acts (one of the MAIN acts) I gravitated to more often then not. And this tune always lifted and soothed me at the same time. Someone here mentioned her mystique . . . I second that mention!! God bless Yvette Marie♥♀
Chaka Khan was a trend setter She was the first to play Air guitar and she busted out in purple before Prince and the Glove before Michale Jackson. have anyone ever noticed?
Chaka Khan was full of fire in her Rufus days and really sang the hell out of those songs...If you buy any one of the various Rufus albums released in the '70s, (trust me) you'll get your money's worth...Lady Chaka and her groovin' bandmates will see to it!...
Absolutely. I have all of the early albums as a band and her early solos. And of course, every live performance I could catch! Kevin's voice was so melodic, they all complemented each other so well. Chaka's two step was all she had to do. Girlfriend was stacked, the men would go nuts when she'd turn around or just walked! Worth it, on vinyl and especially live!
Love and miss the 70's so badly....especially real live bands and legends like Rufus featuring: Chaka Khan, thank you for all the beautiful memories of your timeless music....you guys knew how to rock!!!!
That instrumental break they took in the middle of the song is everything! You could hear someone in the audience yelling out enjoying the groove. Only a good producer can understand how important that brief pause in the singing can be so important in totally making that song work. Just allowing everyone to dance and do their thing with no singing in the middle of a song - brilliant!
What a voice. So natural so powerful so effortless. No wonder people sat up and took notice And it's why she's so respected adored and followed. At 60+ I see they're using her funky vocals and sound to promote Virgin Atlantic.
They were a good group and actually played their own music. Chaka was simply irresistible. She really had all the tools. Would've love to see them go forever..
Never will I ever forget this song! It was a pivotal time in my life in the 70's it reminded me of my older brother who past in 76. God bless you, Chaka
So glad I was a teenager during the Rufus and Chaka Khan era. I actually got to know and experience what real music from this time sounded like and behold how our true Kings and Queens looked and how they carried themselves as well.#ChakaKhanRoyalQueenOfFunkAndJazz
And for the record The Soul Train Awards named an award after her "The Soul Train "Chaka Khan" Award for best R&B !!! Not the Aretha Franklin,Patti Labelle,Anita Baker or Whitney Houston Award-The CHAKA KHAN!!!And while she is living!!! Chaka has been and always be the benchmark by which all other singers are judged!!!
+gcheves rolling stone dont no nothing bout soul music GLADYS knight is the QUEEN OF SOUL they all had different styles areatha always leaned on a churchie style they all had the church influence that transcended. into secular. music RB FUNK. chaka had a funk jazz rock style areatha RB but heavey church undertone GLAYDS more secular RB Blues melodies and was more soulful then ms franklin whitney clean vocalschurch influence but more pop oriented
@@@gcheves Fair enough. But one can argue Chaka's the most- more influential, most imitated singer from the moment she came out. We got all the accolades from all the various, great artist, including Aretha herself. Too many to mention.
Rufus and Chaka Khan are the real deal! I even like the lyrics to, 'Fool's Paradise'. For folks of color like myself, growing up in America in the 70's and even more so in 2019.
She could have sang opera, or anything. I'm glad she got with Rufus. I'm still listening since the 70's. Love you all but yeah as I should you Chaka. So lovely!
A few years after she left Rufus, They got back together for a reunion tour. I went back stage in New York and introduce myself to her and told her that I've always loved her. She said thank you and gave me a kiss on the cheek...I expected that from a fellow aries..she is so tuff, and I still love her to this day...she always sound like her records.
I think Chaka was Prince favorite singer as well, Chaka was your favorite singer, favorite singer!! Whitney will always be my favorite vocalist but Chaka IS the queen of funk & soul
I was just entering High School when Rufus came out with Tell Me Something Good. Their music is the soundtrack of not just my high school days but becoming a young lady, first dates, first sex, etc. This music gives me much joy of the best times of my life.
Chaka’s contribution to modern music is iconic she didn’t get there by herself Her and Rufus were the soundtrack to my childhood I have been their #1 fan since I heard them back in 74 and Chaka has always and will always be the greatest Singer to me. ❤️❤️🎤🎶🎼
I met Chaka Khan in early 80's when she played at New Orleans Jazz Fest at Fair Grounds - where I am from - me and my best friend were back stage - Chaka was sitting on a table - me and my buddy was taking pictures of her - she asked if we wanted to take picture together with her - LIKE REALLY!!!! So she posed with both of us and gave us each a Kiss on the Cheek - I did not wash my face for like 2 weeks.... Lol.... Love you Chaka!!!!
I totally agree with your every word, a fellow fan of Chaka Khan's, she is so very talented, always was and always will be. God bless her!! Lula Harris-Coleman
Shaka did what was right with her talents as a show woman and a great lead singer...corporate music industries hungered for maximum profit and cared nothing for her talent, love of music and her ability to connect with other musicians. The result was a short recording career that still failed to stop a great singer. Corporate america will destroy art, music and everything else, if given the chance.
I'm lucky! I got to see her twice...once at the Greek in LA early 80s . Again at the Hard Rock at Mandalay Bay in Vegas,in 2008! Both times and concerts were awsome!
"You Just Can't Make This 💩 Up"! ... And many other recording artists ! The message was clearly expressed in music of 50's '60s and '70s "Love Is The Key"! 🍍❣️🙏
It was so amazing growing up in the 1970s listening to Soul Music made by Soul people for Soul People. We didn't sing about niggas and bitches hating each other back then . Those were the days. :)
Every song on this album, was a stone, cold, jam
Yes, Chaka was a beast back in the 70's I was a young girl and my mom used to play her music.
For many of us who came of age in the 70s Chaka was our Mystic Queen. Through all the ups and downs her musical contribution is rich and undeniable. She is an Icon and highly respected in the industry, even more so now that she is clean. but nobody ever could deny her mastery at the mike high or not. Not to mention how beutiful she was and is
I AGREE WITH YOU 1000%, SHE IS FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL AND SO UNIQUE. HER MUSIC IS SPIRITUAL IN SO MANY WAYS TO ME. LISTENING TO HER HAS CARRIED ME OVER & THROUGH SOME RUFF SITUATIONS.😷💓💞🔥💃🎤 NO ONE CAN ROCK THE MIC LIKE HER🌷
Is it me Or did Chaka have millie Jackson vibes at times?
She does have a millie jackson style this is just one of her many, many jams! It's 2021 and she still sounds good, Go chaka khan😉
@@lindaharris8470 I'm here for it 2021.
Nuff RESPECT FOR THIS COMMENT SALUTE 👑 1 LOVE
I always loved chaka"s little 2 step
The perfect 2 step
She couldn't dance worth a damn but that was and still is her step ,I'm 51 I've rocked with her since the 70s my brother n laws best friend squirrel used to go with her ,my mom was a musician I met her ,Luther and Brenda Russell and my moms house in like 79 or so ,my baby til this day
She still does that 😂
@@robertyoung6278 wow
@@mikeallred371 I forget the name of that dance. My friends and I use to do it at our school dance.
Love her!
Look at the sea of beautiful 'fros in the audience!!
well, it's Soul Train and they are performers too.Beautifully coiffed super dancers!
This my baby!!!!!
I was born in1967 !!!!
This woman was making us cool ass music like this!!!!!!!
Hats off to one of the finest black queens of music,
Give it up for
Ms.
Chaka!!!!!!!!!
One of best entertainers,ever,get on Yvette stevens
@@annettesolorzano5386yes indeed, my fellow lover of funk queen, one "Yvette Marie Stevens" aka "Chaka Khan"
Nobody can top Chaka Khan..EVER...
The 70s seemed like such a magical time.
She’s hitting those notes effortlessly. The instrumentation is everything as well. You feel the love as the people groove to the music
It was. I feel extremely blessed to have grown up in a time where fun and great music ruled! I now realize how I took for granted that the music of my youth would last forever. But I feel blessed to have bought, watched ( mostly on Soul Train) and danced to. I actually saw this performance. Great times! As I look back I realize that those times were indeed magical
The 70s were a great time to grow up in. It was for me anyway...
@@tammygeathers8169
My entire childhood/teenage years were a bittersweet mix. But one thing's for sure: music, especially like this, helped me get through it all and keep my sanity. Chaka was one of those acts (one of the MAIN acts) I gravitated to more often then not. And this tune always lifted and soothed me at the same time. Someone here mentioned her mystique . . . I second that mention!! God bless Yvette Marie♥♀
She is the personification of black female loveliness telling me what the life of this world is a fools paridise.A goddess in her own time.
you got that right. Chaka khan, the Goddess.
Chaka Khan was a trend setter She was the first to play Air guitar and she busted out in purple before Prince and the Glove before Michale Jackson. have anyone ever noticed?
@Bfree
Yes. She was very innovative in so many ways, regarding her singing, style/beauty, and antics-such as the air guitar you mentioned.
lil' tiny thang with all that BIG VOICE!!!!
Written by the late, great Gavin Christopher (1949-2016). Rest In Peace, my Brotherly friend.
+Mike Stone ... wow, Gavin left us too. This is my favorite song. Gavin had a few wonderful albums himself.
Yes he did. Wonderful Songwriter & artist.
#RestInPower, Gavin Christopher
🙏🙏🙏
Chaka Khan was full of fire in her Rufus days and really sang the hell out of those songs...If you buy any one of the various Rufus albums released in the '70s, (trust me) you'll get your money's worth...Lady Chaka and her groovin' bandmates will see to it!...
I agree...
paul simmons I totally agree
@Agreed
You can confidently put up her work with Rufus against any female singer (bar none) for evidence/exhibits.
Absolutely. I have all of the early albums as a band and her early solos. And of course, every live performance I could catch! Kevin's voice was so melodic, they all complemented each other so well. Chaka's two step was all she had to do. Girlfriend was stacked, the men would go nuts when she'd turn around or just walked! Worth it, on vinyl and especially live!
Yes, Well Said!!👍😊
Just saw Chaka this past weekend at the Richmond Jazz Festival. Her voice was silky, soulful, and inviting. A remedy for any day or night .
There is only one Chaka Khan. I'm such a fan and have been for decades.
Love and miss the 70's so badly....especially real live bands and legends like Rufus
featuring: Chaka Khan, thank you for all the beautiful memories of your timeless
music....you guys knew how to rock!!!!
Yes, Well Said!!👍😊
@@charleneshowes2682 Thank you!
That instrumental break they took in the middle of the song is everything! You could hear someone in the audience yelling out enjoying the groove. Only a good producer can understand how important that brief pause in the singing can be so important in totally making that song work. Just allowing everyone to dance and do their thing with no singing in the middle of a song - brilliant!
What a voice. So natural so powerful so effortless. No wonder people sat up and took notice
And it's why she's so respected adored and followed. At 60+ I see they're using her funky vocals and sound to promote Virgin Atlantic.
They were a good group and actually played their own music. Chaka was simply irresistible. She really had all the tools. Would've love to see them go forever..
The Queen of Funk Chaka Khan both her and Rufus bought the best out of each other.
Chaka's so good she sang backup vocals on this live performance too.
@Hodell
Haha!!
This shit is still the joint! After all these years.
Yes it is! This takes me back😊
Still get goosebumps when she hits those notes. Don't care how many times I hear them.
This band was awesome.
Just saw her last night at Essence Fest in New Orleans and she is almost 85% back to this size at 60! she looks great and sounded great!!
Never will I ever forget this song! It was a pivotal time in my life in the 70's it reminded me of my older brother who past in 76. God bless you, Chaka
That's a fine looking, very talented woman right there!
Oh Lord! And yes, that group, Rufus was butter as well!!
Nothing like a live band and a beautiful voice to compliment
Rufus featuring Chaka khan! One of the best to have ever done it!!! Good music! Miss these days!!
Truly! Good days.
So glad I was a teenager during the Rufus and Chaka Khan era. I actually got to know and experience what real music from this time sounded like and behold how our true Kings and Queens looked and how they carried themselves as well.#ChakaKhanRoyalQueenOfFunkAndJazz
I absolutely just love this song & the Group! Chaka Khan will always be my favorite female vocalist!!
HER BEAUTY WAS ALL THAT,FROM THE BIG HAIR, STRAIGHT DOWN TO HER PRETTY FEET,VOICE IS PRICELESS,WILL ALWAYS LOVE HER!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
And for the record The Soul Train Awards named an award after her "The Soul Train "Chaka Khan" Award for best R&B !!! Not the Aretha Franklin,Patti Labelle,Anita Baker or Whitney Houston Award-The CHAKA KHAN!!!And while she is living!!!
Chaka has been and always be the benchmark by which all other singers are judged!!!
I love her, too, but Rolling Stone magazine named Aretha Franklin the best vocalist ever
Still even as i acknowledge Chaka as an Icon and my favorite much inspiration comes from the great Aretha Franklin.
+gcheves rolling stone dont no nothing bout soul music GLADYS knight is the QUEEN OF SOUL they all had different styles areatha always leaned on a churchie style they all had the church influence that transcended. into secular. music RB FUNK. chaka had a funk jazz rock style areatha RB but heavey church undertone GLAYDS more secular RB Blues melodies and was more soulful then ms franklin whitney clean vocalschurch influence but more pop oriented
agree
@@@gcheves
Fair enough. But one can argue Chaka's the most- more influential, most imitated singer from the moment she came out.
We got all the accolades from all the various, great artist, including Aretha herself. Too many to mention.
Rufus and Chaka Khan are the real deal! I even like the lyrics to, 'Fool's Paradise'. For folks of color like myself, growing up in America in the 70's and even more so in 2019.
I don't know how anyone could thumbs down this ,man look at them people dancing this chick was the hottest sound of her day and still is
She could have sang opera, or anything. I'm glad she got with Rufus. I'm still listening since the 70's. Love you all but yeah as I should you Chaka. So lovely!
A few years after she left Rufus, They got back together for a reunion tour. I went back stage in New York and introduce myself to her and told her that I've always loved her. She said thank you and gave me a kiss on the cheek...I expected that from a fellow aries..she is so tuff, and I still love her to this day...she always sound like her records.
The group is so freakin' great!
Happy Birthday to my childhood crush...The Legendary Chaka Khan, The Queen of Funk...
Love Her Always She' my favorite solo female artist always...All that power in that lil body...Go Aunty Chaka
Outstanding....there is no room for anyone else when she sings like this💕❤💕💕💕💕✌✌✌👍👍👍👍
Ultimate performer and talented artist; then and now! No one can beat her energy and singing! Love this song! 🎶🎸🎶🎹
wow
Whitney's favorite singer and one of mine too!!
How Did Whitney feel about Millie Jackson & Melba Moore?
I think Chaka was Prince favorite singer as well, Chaka was your favorite singer, favorite singer!! Whitney will always be my favorite vocalist but Chaka IS the queen of funk & soul
I was just entering High School when Rufus came out with Tell Me Something Good. Their music is the soundtrack of not just my high school days but becoming a young lady, first dates, first sex, etc. This music gives me much joy of the best times of my life.
Chaka has such a feel good voice.
Yes. That woman has tons of feel and swing in that voice, spirit, and imagination of hers...Indeed!
What a great song....quality everywhere!
If you listen to the lyrics it’s referencing to 2020 and beyond!!
The pinnacle of Soul music, Chaka Khan & Rufus on Soul Train.
Her one-time backup singer, Meli'sa Morgan would go on to release a same titled but different sounding "Fool's Paradise"
Lombebo Dibaba That’s true. Meli’sa Morgan vocal sounds like Chaka Khan.
Would you believe that is why I came here? Just heard melissa on the radio and realized I had never compare them.
" Just like a concert dream"
i remember being in like elementary school and finding this song on youtube and playing it every single day when i got home from school lmao
A lot of dudes fell in love that night.
I'm old enough to remember watching this very episode on Soul Train. Had the album too! Blessed to have come of age in this era of great music
My favorite part of this song is when she says " You don't know". That is beautiful 💖!!
Most talented Black Goddess of All Time!
I love this album since i was a kid. My mom bought the 8 track tape
Very beautiful, haunting melody that you don't hear very often anymore. This was a masterpiece.
Look how gracefully we danced back then ...soul powerful.
Thank you for posting this beautiful performance by a talented group. My favorite singer actually. Love you CK.
This was my idol when I was 16 or 17. I loved her voice and her style. I still enjoy listening to her.
chaka was and still is so beautiful to me omg
Luv her SEXY Voice & MOVES On Stage. This 10-tons of Dynamite is in the my Top three Favorites Singers/Entertainers Of All Time...one luv!
Something about THIS SONG! ♡
What a terrific song. She's perfect.
Chaka’s contribution to modern music is iconic she didn’t get there by herself Her and Rufus were the soundtrack to my childhood I have been their #1 fan since I heard them back in 74 and Chaka has always and will always be the greatest Singer to me. ❤️❤️🎤🎶🎼
She and Anita Baker and of course Aretha(no last name necessary)could dig below the surface and touch the sky at the same time.
I met Chaka Khan in early 80's when she played at New Orleans Jazz Fest at Fair Grounds - where I am from - me and my best friend were back stage - Chaka was sitting on a table - me and my buddy was taking pictures of her - she asked if we wanted to take picture together with her - LIKE REALLY!!!! So she posed with both of us and gave us each a Kiss on the Cheek - I did not wash my face for like 2 weeks.... Lol.... Love you Chaka!!!!
I totally agree with your every word, a fellow fan of Chaka Khan's, she is so very talented, always was and always will be. God bless her!! Lula Harris-Coleman
And just to think FREE during These Horrible TIMES, LOVE YA'LL, AMEN🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Legendary Timeless Woman🔥
Beautiful Beautiful sister Rufus and Chaka Khan bad Ass music
Shaka did what was right with her talents as a show woman and a great lead singer...corporate music industries hungered for maximum profit and cared nothing for her talent, love of music and her ability to connect with other musicians. The result was a short recording career that still failed to stop a great singer. Corporate america will destroy art, music and everything else, if given the chance.
Sitting Up in My Room, door Closed minding my own Business, not disturbing ANY ONE😘
Greg Adams' trumpet and Tower Of Power horn section on this cut.
One of my favorite albums ❤
true talent
Timeless classic album and cover . It will always be a favorite in my music collection. 💋💜💃🏽🎶
Chaka could sang!
I'm lucky! I got to see her twice...once at the Greek in LA early 80s . Again at the Hard Rock at Mandalay Bay in Vegas,in 2008! Both times and concerts were awsome!
Diva...
MY CHAKA love this lady!!!
Great track
heyyyyyyy Chaka 😍😘💞
From the first time that I heard chaka I fell in love with her and I still love her to me she is still the best
Her catalog is so underrated
She has 9 Grammys!😂
Ain't this just freakin' great?
Buildin' a time machine! Goin' BACK...AND IM STAYIN'...BYE YALL!🎼🎹🎻🎤🎵🎶
CHAKA KHAN....'BLOWIN' ROCKIN' THAT FOOL'S
Gorgeous woman with ACTUAL talent. My girl crush
"You Just Can't Make This 💩 Up"!
... And many other recording artists !
The message was clearly expressed in music of 50's '60s and '70s
"Love Is The Key"!
🍍❣️🙏
Love this cut😊🦋🌷
music at its finest... if you don't know, you just don't know!!
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!
This was a good album too.
if you did not have this in your 'crate' album collection....then your collection wasn't worth shitttt
jack daniels LOL truuue
Not too many Rufus albums that weren't.
Love fools paradise still jam it 2017
My aunt took me to see her at Anacostia Park back in the 70's. 🙌💛
REAL MUSIC from my first singer crush. Papillon.......
SWEET!!!!!!! GREAT SONG!!!!!!!!
Yes definitely
Love this song!!!
Love Peace and Soooooooul