Rufus is right up there with Sly and the Family Stone and The Isley Brothers, in my opinion. I bought this album, Rags to Rufus, when I was a young dude. Smokin' Room and Tell Me Something Good are also great songs from the album.
Great upload. You know it’s live performance when you have feedback from a mic. Interesting choice in guitar too. You don’t see many players of the day playing a 60’s Fender Musicmaster. I was pleasantly surprised by the tone of the single coil pickup.
@christinapazzanese2837 I actually don’t own any of the albums and only familiar with the song Tell Me Something Good. The only Soul Groups of that era that I followed was The Ohio Players and Curtis Mayfield. I liked Gladys Knight and The Pips along with The Staple Singers.
Funky Delicious song, that bass is sure thumpin’ makes you “move”, watcha given? - oh yeah! Love Chakas voice, she can sure belt it out! ❤, a pretty lady & a great band (!)
She is the ONLY female vocalist Aretha Franklin has EVER said was excellent. Remember, Aretha NEVER gave a female vocalist much credit EVER. Chaka is my all time FAVORITE FEMALE vocalist. Her VOICE and her catalog is my total favorite of all time. I loved Aretha but I didn't think she was consistent after the early 70's and Jennifer Holliday was EXCELLENT also but fell off early in her career but CHAKA, kept it going all around for me.
Absolutely untrue about Aretha. She loved Ariana Grande, Whitney Houston, and Chaka Khan. The “Queen of Soul” loved singers who can both sing and emote.
Tony not playing that on the record it's Ray Parker jr . check out vidioe ( Ray Parker jr- you, got the love ) him and Freddie Washington on Bass ! that's Ray riff! when you listen to ray play it like it suppose to be played...this Tony Playing don\t cut it!!
Funny but I remember it being part of fashion of the day. I wore really light color washed denim overalls into the early eighties. I will say I never wore that type of shirt. It was always a tee shirt or no tee shirt depending on the weather.
@@curtisphilumalee1447 I remember guys wearing them all of the time in the late 70’s. I wore my “Hang Ten” brand too, with a tube top or sleeveless shirt on underneath. Loved them, my daughter & granddaughter have worn them, too. Fashions come and go out of style. Wish I’d kept all my clothes from back then (I had way too many), they go for a lot of money online nowadays.
Love this version!! No shade to John Robinson. He got paid and rightfully so. But I really hate that Andre Fischer left the band in the late 70's. He held the funk hard and strong while he was there!
@@KittyGrizGrizSame here, my favorite group since their inception. I’ve seen them several times but I badly wish could see them up close in a small venue.
I remember when I first heard this hit. I was 15 going on 16 at the time, just finishing up my final year of Jr. Hi, and getting ready to start my sophomore year at Garfield Hi, and that was 1974.
I saw Chaka Khan with Rufus in the early seventies. She opened for the Eagles who then opened for the Rolling Stones that day. I was 14 at the time and didn't have a clue who she was. Let me tell you she got my attention she was that good. The Eagles stole the day for me, but she was right behind them. I was never a Stones fan.
@rodneyturner8077 can't argue with that. Just so you don't miss out on something you might actually like, do check out albums such as To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar or Black on Both Sides by Mos Def. I think that stuff might surprise you how good it is. But it's a free country. :)
You Tubers: You must also see Melanie Fiona's version of this song!! She was a lil nervous, but she pulled off the song nicely!! Chaka gave her the nod, too!❤😂
@@Warrenstrong8615 i didn't either until i heard Ray Parker play it!! when i said empty , i meant it wasn't even close to the recording / record. Type in Ray Parker jr - you got the love you'll see and hear what im talking about . Freddie Washinhgton on bass...if you know who that is...AKA ready Freddie Washington.
When a live performance tops a recorded version you know you have something special 🤪
Yes Indeed!! 2024 🎶
Agreed
Exactly 💯
I don't think that it tops the recorded version, for me it's a special performance, saw it at that time & loved it.
@@terenceoctober581 the recorded version is top
Rufus is right up there with Sly and the Family Stone and The Isley Brothers, in my opinion. I bought this album, Rags to Rufus, when I was a young dude. Smokin' Room and Tell Me Something Good are also great songs from the album.
The whole album is great. There's even an instrumental tune that sounds as good as Herbie Hancock's band.
My favorite female vocalist of all time, beautifully exemplifying right here why she holds this prestigious title🔥
amazing voice !
What a sweet voice.. 😮..❤❤
If I could find a "funk face" emoji I'd put it on here....this is tiiiiight!! ♥️
😖 this is my funk face😂
I'm old enough to have witnessed this on the only TV in the house at the time.
Friday Nights, after Rock Concert with Don Kirshner 😁
What a tight bass/rhythm section...incredible groove and guitar...and Chaka!
WHAT A VOICE!!!
Chaka just blows everything and everyone out of the water. Dayum! SO POWERFUL!!
Great upload. You know it’s live performance when you have feedback from a mic. Interesting choice in guitar too. You don’t see many players of the day playing a 60’s Fender Musicmaster. I was pleasantly surprised by the tone of the single coil pickup.
The record is not nearly this funky. 🔥
@christinapazzanese2837 I actually don’t own any of the albums and only familiar with the song Tell Me Something Good. The only Soul Groups of that era that I followed was The Ohio Players and Curtis Mayfield. I liked Gladys Knight and The Pips along with The Staple Singers.
And he was a beautiful young Maiden, to boot!
Chaka Khan. She’s OMG.
Once again you MS hit the spot! Hail to Chaka and Rufus...
the all time greatest DIVA, Miss Chaka Khan
I remember this song! Awesome vocal by Ms. Chaka! 😎
did you know it was written by the same guy that does Ghostbusters?
@@Generalbas1972 I didn't! That's pretty cool!
@@Generalbas1972
Co written, Chaka also wrote this song.
2024 … 50yrs later
I KNOW, huh?! Bad as she wanna be after ALL these years👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Amazing Voice! She is the Funk!
THIS is music. Pure talent and LIVE.
Funky Delicious song, that bass is sure thumpin’ makes you “move”, watcha given? - oh yeah!
Love Chakas voice, she can sure belt it out! ❤, a pretty lady & a great band (!)
❤ That smile on that woman is heaven. Oh and that voice ain’t bad either.
That Fender MusicMaster guitar sounds so good!
Amazingly good for the most basic of student guitars they offered at the time. Imagine if the dude had a strat .
@Matt_Kraczon I have a 1978 MusicMaster Bass amp that I put a little stouter speaker in and it's amazing.
Fender through Fender is the best sound!
@@BIZARBIES- you right 👍
Yessir ...did you catch that slick harmonic Tony M. threw in at 1:56🔥
Fantastic. Real live music back then...no lip synching....so great
She is the ONLY female vocalist Aretha Franklin has EVER said was excellent. Remember, Aretha NEVER gave a female vocalist much credit EVER. Chaka is my all time FAVORITE FEMALE vocalist. Her VOICE and her catalog is my total favorite of all time. I loved Aretha but I didn't think she was consistent after the early 70's and Jennifer Holliday was EXCELLENT also but fell off early in her career but CHAKA, kept it going all around for me.
Back in the day they called Chaka "baby Aretha ".
Absolutely untrue about Aretha. She loved Ariana Grande, Whitney Houston, and Chaka Khan. The “Queen of Soul” loved singers who can both sing and emote.
Y’all can never just give someone their credit/due without tarnishing someone else. Crazy as hell 🙄
Today's Oder 😂
*Randy Crawford*
*Minnie Riperton*
*Chaka Khan*
*Aretha Franklin*
*Deniece Williams*
*Martha Wash*
*Glady Knight*
*Jennifer Holliday*
*Stephanie Mills*
*Wanda Hutchinson*
*Syreeta*
*Ms Ross*
*Rachel Farrell*
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Love Chaka!
She's mesmerizing ❤
I feel that young boy….crush again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤
THANK YOU MIDNIGHT SPECIAL!!!
TONY MAIDEN, WHOM I BELIEVE IS THE GUITARIST IN THIS CLIP, KICKS ASS!!!!!
Love Chaka, especially with Rufus
Love the band but Chaka is so unique ❤
I wish I could've seen Rufus live.
Best voice and the cutest girl - period 🏄🏻♂️👌🥳
Thank you. Again. For the memories, the music.. so well preserved and presented! The Midnight Special rocks! 🎶
Man, that was good. And live too.
Still and always the GOAT🙌🏼🙌🏼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙌🏼🙌🏼🌹🌹
Nice! reminds of watching Soul Train at military school on Sun mornings
☮
So good 👍 great sound
Chaka was an original from the very beginning. She didn't sound like anyone else, and no one else sounded like her.
First time listening 🎧🎶 such amazing talent, all of them !
Love when she sings this live!!❤
Damn fine. I had a serious crush on this woman back in the day. Aside from that, much funk emotion. So sweet!
"This is tight" my fellow musicians😅 know this term and agree with me I'm sure😉 Chaka Khan together with Rufus a match made in heaven
it is - did you know it was written by Ray Parker Jr - yes the same guy that does Ghostbusters
@@Generalbas1972 I did not know that that is very cool🤔
@Generalbas1972
It was co written with Chaka
Just saw her this summer in Europe, she still going around and strong!!what a timeless goddess
Terrific!
That is some funky sh**t. Bring back the funk! 😍😍
She is really special and effortless and that band man the was awesome
What a concept. Actually playing instruments and singing live. (major sarcasm)
And no pitch correction thank god.
Classic of her time and now.😊
Beautiful sexy woman, then and now, with serious lung power. Rufus was a phenomenal band.❤
Amazing Awesome 👌 👏 👍
She still is fine!😂
Chaka dynamo!
Prince praised the guitar player as one his favorites.
Tony not playing that on the record it's Ray Parker jr . check out vidioe ( Ray Parker jr- you, got the love ) him and Freddie Washington on Bass ! that's Ray riff! when you listen to ray play it like it suppose to be played...this Tony Playing don\t cut it!!
And we have another drummer in overalls. This one wearing a shirt though.
Funny but I remember it being part of fashion of the day. I wore really light color washed denim overalls into the early eighties. I will say I never wore that type of shirt. It was always a tee shirt or no tee shirt depending on the weather.
@@curtisphilumalee1447together with elephant bell bottoms🤭👍
Haha, you’re the “overalls police” now…I think that it’s funny…btw
@@KittyGrizGriz 🧑🌾🥁🚨😂
@@curtisphilumalee1447 I remember guys wearing them all of the time in the late 70’s.
I wore my “Hang Ten” brand too, with a tube top or sleeveless shirt on underneath. Loved them, my daughter & granddaughter have worn them, too. Fashions come and go out of style. Wish I’d kept all my clothes from back then (I had way too many), they go for a lot of money online nowadays.
Love this version!! No shade to John Robinson. He got paid and rightfully so. But I really hate that Andre Fischer left the band in the late 70's. He held the funk hard and strong while he was there!
I found out at a very young age when I saw Chaka sing what the true definition of Brown Sugar was …
Oh Yeah …
That fuzz bass though!!! Awesome.
Love this version!!
Outstanding. Whoa.
Love it, I can almost hear Tedeschi Trucks Band doing this tune today.
I’m going to “catch” that band when they come through town, again, want to see them perform, so bad. I love them!
@@KittyGrizGrizSame here, my favorite group since their inception. I’ve seen them several times but I badly wish could see them up close in a small venue.
Ray Parker Jr. wrote this masterpiece.
@dametaylortyler4975 That's writing it. Ray Parker gets royalties and publishing rights.. He wrote the music. Chaka wrote the Lyrics.
@dametaylortyler4975 He wrote, guitar part, the bass part, the chords the melody. Chaka did the lyrics....how is that not writting it?
He co-wrote it with Chaka Khan. Simple.
Wow I didn't know that @@Generalbas1972
This was a time when bands were real bands with real musicians and the singers were real singers. Chaka was a beast when she came out!!!
If TMS have any audio tape reels to put together a vinyl LP of live performances like this, I'd buy it in a heartbeat
Incomparable 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Great song and great performance 🎉❤
I remember when I first heard this hit. I was 15 going on 16 at the time, just finishing up my final year of Jr. Hi, and getting ready to start my sophomore year at Garfield Hi, and that was 1974.
Chaka Khan was my first celebrity crush. I was eleven years old when I was this. Cool.
❤
🔥👑💯
I saw Chaka Khan with Rufus in the early seventies. She opened for the Eagles who then opened for the Rolling Stones that day. I was 14 at the time and didn't have a clue who she was. Let me tell you she got my attention she was that good. The Eagles stole the day for me, but she was right behind them. I was never a Stones fan.
Beatfull
Thank you for posting this.🙂
Fucking Diamonds!!
excellent
Chaka was Fine❤
Luv luv luv Chaka🎉❤
Awesome!
ドリカムの先生みたいなバンドだー！
Love me some Chaka Kahn!
with aretha bein the queen…chaka was the princess..of soul….back then…
RIH Nate Morgan Keyboard player and Freind Great Band and Song 🎷
🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥
Chaka was not to be messed with back in the day!
🥰😍🤩
I love Rufos
⚘️CHAKA⚘️
❤️❤️❤️
⚘️KAHN⚘️
Ooh, this big girl music😎👍
👍🏽
by golly that's swell!
Funk was the last true musicians style to come out....then came rap.....what a bummer.
Maybe you just haven't been introduced to great hip hop yet? A lot of it is actually very funky.
@@crazymulgogi I tried early on but found that a lot hip hop was just sampled old school beats. I’m not a rap hater just not my style.
@rodneyturner8077 can't argue with that. Just so you don't miss out on something you might actually like, do check out albums such as To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar or Black on Both Sides by Mos Def. I think that stuff might surprise you how good it is. But it's a free country. :)
And Freestyle Fellowship, Digable Planets@@crazymulgogi
Old school hip hop is quite funky!❤
My Tina Turner....Chuka Khan
Chaka I meant
Tony Maiden 👍
Drummer is nice.
Written by Mr. Ghostbusters himself. Ray Parker Jr.
Copy of POWER OF LOVE
@@theradioramires what?
You Tubers: You must also see Melanie Fiona's version of this song!! She was a lil nervous, but she pulled off the song nicely!! Chaka gave her the nod, too!❤😂
That guitar riff is Ray Parker on the recording ..he ain't even close to playing it like Ray Parker..sounds empty..
@@Warrenstrong8615 i didn't either until i heard Ray Parker play it!! when i said empty , i meant it wasn't even close to the recording / record. Type in Ray Parker jr - you got the love you'll see and hear what im talking about . Freddie Washinhgton on bass...if you know who that is...AKA ready Freddie Washington.
Guitar part totally butchered!
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