Came here to say this. I'm 47, but I come here because it's so encouraging to know these babies are keeping good music alive. Much props to you, young man. Subscribing now.
This was their first hit. "Tell Me Something Good" was released in 1974 and caught everyone's attention because, as you said, it was 'different' in a very good way, and she could sing her ass off. 🙂
She recently explained in an interview that she co-wrote, but didn't feel the need to take credit and he never mentioned it either, so everyone have always thought it was only him.
@@C.M.30337 I feel for you Was Written By Prince,And Prince also Recored It In 1979 not Stevie Wonder Chaka Re Recorded With A Different Beat in 1984 And It Became A Hit So Just Had To Spit U Some Facts And Yes Stevie Wonder Did Play The Hormonica On That Song Though But Prince Wrote It And Recorded It In 1979
Chaka is the Queen of FUNK 🥰💯 FUN FACTS: In 1975 "Rufus" won the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal performance by a duo or group. "Rufus" was actually the name of the group, Chaka was the lead vocalist before going solo. great reaction Jack
@@jamedraa8472 seriously! Every video of Jack’s I watch, there’s multiple requests for Teena. I wanna hear him react to some “If I Were A Bell” or “Square Biz” myself.
I wanna hear some Teena and I wanna hear some Rick; can’t go wrong with either of these musical icons! TBH, “Fire and Desire” was never one of my favorites 🤷🏾♀️ (good song tho, no dislike just not a fave). I like their other duet, “I’m a Sucker for Your Love”! 😊✌🏾
It got that Stevie wonder, jazzy smoky bar room whisky vibe!.. I played the hell out of it back in 1974 .... I was a 14 year old freshman.... RUFUS we such a funky band! They had lots of hits! It's a damn shame they ain't in the HALL....
This song was written by Stevie Wonder and Chaka. It was a hit in 1974when people were doing da bump (a dance). Chaka’s biggest song was ‘Sweet Thing’ where she really showed off her vocal skills.👍🔥🥰💋🎤
Chaka put black women on the map for non black men! When she hit the stage, white men realized that sexy cane in different shapes, sizes and delicious melanin! Thank you Sistah & thank you Jack for loving us as well!
No lie, when I first heard this as a young kid I thought I had heard a xxx movie or something. It was the most “adult” thing I had ever experienced. Something about that base, the funk, her vocals and the lyrics. Woowee! Such a classic.
Sweet Thing- (which was remade by Mary J Blige and is on her “What’s the 411?” album), Do You Love What You Feel, What Cha Gonna Do For Me, I Feel For You (w/b Prince) , Papillon....
Picture it, Cambridge, Ma, 1974. 5 year old me, singing into a hair brush, thinking I was Chaka because everyone compared me to her because of my hair. Not really understanding s word LOL
I have been waiting on this one. Chaka was and is a baddie! Also I have always said if your name is Rufus or you give your band that name you were born with funk in your soul lol.
Your reaction to this was KILLER!! Chaka gave you the FUNK stank face with this song!! It does me too!! I freaking love how you nailed the Stevie sound too. 👏 I'm very impressed!! ✌❤🎵
Think of a young lady 21 years coming on the scene with lyrics like, love me right, what's the matter with you? Hold me tight, why must I tell you what to do?
Chaka was from Rufus and they had to be some bad brothers to play with her. That was a funky, very good band. They don't usually get the credit they deserve. Try some Rufus and Chaka at midnight or Hollywood or once you get started or stop on by with a little have a good time. You'll be amazed at the funk
You have to listen to Chaka's obscure material, not just the radio/commercial stuff -- "Night in Tunisia", "Some Love", and her cover of Stevie Wonder's "Maybe your baby" to name a few. btw, "Tell Me Something Good" came out in 1974 & was written by Stevie Wonder. I'm 61 y/o & a Chakaholic....been listening to & have everything she's put out since 1973 with Rufus & her solo career. She does jazz, funk, r&b, rock, gospel. In my opinion, probably the most creative & versatile singer I've ever heard. My ALL TIME FAV.
Stevie Wonder wrote it and recorded it in '74, but never released it. It gave it to the funk band Rufus because he was a fan of their lead singer Chaka Khan. She didn't like it at first, but Stevie got her in the studio and tweeked it to suit her
I never thought about it. Stevie was working with every one in theearly to mid 70s he was working with Patti and then Aretha and Chaka at the same time. Stevie was doing talk box way before Roger and Zap.
This was their first hit. The first time I heard this was at a Stevie Wonder concert in 1974. Rufus was the opening act. So my first experience of this band was live. I loved Chaka’s unique sound and was not surprised that this song became a hit. That was the last time they toured as an opening act. Stevie gave them the initial boost.
Yes, Stevie wrote or helped her with a lot of the music and he played harmonica in some of them like "I Feel For You" which some say is the best. Takes me back to HIGH school in the early 70s.
Nah she ain’t say it will make him PUT it to the side.. Mama Chaka said..” what I got will KNOCK all your pride aside...” She blasting that pride outta here!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
That was one of favs. 1974 Written by Stevie Wonder. I used to sing it to my husband back in the day when we were dating 1976-1979. For our entire lives I’ve greeted him with the song title from time to time in person or on the phone.💜😌
According to Wiki, it was written "Only" by Stevie Wonder. The Man was next to Prince (RIP) and Smokey Robinson one of the most prolific Songwriters in R & B/Pop as well as The Isley Brothers. Stevie also wrote "It's A Shame" for The Spinners, "Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson Post Jackson Five, Until You Come Back To Me, for Aretha Franklin and he Co Wrote Tears Of A Clown for The Miracles before Smokey Robinson left in 1972.
This is one of my favorite Chaka songs. Which is saying something because she's one of my favorite artists. As much as I like it, I never looked up information about it. Thanks to your other fans, I know about Stevie Wonder's part in it. I'm a new fan so I don't know if you've ever done Steve Wonder Do I Do. It's a long song but to me it's amazing.
Roger had influences too!!! And this voicebox stuff may have been his gateway "drug". LOL!!! Chaka and Rufus was revolutionary. Slow and deliberate funk!!!! And she was FINE!!!! (no homo)--S/O to my Chicago home girl!!!!
Try You Got the Love, and Sweet Thing, also Papillon( aka Hot Butterfly)by Chaka. You'll love them all! Oh,and Stay, Hollywood and Do you Love What you Feel.
Great reaction take a listen to these underrated 80s group/people SOS Band” Tell Me If you Still Care”, “ Cherrelle “ Everything I Miss at Home “ Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle “ Never Knew Love Like This” and Cherrelle & Alexander O ‘Neal “Saturday Night Love”. Thanks
Please react to Donna Summer. She's one of the most technical singers ever. Sounds just like the record in her live performances. One of her later songs that I enjoy "I will go on with you". She performed it on Oprah. She really could sing anything.
Jack said time signature. Somebody has been studying their musical terminology 😉 Chaka & Rufus tasty classic. I also suggest you react to "Sweet Thing", which I'm apparently I'm in good company lol. I recommend you check out the Gap Band. It ain't a party until you play "Early in the Morning" "Party Train" or ""Dropped a Bomb on Me"
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She's 70 and still beautiful
Your ear is developing so well. Stevie and Chaka wrote this!
1974
Not really. People who requested this in the comments of "Ain't Nobody" made the point that Stevie wrote this.
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Came here to say this. I'm 47, but I come here because it's so encouraging to know these babies are keeping good music alive. Much props to you, young man. Subscribing now.
@@AngelAustin I couldn't agree more. Some times I even get a lil emotional. The coolest part is that there's A LOT of em! 💕 🎵
This was their first hit. "Tell Me Something Good" was released in 1974 and caught everyone's attention because, as you said, it was 'different' in a very good way, and she could sing her ass off. 🙂
"SWEET THING" by Chaka.......should b next.....you'll looove it!!!.....(Mary J. Blige's cover of Sweet Thing is awesome 2!)
I second this
@@kblixt I just requested that he play it
YES!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Stevie wrote this for her! This was their break out hit. This was released in 1974. You should definitely react to "Sweet Thing" another classic.
Chaka - I feel for you
This song is so good no one should ever try to remake it. It will fail.
Straight out the gate smash and it won a GRAMMY to boot! Rufus was such a tight band! I'm lovin' your love for all things Chaka!👏
Fun fact:
Stevie Wonder either wrote or co-wrote this with her
He wrote it. They had never performed it together until a VH1 Divas Special in the late 90’s.
I was about to say it. I believe he even asked Chaka what her sign was lol. After she said “Aries” he sent her the song.
She recently explained in an interview that she co-wrote, but didn't feel the need to take credit and he never mentioned it either, so everyone have always thought it was only him.
Stevie wrote and played harmonica in "I Feel for You".
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I feel for you
Was Written By Prince,And Prince also Recored It In 1979 not Stevie Wonder
Chaka Re Recorded With A Different Beat in 1984 And It Became A Hit
So Just Had To Spit U Some Facts
And Yes Stevie Wonder Did Play The Hormonica On That Song Though
But Prince Wrote It And Recorded It In 1979
YES!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE... LOVE... LOVE this Song! LOVEEEE Chaka Khan! Wanted to be like Chaka.
Rufus and Chaka also have a song called "Hollywood" that I would recommend, it's got a laid-back feel to it that I like!
Stank face in 5, 4, 3, ....I knew just from the title...one of my favorite Chaka Kahn songs!
There was another song from this album which showed a very beautiful soft side of Chaka Khan called Smokin Room.
Do after 7 ready or not, you won’t be disappointed💯
I've been waiting for him to react to them
Rufus and Chaka .... Hollywood
Chaka is the Queen of FUNK 🥰💯 FUN FACTS: In 1975 "Rufus" won the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal performance by a duo or group. "Rufus" was actually the name of the group, Chaka was the lead vocalist before going solo. great reaction Jack
Stevie and Chaka wrote this and it was released in 1974, so *_definitely_* ahead of its time.
Rick James & Teena Marie - Fire & Desire.
I've requested this at least 10 times, I hope he does it.
@@jamedraa8472 seriously! Every video of Jack’s I watch, there’s multiple requests for Teena. I wanna hear him react to some “If I Were A Bell” or “Square Biz” myself.
I wanna hear some Teena and I wanna hear some Rick; can’t go wrong with either of these musical icons! TBH, “Fire and Desire” was never one of my favorites 🤷🏾♀️ (good song tho, no dislike just not a fave). I like their other duet, “I’m a Sucker for Your Love”! 😊✌🏾
omg they road the hell out of that beat. good one!
More Chaka!! Check out “What cha Gonna Do For Me?”, for some funky dance music.
It got that Stevie wonder, jazzy smoky bar room whisky vibe!.. I played the hell out of it back in 1974 .... I was a 14 year old freshman.... RUFUS we such a funky band! They had lots of hits!
It's a damn shame they ain't in the HALL....
Sweet Thing gotta be next!!! Chaka is just so good. Also this was the 70’s lol.
This song came out in 1974. Chaka is a queen then and now!
This song was written by Stevie Wonder and Chaka. It was a hit in 1974when people were doing da bump (a dance). Chaka’s biggest song was ‘Sweet Thing’ where she really showed off her vocal skills.👍🔥🥰💋🎤
The 1 And Only Chaka Khan!!!!! Words Can't Express How Much I'm In LOVE That Woman..... Lol
Oh my Jack you have to do everlasting love by Chaka. That is a definite banger
YES!!! "Everlasting Love" is SUCH a great ballad. That's been my song since it was released in the '70s.
It is so refeshing to se young dudes reactiong to this old classics, keep up the great work Jack!!!!!
I saw her in Concert in the 70's. She blew the ROOF OFF the auditorium. WOW she gave a monster of a Concert.
Chaka put black women on the map for non black men! When she hit the stage, white men realized that sexy cane in different shapes, sizes and delicious melanin! Thank you Sistah & thank you Jack for loving us as well!
Also.."Do You Love What You Feel" has a great groove to it, and interesting lyrics about "picking fights within myself". Check it out, Jack.
Chaka Khan's version "Got to be there" is one of my favs of hers.
I keep requesting this song for him to review
Mine too. I prefer Chaka version to Michael Jackson. Jack seems to love MJ so he might be torn. 😄
This song got serious radio play, it's what I grew up with...70's are the best🥰
What you know about this, Jack!? This that grown folk music. 😂
Ginuwine-What's so different
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No lie, when I first heard this as a young kid I thought I had heard a xxx movie or something. It was the most “adult” thing I had ever experienced. Something about that base, the funk, her vocals and the lyrics. Woowee! Such a classic.
Sweet Thing- (which was remade by Mary J Blige and is on her “What’s the 411?” album), Do You Love What You Feel, What Cha Gonna Do For Me, I Feel For You (w/b Prince) , Papillon....
Picture it, Cambridge, Ma, 1974. 5 year old me, singing into a hair brush, thinking I was Chaka because everyone compared me to her because of my hair. Not really understanding s word LOL
I have been waiting on this one. Chaka was and is a baddie! Also I have always said if your name is Rufus or you give your band that name you were born with funk in your soul lol.
Chaka Khan is my queen
Your reaction to this was KILLER!! Chaka gave you the FUNK stank face with this song!! It does me too!! I freaking love how you nailed the Stevie sound too. 👏 I'm very impressed!! ✌❤🎵
This used to be the music on the radio , top 10 🔥 # Real music #1974 # We need the funk 🥰
Think of a young lady 21 years coming on the scene with lyrics like, love me right, what's the matter with you? Hold me tight, why must I tell you what to do?
Chaka was from Rufus and they had to be some bad brothers to play with her. That was a funky, very good band. They don't usually get the credit they deserve. Try some Rufus and Chaka at midnight or Hollywood or once you get started or stop on by with a little have a good time. You'll be amazed at the funk
I have never seen anyone with that much real hair in my life😍. I luv it.
You have to listen to Chaka's obscure material, not just the radio/commercial stuff -- "Night in Tunisia", "Some Love", and her cover of Stevie Wonder's "Maybe your baby" to name a few. btw, "Tell Me Something Good" came out in 1974 & was written by Stevie Wonder. I'm 61 y/o & a Chakaholic....been listening to & have everything she's put out since 1973 with Rufus & her solo career. She does jazz, funk, r&b, rock, gospel. In my opinion, probably the most creative & versatile singer I've ever heard. My ALL TIME FAV.
Didn't know you were up on Zapp already...SOS Band "Weekend Girl" or Alexander O'Neal "Sunshine"
Anything Alexander O'neal😃. But yes definitely "Sunshine", always gets me in my feelings.
I will really have to stan Jack if he does S.O.S Band “Weekend Girl”. That is my song! And Saturday Love by Alexander O’Neal & Cherelle.
Gotta add "I feel for you!"
Stevie Wonder wrote it and recorded it in '74, but never released it. It gave it to the funk band Rufus because he was a fan of their lead singer Chaka Khan. She didn't like it at first, but Stevie got her in the studio and tweeked it to suit her
Chaka Khan. My very first boyhood crush! Amazing voice. Amazing style.
Love it! Chaka always been 🔥. Please do one for “Hollywood “ .
I never thought about it. Stevie was working with every one in theearly to mid 70s he was working with Patti and then Aretha and Chaka at the same time. Stevie was doing talk box way before Roger and Zap.
This was their first hit. The first time I heard this was at a Stevie Wonder concert in 1974. Rufus was the opening act. So my first experience of this band was live. I loved Chaka’s unique sound and was not surprised that this song became a hit. That was the last time they toured as an opening act. Stevie gave them the initial boost.
Jack you just know. This song was co written by Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder!
So glad you mentioned Chaka as co-writer. I still can't believe she forfeited songwriting credit for this classic!
Reaction to “ once you get started “ Rufus & Chaka .. she’s very young , you see her dance and know why all the young guys love her
We really grooved to this song. I still do now when that beat drops.
Here’s a challenge, hit some serious DISCO: Thelma Houston- Don’t Leave Me This Way. Studio cut, you will move your ass!
You were doing the stank face lol thats how you know a song is good ♥️♥️♥️
Yes, Stevie wrote or helped her with a lot of the music and he played harmonica in some of them like "I Feel For You" which some say is the best. Takes me back to HIGH school in the early 70s.
You have to react to "Stay" by Rufus ft. Chaka Khan PLEASE ! Chaka makes you feel ALL of that !
I won this album from a radio station when I was younger than you. My first album ever. Loved it!!
Nah she ain’t say it will make him PUT it to the side.. Mama Chaka said..” what I got will KNOCK all your pride aside...” She blasting that pride outta here!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
1974 - Debut song. Stevie did the eletro-voice, he was one of the first to use it.
That was one of favs. 1974 Written by Stevie Wonder. I used to sing it to my husband back in the day when we were dating 1976-1979. For our entire lives I’ve greeted him with the song title from time to time in person or on the phone.💜😌
You're right young man - this was 1974 . Keep up the good work ( and more Rufus, and Chaka please! )
The beginning of the Next Friday when Craig gets dropped off to Dae Dae & Uncle Elroy
So damn amazing love this jam,she and Rufus were,as well as her solo career,”please if you get a chance,react to “Do you love what you feel”,by them,
I like how some NFL and NBA teams played this song Whenever there is a challenge to a play lol.
According to Wiki, it was written "Only" by Stevie Wonder. The Man was next to Prince (RIP) and Smokey Robinson one of the most prolific Songwriters in R & B/Pop as well as The Isley Brothers. Stevie also wrote "It's A Shame" for The Spinners, "Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson Post Jackson Five, Until You Come Back To Me, for Aretha Franklin and he Co Wrote Tears Of A Clown for The Miracles before Smokey Robinson left in 1972.
I ❤️💜💕 me some Chaka and Rufus!!! I’m tripping right now, I appreciate this video, I may need to subscribe
This is one of my favorite Chaka songs. Which is saying something because she's one of my favorite artists. As much as I like it, I never looked up information about it. Thanks to your other fans, I know about Stevie Wonder's part in it. I'm a new fan so I don't know if you've ever done Steve Wonder Do I Do. It's a long song but to me it's amazing.
I like that the guy musicians are excellent and laid back, not hogging the spotlight.
Chaka Khan was hot stuff, full stop.
Great song, great artist.
Chaka is the truth period!! Please review her cover of Michael Jackson’s “Got to be there”
A good reaction would be En Vouge's live tribute to the women of R&B/Soul on the 1993 soul train awards. This song was featured on it
It was released in 1974
When this came out it was played everywhere .
I think it's amazing that you said this reminds you of Stevie Wonder because he and Chaka wrote this song!!!!!
The Flower 🌹
Your reactions be on point. You can tell you’re a real music connoisseur with a keen ear. Keep doing you bro 😎
You DEFINITELY felt that first phrase the way I felt it when it when it came out.
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You HAVE TO react to it! It's an ALL-TIME JAM!! Trust me!!
Love the channel!!
Hey Jack! Yeah Stevie Wonder wrote Tell me something good for them. I love it!
Oh mah gahh i met her once she was soooooo sweet!!! She gave my chocolate hahahaha i was like 9.
The young grasshopper is learning lol... The force is strong with this guy hahaha
It's regular 4/4 time signature, but it is nice the way they start with extreme syncopation.
This was 1974, another artist remade this in 1991, his name is Robbie Nevil and it's pretty good.
Robbie Nevil also did a song called "C'est La Vie" that was tight !
@@kimme2852 oh I know it's my favorite song
Roger had influences too!!! And this voicebox stuff may have been his gateway "drug". LOL!!! Chaka and Rufus was revolutionary. Slow and deliberate funk!!!! And she was FINE!!!! (no homo)--S/O to my Chicago home girl!!!!
Try You Got the Love, and Sweet Thing, also Papillon( aka Hot Butterfly)by Chaka. You'll love them all! Oh,and Stay, Hollywood and Do you Love What you Feel.
Great reaction take a listen to these underrated 80s group/people SOS Band” Tell Me If you Still Care”, “ Cherrelle “ Everything I Miss at Home “ Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle “ Never Knew Love Like This” and Cherrelle & Alexander O ‘Neal “Saturday Night Love”.
Thanks
The chords in “Everything I Miss At Home” gets me 😢 in throat every time I hear it! Love that song
LOVE Your Reaction🥰
Please react to Donna Summer. She's one of the most technical singers ever. Sounds just like the record in her live performances. One of her later songs that I enjoy "I will go on with you". She performed it on Oprah. She really could sing anything.
I’m not from this era but this has been my song since Happy Feet.
Can you react to Jon B. - Pretty Girl
Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
Jack said time signature. Somebody has been studying their musical terminology 😉
Chaka & Rufus tasty classic. I also suggest you react to "Sweet Thing", which I'm apparently I'm in good company lol.
I recommend you check out the Gap Band. It ain't a party until you play "Early in the Morning" "Party Train" or ""Dropped a Bomb on Me"
I saw them live back in the early 80s
Chaka had it all... voice and body.
Lmao he said eeeeooooohhhh!!!! 😂😂😂😂
Such a funky song love it 🔥👍
Good ear. Stevie and Chaka wrote it, so yeah, you're hearing a Stevie vibe😊
Released in 1974 from the album "Rags to Rufus".
Rufus and Chaka: Do you love what you feel...is a bop. Do that next.
Another fun fact: Chaka recorded this in one take.
This was released in the late 70's and written by Stevie Wonder for Rufus.