The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan · 1982
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and R&B that showcases Chaka Khan's powerful vocal prowess and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady groove for dancing uplifting energy for gatherings soulful vocals that inspire joy
- Context
- Released in 1982, this compilation album highlights Chaka Khan's peak with Rufus, following the commercial success of 'Rags to Rufus' and 'Ask Rufus'. It encapsulates her evolution as a leading figure in funk and soul, solidifying her status after several notable hits throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- If you like
- jazz, R&B, soul
The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan is an album by Chaka Khan, released in 1982. A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and R&B that showcases Chaka Khan's powerful vocal prowess and infectious grooves. The album includes some of Rufus's most enduring tracks, such as 'Tell Me Something Good', which topped the charts and showcased Khan's unique vocal style. Critically acclaimed upon release, it helped cement her influence on subsequent generations of R&B artists and was pivotal in bringing funk influences to mainstream pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan sound like?
A vibrant blend of funk, soul, and R&B that showcases Chaka Khan's powerful vocal prowess and infectious grooves. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan by Chaka Khan notable?
The album includes some of Rufus's most enduring tracks, such as 'Tell Me Something Good', which topped the charts and showcased Khan's unique vocal style. Critically acclaimed upon release, it helped cement her influence on subsequent generations of R&B artists and was pivotal in bringing funk influences to mainstream pop music. Released in 1982, this compilation album highlights Chaka Khan's peak with Rufus, following the commercial success of 'Rags to Rufus' and 'Ask Rufus'. It encapsulates her evolution as a leading figure in funk and soul, solidifying her status after several notable hits throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Who is The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan for?
The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, uplifting energy for gatherings and soulful vocals that inspire joy.
How many songs are on The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan?
The Very Best of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Do You Love What You Feel Standout 4:30
- 2 Tell Me Something Good Standout 4:40
- 3 Dance Wit Me 4:00
- 4 Hollywood 4:09
- 5 Stay 5:42
- 6 Once You Get Started 4:31
- 7 You Got the Love 4:45
- 8 At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) 4:21
- 9 Please Pardon Me (You Remind Me of a Friend) 3:06
- 10 Sweet Thing Standout 3:20
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