Such a poignant song for all times! Great track with Chaka singing and the musicians capturing the sound of Motown. My idol, Jaco Pastorius, tipped his hat to James Jamerson as an influence on his style.
This is an amazing moment in the documentary, Standing in the Shadows of Motown. The Funk Brothers sound exactly like they did on the record(s)... they are incomparable. See this film on Google videos if you're a Motown fan. It will enlighten and thrill you!
Standing in the Shadows of Motown waas the first movie I ever saw that the entire audience applauded and did not leave until the credits stopped rolling. Beautiful experience!! Don't miss it!
@4s2work Marvin wanted to work with Quincy, and the feeling was mutual. Quincy once said that his biggest regret in music is never having worked with Marvin. Although he did a nice cover of 'What's Going On' on his 'Smackwater Jack' album in the early 70's.
People have no idea what this music meant to the the US during the 60's, 70's and in to the 80's. this was music played in your home and you watched your parents sance to thsi music. how many young people today even see their parents hold hands much less listen to music and dance together. This music was a vehicle for families to communicate. That is missed today.
Imagine performing this song with the men who actually recorded it all those years ago with Marvin Gaye, the fathers of Mowtown themselves! I love Chaka Khan and everyone else that performed on this DVD and think that their music is awesome but compared with the greatness of these musical pioneers they're just young players.
This will always be Marvin Gaye's masterpiece!! His retort to the MAN who still keeps us all in "place". WE do the work...WE pay the taxes...WE fight the wars...WE die broken and torn. This song is about us...the Middle Class and the Poverty-Ridden soldiers of our society. But, on a brighter note, if someone else was ever gonna sing this song and bring the same message with such talent and beauty...CHAKA BABY!!
I own the DVD and it's fantastic! All I ever wanted to be was Funk Brother. One of the greatest bands in the world! I grew up on Motown and pretty much have the sound of Motown flowing through my veins and I feel lucky as hell to be able to say that. Peace.
Every morning when i go on job,first song in my playlist is Chaka Khan - What's Going On,than Michael McDonald-What's going on and Marvin Geye-What's going on. :)
Her voice is so smooth. What struck me the first time I saw the video is how effortless her singing is, even when she is scatting. The Funk Brothers - they had it going like no other group of musicians I can think of. Thanks Motown for all the great music.
Any Lover of the MoTown sound, from the Temptations to Marvin, the Supremes to Smokey, and who do not know the Funk Brothers... owe it to themselves to find Standing in the Shadows of Motown. (this vid is a little cut from it)
You will have the biggest OMG moment as you FINALLY understand why if you loved any MoTown, you loved it all.
Hey, I'm definitely not knocking it - that vocal performance was awesome. I've listened to it about 10 times now. I'm just not very familiar with her or that scooby/dooby/doo-wap jazz stuff. She's basically treating her voice as an instrument and creating sans lyrics. Super cool.
Marvin was right, war is not the answer... Crazy emotional feelings in this song... The Funk Brothers is the highest point in music history... So sade to hear the shit music of our times... Love you Motown...
@pjthib - SAY WHAT??????? You'd better do your homework on Ms. Khan. She started singing funk in the 70's with Rufus. And she's a great jazz singer. You'd better recognize!
I'm only 18...but..this time..this music... seemed...feels so much better...fell in love with the bass because of james jamerson. man i party to the hits of today but...the feeling... the emotion in this early american music..far surpasses any club banger or radio hit pop music today has to offer.
@MrJayDC Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
@jamesbach54 Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
so, this was a pretty emotional clip for me. i was blessed to have johnny griffeth as a teacher in high school and i got to play with joe messina as a young player just getting started. i really had no idea until much later in life the magnitude of players that i was surrounded by, the education i was receiving without knowing it and the sheer joy that this group of individuals brought to so many people...musicians or not!
They played on more hits,and sold more records than in the history of the World! And hardly anyone even knew their names. What an absloute tradgedy. They were, and are amazing an inspirational. Nobody ever said anything in this life was fair..I just pray that they somehow get their due..They molded history.
Until the PBS special I never knew the debt of their legacy. Let's support PBS and others who put this kind of wonderful history out there...Thanks for the post. By the way I bought the dvd and it is a great to have on in the background while company is over. It can lead to a great conversation. Enjoy.
@trho1 Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
I love the funk bros...but...did this cross anyone's minds? cuz it really gets me. These guys are playin these songs for the last 40 years. Why do they still need to read charts? They are all glued to the music like if its the first time thier playing it. WHY?????
@dante773 That's a way of concentrating.. you focus on something while your ears and body are working .. it's better than closing your eyes in front of the public.
@dante773....Well, they're older and they haven't played those song consistently like back in the day. Plus those song we well written and arranged for elite singers, so you want it to be right. Real musicians read music so that they can get and keep gigs.
The Funk Brothers & What's Going On is one of those pieces of music that you never get tired of listening to. So I just want to thank the legendary Funk Brothers for giving us some of the best sounds from Detroit.
OH MAN !! What have they Not done. They backed Funked all most every group. Who is lying ? ? To You !! Give it up to these Guys even now that they are old. They Made the music u listen to TODAY !! They Paved the Way . THE FUNK BROS. !!! !!!
you know you heard a number of so called "jazz" singers, i wont name names (krall) and they are supposed to take the melody and be creative with it, chaka khan is on the true queens of funk and r&B, but she also knows how to give jazz a solid spanking as well.
This is beyond phenomenal...the true musical fathers of an era that will never be repeated, yet is the foundation of all we hold dear in music. Chaka Khan is the epitome of female vocal musicianship in the world. Thank you for posting this rarity.
@XanBcoo You deserve the electric chair for that comment. Actually, she would slap you down herself and whip you! How dare you!! Evil person! Offspring of SATAN. If you fuck with Chaka, you fuck with me bitch! Game on MOLE!!!
Some of you are missing the point. The Funk Brothers were the unsung heros behind every Motown hit you ever heard. The video, "Standing In the Shadows of Mowtown"--should you care to listen/watch--will explain.
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Chaka khan Cannot sing. They should have got Britney Spears to sing this. her vocal ability is so much better than this bitch!! Chaka khan is old news and never did anything good compared to Britney. You're all tone deaf!!
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Well how many records has this 'has been' sold compaered to the amazing Britney? Nowhere near I think. This is proof within itself of her talent..... FOOLS!!!
The introductions that paid hommage to the late members was the classiest! And the hook to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" really had me feeling some kind of awesome way!
Ok I pretty much just got welled right up when they showed James Jamersons picture and and broke into tune all together. RIP in James you set the standards that will never be forgotten. Bass lines from Heaven man.. Long Live James! And all the FUNK BROS! You are not forgotten!
My hair stands up and tears come to my ears when I see and listen to this. It doesn't get any better than this. I am in awe of Jamerson's basslines. Thank you Bob, Chaka. I want this played at my funeral if I can afford one.
Absolutely superb performance from all the great musicians and of course Chaka, fabulous interpretation of a great classic..
The Funk Brothers never really got the true credit for what they did back in the day, that makes me sad. Remember what it was like in the 60s when we first heard Motown in the UK, such an exiting time.
Such a poignant song for all times! Great track with Chaka singing and the musicians capturing the sound of Motown. My idol, Jaco Pastorius, tipped his hat to James Jamerson as an influence on his style.
chungiemunchin 3 days ago
I like the the announcer's voice in the beginning.
TheBassoProfondo 2 weeks ago
This is an amazing moment in the documentary, Standing in the Shadows of Motown. The Funk Brothers sound exactly like they did on the record(s)... they are incomparable. See this film on Google videos if you're a Motown fan. It will enlighten and thrill you!
janicerosen 1 month ago
This is the most informative music documentary I've ever watched. I highly recommend it!
WandaReddish 1 month ago 2
Too Cool. and of course the 'message' there. Deal me in. I'm with you.
beatsbooze 2 months ago
The song that was playing during the intro was a vamp of Ain't No Mountain High Enough.
Comic105 2 months ago
WOW :))
lukefonfabre26 3 months ago
What was the song at the beginning?
skatermgee 3 months ago
@skatermgee Since I Lost My Baby, from the 1965 album The Temptin' Temptations
genego 2 months ago 2
when Chaka was at her best, I always loved the way she phrased her 'r's' in a way so very intentional and made her lyrics heavy...
MsJollycholly 3 months ago
Great video - let's not forget!
d4don2006 4 months ago
Standing in the Shadows of Motown waas the first movie I ever saw that the entire audience applauded and did not leave until the credits stopped rolling. Beautiful experience!! Don't miss it!
ckrein414 4 months ago in playlist More videos from 93VIDEO 2
Chaka and The Funks amazing version of What's Goin' On won a well-deserved Gramamy that year!!
ckrein414 4 months ago
wonderfull intro and wonderfull song one of hers best performance
TJayFFM 4 months ago
Chaka killed it. Love how she styled her vocals on this.
AleekahTV 4 months ago in playlist AleekahTV's Favorited Videos
god I love her..........amazing
daraandfrank 4 months ago
@daraandfrank And Marvin's smiling! What if this was a duet with Marvin, Chaka and musical backing by ....... Quincy Jones? Right-on!!!!!!!
4s2work 4 months ago
@4s2work Marvin wanted to work with Quincy, and the feeling was mutual. Quincy once said that his biggest regret in music is never having worked with Marvin. Although he did a nice cover of 'What's Going On' on his 'Smackwater Jack' album in the early 70's.
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regragi1 5 months ago
A fantastic cover..the funk brothers made it sound so tight and fresh and Chaka did it in her own chakaresque.. funky way. A excellent version
cldchristian 5 months ago 5
The Ultimate Classic!!!
mellomarv 5 months ago
this is simply brilliant....can't find any better words
alieript 6 months ago 2
Yes, the king of music. The Funk Brothers are brilliant masters. Best of the Best !!!
funk231t 6 months ago
words fail me
martin622292 6 months ago 2
I am speechless that is a first great great...........
mello60ful 6 months ago
This intro gave me goosebumps.
sflotzdru 6 months ago 4
What's Going On is my all time favorite album. Nobody does it as good as Marvin but give Chaka her due, she does blow it up! Marvin would be proud!!
rrw1250 7 months ago
What's Going On is my all time favorite album. Nobody does it as good as Marvin but Chaka does blow it up!
rrw1250 7 months ago
ok but marvin did it best
MelbSinger 7 months ago
amazing
vecchiograndeleone 7 months ago
1:17 "The greatest bass player of all time Jam.........Jaco Pastorius!"
ArtemisFlyingV 8 months ago
Anyone who votes down on this should not have access to a computer or the internet!!
guiterry 8 months ago
People have no idea what this music meant to the the US during the 60's, 70's and in to the 80's. this was music played in your home and you watched your parents sance to thsi music. how many young people today even see their parents hold hands much less listen to music and dance together. This music was a vehicle for families to communicate. That is missed today.
rajtennis 8 months ago 7
Imagine performing this song with the men who actually recorded it all those years ago with Marvin Gaye, the fathers of Mowtown themselves! I love Chaka Khan and everyone else that performed on this DVD and think that their music is awesome but compared with the greatness of these musical pioneers they're just young players.
MagicalWellecto92 8 months ago 3
it seems that the days of real music has gone out of the window
companyhost 8 months ago
Love this!
tractorKing 8 months ago 2
OMFG
avocadomasters 9 months ago
This had to be Chaka's greatest performance. I remember watching this years ago, it was when I became a Chaka fan.
If I remember correctly she won an award for this.
twinqletwinqle 9 months ago
@twinqletwinqle This was a grammy winning performance. You are correct.
j1455p 8 months ago 2
I WILL create a timemachine that enables me to go back in time. So if someone can help please do :)
markdevisser1987 9 months ago
like a cool breeze on a hot day...smooth as silk.....just chills....very cool !!
robblues2525 10 months ago
Maybe the coolest intro I ever saw... acknowledging the departed, as well as the present...
Jamman1214 10 months ago 17
I'm not really into her interpretation, it's okay, but I heard Aretha do this once, and it ruined it for me from anyone else.
pretorious700 10 months ago
What is the name of the first two songs?
hemyking 10 months ago
@hemyking The first one is Since I Lost My Baby. The second sounds like the opening bars of Ain't No Mountain High Enough,
genego 10 months ago
This will always be Marvin Gaye's masterpiece!! His retort to the MAN who still keeps us all in "place". WE do the work...WE pay the taxes...WE fight the wars...WE die broken and torn. This song is about us...the Middle Class and the Poverty-Ridden soldiers of our society. But, on a brighter note, if someone else was ever gonna sing this song and bring the same message with such talent and beauty...CHAKA BABY!!
jabnhook2 10 months ago
I own the DVD and it's fantastic! All I ever wanted to be was Funk Brother. One of the greatest bands in the world! I grew up on Motown and pretty much have the sound of Motown flowing through my veins and I feel lucky as hell to be able to say that. Peace.
MusicEd1 10 months ago
Every morning when i go on job,first song in my playlist is Chaka Khan - What's Going On,than Michael McDonald-What's going on and Marvin Geye-What's going on. :)
DzankiPedu 10 months ago
Her voice is so smooth. What struck me the first time I saw the video is how effortless her singing is, even when she is scatting. The Funk Brothers - they had it going like no other group of musicians I can think of. Thanks Motown for all the great music.
Waynet126 11 months ago
popawolf - so, so true. This is music heaven, sheer perfection!
cruithneuladh 11 months ago
Don't complain brothers, make it yourselves.
This book and movie inspired a whole new generation of future greats.
adamr63 11 months ago
iluvher...
jamesbach54 11 months ago
un-fucking-believable.
intheekeyofcrime 11 months ago
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Any Lover of the MoTown sound, from the Temptations to Marvin, the Supremes to Smokey, and who do not know the Funk Brothers... owe it to themselves to find Standing in the Shadows of Motown. (this vid is a little cut from it)
You will have the biggest OMG moment as you FINALLY understand why if you loved any MoTown, you loved it all.
zlandlorder 11 months ago
Hey, that's Tom Scott on Soprano Sax!
MrPatricioG 11 months ago 2
Rare to hear Chaka scat like Ella.
What a treat.
DrumTchr 11 months ago 2
Great song man! you messed it up with the homer intro though!
mypuma8787 11 months ago 4
Real Music Ain't no secret!
bentpolski 11 months ago
The funk bros.....the best ever. proven schooled musicians with the feel of soul, jazz, and blues......the best
attaboy527 11 months ago 2
she dont have 10 grammys for nothin & alot of them are for live performances
M1SSB3LL18 1 year ago 34
@M1SSB3LL18 and that was before they were handed out like popcorn.
Novinte 9 months ago
Hey, I'm definitely not knocking it - that vocal performance was awesome. I've listened to it about 10 times now. I'm just not very familiar with her or that scooby/dooby/doo-wap jazz stuff. She's basically treating her voice as an instrument and creating sans lyrics. Super cool.
pjthib 1 year ago 5
Marvin was right, war is not the answer... Crazy emotional feelings in this song... The Funk Brothers is the highest point in music history... So sade to hear the shit music of our times... Love you Motown...
hendrixkaf 1 year ago 3
Eddie Willis , Joe Messina and Bob Babbitt: Great musicians! I enjoyed them playing with Phil Collins in "Going Back" CD & DVD....Go on boys!!!!
66127vicky 1 year ago 2
WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP!
BenjaminRakun 1 year ago
COSMIC CLASS :)THANK YOU :) NAMASTE
nightgrooveruk 1 year ago
14 people don't know whats going on :-P
Thrawn2211 1 year ago 2
BRAVO
mezzeta 1 year ago
I had no idea she could sing like that - just remember her from those 80s pop songs. The band sounds great - Awesome!
pjthib 1 year ago
@pjthib - SAY WHAT??????? You'd better do your homework on Ms. Khan. She started singing funk in the 70's with Rufus. And she's a great jazz singer. You'd better recognize!
chakafan2 1 year ago 2
2 words...Just Class!!!
signasmy 1 year ago
what the fuck with with homer man... you fucking ruin it
enzomdrums 1 year ago 2
This is one fantastic documentary..I highly recommend it!! 10/10
daviemcf 1 year ago
The documentary is called "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown" - it's the story of The Funk Brothers...
TheBrotherC 1 year ago
Can anybody tell me what documentary this piece is associated with? Thank you!
GirlEmerald 1 year ago
@GirlEmerald - It's from a documentary entitled "Standing in the Shadows of Motown'...highly recommend it.
Torihope 1 year ago
Funk Brothers never die!
hendrixkaf 1 year ago
Hey! Can somebody what this song on the beginning of this video? Please help me! MOTOWN 4 EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
warwickfan13 1 year ago
actually i think she would be disturbed by the whole conversation.
tamalayne 1 year ago
Tausend Dank, ihr Lieben ...
Pistol Allan, halt ´nen Platz für mich da oben frei.
nummerfuenfinMotion 1 year ago
1:45 - 1:48 Herman Simpson WTF
ombudlady 1 year ago
I'm only 18...but..this time..this music... seemed...feels so much better...fell in love with the bass because of james jamerson. man i party to the hits of today but...the feeling... the emotion in this early american music..far surpasses any club banger or radio hit pop music today has to offer.
aewms 1 year ago
Just saw this documentary tonight, loved every minute of it!!
sabrinamusiq 1 year ago
My God, what a moment !!!!!!! :)
JUDOARTE10 1 year ago
These guys were one of a kind...every time a learn one of them is gone, it touches my heart deeply and dearly...
MrRadneg 1 year ago
Chaka is the greatest vocalist!
MrJayDC 1 year ago
@MrJayDC Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
I cried watching this video, knowing most of these wonderful musicians shown here are now dead too, like the ones they presnted at the beginning.
bgwcl 1 year ago
LUV U CK...
jamesbach54 1 year ago
@jamesbach54 Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
Maybe the coolest intro ever...
I love this movie... what a privilege to see the surviving members of the greatest house rhythm section of all time work...
tuxguys 1 year ago
chaka is beautiful!
AmazingAmazig19 1 year ago
@AmazingAmazig19 not as beautiful as Britney idiot.
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
la classsssse
keyline828 1 year ago
so, this was a pretty emotional clip for me. i was blessed to have johnny griffeth as a teacher in high school and i got to play with joe messina as a young player just getting started. i really had no idea until much later in life the magnitude of players that i was surrounded by, the education i was receiving without knowing it and the sheer joy that this group of individuals brought to so many people...musicians or not!
benjonesonbass 1 year ago
That was indeed a treat. Thank you for posting.
TheBbinca 1 year ago
Wow! Wow! Wow! I'm speechless. Bravo!!!!!! Heaven must be like this!
TheViewFromSugarHill 1 year ago 2
They played on more hits,and sold more records than in the history of the World! And hardly anyone even knew their names. What an absloute tradgedy. They were, and are amazing an inspirational. Nobody ever said anything in this life was fair..I just pray that they somehow get their due..They molded history.
NSHVILLE 1 year ago 3
great music! the sound of motown never die!
arrow2047 1 year ago
James Jamerson was the Jimi Hendrix of bass, may he rest in peace.
ElectricBlueOil 1 year ago 2
Until the PBS special I never knew the debt of their legacy. Let's support PBS and others who put this kind of wonderful history out there...Thanks for the post. By the way I bought the dvd and it is a great to have on in the background while company is over. It can lead to a great conversation. Enjoy.
MinisterLynne 1 year ago
this is an awesome performance i toally recommend the movie standing in the shadows of omtown
frodog19 1 year ago
I love you, Chaka!
bwoodriver 1 year ago 3
AWESOME AND CONNECTED
takakaadventures 1 year ago
The most cool band! thanks for FUNK! go to you OUR Honest Tribute!
much respect!
Funksica 1 year ago
I hope heaven is this...
irishmermaid4 1 year ago
What's Going On (Marvin Gaye) + Chaka Khan = SUPERLATIVE!!!
cdjblue52 1 year ago
I like it better than the original! once again chaka put her mark on it!
trho1 1 year ago
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@trho1 Britney Spears shits over Chaka khans vocals. Open your ears deaf boy & get some fucking taste!! Obviously you have no fucking idea about music.
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!chaka-khan rools!!!!
adejuwo 1 year ago 4
I love the funk bros...but...did this cross anyone's minds? cuz it really gets me. These guys are playin these songs for the last 40 years. Why do they still need to read charts? They are all glued to the music like if its the first time thier playing it. WHY?????
dante773 1 year ago
@dante773 That's a way of concentrating.. you focus on something while your ears and body are working .. it's better than closing your eyes in front of the public.
cipo366 1 year ago
@dante773....Well, they're older and they haven't played those song consistently like back in the day. Plus those song we well written and arranged for elite singers, so you want it to be right. Real musicians read music so that they can get and keep gigs.
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MsLiteN 3 months ago
Excellent, well done!
VidalKJ 1 year ago
DAAMMMNN I love you Chaka.
tenor529 1 year ago 4
top of art
Meskiagkasher 1 year ago
funky nice ! ですね.
maidoodesu 1 year ago
Chaka should travel to all jazz schools to demo skat!! What a voice!
spkrwill 1 year ago 5
As Kenny Gamble would say--there is a message in the music with "What's Goin' On."
883bigman 1 year ago
we will never again know or hear REAL music like this from REAL MUSICIANS WHO LOVED THEIR ART..it's gone forever like a 1959 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE
POPAWOLF 1 year ago 39
@POPAWOLF my only answer is SADE(look her up on youtube)
MrMyYoyo 1 year ago
@POPAWOLF I am longing more the the '80s Elektric Band, Ferrari Testarossa, Sergio Tacchini, etc... All gone...
dvamateur 1 year ago
@POPAWOLF Your the same nostalgic as me... The good times are gone... we live the bad times... so sade...
hendrixkaf 11 months ago
@POPAWOLF They are out there.......
arcangel6 10 months ago
@POPAWOLF if we support those who or actually making REAl music this we will but we don't lets support them
eugenemusictv 10 months ago
@POPAWOLF That's really narrow.
contrabassoon 9 months ago
THE FUNK BROTHERS!!!!!!!!!! There would not have been a Motown as great as it was without them. That's real!
POPAWOLF 1 year ago 4
Wish I could have been there that night. This performance is phenomenal, and it wasn't even the best of the night.
.Chaka Khan rules, and so do The Funk Brothers.
kives1985 1 year ago 3
Kniet nieder, die Funk Brothers perform magic.
Tight.
Olsen65 1 year ago
The greats...all under one roof.
valambiguous 1 year ago
Watch how "Pistol" Allen (the drummer in the cap) is enjoying this! Feelin' every bit of it! Feelin' good! That's the way I feel when I watch this.
Mickagume 1 year ago
masterpiece
boomfield 1 year ago
it sounds so smooth and perfect and beautiful. it's hard to find live music this good now.
scampbell04 1 year ago 2
chaka you are so sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
abdell2222 1 year ago
Love Chaka Khan, she does not get her due as one of the greatest singers.
thebrazilshow 1 year ago
masterful
bdromance 1 year ago
The Funk Brothers & What's Going On is one of those pieces of music that you never get tired of listening to. So I just want to thank the legendary Funk Brothers for giving us some of the best sounds from Detroit.
Diamond31325 1 year ago
Some of the greatest musicians ever !!!
MFmaxx 1 year ago
OH MAN !! What have they Not done. They backed Funked all most every group. Who is lying ? ? To You !! Give it up to these Guys even now that they are old. They Made the music u listen to TODAY !! They Paved the Way . THE FUNK BROS. !!! !!!
bigcity9000cj 1 year ago
I never get tired of listening to this what a lift it gives me I love all music but this gives me a big hug : )
wesley2662 1 year ago
True that, man.
GrassRootsW3 1 year ago
kissing and making up is good
Prettyflowerchild 1 year ago
What a voice! What a woman! She added to this great music a delightful sensuality.
35150Alabama 1 year ago
you know you heard a number of so called "jazz" singers, i wont name names (krall) and they are supposed to take the melody and be creative with it, chaka khan is on the true queens of funk and r&B, but she also knows how to give jazz a solid spanking as well.
socialtalker1 1 year ago
this is f*cking amazing. goose pimples.
vonkleet 1 year ago
Beyonce who? chaka's the best
atisman1964 1 year ago 3
@atisman1964 Exactly. She SHITS over her and her boring music.
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
This is beyond phenomenal...the true musical fathers of an era that will never be repeated, yet is the foundation of all we hold dear in music. Chaka Khan is the epitome of female vocal musicianship in the world. Thank you for posting this rarity.
irishmermaid4 1 year ago
she is amazing singer love her
shizznut 1 year ago
can u sing like this.
FalconsRCS 1 year ago
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Chaka Khan is Roseanne Barr in blackface and a purple wig
XanBcoo 1 year ago
@XanBcoo You deserve the electric chair for that comment. Actually, she would slap you down herself and whip you! How dare you!! Evil person! Offspring of SATAN. If you fuck with Chaka, you fuck with me bitch! Game on MOLE!!!
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
cool; the most beautiful funky rhythm
jazzpassor 1 year ago
LAWL 4:44!!
garrettmillerdrums 1 year ago
Some of you are missing the point. The Funk Brothers were the unsung heros behind every Motown hit you ever heard. The video, "Standing In the Shadows of Mowtown"--should you care to listen/watch--will explain.
msannie1 1 year ago
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Chaka khan Cannot sing. They should have got Britney Spears to sing this. her vocal ability is so much better than this bitch!! Chaka khan is old news and never did anything good compared to Britney. You're all tone deaf!!
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
you must put down the crack pipe and step away from the window and computer before it's too late...
ebby1212 1 year ago 10
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Get of the acid!! Brit has sold more records than this silly woman!!! Get a Life & a grip & some taste!!
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
Blabla..blur
klemaapje 1 year ago
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Well how many records has this 'has been' sold compaered to the amazing Britney? Nowhere near I think. This is proof within itself of her talent..... FOOLS!!!
sexyrexysexy 1 year ago
Khan was JAMIN!!!
fubber11 1 year ago 3
That was some awsome music way back when I miss those years
Leahb41 2 years ago 5
My favorite music DVD.....
pretorious700 2 years ago 4
The introductions that paid hommage to the late members was the classiest! And the hook to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" really had me feeling some kind of awesome way!
AnnaMaeBullock 2 years ago 2
she is one of the all-time greats if not the greatest female singer/performer ever to grace us
wartman5 2 years ago 4
hardly the greatest...she's excellent, but there's always Aretha
pretorious700 2 years ago
Ok I pretty much just got welled right up when they showed James Jamersons picture and and broke into tune all together. RIP in James you set the standards that will never be forgotten. Bass lines from Heaven man.. Long Live James! And all the FUNK BROS! You are not forgotten!
gaatooor 2 years ago
ya don,t beat this, lar
74ponsonby 2 years ago
I could have done without the simpsons crap, though maybe that was inserted so you wouldn't get sued/pulled down -anyway - THANK YOU!!
Research0digo 2 years ago
OH MY GOSh - an airliner could crash into my goosebumps right now!!!!
This was THE sound of my later youth - LONG LIVE SOUL music!!
I love how the inaugural dance was danced to Etta James singing 'AT LAST'!!!!!!!
Thank you and much respect for the upload.
Research0digo 2 years ago
My hair stands up and tears come to my ears when I see and listen to this. It doesn't get any better than this. I am in awe of Jamerson's basslines. Thank you Bob, Chaka. I want this played at my funeral if I can afford one.
TheSoulagent 2 years ago 3
That gurl ain't nevuh sang a sour note in her life! Whew ... just too, too funky from out da gate. Go hed Mizz Lady!
blewis9505 2 years ago
Chaka's given name is Yvette Stevens
sananchicagio 2 years ago 3
only love can conquer hate....we got to find a way....oh Marvin!!
appletonp 2 years ago 2
Absolutely superb performance from all the great musicians and of course Chaka, fabulous interpretation of a great classic..
The Funk Brothers never really got the true credit for what they did back in the day, that makes me sad. Remember what it was like in the 60s when we first heard Motown in the UK, such an exiting time.
flickfi 2 years ago 3
I like how she put in her own kind of spin/rendition of this song rather than