This takes me back to when I first saw Rufus back in the day when they would have free outdoor summer concerts in Hampton Va. I recall seeing them twice in a six week period.Became a fan the and will always be one.
RUFUS WAS ONE OF THE "ABSOLUTE BEST BANDS" IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS!!! The intricate arrangements they were able to master were out of this world...Only they could keep up with Chaka without missing a beat and compliment whatever vocals she would come up with!!!
Loving this Friday evening sitting on my deck & enjoying Rufus ft. Chaka Khan. There is nothing like great talent & wonderful music.Wow! So amazing to enjoy the simple things in life. Thi is so good. On to another song.
One of the things that I love about youtube is that you just never know what people have to offer. This is definitely a treat. My best friend and I went to see Rufus and Chaka Khan every time they came to Philly back in the day. We just loved this group. Chaka Khan is on the bill this year for the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival...and yes..we will be there!! Great post BLAQUEMUSCLE!!!
Her shows back in the '70's were so much fun. The crowd would be filled with women wearing Chaka wigs, Chaka feathers, Chaka boots. My cousin and I would put on our Chaka wigs, halter tops and boots and sing in the audience right along with her. She was and still is fantastic.
I love the live band sound. Wow, what's going on in todays' music? SOME of the artists of today just can't do it. This is how it's done where you party right along with the band. If you went to the concert, it was an experience like no others. Blessings to old school performers, music & memories.
I love it!! I've been listening on my mp3 for a few days now & I have to say it takes me back to a time when life was simple & appreciated more. A time when people truly respected the relationship. Good fun & pleasureable memories of house parties & just good old music, dancing, eating & enjoying the company you were in. WOW, the good old days were special. I miss them.
@BLAQUEMUSCLE It Really was!!! Cuz soon as they hit the scene copycat groups came outta the woodworks from everywhere like roaches trying to immulate & capitalize on their unique sound!!! Both were often imitated but never ever duplicated!!! EVER!!!
I love this song. It's so much fun discovering this great music for the first time. I'm a sorta young kat so I'm only familiar with alot of Chaka's later recordings. But this Rufus material is off the chain, especially the live material. Thanks for the page and posting this.
Damn i love this song...and to think this was when she had no female backup singers backing her during her live perfomance's (tony maiden and chaka have the most pecular sound which non to this day has been able to duplicate).
I've NEVER heard this live before! I have to the Florida Evans & Say Damn,Damn,Damn!!!! LOL!!!! Chaka & Aretha share the same gift of improvisation & not singing a song the same way twice!!!! Get It Chaka!!!
The band is cooking and CK is giving her all. I love "Smokin' Room", always have. You know what song I would LOVE to hear "LIVE"? One of the slept on joints: "TURN". She killed that song on LP so just imagine it "LIVE", Oh, gives me chills.
First time I've wrapped-up a doozy to this track, Live, in the morning....I'm in the smokin' room! Hah ha
I can't believe, yet again, yet again, how good these cats are.
jakeenan 6 days ago
@jakeenan She is, and always have been AWSOME!!!!! I'd marry her TODAY, LoL...
lovembig41 1 hour ago
One of the most incredible voices of this generation,also not to be remiss,absolute eye candy.I also salute Rufus for their musical magic as well !
alonzodixonthe3rd 4 weeks ago
she's the best.
Marsbar17 5 months ago
Chaka had the thighs goin' on back then.
pretorious700 5 months ago
Great track!!
soulsistah100 5 months ago
This takes me back to when I first saw Rufus back in the day when they would have free outdoor summer concerts in Hampton Va. I recall seeing them twice in a six week period.Became a fan the and will always be one.
TheJazzyfreak 5 months ago
RUFUS WAS ONE OF THE "ABSOLUTE BEST BANDS" IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS!!! The intricate arrangements they were able to master were out of this world...Only they could keep up with Chaka without missing a beat and compliment whatever vocals she would come up with!!!
hollidayevery 7 months ago 3
@hollidayevery
keithtyler1100 3 days ago
Amazing!!!
RetroSami 7 months ago
Loving this Friday evening sitting on my deck & enjoying Rufus ft. Chaka Khan. There is nothing like great talent & wonderful music.Wow! So amazing to enjoy the simple things in life. Thi is so good. On to another song.
myhappyness1 8 months ago
One of the things that I love about youtube is that you just never know what people have to offer. This is definitely a treat. My best friend and I went to see Rufus and Chaka Khan every time they came to Philly back in the day. We just loved this group. Chaka Khan is on the bill this year for the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival...and yes..we will be there!! Great post BLAQUEMUSCLE!!!
strongrj 9 months ago
Wonderful!!!
honeygirl1104 10 months ago
Her shows back in the '70's were so much fun. The crowd would be filled with women wearing Chaka wigs, Chaka feathers, Chaka boots. My cousin and I would put on our Chaka wigs, halter tops and boots and sing in the audience right along with her. She was and still is fantastic.
chakafan2 1 year ago 2
@chakafan2 lucky
mjjcng8958 11 months ago
I love the live band sound. Wow, what's going on in todays' music? SOME of the artists of today just can't do it. This is how it's done where you party right along with the band. If you went to the concert, it was an experience like no others. Blessings to old school performers, music & memories.
myhappyness1 1 year ago
I love it!! I've been listening on my mp3 for a few days now & I have to say it takes me back to a time when life was simple & appreciated more. A time when people truly respected the relationship. Good fun & pleasureable memories of house parties & just good old music, dancing, eating & enjoying the company you were in. WOW, the good old days were special. I miss them.
myhappyness1 1 year ago
A RARE GEM!!!
Thanx!
Mohamed81 1 year ago
I love this song! I love Chaka Khan and Rufus! Brings back so many wonderful memories. Glad about your video!
TheLovechild58 1 year ago
This is one of the hottest bands of the 70's that never got the full credit they deserve.
Let's not wait until somebody pass away to give them their credit. Let's put Chaka in the Rock n Roll hall of fame ASAP!!!!!
jaymotownjapan 1 year ago 8
@jaymotownjapan Actually if you lived during the 70's like i did - they did ! The 70's was all about RUFUS & CHAKA !
BLAQUEMUSCLE 1 year ago 3
@BLAQUEMUSCLE I feel sorry for those who missed Chaka in her heyday when they were all over the airwaves, on tv and in magazines.
khanman61 1 year ago
@BLAQUEMUSCLE It Really was!!! Cuz soon as they hit the scene copycat groups came outta the woodworks from everywhere like roaches trying to immulate & capitalize on their unique sound!!! Both were often imitated but never ever duplicated!!! EVER!!!
TyjaluvsChaka 10 months ago
@jaymotownjapan Never got the credit they deserved? Are you serious? You got Rufus f'd up.
TruthSerum101 1 year ago
@jaymotownjapan Yes, they are soooo under-rated.
amd77j 11 months ago
@jaymotownjapan I can't believe shes not already there. love her forever.
TheFidelity60 7 months ago
I had forgotten about this song. That studio version blew us away.
amd77j 1 year ago
nice video!!!
khari06095 1 year ago
a fave of mine....simply loving it !!!! :)
danza55 1 year ago
WOW...never heard this live before. Thanks for sharing such a treasure.
MinisterLynne 1 year ago
I love this song. It's so much fun discovering this great music for the first time. I'm a sorta young kat so I'm only familiar with alot of Chaka's later recordings. But this Rufus material is off the chain, especially the live material. Thanks for the page and posting this.
youngnclyon 1 year ago
WOW! Talk about a rare treat! Thank you so much for sharing this gem. It's always been one of my absolute favorite songs.
grnbn08 1 year ago
Wow!! This is awesome!
Chasson0318 2 years ago
magic
ibrp 2 years ago
Never heard this live and I've been a fan since the beginning. Simply brilliant!
khanman61 2 years ago
Damn i love this song...and to think this was when she had no female backup singers backing her during her live perfomance's (tony maiden and chaka have the most pecular sound which non to this day has been able to duplicate).
6librascales9 2 years ago 2
I've NEVER heard this live before! I have to the Florida Evans & Say Damn,Damn,Damn!!!! LOL!!!! Chaka & Aretha share the same gift of improvisation & not singing a song the same way twice!!!! Get It Chaka!!!
TyjaluvsChaka 2 years ago 3
This is nothing but PEFECTION!!!!!!!!
The band is cooking and CK is giving her all. I love "Smokin' Room", always have. You know what song I would LOVE to hear "LIVE"? One of the slept on joints: "TURN". She killed that song on LP so just imagine it "LIVE", Oh, gives me chills.
iluvmyboba 2 years ago
this is the RARE stuff rite herrrreeee!! AWESOME!!
paddeyOmalley 2 years ago 5