Chaka Khan - Best In The West

[TheKoolkanadian]

This is 1 of my favorite songs - period. So FUNKY & funny. Nice to know Chaka's got a good sense of humor along with those vocals skills. Written by the 2 guys who wrote Patti Austin's 'Every Home Should Have One', Musker & Bugatti I think.

[MrKevin619ism]

OMG! I love me some Chaka Khan, from the 70's with Rufus and especially back in the 80's. She was on fire and she should of been hotter than she was.

[blkpopeye]

i like everything she ever did

[daveyboots]

Great singing, excellent players and funky as hell with a lot of humour thrown in. This was a huge hit on the local airwaves in Edinburgh. I managed to get the album recently on CD. Yeeeha!!

[meganyurek]

god l......love this song



[woody95124]

allways liked this song..its her incerdiable voice....

[brommaman40]

hi just love this old funk . songs great fr johnnyb.

[jucurtis23]

this is a perfect song......it almost makes me cry!!.....I'm such a bitch...lol....

[GreenSax7]

This song kicks ass, striaght up. The groove in the pocket. Simply funk at its best baby!

[adaooct186]

Just got this CD and many others of hers via the internet...Have always loved Chaka Khan...huge fan...and this has easily become my favorite song of hers in a short short period of time. It's undeniable...Sexy...Catchy...I can't say anything bad about it...rowdy fun, and completely repeatable...thank god I didn't have to pay hundreds of dollars to snag this CD...got a great digital copy for free...complete with artwork...cherishing it mightily!

[revistaespejonet]

Buena rola, aunque no es de mis favoritas de Chaka Khan.

[tgocurtis]

Absolutely love this song. one of nice song. ¯`‹(•¿•)›´¯

[JumpStreet1983]

Amen, Bluesky! We, the true fans, listen to the *WHOLE* albums and gain meaning from the radio hits *AND* the slow ballads. Another jam that should have been on constant airplay was "Caught In The Act" from the "I Feel For You" album. But as we all know, Warner Brothers is intent on removing Chaka from the planet. Nobody will ever know why they refuse to sell her 1982 self-titled album in Asia, but not in the U.S.

[cmelmoneyman]

I luv the part in caught in the act wher she goes "C.I.T.A" I thought that and stronger than b4 should have been singles.

[JumpStreet1983]

I'd love to hear her sing this or "Tearin' It Up" on an awards show or in concert soon. Too many people are stuck on stupid with "Through The Fire", "Sweet Thing" and "Ain't Nobody". I love those songs, too, but they are not the only classics that she's got under her belt.

[Blueskywatcher]

That's the "mainstream" that likes and expects those songs. It's like R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" is what the mainstream knows. We R&Bers know of tons of other stuff by our favorites that the mainstream would be scratching their heads over.

[jes102]

Chaka has done so much.. But as a "real fan" of hers I must say, her signature tunes sell the tickets & pack out the houses!!!!!!! LOL!!!

[Blueskywatcher]

Hahaa... and Tight Fit became an instant classic.

[solomonmorris7]

@JumpStreet1983 I feel you man this whole album is classic and this song is my favorite...

[mychildren15]

i love chaka khan soooooooooooooo

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­o MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MichaelvanT]

Best in the west, thats your name.....

[TaurusTabarious]

I LOVE CHAKA KHAN..HER CATALOG iS PHENOMINAL>>>

[barnesew]

Ms Khan can sing and cover any genre of music a true tour de force. Simply amazing!

[TaurusTabarious]

I agree, Signed Sealed Deliver, Alphie,Fever,I Loves Ya Porgy,and too many more to name..I LOVE ya CHAKA

[metaclip]

Chaka's willingness to branch out and explores different styles of music is one of the reasons I love her. I dig the "Soul Train" meets "Grand Ole Opry" fusion on this song from her self-titled 1982 album.

[metaclip]

"explore" that is -- please pardon me :-)

[Blueskywatcher]

Please Pardon Me: another great song by Chaka Khan & Rufus.

[Electricflesh]

Her self-titled album is definitely my favorite Chaka album...and BEST IN THE WEST is one of my favorites by her!

[BleeTee83]

Another thing that perplexes me is how many of her fans back in the 70's and 80's forgot her. She still records, but gets no airplay. This woman is a legend, but many people stopped buying her albums after "I Feel For You". I think that the public is fickle and doesn't appreciate her true talent.

[terrancegassaway]

You right!! But she keeps winning Grammys so she a'int trippin!

[Blueskywatcher]

Who cares about a Grammy? If Britney Spears' non-singing self can win it's really not based on talent.

[MichaelvanT]

That,s a understatement!!!!

Chaka = music!

[cmelmoneyman]

true beyonce has 10 n patti has 2. how does that happen. plus chakas been round 4 30yrs+ n only has 10

[Blueskywatcher]

Patti has 2 Grammys? Since when? And it's all about how you shake your tailfeather. If you are a size 4 with big breasts then you'll get a Grammy hence part of my disdain for them.

[cleotube]

Amen Bluesky. I said the samething many years ago. Though, back when Chaka was winning Grammies, they had meaning. i remember other singers who shared the best female singer nominatiion being nervous - because no one could touch Chaka's profound musicality and vocal power. Those were the days!

[paul51]

I LOVE this album by Chaka . . . one of my faves!! Thanks.

[kimzlova2002]

a month ago, i was lucky enough to find a mint condition vinyl of this album on Ebay. i only paid $8 for it. so look there.

[benarddor]

2 years ago i was fortunate enough to purchase a cd version ($12 w/shipping) off of ebay. as you may know, not many cd's were produced of this album. this is one of those rare albums in which i like every single song on it. it's always in my care. "best in the west" is right up there with "papillion"

[fallfrost1]

I be looking for this album a long time. Thank you

[Cleerblue]

I'm in agreement that this is probably the strongest album Chaka ever put out. Such great tunes and spot-on vocal work! I feel it marks a zenith in her career.  A must-have for any Chaka fan!

[singmylyrcs]

This album showcases some of Chaka's best vocals and range you will ever hear from any artest....I swear by this.

[benarddor]

i'm fortunate to have a cd version of this album. this is one of those rare albums that i love every song from beginning to end.

[kreativ1000]

Y find it at per to per search ... Limewire looool

[BleeTee83]

Another annoying thing is why this album is only available in Europe and Japan. What the hell is Warner thinking? After all these years, they still will not release it in the USA. It seems to me that they are trying to diminish Chaka's staying power by prohibiting the sales of her albums. I mean, really!

[Blueskywatcher]

Hear, hear! I wish I knew, Blee.

[d3retro]

I couldn't agree with you more Blee. On top of that have you looked at how much it would cost to buy it. This is one of Chaka's best album and they are doing a great disservice by keeping it from being release. This is her only album they refuse to release. I too would really like to know why.

[Blueskywatcher]

I'll tell you all something. If they do release it buy as many copies as you can because it'll only be for a month.

[benarddor]

i was able to purchase a cd vrsion of this album 2 years ago off of ebay. $12 w/shipping. I LOVE THIS ALBUM FROM BEGINNING TO END!

[benarddor]

i was able to purchase a cd vrsion of this album 2 years ago off of ebay. $15 w/shipping. i consider myself very fortunate. as you know, finding an album version is rare and finding a cd for the price i did is even rarer. it came from japan(all english lettering) I LOVE THIS ALBUM FROM BEGINNING TO END!

[BleeTee83]

I remember hearing this when I was 15 and sitting in the bathtub. I was hooked from the very first gunshot!!! This is a bad beat, and it makes no sense why so many people only associate the "I Feel For You" album with Chaka and totally bypass this one. It's a classic!

[JPH7963]

By the way, Chaka Khan won a Grammy Award for best female R&B singer for this album. Also, she won a Grammy for best vocal arrangement for 2 or more voices for "Bebop Medley" from this album. If you don't belive me, check out the record books. By the way, the same year she won these 2 Grammys, she also won (with her group Rufus) the Grammy for best R&B duo or group for "Ain't Nobody". Chaka is truly a diva to be reckoned with.

[Blueskywatcher]

And with all that this album still hasn't been released in the United States on CD.

[MichaelvanT]

De ALLER-BESTE van Chaka,Chaka,Chaka Khan.

Moeilijk te vinden en in Nederland geen hit geweest.  SUPER!!!!

[Alisonvm]

This is one of my favorite songs by Chaka Khan. I would love to buy this CD.

[singmylyrcs]

This is the best Chaka Album. You get the best of her vocals and undisputed range from any artest on the planet or atmosphere. This cd leaves my mouth open.

You get it....you just get it..

[MichaelvanT]

Better than the rest.......

[flushhush]

To me the cheasyness makes it even better! :)

[Blueskywatcher]

My goodness are you trying to say cheesiness?

[bubdeal1]

WOW...this is BETTER than the best...I LOVE IT, and I LOVE Chaka !!!Bill Deal Jr.

[minharts]

Thsi whole album is tight! This should've been a single,,,a lot of Caka stuff has potential for release as singles even years after the original production, ie. So Close, Watchin The World, Got To Be There, etc... Warner execs. were not wise at all handling her - tragic - shame on them!

[oholm08]

because of ot warner music group a&r industry mo ostin harry warinker

[barnesew]

Racists bastards

[osvaldoe]

This NEEDS to be reissued IN THE US! as soon as possible! There is no need for it to be rare. This is CHAKA KHAN we're talkin' about!

[4calendarcafe]

A very under-rated Chaka cd. I know this song's a bit cheesy, but her voice sounds great. Discovering this cd in her backlog was amazing for me. Great memories.(Madonna ventured into the West with her cd Music, but Chaka did it 2 decades before)

[melacoste]

this album rocked !!!!