Larry Levan used to kill this cut at the Paradise Garage. He'd use Jame Brown's intro from It's A New Day: FELLAS THINGS DONE GOT TOO FAR GONE; A MAN CAN'T DO NOTHING; WE GOT TO LET THE GIRLS KNOW WHAT THEY GO TO DO FOR US! on the opening instrumental and the instrumental break on the record. AWESOME Long Live the Paradise Garage!
My mother (RIP) loved this song. It's now a favorite of mine. I can still remember her getting down to this song in the middle of our living room floor.
She even screams in key...Lord, I love this woman..what a talent...great record...this song flooded the roller skating rinks back in the day...Love you, Chaka!!!
This was one that luckily transcended the Garage/Catacombs/Clubhouse elite set, and was heard on good dance floors throughout the Northeast. And no friggen wonder, hunh! That voice, it invades your very soul. While the beat takes over your feet. Chaka, you were the fiercest. King & Varick forever.
I totally missed this song when it first came out in '81; probably playing too many records and less radio. When I did discovered it in "85, I was floored by the singing the exotic arrangement, and that awesome drumbeat. Stands up to the test of time.
Larry Levan of the Mighy Paradise Garage used to play this classic Chaka cut with a James Brown dub over it----"Fellas, things done got too far gone; we got to let the girls know what they got to do for us!" I can almost hear James now as i listen to this classix House Music cut----Awesome!
@57dms I am so JEALOUS of your Paradise Garage memory! I wish I could have been there, ripping up the dance floor while Larry Levan ran the damn thing!
Larry used to play this classic Chaka cut with a James Brown dub over it----"Fellas, things done got too far gone; we got to let the girls know what they got to do for us!" I can almost hear James now as i listen to this classix House Music cut----Awesome!
chaka was the shit back in the day,we had the best music even til this very day.This is when i first discovered i could get high off cough syrup,but not to worry i graduated from that and now it's crack all the way....just joking yall.
I have always loved this song !!! I have a remixed house version of this track which retains the original feel but it has that percolating beat underneath !!! Her voice should be a national treasure !!! This was when talent was the norm and not the exception !!! Listen to that horn arrangement., it just takes me there !!!
I saw her at Bonds in NYC and she sang this tune. The house went nuts!!! It was an amazing night. That place was so big but Miss Chaka had no problem filling the room with her voice. What an artist! This is truly one great classic and only those hard core club goers can agree...
Larry used to mix this with James Brown intro which said "Fellas things got too far gone, we gotta let the girls know what they got to do for us" This used to go over BIG at the Paradise Garage
OK... I know it's arguably sacrilegious to even mention Nicki Minaj here except to acknowledge the former's resemblance in a pretty roller-set publicity photo to a younger version of the only diva. Still, I can't help but think NM would've agreed with the matchless CK by saying "...I love him, I love him just like I raised him!" Can't forget the "bah ba dah da oh" :)
i have been trying to remember the the name of this joint allllllll day,,, i kidd u not, alllll day iv been going threw list of alllll her joints, an yes!!!!! here it is my joint!!!!!! oooooooo!!!! i adore her i looooooove her,, she is amazin an this is my favorite joint from her its ayyyyyeeeeee!!! so so so beautiful, i feel this joint alllll threw my veins, perfect perfect love dance live joint!!! o mama kills it, hells YES!!!!
@thrayss : I never knew for sure, but I always thought that was AJ. I love his style, reaching for those super-low notes. One of the few bass players that can hang with everyone from Philly soul, to jazz with Al DiMeola and Michel Camillo, and everything in between. He's such a badass, they gave him co-writing credit on the song "For The Love Of Money" just for that incredible intro.
killin people wish they could still make music like this
standrick 3 weeks ago
Alex Forrest's theme song "Fatal Attraction!
ywluvstojam 1 month ago
This was always somethin' dangerous.
Drownedbytheriverman 1 month ago
Produced by the late, great Arif Mardin; Shoulda been a MAJOR hit
janklowicz24 3 months ago 2
club banger
BNWK2ATL2004WORD 3 months ago
God loves you with all his heart. please believe me..
corneliuslb 3 months ago
how are there 3 dislikes! who dislikes this song!
gaberican 4 months ago
This is a really lively, amazing song.
It can wake you up! =D
aGwEENapple 4 months ago
The only thing I can say is no but no else compares to Chaka. She is other worldly.
yappcd 5 months ago
Larry Levan used to kill this cut at the Paradise Garage. He'd use Jame Brown's intro from It's A New Day: FELLAS THINGS DONE GOT TOO FAR GONE; A MAN CAN'T DO NOTHING; WE GOT TO LET THE GIRLS KNOW WHAT THEY GO TO DO FOR US! on the opening instrumental and the instrumental break on the record. AWESOME Long Live the Paradise Garage!
Keep Bangin!!
57dms 5 months ago 2
Crazy sick first Chaka Kahn song i have ever actually listened to thats not Aint Nobody......AMAZING!!!
vanzco 5 months ago
Brilliant!
c11393 6 months ago
Ahhh this is music!!!
SPYSINA1 7 months ago 2
I love love love this song!
jaky1270 7 months ago
Thank God for my mom and my dad introducing me to Chaka!
daskorpian 8 months ago 2
My mother (RIP) loved this song. It's now a favorite of mine. I can still remember her getting down to this song in the middle of our living room floor.
yummymiss1019 8 months ago 3
最高です
特にトランペット
KethodMan23 8 months ago
Hear the clever Krivit re-edit: (remove the spaces below!)
2 J k i J R Q j h u 0
jimthing1 8 months ago
Classic. Thanks for upload.
Great use here:
discogs.com/François-K-Essential-Mix/release/43256
jimthing1 8 months ago
Cosmic!
greenharty 9 months ago
congrats on your star yesterday
roscoegino 9 months ago
SOMEONE NEEDS TO UPLOAD THE REMIX OF THIS FROM THE 'LIFE IS A DANCE REMIX' LP-1989-WARNER BROS. LABEL-HOT!!! I LOVE U, CHAKA!
doctafonk101 9 months ago
She even screams in key...Lord, I love this woman..what a talent...great record...this song flooded the roller skating rinks back in the day...Love you, Chaka!!!
cornerstone1019 9 months ago
This was one that luckily transcended the Garage/Catacombs/Clubhouse elite set, and was heard on good dance floors throughout the Northeast. And no friggen wonder, hunh! That voice, it invades your very soul. While the beat takes over your feet. Chaka, you were the fiercest. King & Varick forever.
njplr 10 months ago 7
Aw Man, this song is in the pocket!
mchanteuse 11 months ago 2
Love you Chaka!!!
Getreal2011 11 months ago
ONLY! LARRY.
2tonsolid 11 months ago
beautyfull person<3
moddrika13 11 months ago
I love this song!
jaky1270 1 year ago
One of my all time favorite songs by one of my favorite artists. I jam to this song all the time.
Kimmica20 1 year ago
this is EPIC!!!
darcela7 1 year ago
My jam, totally triumph-et
newarkboy22 1 year ago
The most amazing voice of all time!!!! No one can sing like Chaka.
2010happymeful 1 year ago
OH MY GAWD it's gonna be a damn good day!!
emrsdca 1 year ago
I totally missed this song when it first came out in '81; probably playing too many records and less radio. When I did discovered it in "85, I was floored by the singing the exotic arrangement, and that awesome drumbeat. Stands up to the test of time.
HobbsBhipp 1 year ago
Larry Levan of the Mighy Paradise Garage used to play this classic Chaka cut with a James Brown dub over it----"Fellas, things done got too far gone; we got to let the girls know what they got to do for us!" I can almost hear James now as i listen to this classix House Music cut----Awesome!
Keep Bangin!!!!
57dms 1 year ago 2
@57dms I am so JEALOUS of your Paradise Garage memory! I wish I could have been there, ripping up the dance floor while Larry Levan ran the damn thing!
nohopway 1 year ago
Larry used to play this classic Chaka cut with a James Brown dub over it----"Fellas, things done got too far gone; we got to let the girls know what they got to do for us!" I can almost hear James now as i listen to this classix House Music cut----Awesome!
Keep Bangin!!!!
57dms 1 year ago
I here some of Pharrell Williams' inspiration in this song...
djjoshsnowden 1 year ago 5
@djjoshsnowden Yes, I was thinking the exact same thing! He also loves The Time too!
MsTracie 1 year ago
I saw her perform at a park in Richmond Virginia back in 1982 I went crazy and then again she always has that effect on her fans...#1
TheGrownasswoman 1 year ago
chaka was the shit back in the day,we had the best music even til this very day.This is when i first discovered i could get high off cough syrup,but not to worry i graduated from that and now it's crack all the way....just joking yall.
BLKSMOKE12 1 year ago
i effin love this song......my moms use 2 bang this
chance3473 1 year ago
I was born on her birthday in 1975! No wonder i'm such a big fan of hers! LOL!
wurltee31 1 year ago
I have always loved this song !!! I have a remixed house version of this track which retains the original feel but it has that percolating beat underneath !!! Her voice should be a national treasure !!! This was when talent was the norm and not the exception !!! Listen to that horn arrangement., it just takes me there !!!
Rico316 1 year ago
I saw her at Bonds in NYC and she sang this tune. The house went nuts!!! It was an amazing night. That place was so big but Miss Chaka had no problem filling the room with her voice. What an artist! This is truly one great classic and only those hard core club goers can agree...
madelene1004 1 year ago
Choooon!!! Thank you, thank you. Finally.
2bsure 1 year ago
Larry used to mix this with James Brown intro which said "Fellas things got too far gone, we gotta let the girls know what they got to do for us" This used to go over BIG at the Paradise Garage
Keep Bangin!!!!
57dms 1 year ago
OK... I know it's arguably sacrilegious to even mention Nicki Minaj here except to acknowledge the former's resemblance in a pretty roller-set publicity photo to a younger version of the only diva. Still, I can't help but think NM would've agreed with the matchless CK by saying "...I love him, I love him just like I raised him!" Can't forget the "bah ba dah da oh" :)
iampsalmbody 1 year ago
This song is all that and more.
HobbsBhipp 1 year ago
DANCE TIME!!!!!!!!! my favorite song. we play this at cookouts and fam reunions!
Starlit23ree 1 year ago
the ultimate disco-funk song.
TheCmelmoneyman 1 year ago
I was born on the same naval base.
carrington45 1 year ago
@carrington45 You are one lucky person.
dal4018 1 year ago
I love you Chaka!!!!!! You are the best in the world! =D <3
PIXIgirl157 1 year ago
i have been trying to remember the the name of this joint allllllll day,,, i kidd u not, alllll day iv been going threw list of alllll her joints, an yes!!!!! here it is my joint!!!!!! oooooooo!!!! i adore her i looooooove her,, she is amazin an this is my favorite joint from her its ayyyyyeeeeee!!! so so so beautiful, i feel this joint alllll threw my veins, perfect perfect love dance live joint!!! o mama kills it, hells YES!!!!
zeelove8 1 year ago
A TRUE HOUSE CLASSIC!!!!!
runkuswife 1 year ago 2
If you can't dance, GET OFF THE FLOOR!!!!
slickporter1 1 year ago 2
we love you
thomas1983ist 1 year ago
Bass player Anthony Jackson is absolutely brilliant on this song.
thrayss 1 year ago
@thrayss : I never knew for sure, but I always thought that was AJ. I love his style, reaching for those super-low notes. One of the few bass players that can hang with everyone from Philly soul, to jazz with Al DiMeola and Michel Camillo, and everything in between. He's such a badass, they gave him co-writing credit on the song "For The Love Of Money" just for that incredible intro.
reggie44 1 year ago
Thanx so much 4 the upload & the info ~
anitabakerfan4life 1 year ago
She was my first black girl crush.
starfly7 1 year ago 24
@starfly7 Your not alone in having a crush on this beautiful woman.
dal4018 1 year ago 2
You need to hear her sing this LIVE... This and CLOUDS.... BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
qutebbw 1 year ago 2
I love this one! Makes you wanna dance all night!
1MsRahStar 1 year ago 2
sensasional ...........diva da soul music .......canta muito
FabioSHUqui 2 years ago
hell to d dable yeah dis song is faya! chaka is amazing..
KaribbeanBlisss 2 years ago
great dance track
gmccall22 2 years ago
This song is fire!
bettalaylow 2 years ago 33
One of my fave Chaka songs! Thanks for posting!
DreamInColor09 2 years ago