Love this song. Of course non better than Donny Hathaway. So many do it well, Aretha, Chaka and Regina Belle. I guess Regina's version is my fav. Love you Chaka.
I'm a little disappointed that no one has mentioned the masterful (and still best) version by the composer of the song, the great Donny Hathaway in 1973. If you haven't heard the album "Extensions of a Man" , by Donny , which included this song, you're missing one of truly great, all time albums.
I love BOTH versions but I prefer CHAKA'S version. Aretha's sticks to the tried and true classic gospel sound whereas Chaka takes it into a whole different direction with a fresher approach. It's a tougher more modern sounding version with a hint of militancy. An apt comparison would be Aretha's "Martin Luther King" to Chaka's tougher "Malcolm X". The message is the same but the sentiments and HOW they relay that message are two entirely different poles apart.
Nice little stash of goodies you have for us BLAQUEMUSCLE =) Whoa that some powerful vocal arrangement there. Cha-ka brought tears to my eyes with this one..
Love this song. Of course non better than Donny Hathaway. So many do it well, Aretha, Chaka and Regina Belle. I guess Regina's version is my fav. Love you Chaka.
ylgriffin1 2 weeks ago
wow, she looks hot in that photo! I never thought of her being that good looking
mrmajicka 2 months ago
I'm a little disappointed that no one has mentioned the masterful (and still best) version by the composer of the song, the great Donny Hathaway in 1973. If you haven't heard the album "Extensions of a Man" , by Donny , which included this song, you're missing one of truly great, all time albums.
overjam1 2 months ago
Was this version released on a particular UK album release or as a single only?
hollidayevery 1 year ago
@hollidayevery yes it was on an album by the British Electric Foundation ,a compiliation album masterminded by the guys behind Heaven 17
colwal5519 1 year ago
Chaka's version has a different twist to it...it feels positive
TheCmelmoneyman 1 year ago
I love it! she put her chaka sound to it! off the hook!
trho1 1 year ago
I love this song and she sounds good but.................I prefer Aretha's version.
blacquegurl69 1 year ago 4
@blacquegurl69 So go listen to ARETHA'S !
BLAQUEMUSCLE 1 year ago 2
@BLAQUEMUSCLE daaaaaaaaamn lol
Grandtenore 1 month ago
@blacquegurl69
I love BOTH versions but I prefer CHAKA'S version. Aretha's sticks to the tried and true classic gospel sound whereas Chaka takes it into a whole different direction with a fresher approach. It's a tougher more modern sounding version with a hint of militancy. An apt comparison would be Aretha's "Martin Luther King" to Chaka's tougher "Malcolm X". The message is the same but the sentiments and HOW they relay that message are two entirely different poles apart.
osvaldoe 1 year ago
@osvaldoe
Thanks so much for explaining it the way you did. Makes absolute sense! Now I can finally add Chaka's version to my playlist...
hometruth0812 1 year ago
Yes This is true kinda sund Gospelie
RetroSami 1 year ago
thank you
very nice song
Hetty4u 2 years ago
Nice little stash of goodies you have for us BLAQUEMUSCLE =) Whoa that some powerful vocal arrangement there. Cha-ka brought tears to my eyes with this one..
Thankyou for this amazing share =)!!
SoundTestVolumes 2 years ago
Sounds like it belongs on The Woman I Am
blaqmnm 2 years ago
Not only is she a great singer but also a great backgournd vocalist! A genius indeed! 10*s =)
FunkYluvsJazZ 2 years ago 4