Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan

[OakCreekOneida]

brings back some good memories!!

[susanneciufo]

Bad jam....one of my all time favorites

[tallnuf4ya]

Play this one for your BOO on Valentines Day and see what ya GET................ It'll be a SWEET THANG...............hahahahaha­hahahahahaha

[JayNJayShow]

At 2:57: "You're the heat, ya ARE my fire"

At 2:59: (Chaka) "You ARE MY FIRE!"

Get it, Chaka!

[AshleyH674]

boi yu kno yur my evrythng hmmmmmm love it

[AshleyH674]

boi yu kno yur my evrythng hmmmmmm love it

[KWANTlZE]

the love i have for you will never end @ ms Chaka

[cakafella]

she is slept on way too much!

[neofunkyman1]

THIS is what made Chaka great....missin this days

[premmie1ify]

This is my song!!!

[iBruceBats]

TO ALL YOU YOUNG GUNS THIS IS THE SONG OF ALL SONGS.... LISTEN CAREFULLY AND LEARN....

[iBruceBats]

LOVE ME NOW.....

[jungle4110]

my husband is my sweet thing we have been married for 17 years and he still sets me on fire i call him big daddy

[Ticea1]

to my husband, Arthur

[memyselfandmj]

this song remind me of love and basketball <3

[banditgrl]

I sweeear I would have LOVED to grow up in the 70s and 80s.... minus the more blatant racism from the stories my dad has told me that happened to him it sounded awesome and it's funny how I have more of this kind of music in my i-pod than my own generations music. Lovely...

[Kidverse]

Love and Basketball <3, this is one of the great soundtracks in it that have you staring at the love one that you believe is the one for you.

[MissAmericaof2006]

now who's still listening to this in 2011 going on into 2012??! I KNOW I AM! Isn't it amazing how music back then is still with us today?! The music never dies from those eras (50s through the early 90s)---therefore this music is immortal! It has no expiration date!

[TXMoet]

Classic!

[lyricist91]

this song caresses my soul

[mrbodex14]

I could've sworn I was wearing clothes before I listened to this song!

[Meriamen]

@mrbodex14 LOL THATS A KILLER!!

[imagofly9]

Cant nobady sing this like chaka.....

[MRjimmvinnburr]

Dolphins Lame Ass Coach sent out a spirited message 2All Dolfans-He said he needs you all at the stadium 2TALK 2YOURSELF ALOT &that the team needs your support &undying loyalty-He finished up with-We're going 2get there (GET THERE-WHERE? DAMN-iT) 1way or the other-I hope its with you but we'll do it without you-What do you think about his message-Will you be cheering on the Fins @SunLifeStadium this season-Sound off @WPLG Your responses will be read on WPLG Local10News @6am "BELiEVE"

[mykmuzyka]

Trish - R u Still out there ?????

[douwd20]

@2:30 begins and till the end is the true majesty of this song.

[kingbrotherman]

An UNDISPUTED CLASSIC!!

[jimsteffel]

Love this song! Thanks for posting it.

[IamKesyerSoze]

Yo, someone once made video for this song and it was part acapella. The first half would have the music, then the person would turn the music low in the background and Chaka would be doing acapella at around 2:10

It was HOT. I don't know what happened to it, but goddamn you could hear how strong Chaka's voice was and it sounded fantastic without the music as well.

[1982Breezy]

Who the hell could dislike this???-tisk tisk-Dam youngins!!

[TheAyrricka]

My boyfriend and I have officially made this our song <3 :)

[doc2skate]

This song is listed as being written by everyone from David Bowie to Prince to Van Morrison. The co-writers are Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden.

[betto571]

Amaj6, Dmaj7 classic

[Missybc96]

heard this song on love&basketball

loved it ever since

and i'm only 15

[MrRikomort]

Sticky and Sweet !!!! mmmmmhh !

[ljkelly23]

I feel in Love with Chaka Khan we I first her and Rufus do whatever's thrilln you is killin me. From that point on Chaka has been my favorite female singer. Back in the 70's she was fine as hell. Chaka is in a class by herself. She is a Sweet Thing!!!

[7Know7Thy7Enemy7]

"Love me baby or I go crazy" sounded so sexy from her!

[tiarekhalo1]

am gutted i can only 'like' this as i have exceeded my 650 favourites limit. may have 2 turf out some amateurs lol

[Thadesgal]

@tiarekhalo1 They'll up your favorites over time. Until then just start another "Add To" list. :o )

[apollo105]

am i the only one who searched this because of the wire

[1959billyshears]

Close my eyes...I'm back in the 70's...sweet summer breeze...in young Love...Thanks Chaka

[1982Breezy]

This song is only the shit cause Prince wrote it,lol,& he sings it acoustically on his tours.

[mykmuzyka]

Ya It's for you T..... I have'nt forgoten . MYK

[hevyonez97]

5 people have never had a sweet thing.....sucks to be them, glad i've got mine!

[linaacavani]

oooh child, this my jam!

[Chadzxx1]

Who could possibly dislike this song?

[MsLizFly]

Hey this is Liz Fly I am an up and coming artist trying to make it in the game. Please check out LOOK at Me Now Liz Fly freestyle. Comment on it and please love it. I am just trying to make it in the game and make my dreams come true. If Waka Flaka could do it so can I. Please help me fulfill my dreams and thumbs up if you want better music put out. Thanks.

[puttmannia]

Freshman year JCSU

[DrIzaiah]

yea listening to this song brings back such a good memory of love and basketball

[kekewat07]

@DrIzaiah what scene was this song played in?

[8890Nikki]

I am the niece of Keyboard player Ron Stockert. He not only played keyboard for this group with Shaka he also played with The Light Brigrade, and Three Dog Night. I am honored to have Ron as my uncle.

[kissame104]

@8890Nikki Thats so cool :)

[zaodizao]

@8890Nikki

You should be !

[myhappyness1]

@8890Nikki Congratulations to your uncle Ron. Rufus ft. Chaka Khan was the best ban to grace the studio or stage.

[chakafan2]

@8890Nikki - Ron is talented. What's he up to now?

[gghelo]

@8890Nikki ......tell your uncle thank you. he was/is great. rufus changed music forever. their musicianship was excellent. weren't they in demand session/studio musicians? you can hear excellence in every note.

[MrzPeaches04]

@8890Nikki That is so cool man : )

[datsdat01]

Let me tell you, I knew of Chaka but up until now I hadnt really listened to her much. I wish I knew what I had been missing out on because Ms. Chaka is HOT!!!! She has a new fan in me for life!!!!!!

[cooterville]

Yes, this is the jam!

[tfromhondo]

Can someone post Eye to Eye or Through the Fire?

[1Bballa8]

This type of R&B should be an influence for today's R&B

[TheCoachGD]

@1Bballa8 It does, believe it!

[lisagee70]

I remember this when it first came out, I wasn't even 10, liked it then. Music just isn't the same.

[oryfan]

Get it Chaka! Still my jam.

[Atsuhiatsuko]

The best love song for me. It reminds me the sweet thing in my past happiest days.

[Chasson0318]

Never thought I'd come to the point where every single word of this song hits me directly.

[stormgod1973]

What the hell !! Five who don't know anything about those 'Sweet Things"...

Amazing vocal from a woman who sing!!!

[iteach22010]

Cool, calm and collected yes this is!!!

[hemmeband17]

I love this song!!!

[PoopTruffles]

Rufus is a girl?

[glasscitadel12]

@PoopTruffles Rufus is the group. A bunch of the members use to be in a 60's rock band called American Breed, from Chicago.

[myhappyness1]

There is nothing like old school music & artists. Good talent & beautiful classic songs that memories & life was made of. Nothing compares to the artists & the gift the had/have. This was a fantastic group who probally could still move a crowd.

[richardmbowman]

Chaka Khan. Chaka Khan!! and Rufus!  This song is too lovely, too soulful,..... too good by far. I LOVE IT!

[r0cketman22]

Girl Talk's Ideal 154-Track Backyard-Barbecue Mix!

[famupiccolo92]

Who dislikes Rufus and Chaka Khan? Lames.....

[pdddddp1]

Someone tell me a female singer in the past 10 years that have even come close this wonderful classic.....YA CAN'T !!!!!!!!!!

[famupiccolo92]

@pdddddp1 We can't really do it like that because Mary J. Blige was complimented by Chaka on her remake of this very song. Alicia Keys was honored by having the infamous Roberta Flack sing a song from HER album... This is a Classic yes, but there are STILL some Female Artists who honor and sing in the Classic R & B Tradition...Music is ever evolving. We understand that. As a person who loves music and is a musician, I must give credit where it is due. Don't discredit everyone because of a few.

[famupiccolo92]

@pdddddp1 HOWEVER!!! That being said. CHAKA is the BOMB!!! (I don't care if I'm showing my age...it's an Old School clip anyway). She is one of my favorites......

[214kennedy]

Love these playlst archives

[robertmarc1]

I remember when she sang wearing nothing but a tarzan and Jane outfit. She's still awsome.

[DaveWollenberg]

Rufus hit #5 in Billboard, 4-3-76. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!

[eatm3dry]

RBL used this beat.

oooooo sweet thang biiiitcccchh u knoo u my every thannng

[macDaddyJazz]

Im only 14 & Im in love with this song.

[moulinrouge22]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! It just strikes a chord (pun intended). Seriously though - an amazing song by an amazing woman. CHAKA KHAN!

[doc2skate]

Just FYi: This song is written by Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden.

[robrideout]

I still love Chaka Khan - always have!

[alphie20]

I'm trying to figure out how Van Morrison gets song writing credits on this song... it's NOTHING like his song Sweet Thing, except for the title. Maybe there are subtle elements that I'm not hearing... can anyone explain??

[doc2skate]

@alphie20

Van Morrison and Keith Urban each has a song titled "Sweet Thing", but all three songs have different lyrics. Stevie Wonder and The Delfonics each have a song titled "Hey Love" but are completely different.

[SADMANMUSIC35]

listen at this bad azz vocalist with real sing skills get back up by this funky band. hhhhahah. im tell ya comparing music from the yester yr era whether it b R&B, JAZZ,FUNK R HIP HOP THA MUSIC OF THIS ERA CANT TOUCH THE MUSIC FROM BACK THEN

[xxxWarriorGoddessxxx]

THIS MY JAM! FUCK THIS MODERN SHIT, OLD SHCOOL RULES!!!

[dredfurn]

here we go again this was my mothers song r.i.p. wdas philly baby girl can still sing her ass off and thats alot of assss. but back in the day all the brothers i know loved that slim big lipped woman. jerry from jersey trenton

[mizzjuicy38]

BEFORE MARY J!!!!!!

[bradmancue1]

After 35 years I still want to drink her bath water. There is no current singer that will ever compare to this lovely gift from God.

[leeharveyosmosis]

@bradmancue1

I'd drink her bath water but not the bath water that's been sitting for 35 years..gross.

[Marsbar17]

:)

[MrDOWNDABAY]

CHAKA KHAN!

[Excretia]

This woman is everything, and more, that I want to be. Chaka Khan is the love.

[MISSION315]

GOOSE PIMPLES RISE AFTER THE FIRST NOTE ,ALWAYS THE BEST FROM CHAKA FROM THOSE TERRIFIC 70s,BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[doc2skate]

BTW, Chaka now lives in London. In an interview she stated that Warner Music has vaults of her recordings that haven't seen the light of day. Including Robert Palmer's original recording of "Addicted to Love" which has her vocals.

[doc2skate]

This was Chaka & Rufus' breakthrough album. Though they had already released two great albums, "Sweet Thing" really put them on the map. I was 18 when this one hit the airwaves. Great post of one really true great musician.

[G1Love007]

I knew ever since the first time I heard Chaka sing, That she was a Gift for my ears from God. How else could someone bring tears to your eyes and a smile in your heart! Chaka where ever you are, I Love You!!! And Thank you!!

[Sheka61]

Love and Basket ball sound track. I love this song!!!!!

[TheNecromantium]

omg my gf and i love this song its all about love yall! an dnt worry ull find urs in due time. If not hit me up ill always love on a pperson as a great friend. :)

[MrsJacksonIfUNasty01]

One of the OD's. Original Diva's! I love ya mama. A True Legend. :)

[troyknox63]

you must be a young ass idiot to diss the all time great 

[troyknox63]

you must be a young ass idiot to diss the all time great

[cubanic80]

ALWAYS, ALWAYS have these lyrics in my head!! Awesome song!!

[stevenmgoetz]

memories of slow dancing to this song circa 1975. Such a sexy song.

[N2itv2]

Was_Am_Is__!

[Fr3sHbOi1000]

Love&Basketball soundtrack

[Jessie191000]

hey awesome video and song!!!!!! :)

If its no trouble would you please allow this video to accept iphone, so i can watch more of your videos and subscribe to your channel ?

if you cant thats fine :)

[megamaxine100]

my fave of all time!

[Fr3sHbOi1000]

i searched this song because of love and basketball

[ebruceii]

This jam reminds me of being a little kid at our family 4th of July BBQ's...suns going down & all the grown-ups are getting buzzed and feeling lovely. "OK son, time for bed." Would be the next thing I heard. lmao

[sesquatch28]

Happy birthday Chaka Khan and thanks for all of the smooth smooth love.

[zarchild777]

RIGHTEOUS! LOVELY! & FUNKY!!! PEACE&LOVE!!! CMF TRIBE!!!

[MIxteam03]

Remember this song from Love & Basketball.. Memories..

[SunshynB]

HAPPY 48TH BIRTHDAY CHAKA KHAN!! STILL DOIN IT DIVA STYLE!! SMOOCHES!!

[tuneapiano]

ok its 1976 I'm a white guy bartending at the Hilton in Kalamazoo Mi where she just had a concert, she walks in and lights up the place with her smile. :)

And these vocals.................I tell my wife there ain't many that can do this nowadays..........glad I grew up in Motown!

[giseba7]

@tuneapiano Ohmy god! Me too! I used to work at the Premier Center and saw her perform several times. I'm so lucky!

[BBQFanNo1]

Incredible! Out of this world voice. 

[CaliforniaGuy88]

This is the kind of music I love to play when I drive along the Pacific Coast Highway early in the morning as the sun goes up.

[almondy1963]

Mary J. tried, but didn't come close. This is the one... the only... the original...Sweet Thing, by the diva herself, Ms. Chaka Khan!

[swoopanddive]

I'm a singer, and since I was about 19 I've always said I'd gladly be a quadraplegic if I could just have Chaka's PIPES! Christ, what a voice...

[wayneeism]

NO WORDS JUST LISTEN...

[dixielatino]

she set the standard right here, todays artist cannot top this at all.this is chaka kahn at her best.

[caliking100]

@dixielatino

yeah !!!!!!This song's whole sound was ahead of its time it did set the standard cuz theres alot of songs and artists that try to immulate this sound

[killagarilla72]

i'd eat her out

[Psychedelic925]

Chaka Khan is a Pisces.

[MsKeno12]

Chaka is the best!! I love her so much

[glasscitadel12]

CHAKA IS MY FAVORITEST SINGER EVER!!

[glasscitadel12]

Chaka is my FAVORITE SINGER, EVER!!

[AQtePie]

i was so "whipped" long time that I sang this 2 a dude!!!!!!!8-O

[Slicksticker4U]

@AQtePie well at least you admitted it baby.. thats the first step to recovery... lol :) ...

[AQtePie]

@Slicksticker4U so True! lmao

[noahf67]

Whatever happened to arrangements like this...??

[ENEMENCIO123VISION]

God Bless You Chaka !!! You Are The Real...

[msaastamps1981]

I just love this song!

[badboisuga]

Not to be an asshole but............3 really crazy MF'ers!! but hey 617 of us have style, right?

[kwestgirl]

here's a little story. when this song came out, i lived in an apartment, and right next door this vietnam vet and his vietnamese wife lived. she was sooooo beautiful. they had a child. he was handsome in his own right, but he beat her at least once a week. she played this song alllll of the time, and since the walls were thin, i didn't have to buy it. bless beautiful solie.

[DieuApo]

Great Song Even Dough One Of My Ex Had send It To me One Day Love Dat Song She Have An Amasing Voice

[zeta71]

I commend artists such as Mary J Blige for attempting to sing this song, but no one can do it as well as Chaka Khan. This song was truly meant to showcase her voice. I do not understand how anyone could make a negative comment about it.

[Londen10]

Chaka I really admire your foundation in regards to helping children, young adults becoming college graduates. I no God put you hear for many many purposes. Thank you so much for being an inspiration in my life. I grew up listening to you since I was a young girl. Lost my mother&father at a very young age. If it had not been for you on many occas listening to your music I might not have become the woman I have become. I hold A Masters Degree in Comms and Train-teachers int/junior college.TU

[DaStr8Truth]

This use to be the cruise around the hood song back in the day. In the spring and summer we would take a ride to the Dairy Queen and treat our favorite girls to a treat to eat.....we had manners and knew how to treat the young ladies back then. Now and days they say to the females.....hey bitch want some Dairy Queen....lol. Sorry yall i couldn't help myself....GOD forgive me for that.

[jillianeh1]

luv it

[brxgrl523]

Ok. I said that Whitney was the only one who could have remade "I'm Every Woman", but I think Mary captured the grit of this song AND it was in a range and register that Mary could sing to. But like with "I'm Every Woman", this song is all Chaka. She lit this up like the JETS this year in Post-Season... Holla Sports Fans!!!

[tljones9]

Do you have Ooh I Like Your Loving from the same album?....If so, can you upload it?

[grntrddyj]

when you think about how can somebody dislike this is so beautiful i mean really how i think their just jelouse that she can sing soo good thnxz for uploadin this

[AstronAstroll]

Dontcha hear

Me talkin' baby

LOVE ME

NOW OR

I'LL GO CRAZY!

:D

[dr3vgn2]

Still sounds very good.

[cootabrown40]

I remember being a little girl when I got my first record player and the 45 record was I'm every woman I love all of your songs you've inspired my life. Stay Beautiful <3

[mikeaveli14]

Still my favorite voice of all-time! Got to see Chaka perform this live......DAMN!

[lalaa9000]

EPIC shit right here!

[troutmask1970]

nice......................

[kirbylawrence1]

if u dont like this song ,i got a question ?WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WIT UR HEAD!

[ThekproduktTV]

Love it

[Marchello570]

This one is my favorite from Miss C. K. She has a wonderful soul voice.

[addiejune83]

i will always love you

[sprucepantherkmt]

three ppl aint so sweet...

[Erasureboyboy]

I hate to be one of those schmucks, but who the hell listens to this song, takes the time to, and then fucking dislikes CHAKA KHAN??

[TAX357]

@Erasureboyboy Seriously You Shouldnt HAve Ears LEad Along The Internet !!!

[nightwritersmusic]

@Erasureboyboy

you aren't a schmuck man. It's an anomaly. those people are probably sociopaths.

[mystikspice]

@Erasureboyboy I agree with you 100% i was thinking about the same thing. Glad to know im not the only one that feels that way.

[Erasureboyboy]

@mystikspice :) I do often wonder what the motivation for using Youtube is. I am an American but I listen to a lot of Bulgarian and Russian music, and when I translate the pages I found one comment "Oh how I loath this song!" and I thought 'why pull it up intentionally on Youtube then?' Mystifying...

[platinumtheory]

@Erasureboyboy PREACH