@Funkredible Go back and listen to Patti LaBelle when she was fronting LaBelle. Your asking if Patti can handle speed, agility and precision???? Are you kidding???? And when is someone going to post my favorite song from this album, "Our Love is in Danger"????
All of the Chaka supporters have made valid arguments that I'm not going to dispute while I'm listening to this song (too busy enjoying...). I wasn't denying Chaka's talents as a "musician". I'm sure in her time, Patti LaBelle did a lot of arrangements and writing as the lead singer of TWO singing groups, The Bluebells and LaBelle. I still maintain while I PREFER CHAKA, when it come to singing wait (love this part...CLOUDS!!!!!), she's not better than Patti....
@Funkredible Have you ever listened to the group LaBelle? Patti "can't sing jazz"????
I understand if some of you simple prefer Chaka....hell, so do I! But that doesn't mean Chaka has more 'musicality', whatever that's supposed to mean. Look at my other response and go back and listen to some of Patti's early works and tell me again what Patti "can't do......"
@Funkredible sorry dude, I absolutely love and respect Chaka, but NO ONE has a more gifted voice than Patti LaBelle. Chaka is close, but in terms of power, range, versatility there is no equal to Patti. Now, as I sit here and listen to this temptress, if you asked me if I could go back in the way-back machine and I could spend the afternoon listening to either Patti or Chaka? Chaka Khan!!!! That doesn't mean Patti isn't more gifted...
WOW!!! Patti has one of the most annoying, nasal, non-versitile voices ever. What song did you hear her sing with more power and range than CHAKA? U really need to go back into the annals of both of their recordings and re-examine. Clearly your not musical!
@mytube201174 Sounds more like you just don't like Patti LaBelle or her unique stylings. It's okay. There is no need to argue. Both Patti and Chaka are miles above anything currently available. But if you don't think Patti has more power than Chaka, maybe you should listen to 'Over the Rainbow', 'Nightbird' when Patti was fronting her own group, LaBelle, 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and her version of 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'.
Unmatched talent. Unmatched beauty. Unmatched class. She is second ONLY to the legendary Patti LaBelle who can't be topped. Can someone please upload 'Our Love is in Danger' off this outstanding album. It is my favorite but I can't find it anywhere....
Listen to the Great Voice. Chaka is Fire. She is Elegant, Classy, Sophisticated, Beautiful and Talented. I love this song. We used to dance our behinds off to this song.
Jesus I LOVE THIS WOMAN! She is a siren! She puts all these wanna-be divas to SHAME! Will someone PLEASE post 'Your Love Is In Danger.' from this fantastic album!!!!!
OH YEAH!!! This photo is EXACTLY what you saw when you went to Rufus' concert. Thank you Chaka Khan for making a young boy's dream come true!!! Great photo. Great post.
@CinnCity78 Like MusicLove84 said, it's on iTunes. It's also there with a great collection: Journey to Paradise: The Larry Levan Story (also the 2006 version).
1980's I remember walking into Pegasus in the NYC and hearing Two Clouds playing back to back for 1 hour straight. Boy how we danced. Whoever was the DJ put that mix on this tube.
OMG! give me some room on that dance floor. When this track played we were all over the place. Wonderfully joyful and uplifting track that just made you want to fly all over the dancefloor.Great times. Awesome music. Thank you Nick (R.I.P.), Valery, Chaka.for sharing your wonderful talents with us to enjoy!
Stay safe Northeast I hope Irene is nothing more than a rain storm. Here is some cloudy day music composed by the late Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Enjoy.
San Fran, Mar 83' Old Waldorf, I had the extreme pleasure of attending one of the best concerts ever!! Chaka tore the house down n' brought it back up. I met her after the show on a bet from my date. Backstage, she was gracious and funny. We exchanged earrings. She wrote my mom a thx note, then invited me and my date out! His mouth remained open with a smile the entire night!! Vesta Williams and Dawn ? were there. Chaka is a legend, her interpretation is unmatched. Lucky as hell...a yea.
I JUST WANT TO SAY R.I.P. NICK ASHFORD. YOU LEFT US A LEGACY OF GREAT MUSIC THAT WILL NEVER DUPLICATED. YOU WERE TRULY A GIFTED ARTIST. YOUR MUSIC WAS A TRUE PART OF MY HOME GROWING UP IN DC IN THE 70'S & 80'S. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!
may nick ashford rest in peace....thanks to you and valerie for creating so many songs and arrangements that have had us singing, dancing and loving for years....and for many years to come.
After all these years, Chaka is the one who, despite her road in life having some bumps, still hits ALL the notes. I saw her live 3 years ago, and she was flawless. Backup band was bad, too!!! Been a fan since I was a teen in the mid 70's...
I love watching Chaka's live performances, especially when she hits these high notes and not even move or breathe right before she does, like it's no big deal.
Massive cut. My parents loved Chaka. I was in elementary school doing sweet thing. And life was sweet. Hello Yvette M....I am sure you are still sweet.
The thing I love the most about Chaka Khan is that she is not afraid to sing any song her way. Whether it's an oldie or one that was written for her it will definitely have her stamp and style put on it. I love her unique style and have been a fan of hers for years. I've never heard this one before but am definitely enjoying it. Thanks for posting this!
I remeber way back in the day seeing Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn when they show -cased at Mavericks Flat on Crenshaw Blvd. She was awesome then and shes even more compelling today. "Clouds" is definitely one of my all time favortes by Chaka. This song pumps...the guitars riffs, the background vocals, Chaka belting out every note with deliberate conviction as she always does makes this Ashford & Simpson song one of her very best.....WOW!!
Chaka Khan is simply put, a legend. My absolute favorite female vocalist. She's fierce, fearless and when this came out when I was about 11, I began to understand the difference between a singer and a vocalist. She's #1 on my list. Whitney tackle this jam right here? Maybe, back in the day. I don't think she was funky enough. Mary J.? No way.
Ciara, Kheri Hilson and all the rest of the jiggle their tits with a two note vocal range should be ashamed to ever go near a microphone if they listened to the B-sides of this vocal goddesses work.
Chaka, has always been more than just "another" singer. Even when she was with Rufus, her vocals were an outstanding presence, in the company of any band.
She, is still one of the most dynamic vocal performers of her generation, and this one as well!
This is some SERIOUS belt singing here! Effortless at that. Written by Ashford & Simpson and to hear that the background vocals were a young Whitney Houston,Micheal Jackson and Luther Vandross along with Cissy Houston. CRAZY!!
I would have loved to have heard Whitney Houston's take on this song, when she was on top of her game... She's the only female singer that I think could have done a remake version of this song any real justice.
@AstralBooBaby ...I love Whitley and she did an OK job with I'm every woman, but I dont think she could handle this one. Chaka Khan has that "Funk" element fom her days with Rufus that Whitney cant touch...Whitney is great but she aint funky. Image her singin "Tell me something good", "You got the love" or "Fools Paradise"...Whit cant d it !
THE NIGHT WE MET, I FELL MADLY IN LOVE WITH HER AND WOULDN'T LEAVE HER SIDE. IT RAINED, THUNDERED AND ALL NIGHT... WHEN I WENT TO ATLANTIC STUDIOS WITH HER THE NEXT MORNING ARIF HAD RECORDED THE STORM AND PUT IT ON THE INTRO OF THIS SONG. GOT TO SEE SOME OF MY BUDDIES ,HIRAM BULLOCK, ANTHONY JACKSON, STEVE FERRONE MAKE THIS RECORD...TREASURED MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!
This is my favorite Chaka Kahn dance tune and she had many.Not a big radio hit but it was big in the underground. This shit would have all the dancers flying all over the place. We needed room for this cause it was gonna rain!
Larry Levan used to pump this classic Chaka cut at the Mighty Paradise Garage. And when the crescendo part of the song came and Chaka sang its "Gonna Rain" and the chorus came---- in faux rain or confetti used to come pouring down on the crowd and a kind of interactive party was in full effect. It was truly awesome!
The incredible Anthony Jackson plays bass on this song. I remember hearing this and going wtf? The bass sound and bass lines on this album are incredible.
OMG im floating above the clouds with this SMOKIN TUNE a true N.Y.CLASSIC play this 2day&all hell breaks loose folks become emotional you c millions of smiles hands up in the air a sure feel good trax this is 1 of Chakas best by far IMO lord give us old school folks the strngth 2 dance for an ext. period of time man do i miss the 70's vibe that time we will never witness again R.I.P. Larry Levan im sure u r handing out baby power keep rocking above those clouds thank you jazzfunkster444 U ROCK!
A SOUL/FUNK symphony!!! I remember hearing it for the first time in the spring of '80. Then I saw her perform this that same summer at CHICAGO FEST! Anyone remember that?! AWESOME!!!
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
Oh ... and let us not forget the talents of Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, who wrote this song.
@CreoleCW.Thank you so much for posting this version.Back in the early 90"s when house music was legendary,we used to dance our butts off to this in the clubs in NYC....Still sounds great after all these years.
@CreoleCW schooled me then...never noticed before who wrote the song. Thanks for that bit of history and education. My fave Chaka song and got to see her do it live twice and Club Zanzibar in Newark.......
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
Oh ... and don't forget the talents of Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, who wrote this song.
@CreoleCW Thanks for sharing Creole. You are so right about the arrangement on this record. The first time I ever heard it , I was driving in my car. I rolled down the windows and just blasted it. I loved it. I knew Chaka from Rufus, but this record opened my mind to her and I've been a fan ever since. Her voice is like a musical instrument.
@owsh123 How about this....I have this recording in my car right now...lol I have been dancing to this for YEARSSSSS....Let me tell you...on a long drive say to Atlanta from NC..this song is HOTTT on 85 South....
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
@Mandi7882 I still love it, great music never dies. This is pure real music, not like the popular garbage today. Lady GaGa being an example, just my opinion.
I remember hearing this song around 1980-81(?) but I was only 8 or 9 years old. I never knew who sang the song but somehow I remember it even though I've not heard again til today.
BLOW WHITNEY BLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP
CRYSTALLTAY 3 weeks ago 4
@Funkredible Go back and listen to Patti LaBelle when she was fronting LaBelle. Your asking if Patti can handle speed, agility and precision???? Are you kidding???? And when is someone going to post my favorite song from this album, "Our Love is in Danger"????
ddland45 1 month ago
All of the Chaka supporters have made valid arguments that I'm not going to dispute while I'm listening to this song (too busy enjoying...). I wasn't denying Chaka's talents as a "musician". I'm sure in her time, Patti LaBelle did a lot of arrangements and writing as the lead singer of TWO singing groups, The Bluebells and LaBelle. I still maintain while I PREFER CHAKA, when it come to singing wait (love this part...CLOUDS!!!!!), she's not better than Patti....
ddland45 1 month ago
@Funkredible A.....G....R...E...E...D!!!!
pdddddp1 1 month ago
Look up LARRY LEVAN!!!
PowellCynthiaL 1 month ago
@Funkredible Just listen to 'Never Walk Alone' and ask yourself, "Could Chaka handle this?"
ddland45 1 month ago
@Funkredible Have you ever listened to the group LaBelle? Patti "can't sing jazz"????
I understand if some of you simple prefer Chaka....hell, so do I! But that doesn't mean Chaka has more 'musicality', whatever that's supposed to mean. Look at my other response and go back and listen to some of Patti's early works and tell me again what Patti "can't do......"
ddland45 1 month ago
@Funkredible sorry dude, I absolutely love and respect Chaka, but NO ONE has a more gifted voice than Patti LaBelle. Chaka is close, but in terms of power, range, versatility there is no equal to Patti. Now, as I sit here and listen to this temptress, if you asked me if I could go back in the way-back machine and I could spend the afternoon listening to either Patti or Chaka? Chaka Khan!!!! That doesn't mean Patti isn't more gifted...
ddland45 2 months ago
WOW!!! Patti has one of the most annoying, nasal, non-versitile voices ever. What song did you hear her sing with more power and range than CHAKA? U really need to go back into the annals of both of their recordings and re-examine. Clearly your not musical!
mytube201174 2 months ago
@mytube201174 Sounds more like you just don't like Patti LaBelle or her unique stylings. It's okay. There is no need to argue. Both Patti and Chaka are miles above anything currently available. But if you don't think Patti has more power than Chaka, maybe you should listen to 'Over the Rainbow', 'Nightbird' when Patti was fronting her own group, LaBelle, 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and her version of 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'.
ddland45 1 month ago
gotta make this one mobile also, im truck driver these jams get me down the road!
rick091157 2 months ago
steve farron is killing it!
rick091157 2 months ago
I still get chills when I hear this
divavee1 2 months ago
Unmatched talent. Unmatched beauty. Unmatched class. She is second ONLY to the legendary Patti LaBelle who can't be topped. Can someone please upload 'Our Love is in Danger' off this outstanding album. It is my favorite but I can't find it anywhere....
ddland45 2 months ago
Chaka was the bomb back then. Her voice was unmatched during that time.
scheckdj 3 months ago
natural talent!!!
bleekas145 3 months ago
Can you say CHILL FOR DAYS ???!!!! OMG !!
YEZwizz 3 months ago
love this song
ricardo757100 3 months ago
Listen to the Great Voice. Chaka is Fire. She is Elegant, Classy, Sophisticated, Beautiful and Talented. I love this song. We used to dance our behinds off to this song.
laarbe 4 months ago
Yeah. That voice... there will NEVER be another Chaka Khan. She sang this at Club Zanzibar. Back when I needed a fake I.D. L.O.L!
ggee5566 4 months ago
Jesus I LOVE THIS WOMAN! She is a siren! She puts all these wanna-be divas to SHAME! Will someone PLEASE post 'Your Love Is In Danger.' from this fantastic album!!!!!
ddland45 4 months ago
WHAT A VOICE! NO WOMAN, I MEAN NO WOMAN CAN TOUCH THIS ONE, OMG, WHAT A VOICE!
gooocookin 4 months ago
We will never revisit this kind of music ever again....so sad. It makes me wanna cry.
TheRenstarmusic 4 months ago
How do you NOT dance to this?.......
pdddddp1 4 months ago
OH YEAH!!! This photo is EXACTLY what you saw when you went to Rufus' concert. Thank you Chaka Khan for making a young boy's dream come true!!! Great photo. Great post.
doc2skate 4 months ago
Itunes doesn't have this..what a shame.
CinnCity78 5 months ago 5
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@CinnCity78 You can find it on 4shared.com.... enjoy!!!
queeneileen73 4 months ago
@CinnCity78 I KNOW HUH!
gooocookin 4 months ago in playlist gooocookin's favorites
@CinnCity78 It's there on itunes. But it's digitally remastered. Click on the one that says 2006 version....
MusicLova84 2 months ago
@CinnCity78 Like MusicLove84 said, it's on iTunes. It's also there with a great collection: Journey to Paradise: The Larry Levan Story (also the 2006 version).
roryrook 1 month ago
@CinnCity78 try spotify
benarddor 1 week ago
@CinnCity78 they have it a great Larry Levan mix
kevalev12 5 days ago
cant believe whitney is backing
sommy38 5 months ago
1:35-1:40 loooveeeee that part and I don't know why. The way she drops her voice is just so unexpected.
AleekahTV 5 months ago in playlist AleekahTV's Favorited Videos
She got me on that un huh!!! No one can out intepret this musical genius!!!
TyjaluvsChaka 5 months ago
Ms. Chaka Khan was absolutely in her element singing this great song!!
The music laid out for her was absolutely fantastic.
Just Love Her Voice!!!
Many Thanks for this Post!!
reshea1950 6 months ago
1980's I remember walking into Pegasus in the NYC and hearing Two Clouds playing back to back for 1 hour straight. Boy how we danced. Whoever was the DJ put that mix on this tube.
MrBrotha2171 6 months ago
OMG! give me some room on that dance floor. When this track played we were all over the place. Wonderfully joyful and uplifting track that just made you want to fly all over the dancefloor.Great times. Awesome music. Thank you Nick (R.I.P.), Valery, Chaka.for sharing your wonderful talents with us to enjoy!
pluggedin2u 6 months ago
Stay safe Northeast I hope Irene is nothing more than a rain storm. Here is some cloudy day music composed by the late Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Enjoy.
DeLeeJay12 6 months ago
San Fran, Mar 83' Old Waldorf, I had the extreme pleasure of attending one of the best concerts ever!! Chaka tore the house down n' brought it back up. I met her after the show on a bet from my date. Backstage, she was gracious and funny. We exchanged earrings. She wrote my mom a thx note, then invited me and my date out! His mouth remained open with a smile the entire night!! Vesta Williams and Dawn ? were there. Chaka is a legend, her interpretation is unmatched. Lucky as hell...a yea.
LyricLove101 6 months ago 2
I JUST WANT TO SAY R.I.P. NICK ASHFORD. YOU LEFT US A LEGACY OF GREAT MUSIC THAT WILL NEVER DUPLICATED. YOU WERE TRULY A GIFTED ARTIST. YOUR MUSIC WAS A TRUE PART OF MY HOME GROWING UP IN DC IN THE 70'S & 80'S. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!
jeffreyBboy 6 months ago 2
Classic.... thanks for posting, all I could find was the corny remixes!!!!! Love Chaka and R.I.P. Nick Ashford.....
JSBBM2005 6 months ago
thank u nick ashford for this masterpiece of a song. r.i.p.
ur vision will be missed.
2tonsolid 6 months ago
Another Ashford & Simpson classic penned track...
lexdiggy 6 months ago
Nick Ashford Thank You for your contribution to the music industry...we love you and may your soul Rest In Paradise♥
peachesncreamme 6 months ago 2
may nick ashford rest in peace....thanks to you and valerie for creating so many songs and arrangements that have had us singing, dancing and loving for years....and for many years to come.
mdsmoothqt 6 months ago 2
RIP Nick Ashford.
HaliB75 6 months ago
I never heard this song before. It's vintage Chaka
7Mansions 6 months ago
All hail CHAKA the GREAT !!!
unclechuckpictureman 6 months ago
This song makes me think of humanity when they leave and no longer beleive in the Almighty!
1iriedaughter 6 months ago
Chaka at her peak with the killing rhythm section of Anthony Jackson (bass) and Steve Ferrone (drums).
MrBertiep 6 months ago
The vocal arrangements and music send chills up my spine and down my arm literally!
lisagee70 6 months ago
over the last 35 years, Chaka's songs have made dance...sing...cry...think, this one makes me DANCE!!! thx Chaka..you sweet thing you
pdddddp1 6 months ago
After all these years, Chaka is the one who, despite her road in life having some bumps, still hits ALL the notes. I saw her live 3 years ago, and she was flawless. Backup band was bad, too!!! Been a fan since I was a teen in the mid 70's...
dholmes974 7 months ago
WOW... this is what ya call MUSIC... what a classic... what an artist..
talent for sure... when this trax hit the speakers in the NYC... OMFG...
GRID LOCK ON THE DANCE FLOOR....nothing but wondeful times
during the 70's 80's ..happy i witness such a SPECIAL ERA.. we will
never witness such GR8NESS EVER AGAIN! @JazzFunkster444
U ROCK BIG TIME! ((KEEP THE VIBE ALIVE)) 1 LOVE..Port!!
port2344chester 7 months ago
Arif Mardin & Chaka were MAGIC! I love her "whatcha gonna do for me" album!
MercuryX 7 months ago
THANK YOU!!! LOVE YOU FOR POSTING THIS
719police 7 months ago
gorge my fave
rslessix 7 months ago
I love watching Chaka's live performances, especially when she hits these high notes and not even move or breathe right before she does, like it's no big deal.
<3 you Chaka
brittanyultra 7 months ago
Massive cut. My parents loved Chaka. I was in elementary school doing sweet thing. And life was sweet. Hello Yvette M....I am sure you are still sweet.
TheKenington 7 months ago
definitive cut.
2tonsolid 8 months ago
My favorite Chaka Khan song of all time is this one.
horacepicou 8 months ago 2
OMG! Bring me back to a time when those songs were played in the disco... sooo awesome!!!
newt0n 8 months ago
1980!!!!!
Whoadell 8 months ago
now when i listen to old whitney songs i can hear the chaka influence in her voice. if you really listen to her you would be able to hear it too
mjjcng8958 8 months ago
@mjjcng895 Sure can
lisagee70 6 months ago
The thing I love the most about Chaka Khan is that she is not afraid to sing any song her way. Whether it's an oldie or one that was written for her it will definitely have her stamp and style put on it. I love her unique style and have been a fan of hers for years. I've never heard this one before but am definitely enjoying it. Thanks for posting this!
jewel1260 8 months ago
@jewel1260 sho' nuff
lisagee70 6 months ago
Hey everyone...Whitney Houston is in the background on this song...She was only 17 yrs old. (Little Trivia For Ya!!!)
miaward68 8 months ago
I remeber way back in the day seeing Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn when they show -cased at Mavericks Flat on Crenshaw Blvd. She was awesome then and shes even more compelling today. "Clouds" is definitely one of my all time favortes by Chaka. This song pumps...the guitars riffs, the background vocals, Chaka belting out every note with deliberate conviction as she always does makes this Ashford & Simpson song one of her very best.....WOW!!
eelfree 9 months ago
Chaka Khan is simply put, a legend. My absolute favorite female vocalist. She's fierce, fearless and when this came out when I was about 11, I began to understand the difference between a singer and a vocalist. She's #1 on my list. Whitney tackle this jam right here? Maybe, back in the day. I don't think she was funky enough. Mary J.? No way.
bronxbabi100 9 months ago
There will never ever be another Chaka Khan, period. She is definitely a musical icon
summersbr1 9 months ago
Ciara, Kheri Hilson and all the rest of the jiggle their tits with a two note vocal range should be ashamed to ever go near a microphone if they listened to the B-sides of this vocal goddesses work.
BlazinSaddles 9 months ago
Sick sick sick - Just plain sick. They don't make music like this anymore!!!
ssd2345 9 months ago
hard to beat chaka on vocals,tremendous
bangform 9 months ago
Chaka, has always been more than just "another" singer. Even when she was with Rufus, her vocals were an outstanding presence, in the company of any band.
She, is still one of the most dynamic vocal performers of her generation, and this one as well!
free2bpoppie 9 months ago
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This is some SERIOUS belt singing here! Effortless at that. Written by Ashford & Simpson and to hear that the background vocals were a young Whitney Houston,Micheal Jackson and Luther Vandross along with Cissy Houston. CRAZY!!
benwood85 9 months ago
You hear that voice? That's real singing.
charmaliqueNYC 9 months ago
I would have loved to have heard Whitney Houston's take on this song, when she was on top of her game... She's the only female singer that I think could have done a remake version of this song any real justice.
AstralBooBaby 9 months ago 2
@AstralBooBaby ...I love Whitley and she did an OK job with I'm every woman, but I dont think she could handle this one. Chaka Khan has that "Funk" element fom her days with Rufus that Whitney cant touch...Whitney is great but she aint funky. Image her singin "Tell me something good", "You got the love" or "Fools Paradise"...Whit cant d it !
drweebo 9 months ago
@drweebo funny you should say that. do you realize that whitney houston IS singing on this song? shes doing background vocals with her mother. :)
sejad 9 months ago
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@sejad ...backgroud & lead are like night & day.
drweebo 9 months ago
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@drweebo funny you should say that. do you realize that whitney houston IS singing on this song? shes doing background vocals with her mother. :)
sejad 9 months ago
Old Skool house music at its best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DJ's used to beat this at The BOX in Chicago,22nd and Michigan.Chaka is great!!!!!!!!!
MrMase39 10 months ago
oooh chaka!!you give me chills?
birdatplay 10 months ago
OMG!!! Her voice can't be duplicated, effortless, powerful! You can't confuse her voice with anyone else! NOW THAT'S TALENT!
angelicawilk 10 months ago 8
@angelicawilk BELIEVE THAT
UBZUKI 10 months ago
OMG!!! Her voice can't be duplicated, effortless, powerful! You can't confuse her voice with anyone else! NOW THAT'S TALENT!
angelicawilk 10 months ago
That VOICE!!! That VOICE!!! That VOICE!!! There will never be another!!! & She Can SANG too!!!
TyjaluvsChaka 11 months ago 6
This woman is incredible, I mean hit after hit, truly one of a kind, a definite R&B legend, A devine queen diva.
Luvs me some chaka khan!
pepdogg513 11 months ago 3
SUPER CLASSIC!!!!!
GameBeats 11 months ago 2
You gotta check out the 1982 Live version, the third song in performance with Couds/Love Has Fallen On Me
brujoblu 11 months ago
this song reminds of the PARADISE GARAGE...!!!
renee6628 11 months ago
THE NIGHT WE MET, I FELL MADLY IN LOVE WITH HER AND WOULDN'T LEAVE HER SIDE. IT RAINED, THUNDERED AND ALL NIGHT... WHEN I WENT TO ATLANTIC STUDIOS WITH HER THE NEXT MORNING ARIF HAD RECORDED THE STORM AND PUT IT ON THE INTRO OF THIS SONG. GOT TO SEE SOME OF MY BUDDIES ,HIRAM BULLOCK, ANTHONY JACKSON, STEVE FERRONE MAKE THIS RECORD...TREASURED MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!
MrMARVIN1952 11 months ago
she is hot in every sense of the word!
blkpopeye 11 months ago
i love this song......chaka is so underrated
arisea64 11 months ago
This tune burns!!!
bassmanjoe 11 months ago
That girl can WAIL! Sing it Chaka!
trailblzr8 1 year ago
That girl can WAIL! Sing it girl!
trailblzr8 1 year ago
I've been playing this song all day.
CHEVAAN29 1 year ago
And again today....
CHEVAAN29 1 year ago
best song ever!
2tonsolid 1 year ago
absolute discohead favorite gotta here this loud in the clubs. Only in the Chi baby!!!!
suggizza 1 year ago 2
This is my favorite Chaka Kahn dance tune and she had many.Not a big radio hit but it was big in the underground. This shit would have all the dancers flying all over the place. We needed room for this cause it was gonna rain!
pluggedin2u 1 year ago 3
Larry Levan used to pump this classic Chaka cut at the Mighty Paradise Garage. And when the crescendo part of the song came and Chaka sang its "Gonna Rain" and the chorus came---- in faux rain or confetti used to come pouring down on the crowd and a kind of interactive party was in full effect. It was truly awesome!
Keep Bangin!
57dms 1 year ago
On the background vocals were a young Whitney Houston,Micheal Jackson and Luther Vandross along with Cissy Houston
daboe0909 1 year ago
@daboe0909 damn, are you for real? thanks for the info. Chaka had mad influence. you must be in the bizness to know that.
pluggedin2u 1 year ago
@daboe0909 I don't think Mike sang background on this one.
bronxbabi100 9 months ago
If I only was underneath Chaka in this pic.............lol
starfly7 1 year ago
@starfly7 You would still be where you're at now......But i feel the same.
philipbourne 1 year ago
This Heffa SINGS, okay!
ashastar 1 year ago
@ashastar Yo! That Heffa could blow then and can blow now!
pluggedin2u 1 year ago
ALL TIME GREATEST HIT THIS IS THE SHTS LOVE THAT SONG
djbarrygeminijeresry 1 year ago
omgg that bassline!! Loved this the very first time I heard it!!!
Renley1 1 year ago
The incredible Anthony Jackson plays bass on this song. I remember hearing this and going wtf? The bass sound and bass lines on this album are incredible.
ocean4315 1 year ago
NYC dance classic.
13NJJACK 1 year ago
Y'all better quit playing with me! I know that's right.
76grandprix 1 year ago
My favorite song from my favorite female vocalist. Chaka IS SIMPLY AMAZING. Live long baby
kyrobby 1 year ago
luv depressing lyrics with poppy beats! uplifting but real at the same tym~
leeyuri1 1 year ago
Hot song!!! love it that Cissy and Whitney grooved with Chaka on this one. Hot!!!
Ozone04p 1 year ago
OMG im floating above the clouds with this SMOKIN TUNE a true N.Y.CLASSIC play this 2day&all hell breaks loose folks become emotional you c millions of smiles hands up in the air a sure feel good trax this is 1 of Chakas best by far IMO lord give us old school folks the strngth 2 dance for an ext. period of time man do i miss the 70's vibe that time we will never witness again R.I.P. Larry Levan im sure u r handing out baby power keep rocking above those clouds thank you jazzfunkster444 U ROCK!
port2344chester 1 year ago
A SOUL/FUNK symphony!!! I remember hearing it for the first time in the spring of '80. Then I saw her perform this that same summer at CHICAGO FEST! Anyone remember that?! AWESOME!!!
msOctober12 1 year ago
damn this is sharkbite
ladaddyboy 1 year ago
I so remember this back spring/summer 1980!
sexcbull 1 year ago
I love this song back in NYC. All us old Garage people salude you.
cubanpinga 1 year ago
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
Oh ... and let us not forget the talents of Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, who wrote this song.
CreoleCW 1 year ago 31
@CreoleCW Dig this hear .Thanks for the behind the seen info but ah Who Blew This Bitch Park ! CHAKA KHAN!!!!
thewrightlilbro 1 year ago
@CreoleCW u can tell Ashford and Simpson wrote this!
hou67 1 year ago
@CreoleCW.Thank you so much for posting this version.Back in the early 90"s when house music was legendary,we used to dance our butts off to this in the clubs in NYC....Still sounds great after all these years.
vlovesrafa 1 year ago
@CreoleCW QUALITY.
UBZUKI 10 months ago
@CreoleCW they are also singing on the background vocals too
Mixxersmix 8 months ago
@CreoleCW schooled me then...never noticed before who wrote the song. Thanks for that bit of history and education. My fave Chaka song and got to see her do it live twice and Club Zanzibar in Newark.......
rickgee613 7 months ago
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
Oh ... and don't forget the talents of Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, who wrote this song.
CreoleCW 1 year ago
@CreoleCW Thanks for sharing Creole. You are so right about the arrangement on this record. The first time I ever heard it , I was driving in my car. I rolled down the windows and just blasted it. I loved it. I knew Chaka from Rufus, but this record opened my mind to her and I've been a fan ever since. Her voice is like a musical instrument.
owsh123 1 year ago
@owsh123 How about this....I have this recording in my car right now...lol I have been dancing to this for YEARSSSSS....Let me tell you...on a long drive say to Atlanta from NC..this song is HOTTT on 85 South....
TheSanctifiedSoldier 1 year ago
Back when I briefly worked in the record business, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Arif Mardin and compliment him on his string arrangements on this very same record. So thankful I got to do that before he passed on. Few people realize what a gifted arranger he was, in addition to being a hitmaking producer. And this is one of my all-time favorite "Chaka choons."
CreoleCW 1 year ago
Proud to have been a part of this ARIF MARDIN produced tune for Chaka! Thanks for posting and remembering this was a fun session!
StevesWifeCharlo 1 year ago
This is my FAVORITE Chaka song! Period...followed closely by Whatcha Gonna Do For Me?
NJNupe1911 1 year ago
Thank you for positing the original. Loved this song when I was a kid!!!
Mandi7882 1 year ago 8
@Mandi7882 I still love it, great music never dies. This is pure real music, not like the popular garbage today. Lady GaGa being an example, just my opinion.
bassmanjoe 11 months ago
This is on the Larry Levan CD good song.
starkweather444 1 year ago 2
I remember hearing this song around 1980-81(?) but I was only 8 or 9 years old. I never knew who sang the song but somehow I remember it even though I've not heard again til today.
brownhornet22 1 year ago
@brownhornet22 it was 1980
sexcbull 1 year ago
thanx for uploading , super video!
97gazzer 1 year ago
taking a risk lol...if anyone really wants to hear Whit they should listen to Our love's in danger..her voice sticks out more on that track.
TheCmelmoneyman 1 year ago