A very rare case of the cover being better than the original. KT manages to cover so many different styles making the songs her own while still keeping the original character of the song.
It's not better, or worse than the Khans version (lol, KAAAHN). They're incomparable. But this is an amazing cover by a massively talented artist. To be fair, I seriously doubt if anyone on these comments can do anywhere near as good a job. Fair play to her, she's got skills. The notable difference being that Ms Tunstall probly had to round up and hand pick the session musicians involved, herself. I imagine KHAAAAN(!) had a whole entourage for that.
Prop her for picking some nice songs to cover! The British girls really dig the American soul singers! But for reals, anyone gonna top an Aretha or a Chaka Khan or Anita Baker? Nah, I don't think so.
For me...Chaka is Queen! FOREVEA! Chaka's SOUL is UNMATCHED! But I can't Front.....Shorty is Bringin' it here! Good Job. Think Chaka would even like this. Wish Chaka would post up here. haha
k t tunstall is a musicians musician, very under rated ,highly talented,fantastic live ,makes so called stars look like amateur night at the amateur festival in amateurville.
To even take on this song, was very ambitious - but she did a very nice job of singing it like she just wanted to be a part of it. It's obvious she must be a Chaka fan, and I love Chaka's original. My favorite song of that era. Give her credit for giving it a run as a fan, and she does well. I'm sure Ms. Khan would give her credit for a nice version of it. (She knows she is not Chaka Khan...let's just enjoy it)
@kevcarspray i think u`ll find she does hundreds of her own songs..shes one of the best songwriters today not one of these puppets who cant sing or write they only make the record company money!! everyone does a cover version or two and hers are the best!!
@mrsmjrathbone i see your point when you say all artists do a cover or two, but she has covered nearly every song i know
It's so easy to do a cover of a song that is successful. Someone else has done all the hard work of writing the music/lyrics and then promoting it getting it to the top 10. Then people like KT come alone and cover it! she is not famous or known for her own work - shes a million years off of getting her own no1, i don't think she has the ability to write a no1 hit, we'll see
@kevcarspray WOAH. Stoppin the love? Black horse and a cherry tree? Suddenly I see? Those are all VERY well known songs, ALL WRITTEN BY HER. stop hatin', man. I'm sure Chaka khan has done covers in her day and age too. I love singing, and I do many covers. Are you saying that I don't have that right? Seriously why not? People cover songs because they like them. I doubt she's doing it to get famous. (though she already is. Of her OWN talent)
@kevcarspray not famous for her own work?? r u dillusional?? first,ive only seen her do a handful of covers and second im sure if u bother to look for her videos and scan the comments u`ll see that ppl love her own songs!!!! not everything is about having a no,1 single..shes out sold alot of "artists" who have had no.1`s cuz she has a passion for music not being famous or chart positions....not to mention the fact that she sings and plays better than most ppl in the charts today!!!
@kevcarspray lol you do know Chaka Khan didnt write this song don't you? at one point it was going to be a Mcihael Jackson song. also Chaka Khan has covered songs too! as far as i know KT Tunstall has never released a cover as a single, so why not do one live at each gig?. the audience like it!
@kevcarspray I think she has it in her to write a no1 song, but, that's not what she's all about. She's in it for the love of music, not like it's a competition to get a no1 hit. Have you listened to any of her albums?((cd's) I don't think there is a cover on any of them. Usually when an artist does a cover it's a compliment to the original.
great performances all around with the exception of the bass player; she could improve her band considerably with a good bassist, this guy is only adequate.
KT does really great covers. Her studio recordings are great---I have 'em all, except the Christmas stuff because I don't listen to Christmas music voluntarily---but she absolutely tears it live. The energy is just amazing. I hope she does a live album.
I'm not gonna lie..I was totally prepared to give this a thumbs down, but I gave a listen all the way through and i kinda like it. I'm giving it a thumbs up.
I'd almost forgotten how much I love KT Tunstall, what with my old geezer's crush on Paloma Faith, but first love is always the sweetest (and the bitterest).
OH Man! I have enough of these people who says "better than the original" it´s something new. And it´s just a refresh. Not more. "aint nobody" can compare to Chaka baby with her own song.
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absolutely nothing outstanding about this version. Dull voice for this song..Not enough depth and soul in her voice..Anyone could sing this version...
@frahnise no one can sing it like Chaka but not anyone can sing this song. KT is just doing her own thing and having fun. Check out KT's new Tiger Suit CD...this bitch serves!
Super homenagem a uma grande cantora que é Chaka Khan essa canção é um grande sucesso dos anos 80 e na voz das KT Tunstall ficou bem legal mas ainda não conseguiu superar a grande voz quem tem Chaka Khan .
its ok.. considering... i mean this is a classic and can't really be redone ... BUT, i mean she did fine on the remake, but i guess i can't really get into it because i love the original version so much
there's no way this version tops (or really comes close) to the original...stay in your lane KT
nice, but no cigar... no shade to KT, because im sure she's doing it because she really loves the song.. i can give her props for being original with the remake though
Don't know why i watched this really. I was quite prepared to hear a really bad version just to see what KTT could do with it. It's actually not half bad....Not great, but not bad. She didn't destroy the song.
excuse me for being politically incorrect I would never think a caucasian woman could handle a chaka song, I was wrong this young lady is awesome who is she...my bad
drnubian; KT Tunstall, check her out here on YT. She has some other really good covers. Believe it or not her live Jackson Five "I want you back" is great. Look for "kt tunstall live taratata". She also has all kinds of well done original stuff too.
Considering that I think no one besides Chaka Khan should ever come near this song because every other version is atrocious, that's is high praise. (Some of the vocals and the minor alteration to the opening melody bother me a little, but, over all, it's a good interpretattion.)
HELL I LIKE IT! It is a different way of doing the song. Usually when I don't like something I move to the next video within the first 30 seconds, this one made me stay because it was different. GREAT JOB! I LIKE IT! I LOVED IT! GO KT!
This person is just 'singing the words" I'll give her credit she got them all right. Saying this cover is good. Is like comparing Patti labelle or Luther Vandross to a barber shop quartet. I this young woumens voice is better suited to tv jingles. Not covering a ledgend in the R&B sect.
First off, if you are going to flame, learn to spell. Second, this artist isn't trying to "copy" the original...rather, she is taking the basic elements of the song and making it her own. I also like Motley Crue's version of "Smokin' In the Boy's Room" and David Lee Roth's version of "I 'Aint Got Nobody". They're cover songs...so get a grip. They take nothing away from the greatness of the original versions. "Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery"....look it up.
@PurlGrrl2525 I'm a huge Chaka Khan fan and I love KT Tunstall's version of this song. She's kept the tune, lyrics and groove of the original, but given it a folk twist. She has sung it in her own style, without doing a straight karaoke version.
All musicians cover songs; that's how you learn; don't we all, in the shower, driving along, humming to ourselves; and originals are always influenced by others; like Stairway To Heaven is by Davey Graham's version of Cry Me A River (a cover!) and Taurus by Spirit, who Led Zeppelin supported (yes, supported!) for two years, but at the same time it's it's own (great, great) song.
And K.T. tears up everything she covers, especially I Want You Back (on Later.)
It's lame, gotta be VERY selective when it comes to doing covers, and this is one such song, that can probably only be done by the original artist......
great cover great performance she owns it that makes the song different an original
jaboncito2220 4 days ago
Amazing , Nuff Said ! (:
BossLadyT2012 1 week ago
Wow that was a really good cover of Ain't nobody. Would love to see you guys on Jay Leno. Great job!!!
balexander100 2 weeks ago
It's good but I have already watched Chaka Khan's version before this, so...
StyleyFreaky 2 weeks ago
08/15 ... Nix besonderes.
sneo77 2 weeks ago
Good Music.
Why You Tube is the Shizzle
Runarounf 1 month ago
saw kt this month at union chapel london fantastic venue fantastic gig i love this woman she is proper
grumpybollox 1 month ago
wack!
lumo1 2 months ago
Great cover. Put her own twist on it, but paid respect to the original.
Zubirrex 2 months ago
I love it, can't stop Playing it!!!!! (;
ESTRAREN 2 months ago
Can a white woman sing the funk? I ask you!
SupernalOne 3 months ago
Amazing stuff ♥ she ceases to amaze me, beautiful voice, beautiful woman!
rhia118 3 months ago
A very rare case of the cover being better than the original. KT manages to cover so many different styles making the songs her own while still keeping the original character of the song.
AuntieWelly 4 months ago
Love the sound of that boxdrum
nemo78 4 months ago
It's not better, or worse than the Khans version (lol, KAAAHN). They're incomparable. But this is an amazing cover by a massively talented artist. To be fair, I seriously doubt if anyone on these comments can do anywhere near as good a job. Fair play to her, she's got skills. The notable difference being that Ms Tunstall probly had to round up and hand pick the session musicians involved, herself. I imagine KHAAAAN(!) had a whole entourage for that.
Lap it up, guys. After all, it's FREE! :p
bizarrejah 5 months ago
@bizarrejah Nope, she didn't have to pick session musicians,,,, that's her band.
Jackle61 5 months ago
Prop her for picking some nice songs to cover! The British girls really dig the American soul singers! But for reals, anyone gonna top an Aretha or a Chaka Khan or Anita Baker? Nah, I don't think so.
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bluekarma 5 months ago
For me...Chaka is Queen! FOREVEA! Chaka's SOUL is UNMATCHED! But I can't Front.....Shorty is Bringin' it here! Good Job. Think Chaka would even like this. Wish Chaka would post up here. haha
PEACE
ddesign63 5 months ago 7
*mind blown* D: This is why I LOVE her!!! YES!!!!
FoxyMamaRox 6 months ago
She is gorgeous and has an amazing voice... Seems pretty perfect to me.
74547272 6 months ago
quality work only a great artist could put her own spin on a classic and score would love to see her live
punnola 6 months ago
k t tunstall is a musicians musician, very under rated ,highly talented,fantastic live ,makes so called stars look like amateur night at the amateur festival in amateurville.
grumpybollox 4 months ago 3
@grumpybollox heh !!
motokrack 1 month ago
LOVE IT !!!!
taleinz1 6 months ago
quality cover.
313sidney 6 months ago
To even take on this song, was very ambitious - but she did a very nice job of singing it like she just wanted to be a part of it. It's obvious she must be a Chaka fan, and I love Chaka's original. My favorite song of that era. Give her credit for giving it a run as a fan, and she does well. I'm sure Ms. Khan would give her credit for a nice version of it. (She knows she is not Chaka Khan...let's just enjoy it)
MegaForgetful1 7 months ago
I enjoy each note from her..... but this should be more in the throat....or heart.
OOOooermilindaooOOO 7 months ago
very well done..but i just can't picture this song without anybody dancing....
rwzal 7 months ago
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K T go write your own crap and stop copying everyone elses art! you keep raping everyones songs, and now this! is nothing sacred with you!
kevcarspray 8 months ago
@kevcarspray i think u`ll find she does hundreds of her own songs..shes one of the best songwriters today not one of these puppets who cant sing or write they only make the record company money!! everyone does a cover version or two and hers are the best!!
mrsmjrathbone 7 months ago 2
@mrsmjrathbone i see your point when you say all artists do a cover or two, but she has covered nearly every song i know
It's so easy to do a cover of a song that is successful. Someone else has done all the hard work of writing the music/lyrics and then promoting it getting it to the top 10. Then people like KT come alone and cover it! she is not famous or known for her own work - shes a million years off of getting her own no1, i don't think she has the ability to write a no1 hit, we'll see
kevcarspray 7 months ago
@kevcarspray WOAH. Stoppin the love? Black horse and a cherry tree? Suddenly I see? Those are all VERY well known songs, ALL WRITTEN BY HER. stop hatin', man. I'm sure Chaka khan has done covers in her day and age too. I love singing, and I do many covers. Are you saying that I don't have that right? Seriously why not? People cover songs because they like them. I doubt she's doing it to get famous. (though she already is. Of her OWN talent)
XxWeccaxX 7 months ago
@XxWeccaxX well said!!!
mrsmjrathbone 7 months ago
@kevcarspray not famous for her own work?? r u dillusional?? first,ive only seen her do a handful of covers and second im sure if u bother to look for her videos and scan the comments u`ll see that ppl love her own songs!!!! not everything is about having a no,1 single..shes out sold alot of "artists" who have had no.1`s cuz she has a passion for music not being famous or chart positions....not to mention the fact that she sings and plays better than most ppl in the charts today!!!
mrsmjrathbone 7 months ago
@kevcarspray Every song you know??
Exactly how many songs do you know? As far as I can tell, she's covered about 4 or 5 songs...
And if a lesser known song is covered, there's a risk that the covering artist artist will be credited by the public for the work.
For instance, the people who thought that David Bowie was covering Nirvana, when it was vice versa
bareakon 7 months ago 3
@kevcarspray lol you do know Chaka Khan didnt write this song don't you? at one point it was going to be a Mcihael Jackson song. also Chaka Khan has covered songs too! as far as i know KT Tunstall has never released a cover as a single, so why not do one live at each gig?. the audience like it!
PhoenixRisen7 7 months ago
@kevcarspray I think she has it in her to write a no1 song, but, that's not what she's all about. She's in it for the love of music, not like it's a competition to get a no1 hit. Have you listened to any of her albums?((cd's) I don't think there is a cover on any of them. Usually when an artist does a cover it's a compliment to the original.
Jackle61 6 months ago
Smooth...... Love that deep vocals. K.T, love ya.
Time2Keel 8 months ago
Superb!!!
nepasegalite 8 months ago
I love Chaka and I think KT did an awesome job!
funkyfoo1212 9 months ago 3
I WANT this song on my ipod. She is AMAZING...blows the original out of the water... Stand up bass <3...Acoustic beauty.
VoodooGoddess 9 months ago
genial melodya saludos desde mexico mike tuesti.... me encanta como cantas y compones... gooood.
tuesti1765 9 months ago
lovin this so much. Her voice, The guitar and keyboard arrangement. Wow...and the sound of the keyboards...that rifff...gorgeous...
mysteryachievement 9 months ago
nice!
1976Javon 11 months ago
Good job KT
1Nbillion817 11 months ago
Nice job!!
Tonia682 1 year ago
She gets it.
aliyarae 1 year ago 9
she's amazing, she does covers that just blow the roof off. this song and "i want you back" her guitar is so good.
sabaqat 1 year ago 2
mighty fine!
jlworley1 1 year ago
Anyone know the chords fpr this one? :)
bluesaphron 1 year ago
great performances all around with the exception of the bass player; she could improve her band considerably with a good bassist, this guy is only adequate.
Burnwash 1 year ago
Easy on the bassist, A tough one to do on upright.
twangerze 1 year ago
KT does really great covers. Her studio recordings are great---I have 'em all, except the Christmas stuff because I don't listen to Christmas music voluntarily---but she absolutely tears it live. The energy is just amazing. I hope she does a live album.
crimfan 1 year ago
this is the best version of chaka khans songs ever her voice is so perfect for it
Hunkerbunker346 1 year ago 3
one of my fav chaka songs ,coverd really really well x
lindeebee1 1 year ago
Great cover choice -- very cool.
Enjoyed this a lot.
classof77 1 year ago
Does anybody know the correct chords like she plays it??? i dont get it
Arbo3000 1 year ago
Love her unique takes on cover tunes.
twinb1964 1 year ago
well done!
jeci14 1 year ago
Not bad. Arrangement can't compare though.
LostHero245 1 year ago
I'm not gonna lie..I was totally prepared to give this a thumbs down, but I gave a listen all the way through and i kinda like it. I'm giving it a thumbs up.
tisha812 1 year ago 4
I love this I love this I love this
Ain't nobody or anybody , it's just the beautifull peace of music from Khan to this girl and to all of us.
thx god,
tanagool 1 year ago 2
@tanagool yes indeed~
juniedai 1 year ago
Rubbish.
zuiderzee 1 year ago
OK so bring on the hate mail. Whatever, it's not just the singing this rendition lacks a groove.
guyfidelity 1 year ago
@guyfidelity I hate to tell you though Soul Train went off the air decades ago....just kidding~
juniedai 1 year ago
It's takes a guts to do a Chaka song!!!...I feel that KT made it work!!! I like it..."Andy Pandy" :)
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Wow! I love this! Wasn't expecting much, Chaka Khan is one of a kind, but this is great cover.
sheeray2 1 year ago
Wow! I love this! Wasn't expecting much, Chaka Khan is one of a kind, but this is great cover.
sheeray2 1 year ago
I'd almost forgotten how much I love KT Tunstall, what with my old geezer's crush on Paloma Faith, but first love is always the sweetest (and the bitterest).
50dss 1 year ago
great cover:) dam she is so hot:)
JadeH997 1 year ago 2
I like KT and all but she needs to sit down on this one.
Gvibes123 1 year ago
Where's the bass player?
WhopBobbaLuBop 1 year ago
One of the most creative covers of any song I've listened to, Great Job!
wesshayes 1 year ago 4
awesome awesome awesome
ruellan2003 1 year ago
Total Feel, you either have it or you dont!.......... K T Tunstall definitely!
madjack1950 1 year ago
@madjack1950 YOU SAID IT!
juniedai 1 year ago
Chaka is the best, but my girl KT definitely deserves a listen. Girl is musician, singer, and deep down songwriter.
vascmana 1 year ago 5
I never thought a decent cover of this great song could be done by anyone. All the ones I'd heard so far were crap.
Well, KT, you did it. This is beautiful. You captured the essence of the original, and still did it your own way.
(It's by no means better than Chaka's, btw, but that's not the point)
synkyb 1 year ago 4
I'll tell you what. Neither KT Tunsall nor Chaka Khan needed Auto-Tune.
rabthe45bravo 1 year ago
@rabthe45bravo thank you!
juniedai 1 year ago
it's definitely better than the original!!!
I wonder why people come and watch this cover since they could watch the original which they think their opinion is always right...amf
joeman613 1 year ago
@joeman613 ,
Because we can appreciate true talent and still love and feel that Chaka laid it down the Best! But in no way a slight to KT. It's ALL-GOOD Baby!
PEACE
ddesign63 1 year ago
OH Man! I have enough of these people who says "better than the original" it´s something new. And it´s just a refresh. Not more. "aint nobody" can compare to Chaka baby with her own song.
xprincex1980 1 year ago 4
@xprincex1980 you said it best!
juniedai 1 year ago
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absolutely nothing outstanding about this version. Dull voice for this song..Not enough depth and soul in her voice..Anyone could sing this version...
frahnise 1 year ago
frahnise: Anyone could sing this version? Okay,, you sing it, you post it, and we'll all decide if you are right.
Jackle61 1 year ago 4
@frahnise no one can sing it like Chaka but not anyone can sing this song. KT is just doing her own thing and having fun. Check out KT's new Tiger Suit CD...this bitch serves!
juniedai 1 year ago
Better, than the original one!
ZoltanSzlovak 1 year ago
Wow... so good!!!
Poesinia 2 years ago 4
this song needs a kicking ass bass player.
Bgharar 2 years ago 2
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this song needs a kicking..out the door!
sticksrossi 1 year ago
I AM SORRY I WONT TO CRY
pussytracy 2 years ago 2
Love it!!!!!!
monymar20251759 2 years ago
Super homenagem a uma grande cantora que é Chaka Khan essa canção é um grande sucesso dos anos 80 e na voz das KT Tunstall ficou bem legal mas ainda não conseguiu superar a grande voz quem tem Chaka Khan .
funkprodigio 2 years ago
Love this girl, love this song, love this version!
johnjosephgreenwood 2 years ago 2
LL Cool J PIMPED out this song. i still love the original and this one is outstanding, but i figured i'd mention that too.
thedazedbandman 2 years ago
This is what a cover should be: faithful to the original, but with your own voice. Very nice.
Zubirrex 2 years ago 11
All Right!
mrbaither 2 years ago
@Zubirrex But if we did that, we wouldn't have Johnny Cash's version of 'Hurt' by Nine Inch Nails.. His is way better than the original...
But this is an amazing cover. Is there nothin she can't sing???
CantSeeTheStars 3 months ago
Different but very enjoyable, KT has her own style, love her
smitschagen 2 years ago 7
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crap.....
serpikris 2 years ago
@serpikris do you need some toilet paper?
juniedai 1 year ago
She is know Chaka Khan...but she knew better and did it her way..and she totally pulled it off...AWESOME.
ta2dewd 2 years ago 5
@ta2dewd Chaka's no good, she may have a mega voice, but such a dull presence
moroney1 2 years ago
I concur...but Chaka voice ....needs no presence....just needs an ear..maybe 2 of em
ta2dewd 2 years ago
I think it sounds great! She put her on spin on it.! Really like it!!!
jrv7286 2 years ago 36
all ya,ll chill, its good end of...
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Some shit should just be left alone. Oh well I guess it's the artists prerogative. Pretty flat.
guyfidelity 2 years ago
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chaka khan is so fucking overrated. stop thinking u know anything about music. Not saying KT is better but just plz shut up.
JimJones900413 2 years ago
its ok.. considering... i mean this is a classic and can't really be redone ... BUT, i mean she did fine on the remake, but i guess i can't really get into it because i love the original version so much
there's no way this version tops (or really comes close) to the original...stay in your lane KT
nice, but no cigar... no shade to KT, because im sure she's doing it because she really loves the song.. i can give her props for being original with the remake though
wouldyoumind09 2 years ago
this is nice...but if you think this beats chaka khan you have overdosed on granola
joeglimmix 2 years ago 13
that is one funky white girl.... sweet
Monkberry50 2 years ago 5
Don't know why i watched this really. I was quite prepared to hear a really bad version just to see what KTT could do with it. It's actually not half bad....Not great, but not bad. She didn't destroy the song.
Stratboy999 2 years ago
Awesome cover! Backup singers could use some work, though...
UberGuy714 2 years ago
Holy shit. This owns anything ever. What just fucking happened? I am a new man.
GueroMuerto 2 years ago
excuse me for being politically incorrect I would never think a caucasian woman could handle a chaka song, I was wrong this young lady is awesome who is she...my bad
drnubian 2 years ago 3
drnubian; KT Tunstall, check her out here on YT. She has some other really good covers. Believe it or not her live Jackson Five "I want you back" is great. Look for "kt tunstall live taratata". She also has all kinds of well done original stuff too.
Jackle61 2 years ago
This is a pretty good cover.
Considering that I think no one besides Chaka Khan should ever come near this song because every other version is atrocious, that's is high praise. (Some of the vocals and the minor alteration to the opening melody bother me a little, but, over all, it's a good interpretattion.)
Graegoyle 2 years ago
Love love love this cover!! I could probably say that about just about every KT Tunstall cover though, I've never heard one I don't like.
Go KT!! :)
Cresiessm 2 years ago 2
Wow I LOVE her voice on this song!! It's right in her range! You go KT, good job for taking a risk on doing this song! =)
neoninagirl 2 years ago 6
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This is just horrific! This is like karaoke night for KT ... horrible ... horrible ... Love KT songs though.
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I want 2 be KT TUNSTALL!!!
Lemun0x0 2 years ago
HELL I LIKE IT! It is a different way of doing the song. Usually when I don't like something I move to the next video within the first 30 seconds, this one made me stay because it was different. GREAT JOB! I LIKE IT! I LOVED IT! GO KT!
Tia - asidasoulcom
asidasoulcom 2 years ago 3
Very nice version, guys.
valgirl60 2 years ago 4
Doing a cover of someones music is usually a sign of respect, and a compliment to the original artist. What's with all the hate?
Jackle61 2 years ago 14
as much as i think KT Tunstall is brilliant i don't think that this song suits her.
retr0rainb0w 2 years ago
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lame - she raped the original
birthnight 2 years ago
This person is just 'singing the words" I'll give her credit she got them all right. Saying this cover is good. Is like comparing Patti labelle or Luther Vandross to a barber shop quartet. I this young woumens voice is better suited to tv jingles. Not covering a ledgend in the R&B sect.
doobie1963 2 years ago
First off, if you are going to flame, learn to spell. Second, this artist isn't trying to "copy" the original...rather, she is taking the basic elements of the song and making it her own. I also like Motley Crue's version of "Smokin' In the Boy's Room" and David Lee Roth's version of "I 'Aint Got Nobody". They're cover songs...so get a grip. They take nothing away from the greatness of the original versions. "Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery"....look it up.
riffism 2 years ago 3
KT u kick ass !!
enkioule 2 years ago 4
Covers are not about competing with the original singer.
A good cover should be an homage to the original song/singer.
KT clearly loves this song and she's tearing it up.
I can't imagine Chaka Kahan wouldn't be proud.
Why do folks have to be so negative and narrow-minded
PurlGrrl2525 2 years ago 106
you're so right!
soundaffair 2 years ago 4
@PurlGrrl2525 I'm a huge Chaka Khan fan and I love KT Tunstall's version of this song. She's kept the tune, lyrics and groove of the original, but given it a folk twist. She has sung it in her own style, without doing a straight karaoke version.
tazzy27581 1 year ago 2
@PurlGrrl2525 "A good cover should be an homage to the original song/singer"- Amen. I have been saying essentially the same thing for years.
amd77j 1 year ago
@PurlGrrl2525 Yes! Yes! Yes!
All musicians cover songs; that's how you learn; don't we all, in the shower, driving along, humming to ourselves; and originals are always influenced by others; like Stairway To Heaven is by Davey Graham's version of Cry Me A River (a cover!) and Taurus by Spirit, who Led Zeppelin supported (yes, supported!) for two years, but at the same time it's it's own (great, great) song.
And K.T. tears up everything she covers, especially I Want You Back (on Later.)
Stevieraylittlewing 1 year ago
@PurlGrrl2525 I concur with your assessment!
wvisher 10 months ago
No, it's not Chaka; but it's damn good KT
psychojane1 2 years ago 3
well she sings in the way the youngs used to sing now ,,,,, chacka is very unique,,,
augustamarya 2 years ago
You're wrong. Chaka is a better singer, but this version is superior. Hate that.
Zubirrex 2 years ago
KHAN is the best.
rambotylerwilson 2 years ago
She made this song i her way. Its different, but the difference is good.
ItsOnlyPainPl 2 years ago 2
Not bad. She did a good cover. But, Chaka Khan can't be touched.
Niacaraboo 2 years ago 2
fosho!!
Larxoxoee 2 years ago
Good cover. She kept to the original sound!
Tankgrl5 2 years ago
this isn't a different take...this is total horse shit
bat25a 2 years ago
bat25a
Have to agree about the horse shit!
It's lame, gotta be VERY selective when it comes to doing covers, and this is one such song, that can probably only be done by the original artist......
TyHayward 2 years ago
viva chaka khan ... this just hasnt got it
zaqmlp1234 2 years ago
I love the instrumentals. Good job, this is a tough song for anyone to do well. Keep it up.
GSU2004 2 years ago
loves it
PeggyCHEWtube 2 years ago
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shit
ortabg 2 years ago
Awesome!
KingDom1987 2 years ago 2
I'm an absolute Chaka fan, but this version is about as best a cover as you can get. So talented :-)
Mobetter9 2 years ago 3
weak - leave it Chaka hun!
cunn16 2 years ago
<3
Absolutely adore this cover.
CipherDSX 2 years ago 4
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if there is a god, which I really doubt there is after wqatching this video, may he punish you forever for slaying this amazing song, hahahah
Retardidid 3 years ago
Respect.....
redsoxfan0428 3 years ago 3
totally Respect !!
Sadday666 2 years ago
Love this
poodwidgeonpaddy 3 years ago
KT TE AMOO!! IDOLAA!!
ferchus288 3 years ago
love this song, the words....great cover
andiseven 3 years ago
Great cover. Is that Lily Allen in the green dress?!
proftrefusis 3 years ago 2
..youre funny..
no it aint lily allen over there, she's not that good as artist to put next to kt, believe me.
!KT rockss!
ButterFliesAwayk 3 years ago
No!
dittodott 3 years ago
amazing cover! absolutely great, love kt!
one1way1street 3 years ago 4
I heart KT!!!!!
ashezashes 3 years ago 4
excellent kt !!! , gaun yersel hen
sdenny 3 years ago 3
A cover of 'Ain't Nobody' can be done! OMFG this is great!
dadevi 3 years ago 11
Great version...!!!
ivan00000006 3 years ago 3
Wow.
I love Chaka Khan, but KT, just, wow.
bahn8002 3 years ago 8
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eh, she gives the song aa 'breathless' type quality- not a good choice for a song of this magnatude.
chakasong 3 years ago
briemillman;
i dont understand what you mean ??
:):) KT AMAZING
ellierice 3 years ago 2
I have this live version of "Ain't Nobdoy" on a 7" vinyl. She's such a good live singer. :)
iamoverpowered 3 years ago
I'm a fairly heterosexual woman. But somehow I find her kind of hot...and talented of course.
caligirl747 3 years ago 31
hahahaha
i've always felt the same way
saxophonegirl92 3 years ago 3
@caligirl747 you know you would eat her pussy admit it
chris626880378 1 year ago
@caligirl747 ...floats your boat, eh?
WhopBobbaLuBop 1 year ago