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Here’s one from the RUFUSIZED era. “Stop On By” appeared on Rufus featuring Chaka Khan’s 1974 album RUFUSZIED. The song was written by Bobby Womack & Truman Thomas & was first recorded by Womack earlier that same year, before Rufus put their own unmistakable spin on it. This groove quickly became a favorite in the band’s live shows, showing just how effortlessly Chaka could step into any song and make it her own. Take a moment and enjoy this clip of Rufus with Chaka performing “Stop On By.” 💜 #ChakaKhan #Rufus #StopOnBy

#OldiesWednesday: Rufus & Chaka Khan - You Got The Love 1975 This is the finale of Oldies Wednesday. This series was fun. I started it because I felt like not enough good stuff happens on Wednesdays lol. Stopping because of copyright strikes on past videos I posted (not the ones that are still up). Even though this is the last Oldies Wednesday, I’ll still be sharing feel good and inspiring music here. Thanks for rocking with me on the oldies. #oldies #soulmusic @chakakhan #rufus #songsforthesoulphilly

Baby do ya? THE DAILY GROOVE | Since its trending | Rufus & Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel | 1979 • • • TIMELESS. This record was released 47 years ago on the 1st of 79’. My heart melts seeing it trend so I had to hop on this one. Chaka is one of my favorite artist and prolly ya mama’s too. • • #soulinmotion #rnbtracks #thedailygroove #jeai

On this day in 1983, “Ain’t Nobody” by Rufus & Chaka Khan was released - a track that would become one of the most enduring songs of the era. Featured on Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live, it reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and earned a GRAMMY for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. Decades later, it still feels fresh - a timeless groove that reminds us why Chaka’s voice and Rufus’s rhythm remain unmatched. #ChakaKhan #Rufus #AintNobody #OnThisDay

Today marks the anniversary of RUFUSIZED, the gold-selling third studio album from Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Released in 1974 on ABC Records, it was the band’s second album that year and a defining moment in their rise. RUFUSIZED reached #7 on the Billboard album chart & went on to earn Gold certification. The album delivered one of the group’s most enduring hits, "Once You Get Started," which climbed to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the R&B chart. A milestone in the Rufus catalog and a reminder of the unstoppable energy Chaka brought to every track. #ChakaKhan #Rufus

Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan – Hollywood Label:ABC Records – AB-12269 Format:Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing Country:US Released:1977 Genre:Funk / Soul Style:Soul, Disco, Funk

It’s Funky Friday! Chaka Khan emerged in the funk scene after the original lead singer of Rufus, Paulette McWilliams decided she was going to leave the band. McWilliams suggested that Khan should be her replacement and helped teach her some of the material after she departed. Rufus would go on to release their debut self titled album with Chaka Khan as their lead singer in 1973. The following year the band released two albums, “Rags to Rufus” which featured hit song “Tell Me Something Good” penned by Stevie Wonder, and “Rufusized.” In 1978 Chaka Khan would begin pursuing her solo career with the release of her solo debut album, “Chaka.” During this time Rufus would alternate between albums with and without her. Eventually her time with the band concluded in 1983 after they released live album, “Stompin’ at The Savoy.” Khan went on to have a very successful solo career where she released hits like “Through the Fire” and “Ain’t Nobody.” Enjoy this clip of Rufus performing “You Got The Love” live on The Midnight Special in 1974. Join the movement @bluesrockrevival ☮️ - - - - - #rufus #chakakhan #funk #queenoffunk #soul

Music is always a great gift to present someone on a good or great day!!!🌲🌿✨️ Rufus Feat Chaka Khan • Tell Me Something Good (1974)

Rufus featuring chaka khan medely, second stage. "Please Pardon Me (You Remind Me of a Friend)" is a soulful 1974 track by Rufus featuring @chakakhan , released on their successful album Rufusized. Produced by Bob Monaco, the song features Chaka Khan's signature vocals with notable high-register background vocals, highlighting her early career power "Stop On By" is a funk-soul song by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, released on their 1974 album Rufusized. The song, featuring energetic vocals from Khan, was written by Bobby Womack and Thomas Truman. It is a standout track from the Gold-certified album #rufusandchakakhan #pardonme #stoponby #liveperfornence #soultrainhistory🚂🕺🏾💃 season 4 episode 22 1975

Rufus and Chaka - Do You Love What You Feel [1979] Wikipedia: Rufus is an American funk band from Chicago best known for launching the career of lead singer Chaka Khan. They had several hits during their career, including "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Do You Love What You Feel", and "Ain't Nobody". Rufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s. In 1968, the American Breed (Gary Loizzo, guitar/vocals; Al Ciner, guitar; Charles "Chuck" Colbert, bass; and Lee Graziano, drums) had a top ten hit with the classic-rock single "Bend Me, Shape Me". After their success, Colbert and Graziano (without Loizzo, who pursued a successful production career) created a new group adding later-day American Breed members Kevin Murphy (keyboards) and Paulette McWilliams (vocals) as well as James Stella (vocals), and Vern Pilder (guitar) from the bar band Circus. They re-emerged in 1969 with the name Smoke. In 1970, after switching their management to Bob Monaco and Bill Traut, the group's name was changed again to Ask Rufus, taken from the title of the advice column in Mechanix Illustrated. At that point, Ciner came back replacing Pilder and Willie Weeks was added on bass after Colbert left. In 1971, the band signed a contract with Epic Records and recorded an album which was not released; then Epic dropped their contract in 1972. Weeks was replaced by Dennis Belfield, James Stella by keyboardist/vocalist Ron Stockert, and Lee Graziano by Andre Fischer. Paulette McWilliams and Chaka Khan had met and they became the best of friends through their spouses Howard Towles and Hassan Khan. Khan attended most Ask Rufus gigs when they performed in Chicago. When McWilliams decided that she was leaving Ask Rufus, she told them she had the perfect singer to replace her; she also asked Khan if she was interested. After the band hesitantly agreed, McWilliams remained for a few weeks to teach Khan the material. McWilliams got Khan a gig with the group Lyfe, formed by Chicago's Cash McCall. Khan had been performing at the Pumpkin Room on the south side of Chicago, with a local group, Lock and Chain which was led by drummer Scotty Harris.

“Do You Love What You Feel” is a soul/ disco song by Rufus and Chaka. Was released in late 1979 from the Quincy Jones produced album, Masterjam. “Do You Love What You Feel” spent three weeks at the top of the Hot Soul Singles chart, becoming the fourth of five songs that they would send to the top of that chart; it was the final single to top that chart during the 1970s. It also peaked at number thirty on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Along with the track, “Any Love”, “Do You Love What You Feel” peaked at number five on the disco charts 😎

One song that will be my playlist is some @chakakhan !! ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY HER!!💕 • 🎵Rufus & Chaka Khan: Sweet Thing (1975) • #oldschoolloving #chakakhan #70s #oldschoolrnb #oldschoolmusic