Dick Clark Interviews Rufus & Chaka Khan - American Bandstand 1980

[@Applebaum]

Chaka is sooooo beautiful

[@lindahines9380]

yep she was 26 or 27

[@TheBrownIsland]

Chaka & all that HAIR! Beautiful voice; gorgeous hair.

[@justacup8676]

I know, right? The hair, the voice.... she was/is on point!

[@LizDaWiz]

CHAKA KHAN....IS SO AWESOMELY TALENTED.....AND AMAZINGLY...SO SHY, BEAUTIFUL AND "SO REAL"!!!!!

[@slide4180]

Dang, you're so right. I never realized how sizzling she was. She can sure 'nuff set my stuff on fire.

[@melanieballard8669]

I've always admired her gorgeous mane!!!

[@tomdickandharry7024]

Slide! I think what u meant to say was "i once was blind, but now i can see" !!! When was she ever not smokin'?

[@mr.mildsauce876]

She’s a pure natural beauty 😍😍😍

[@way2real364]

I met Chaka Khan in early 80's when she played at New Orleans Jazz Fest at Fair Grounds - where I am from - me and my best friend were back stage - Chaka was sitting on a table - me and my buddy was taking pictures of her - she asked if we wanted to take picture together with her - LIKE REALLY!!!! So she posed with both of us and gave us each a Kiss on the Cheek - I did not wash my face for like 2 weeks.... Lol.... Love you Chaka!!!!

[@waynefoote3781]

That is a nice memory for sure!

[@Dyamanti22]

The microphones looked so much more stylish than now.

[@AI-tc8fv]

Beautiful woman, she said she has always been shy since childhood in a documentary I saw about her and from this video it seems to be true, the constant hand tics and movements are very common within shy people.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

A I: Absolutely TRUE in Chaka's case, yet most people think she's always drunk or on drugs in every single video on KZbin...

[@bradlafferty6076]

My eye is twitching as I read this

[@Waynemann1]

What are you a psycho

[@DanielEugene-t2o]

What a Piece of art she is, good job GOD.

[@gehanoates294]

She’s such a beautiful woman

[@ebegreg100]

Great interview way back then and Chaka was beautiful then and contiues to be now!

[@ilikemthick49]

OMG GOD CHAKA KAHAN IS SO FINE THEN. SHE IS BEATIN UP THAT DRESS. GEUSS WHAT 2014 SHE'S STILL FINE.

[@Earthlyunknown]

I love the how loud she gets and how happy she sounds when singing

[@nycsongman9758]

David "Hawk" Wolinski: Brought that monster synth sound ("Hollywood", "Everlasting Love", "Ain't Nobody") to that already-badass Rufus sound.

[@JeffmChicago]

It is a shame that David Hawk Wolinski doesn't get his just dues. He is seldom mentioned among the great soul writers and producers.

[@clgil77]

I'm so sad... so many of the icons I grew with are gone now. Whitney Houston, Don Cornelius, Dick Clark, Michael Jackson. sad. Thanks 4 the memories! Wow...

[@lastdays3148]

Fast forward and there are many more to add to the list. RIP to Prince,Denise Matthews,Natalie Cole,David Bowie, Nicholas Caldwell of the Whispers,Maurice White of Earth,Wind & fire,BB King,Walter Becker of Steely Dan,Chuck Berry, Billy Paul,Dennis Edwards of the Temptations,Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge, Brenda Jones of the Jones Girls. I know that there are others,but I cannot remember who they are.

[@ralphanthonymallillin2712]

+Last Days amy winehouse

[@kandikane923]

Last Days, a couple others comes to mind are George Michael and Tom Petty

[@rob3018]

Nonetheless, glad the beautiful Chaka Khan is still with us today- we are so blessed to have her! She's continually growing stronger than ever, even at 68 years young!. `°❤️💎👑

[@johnstanley5586]

I miss them and so many others so much, when compared to the trash today.

[@Saintjerome1]

She’s just beautiful

[@paulhue86]

How are they not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? (Her solo plus w/ Rufus?)

[@kimothystorey136]

Because the fans are not voting, they nominated again this year but as of now12/21/19 they are in the last place, their fan base is black and no one is voting for them, that is why

[@Winnib7479]

WHAT is wrong about this video that would make ANYONE do a thumbs down ??? People NEVER cease to amaze me. This is a awesome opportunity to see a glimpse of the past and enjoy an interview with a LEGENDARY ICON.

[@johnstanley5586]

I didn't see any thumbs down.

[@christophermapes5176]

That's why KZbin quit showing the number count on Thumbs Down. . . too many assholes.

[@rodneyplayer5785]

Wynette Gray all I can say is every one is not a fan simple as that.

[@christophermichaelmuhammad2657]

Dick Clark talking 2 a Black Man he considers " big " & comparing him 2 a 500 hundred lb gorilla was EXTREMELY INSENSITIVE & NOT COOL AT ALL‼️

[@jerrytravelstead1075]

@@christophermichaelmuhammad2657 but it was unintentional put a big foot in his mouth but was unintentional

[@wizzo4321]

Kevin Murphy was the only one who's played on every Rufus album....

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Chaka was and still is beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@evelyns7510]

Chaka ate that dress the fuck up 😍😍😍gorgeous

[@patrickgroll2046]

Superb band. Just absolutely hit it

[@rob3018]

The *"Gorilla"* reference (2:24) was a bit cringe.😲🙈🙄😯 If it was 2021 the broadcasting regulators (Ofcom & FCC) would have probably received a plethora of complaints! Nonetheless, glad it wasn't an issue ⚠️ and Chaka Khan is still growing stronger than ever, even at 68 years young! ❤️💎•👑

[@CeceTvCeceTv]

Agreed!

[@SeriousTipStudio]

Me too

[@cedricliggins7528]

The blonde drummer is a handsome buck of course

[@evelyns7510]

That’s exactly what I said 😒

[@lokijordan]

If Dick Clark were still doing interviews today (RIP) he would NOT have said that. He was masterful at what he did and kept up with trends. We wasn't a TV staple for decades and called America's Oldest Teenager for nothing. This is from 40 years ago... a very different time.

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

Chaka was at the top of her game during this time....just like today's artists in 2014 and soon to be 2015.

[@pj3770]

I love how they still remained a group while doing individual things too without all of the jealous drama that breaks up a great team.

[@Kenistyless]

MASTERJAM; ...oh the parties...perfection!!!

[@roysanders7245]

They appeared on AB Saturday, February 16th, 1980!!!

[@bradlafferty6076]

3 years from this video Rufus and Chaka Khan would record Ain't Nobody for the 1984 movie Breakin. Greatness awaits them.

[@omarmanrique1855]

Movie Breakdance .

[@levarmitchell3962]

Daaang Chaka lookin fine!

[@lukresnzoua1283]

Chaka khan beautiful, Que en,élégant and iconic woman,lukres from Gabon

[@moniquemitchell5092]

Chaka sounds and looks like the great late singer Vesta. So pretty.. Both sooo beautiful!!

[@1goldbaby]

She was so pretty, and REAL...

[@citygirlingraham]

I love Chaka!!!!!!!

[@clgil77]

The irony of this video is that that was EXACTLY what was going on. Chaka wanted to leave Rufus badly by this point. The relationship was very strained. Chaka was wanting to focus more on her solo career however she was contractually obligated to return for this album and one more. The officially split in 1983 with their live concert album.

[@tmjw69]

Chris Gilrath I was just gonna write what you wrote. Things were not a "family" at this point for R&CK. There were a lot of problems going on as a result of Chaka going solo and all.

[@JayTheAdviceGuy]

tmjw69 This is super interesting to me. I always wondered what their relationship was like. Did it EVER get better?

[@tmjw69]

Yes it did get better, many years later thou. There was talk around 1985 or 86 of them reteaming but it never happened. I believe at this point they are all ok with each other. Tony Maidien has also played some dates with Chaka in the past.

[@MsTexas73]

tmjw69 Saw Rufus & Chaka back in September 2011 with EWF. AMAZING concert. If Rufus & Chaka decided today to cut an album and go on tour, I’m there. 🤗

[@ronaldw548]

@@MsTexas73 I saw them too Rahsaan Patterson opened for them.

[@10dev785]

god she was beautiful

[@Waynemann1]

The great Bobby Watson on Bass... such an all around wonderful person

[@cedricliggins7528]

Bobby one of the best ever.

[@marlonmosley]

So incredibly talented and beautiful in every way.😗 God is such a cool Artist.

[@wandaclark6054]

Wow a treasure here

[@emylrmm]

Dick Clark could have done a much better job on that interview, and I wanted to hear more of what Chaka Khan had to say. A very interesting lady.

[@jadellemusic]

He called that black man a gorilla.

[@aconater]

@@jadellemusic no he didn’t

[@pixie77531]

@@jadellemusic is he wrong though

[@rosshurdle1729]

She really couldn’t. She was already accused of being the limelight. She let them shine. She knew she was about to jet and go full solo. She played her position!

[@CoCotheTurtle]

So, do you wanna introduce the guys? "That's Tony Maiden on guitar." Camera cuts to the keyboard player.

[@bradlafferty6076]

Quincy Jones was on top in 1980. He was 4 years away from producing the best selling album of all time. Michael Jackson's Thriller!

[@maatspear]

Actually two years. Thriller came out Dec 1982.

[@jammck1399]

Off the Wall being the first

[@ErikaMcQueen89]

Dick Clark was amazing

[@dredre1527]

December 2021, She still can get it 😆 😆

[@Elwrt455]

Actually, Chaka Khan and some members used to FALL OUT in the studio. When you're under contract and in from of the camera - you have to smile

[@erubey8909]

Call me crazy if you want but Selena (RIP) looked like Chaka to me. They have like the same eyes. Chaka is so pretty!!!

[@debbieperry6811]

She sure does

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

erubey8909 Now that you mention it, I see it...They really do, it's probably the Native blood in them.

[@tonydagreat3826]

Omg I’ve always said to myself she looks a lot like Selena but never told anyone because they would think I’m crazy lol

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Tony DA Great Lol...I think it's the native blood they both share.

[@tonydagreat3826]

HoneyHoneyBaby oh yes indeed !!!! No doubt about that :)

[@clgil77]

This was around the Naughty album recording cause she looks like the album cover it was released in 1980.

[@pj3770]

It was just Rufus at first when she was with lead singer. Then they added her name to the title. Then she went solo.

[@ford0073]

I would debate anyone who didn't believe Rufus & Chaka Khan was better than Fleetwood Mac. Chaka vs Stevie.

[@JeffmChicago]

Chaka! I like Stevie Nicks but I love Chaka a whole lot more. Fun fact: Chaka & Stevie had the same fashion designer who made their clothes back in the 80's.

[@rickymoody3239]

I’ve been saying the same thing!! Chaka casts spells too!

[@sup3rn0v]

Stevie is a witch

[@tomdickandharry7024]

'73 ford fairlane, That's like saying this apple is better than that orange.... they are not comparable

[@ChedricBigby]

​@@JeffmChicagoI didn't know that.I love Rufus and Fleetwood Mac both.Along with Chakas and Stevie's solo careers 👍

[@terranceburton1726]

Damn Chaka is so damn bad

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Lovely Chaka Khan

[@tyeshiaprice1204]

I love Chaka. So it upsets me how cringey he handled this interview. Shout out to Chaka sticking up and standing up to the clearly passive undermining and offensive “jokes”

[@ivonnatheartist]

EXACTLY!!!!! Exactly what I was thinking

[@kevc21]

Chaka, u so pretty

[@warrenbolden6745]

Do u guys know how hard it is to have timing,, pace yourself, ask relevant questions, engage every member of the band, and entertain an audience under the pressure of a commercial break? Dick does all of this like he is drinking a glass of water.

[@nycsongman9758]

Bro, thank you; our unrelenting *sensitivity* can often be our own worst enemy.

[@ZoomILike2flyAway]

wow... haven't heard that sound since the eighties... the internet dial.

[@westley5735]

If someone said when did someone look the most beautiful ever I’d think of Chaka here quickly

[@kueen7538]

Dick Clark was really annoying me with this interview...

[@rodannapier7013]

Annoying as hell.

[@sbss924]

Wow- that was an interview.

[@JayTheAdviceGuy]

I always wondered if there were any egos involved here. (It's actually why I searched the interview.) I wanted to know more about the history of Rufus and Chaka Khan. And I wanted to see how they all interacted together.

[@ronaldw548]

JayTheAdviceGuy Some of the original member were mad because she started to get more attention and eventually, instead of being called Rufus, they became Rufus and Chaka Khan.

[@kymCPT]

Get it!....”Through The Fire” ...The Book

[@nycsongman9758]

I've read it; sadly, Chaka doesn't seem to remember a helluva lot about Rufus' halcyon days.

[@wardatkins1320]

Huge fan the sound of my childhood " family bbq's " tell me something good !

[@ijaesariah9622]

She is too pretty!

[@josephharden5592]

Chaka fine an she pretty!! 😀

[@elisageorge2261]

Natural beauty! Very lil makeup. I only see eyeliner and lipstick!

[@mariahbhojwani140]

Her speaking voice kind of sounds like Tina Turner

[@deniseg1100]

Does anyone know how you can watch this whole show with them on it?

[@kymCPT]

Yasss!.. I feel you, still trying to research episodes of me dancing on Soul Train..🤪 good luck 👍🏽🍀

[@ChedricBigby]

It wld be cool if Chaka Kahn and Stevie Nicks just did some kind of session together it aint to late.Plus both of them were labelmates Warner Brothers records

[@johnmanning4097]

Chaka Khan is Nicki Minaj mother they look alike

[@deandravr]

YESS they do!!

[@barbaravire3272]

Chaka 'wear Makeup a lot of black girls us don't wear make up!! okay???

[@jaysee2805]

John Manning no they don't

[@niveavisage3068]

John Manning I just make the same comments on one of her video...Nicki minaji twin omg

[@georgemontgomeryward7864]

John Manning Not Quite! She isn’t under MK.

[@study81]

Hawk!!! ❤❤❤

[@JeffmChicago]

Wolinski! The man who wrote the international hit 'Ain't Nobody'

[@study81]

@@JeffmChicago yes!!

[@falanajerido6939]

Chaka kahn

[@dannigee923]

The host kinda petty ain’t it or is it just me🙄

[@kymCPT]

WB Dick being a DICK 😏

[@nycsongman9758]

Come on, U.S. Black folk: *Stop being so damn SENSITIVE.* Thank you.

[@Seventysongs]

Only the interview? And the music?

[@alexlevy322]

Dick Clark with the "Gorilla" reference to the brother on the guitar...smh... Closet bigot as they used to say back then...

[@errolthomas9426]

Still trying to find out why Andre Fischer left the group

[@nycsongman9758]

He was somewhat of a d*ck.

[@rosshurdle1729]

He had a fight with Chaka husband and she jumped in and hit him with a bottle. ( read her book, it's worth it )

[@nycsongman9758]

@@rosshurdle1729 I've read it (jumped on it, actually lol), it was a pretty good read, though Chaka didn't seem to remember a helluva lot.

[@mp6697]

I could have not been in that band and not try to make Chaka my woman every damn day....

[@nycsongman9758]

"Hold my guitar." - Tony Maiden

[@tracyskins7854]

I believe it was mentioned in her book.she was with one of them.

[@PoppaMikeMusic]

Chaka Minaj ❤

[@peradetlic519]

2:25 did he called him "gorilla". OMG :-(

[@jamesa.1345]

Yep, I cringed hard...

[@howardrobinson4938]

Listen carefully, context included, then examine your OWN head.

[@mikehoont376]

Dick really bonding with the white band members. Awwww.

[@roberth5708]

Right!!! and call BOBBY a "500 pound gorilla and they never change!

[@gastondebbie9660]

I thought the same damn thing

[@paulhue86]

Who is a worse interviewer: Dick Clark or Don Cornelius?

[@micklouck8328]

Dick Clark...usually corny and obnoxious!

[@nycsongman9758]

*There would be no modern R&B without those two.*

[@paulhue86]

@@nycsongman9758 Dick Clark and Don Cornelius were major promoters of R&B music (back when it was actual music), but they were laughably poor interviewers. Dick Clark gets special credit for promoting black acts that hadn’t crossed-over, including ones that never did. I especially loved the Don Cornelius interview with Public Enemy, in which he could not contain his (well-justified) disdain for hiphop.

[@davshaw5]

They were both pretty lame at interviews

[@TSR228]

🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤

[@Earthlyunknown]

Lmao i get a stronggg energy like they all mess w each other 😗🙊. no shadeee her music makes me feel hella good!

[@lotusflies855]

That white host was rude and low key racist. Chaka was annoyed and caught his shade every time. She threw the shade back a bit as well. 💯

[@jmvm31]

JR Robinson in all his hair glory

[@zay7808]

The comparison to the 500 pound gorilla comments huh

[@qg3726]

If memory serves me correctly Rufus originally from Chitown..

[@DudesaLibra]

How come sometimes Nicki Minaj looks like Chaka Khan?

[@jaylindr3723]

They look just alike

[@somebraveapollo8211]

What year was this?

[@JeffmChicago]

I'm thinking 1979. Quincy Jones produced their album Masterjam that year. They sung Do You Love What You Feel on AB.

[@tavii80sbaby82]

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE IF HE'D ALLOWED HE TO FINISH HER SENTENCE. QUINCY JONES WAS NOT NEW...GET IT RIGHT

[@momoiida5505]

He was joking.

[@jhansiwaters5607]

Guerrilla reference was stupid.

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

Oh brother. This group is not breaking up...This group is NOT breaking up. What?? RUFUS broke up ? (Dick Clark called them out on network TV! He knew because he has been in the business a long time- Even He Knew!)

[@nerissa4767]

Nikki Minaj favors Chaka

[@v.c.webster9250]

Like rhe 500-pound gorilla, nobody fights woth you," was an off-color ( or was it?) And rather unfortunate remark. Wouldnt fly today.

[@9290SC]

Her daughter looks just like her here

[@CocoGoddess014]

Thats nicki minaj REAL mama idc idc

[@TRafael82]

wasn't born yet.

[@mceazycash6726]

Did Dick Clark just call the black man a gorilla ? Ban ABC now !

[@quinncole8122]

Who ever wearing that teal dress fine asf

[@lytemike38]

who care about the drummer........ chaka chaka chaka

[@areguapiri]

Chaka right before she started eating too much.

[@intangible8]

"500 pound gorilla" 😑