Rufus & Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good REACTION!!!

[@lanceflx63]

This is pure funk. The song is from 1974 written by Stevie Wonder…The single was a hit in the United States, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent one week at number one on the Cash Box Top 100. It was among the earliest hits to use the guitar talk box, by Tony Maiden. Rufus won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for the song at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards in 1975.

[@carladicarlo3255]

Rufus is funk at it’s finest. My dad loved them and that’s how I discovered the amazing Chaka Kahn. When I got a little older she was doing her thing as a solo artist. You need to check out her songs too.

[@michaelasay6140]

"Through the Fire"!!!

[@stormatsunup]

@carla dicarlo Agree ~ Rufus showcased Chaka Khan's powerful, soulful vocals ~ And her band mates adored her!

[@jontastic]

Wonderful syncopated funk song with Chaka delivering the soul.

[@jamesmusisca7547]

her voice is as smooth as silk damn she's good

[@christinawoolley6206]

An all time favorite by Chaka!!! I still sing this to my love....40 years and counting!!! Gotta love the funk! 😽💋🎶

[@ritathomas5167]

Yep. I'm an "old folk" who really loves this song! I was lucky enough to see her in concert back in the day. She is as beautiful as her voice and gave one of the best concerts I ever went to. She was a force to be reckoned with back then. Still is!

[@michaelasay6140]

Yes

[@jamesmusisca7547]

rufus brings the funk

[@annejohnston2193]

she's my heart , I love her for decades

[@michaelasay6140]

Through the Fire! Yes?

[@lindapowers8592]

This is my favorite and most sentimental song of Chaka’s💜

[@lxhobson]

This is just one of the sexiest songs EVER! Great collaboration (Rufus & Chaka Khan).

[@peterdellos8824]

If you ever have the chance to hear Chaka do her thing live, you'll NEVER forget it. Her vibes and choices are very jazz but with a range that just soars and funks!

[@melissabee1982]

Saw her a few years back on the Casino circuit and she sounded fabulous.

[@marymarin3277]

Higher Love by Steve Winwood features Chaka Khan. Great song!!👏💜

[@michaelasay6140]

"Through the Fire"!!!

[@johnandrews3151]

Rufus featuring Chaka Khan/You Got The Love

[@pamelascott5702]

I am one of those"old folks" you mentioned, lol. I had a guy I dated for the longest time and he always asked me to tell him something good. I would always turn it around and say, "Me". Lol 😆

[@damonhines8187]

Fantastic performance of a killer Stevie Wonder tune. Chaka's awesome, always. So much to love in this, my first hearing of both she and the band: the guitar bend answering the title phrase, the talk box, the heavy breathing, lololol! ✌😘🎶🎹🎸🔥💞

[@jchampboston]

Written by the legend himself, Stevie Wonder. You have loved Stevie wonder when you’ve done him but you haven’t done him in ages

[@cjturner370]

Actually from Chaka words She wrote most of this master piece As a man Stevie wonder got all the credit

[@kcollings11]

One of my all time favorites!

[@EastCoastGal66]

Chaka Khan was and is gorgeous! She can sing! Love her vocals on every song she’s ever done!❤️

[@cjturner370]

Sang!

[@sharikraft1706]

One of my favorite songs in the '70s! She is awesome.

[@827dusty]

I remember this from the early 1970s. Such great music back in the 60s and 70s.

[@nettiemac]

Chaka was also in The Blues Brothers movie as the soloist in the church scene (where James Brown is the preacher). LEGENDARY .

[@highpsi11]

The story behind this is so great - Rufus and Chaka Khan did a version of Stevie Wonder's "Maybe Your Baby (Done Made Some Other Plans) and Stevie heard it and liked it. So Rufus' manager found out and told them that he'd bring Stevie to their next recording session. They didn't believe him. But the next session, Stevie was there and had some songs to offer. He played one to Chaka, and she said, "What else have you got?". He played another, and she rejected that too. At the time, she was 20 and heavily pregnant with her daughter, so maybe not feeling super comfortable or patient. Then Stevie asked, What sign are you?" She said, "Aries/Pisces" and he said, "I've got something for you" and then started playing the opening notes. She liked it, and then co-wrote it, but didn't realize that she should take a song co-writing credit! So he copy wrote it alone. When she started singing it the way she wanted, he said, "No, no, no, no" and showed her what he thought it should be. It became her first hit with Rufus.

[@ChampagneRayn]

One of the best songs EVER!!! My husbands band used to do this. (They killed it btw!!)….it’s sense been a song I’ll belt out to my man from time to time Chaka is soooo freakin cold!!! Great reaction!!!

[@cjturner370]

Cold and hot at the same time I love it

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

This brought back memories. Such a great song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THANKS SO MUCH For Reacting To My Suggestion My Music Lovin Brother,, I Knew You Would Like It..I Will Always ONLY Suggest Absolute Classics..Truth!!

[@kaniala6817]

This is definite funk at its finest, it got the stank all over it. Gosh remember this from the 70's and grooving it back in elementary school. Loved Chaka from way back then!!

[@LadybugLuv]

I was 4 or 5 when this song came out. My older cousin had a garage band and they used to play/practice this song all of the time! So, for the longest time I thought my cousin Darren (and his band) sung this song! Lol🤪🤭 Needless to say it's one of my favorite songs and childhood memory! 😍🥰

[@maggies188]

Love Chaka!!! Thank Twon!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cristyrawks6325]

Oh man, I sang this all the time and while I got good at it, there was no way I could sing like Chaka Khan. I would have been uber famous if I could. lol Thx for this oldie but goodie Twon! BTW, that's straight up funkadelic with a nasty bass line!!

[@cjturner370]

Yes!!!

[@denisemay6807]

You nailed it when you said it was probably some of us old folks favorite songs in the way-back-CO-rrect! That’s why I keep my ‘77 pic for my avatar cuz I’m STILL THERE!

[@maryhuhnke8496]

That ain't reggae that's Funk! 😎 Think "Prince" 🎧😉

[@lindastarr4699]

FINALLY, someone reacting to Rufus & Chaka Khan!

[@lauracarter2456]

I have loved Chaka since the day she came out. With that crazy hair.lol I have to say you are a kid full of heart .

[@darryldurrets5242]

Amazing, simply the best female vocalist I have heard. She started so many trends. Listen to her voice!!!

[@cjturner370]

Forever the Queen Of Funk!!!

[@TheDivayenta]

The original “ I’m Every Woman”!

[@Opx958r]

I haven't heard this in years! Love it 💓

[@tonydelapa1911]

Of course we old folks loved it! There is not a superfluous word or note in it. So funky and such a perfect groove. My daughter and her family have dinner every Sunday night with another family. They go around the table and play the soundbite “Tell me something good” and each person, adult and children, has ro come up with something good. I love that.

[@tafkap01]

This song brings back so many memories. My father had a restaurant on a lake when I was a kid. He served the best barbecue. Most of the dining took place outside but there was a dance floor and Jukebox inside. People played this song out constantly. I still love it today. One for bringing back so many memories and also for being a total jam.

[@gaylemitchell5881]

I bought her album back when I was a kid

[@gwillis01]

One of the best funk classics

[@jamomathews9890]

My man, Chaka has just been inducted into the hall of fame for her distinct funk many female artists impersonated but couldn't duplicate it. That's her and Rufus with first hit written by Stevie Wonder and Chaka. Next would be once you get started. How can we get a glimpse of you hearing our Funk Queen?

[@bswann3469]

This takes my old white ass back the days when we danced until closing time

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I remember this from my childhood in the 70s...loved it then, love it now. Iconic song

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

Listen to You got the Love & Dance With Me. I saw her live once and she was by far the most powerful instrument in the room. Rufus was playing with her as well which was awesome. She is one of my absolute favorites

[@paulettebrown3427]

This bring back good memories thanks

[@jamesmusisca7547]

real music

[@TheSchuyler75]

old folks…well i’m 46 and love this 😎

[@bakercarl8518]

This is it!! It don't get better. Check out This ole smoking room. Same album.

[@LLgirl-nyk]

Good choice....yesssss!!!!

[@carriec9719]

CHAKA 😍

[@bemused9522]

Love this song!

[@krissmgvlogs]

Wicked song. I wish you had reacted to the live stage version. She looks great too!

[@adamhenry2605]

#NoLimitNation Awesome song! Chaka Khan always brings it!

[@jamesmusisca7547]

she had a young man all in a tizzy back in 75

[@terryroper5860]

I love this song!!

[@shellythomas8422]

This was a constant in my car with my friends while we were looking for our bad-ass boyfriends who weren't worth a crap

[@jamesmusisca7547]

tell me somethin good

[@cristyrawks6325]

You should do this if you haven't already. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Official HD Video)

[@TheVIVIZZZ]

I know we usually do throwbacks but I think is worth to check Chaka’s Like Sugar from her latest studio album just so you’ll see how she’s still got it. Song is the bomb 💣

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Brings back such good memories of my elementary school days. Love it. 🎶💕🎶

[@dbsti3006]

Reggae feel? To me it's a super funk feel. Lol.

[@RESET1776]

Thank you! Just got on the tube with some morning coffee & this was GREAT for setting the mood of day!

[@thefunkybuddha69]

I grew up in Minnesota and frequented a bar called The Cabooze in Minneapolis. Every Sunday night a local band, Greazy Meal, would jam out funk, old soul and groovy rock. One night, my wife and I took another couple to see them perform, and perhaps midway through their set the lead singer spotted Chaka Khan in the audience. He stopped the show, professed his love for her music and basically begged for her to join him on stage to perform one of her songs with them. Thankfully for everyone she agreed and the band broke right into "Tell Me Something Good." She was absolutely incredible live, and the energy throughout the bar was palpable. Very cool. Here is the audio from that evening: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoCZh5Smn92mqa8

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Smoothe Sylk “The Closer I Get To You “ the Original is done by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack and also Luther Vandross and Beyoncé

[@pennyfoxworth5253]

The original is Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

[@anniegoodrich262]

It' definitely has that funk and reggae vibe to it for sure! Funk makes all music AWESOME!. Check out: "I Want to Take You Higher" by Sly & The Family Stone, "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind and Fire, and "Spinning Wheel" by Blood Sweat and Tears. Songs that will have you MOVING!

[@stevencharnock4028]

OMG!!..My Big Sister Got Me Into Funk And This Song Got Me Started(Along With 'Bus Stop'..Fatback Band)..Never Thought Anyone Would React To It..Nice One 🇬🇧

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Speaking Of Absolute Classics,, This One Comes With Some Great Advice For The Men Out There,, CORNELIUS BROTHERS & SISTER ROSE "TREAT HER LIKE A LADY"

[@nlee2281]

One my favorite concerts.

[@jamomathews9890]

Once you get started is when Chaka Khan started her style of singing. A banger as you yungins say

[@stevenmurano7863]

another classic !! chaka !!!!! other good ones by them 'you got the love' and 'once you get started'

[@kellyecarr7238]

Stevie wrote this for her!!!

[@jamomathews9890]

I know you've listened to a few Chaka Khan songs but what does a brother have to do to get you to hear why we love her so much. Not for, I feel for you or sweet thing or ain't nobody. Songs that weren't singles but gave us the funk that gave her the title, Queen of funk. I'm every woman was from her first Solo album since the group Rufus. I think you'd be glad you did. Too many sleeping on the 10 Grammy award winner.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Someone I think you would like is Phoebe Snow with “Poetry Man” or maybe “Harpo’s Blues”. Great singer..gone to soon. Peace. ♥️

[@markgulbranson7518]

My all-time favorite funk is For The Love of Money and this one

[@dalejohnson4256]

Yup -- this was a 'date night' song for sure, back in the day ...

[@TheSchuyler75]

I love this song! Another good one by them is “Sweet Thing”👍💕❤️🔥🙏🌞✌🏻

[@michaelasay6140]

Yes! And...Through the Fire!

[@Brook-ct3kk]

GREATEST SINGER EVER.. CHAKA KHAN 🔥🔥❤❤

[@superflow1000]

Indeed you need to react to Sweet Thang by Chaka Khan

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

Who you calling old folks? This was my jam. I was stationed in Norfolk, VA when this came out. Oh? Telling my age.

[@jacqueline4514]

Yes! 🙌🙌🙌 This song requires classy yet sexy dancing 🔥😂

[@charlenewebb5893]

Your Going To Like This One Chaka Khan !

[@80srocker67]

Ain’t nobody is my favorite by her.

[@maureenlyons-brennan1146]

Love this song.

[@shabrethajennings7291]

Please if you read this comment do a review on The Spinners "Rubber band Man & Could it be I'm falling in love". Only if you haven't did vids on them, I'm 37 so they were really before my time, but their songs really do be hitting lol. The 90's were childhood music, but I love old school I listen between the 50's to 90's so much good music.

[@joanstrater3047]

If you like this, you should check out Tina Turner after she broke away from Ike and went solo. I highly recommend "Can't Stand the Rain". Great reaction!

[@moogie1954]

Now, when you are walking down the street and you see an old couple... Think about them getting their freak on to this song! It'll make you reconsider asking grandma about what she did when she was your age! LOL

[@emmett-amber5456]

I hope you feel better soon.

[@TheDivayenta]

Stevie Wonder wrote this for her.

[@mljrotag6343]

Did not know this.

[@Brook-ct3kk]

WRONG! They wrote it together and I believe she wrote most of it

[@TheDivayenta]

@@Brook-ct3kk WRONG! From Wikipedia- "Tell Me Something Good" is a song by Rufus and Chaka Khan, written by Stevie Wonder”

[@Brook-ct3kk]

@@TheDivayenta Wiki? Lol, Wrong boo!! This came from Chaka's mouth in several interviews. Stevie took all the the credit, as men usually do. Don't comment less you're sure 🤣

[@TheDivayenta]

@@Brook-ct3kk You may have seen an interview- but that info is not anywhere to be found. He is credited in every source I checked- so how are others to know? Share what you know without clobbering people. Hope you’re not a teacher!

[@kabirahnazeem9403]

Was definitely the jam in 10th grade

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

Sorry, Twon, this is FUNK. IMO regge is the same song over & over (the locals that hang at the Hawaii beaches play reggae & Jawaiian incessantly, ugh!). Funk has always been my groove. My older sisters taught me how to groove Ms. Chaka Khan is a queen of funk. Hope you feel better!

[@OLatreil]

Def a good song to know that it exists at the very least. The lyrics were weaved into our conversations with each other. I hope you've heard "Through the Fire" because Kanye most definitely sampled it. Another good one by Chaka is "Clouds", nice fast paced track.

[@mekay3869]

React to Tobacco Road. ..Johnny & Edgar Winter &Eli's Comin'

[@Sweet-fn6po]

1972! FUNK!

[@debieee]

Jungle Boogie Kool and the Gang

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥

[@annejohnston2193]

Gmorning , how are you ?

[@mrtyreus0]

Literally opposite of reggae. But I see where you're getting that. Reggae has the bass on the downbeat (1&3) with the chank (or bubble as reggae artists call it) on the upbeat.

[@jacqueline4514]

Chaka Khan? Chaka Khan? ❤️❤️❤️

[@mattclark1912]

I got something that can set yo stuff on fiiiiiire!

[@sandramiller6752]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶💯💯