The Story of Chaka Khan

[@clydeswinfield2622]

Love her when she said "God gave me this voice"! Amen lady! She is so pretty&smart! That beautiful smile takes your breath away! 😁

[@jamesreaves917]

Norm Abram

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

And God gave her a great booty as well. Nothing like a big, beautiful black booty!

[@sandraatkins2539]

Ms. Clyde's Winfield. I always thought she had a breathtakingly beautiful smile as well. Blessings to you Ms. Winfield.

[@tonyaingram8507]

I love her smile

[@robertsweet6607]

I have been a huge fan since the 70's, and saw her again in concert a few years ago! She still has it, and is one of the All-Time great vocalists. I love you Chaka!!!

[@badger4361]

What Chaka gets at here is that she belives in 'the band' She's not just about herself, I think its her ability to 'lock in' with the other musicians that elevates her above other singers. Damn, I'd really love to play with her. What a class act...

[@MARLONdaman]

We can leave Beyoncé out because you can’t compare a newbie to a LEGEND! Much less Chaka is a live performer singer whose voice can hold it’s own in a live concert, with a band, or in a studio!👈🏿😲. Leave Beyoncé out of the picture! She is no match!

[@sherrygrant317]

Exactly

[@rodneyplayer5785]

These young kids think Beyonce is a great singer. They have no idea.

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

But here's the thing why do you idiots always attack somebody else why does it have to be a competition why is it their room for everyone who's talented to make a great living OK beyonce is beyonce and beyonce stays in hawai but you won't want to pit 2 women against each other because your idiots

[@9ether-]

@@rodneyplayer5785 😂😂😂

[@9ether-]

💯👏

[@jonesstanleyw]

Chaka's voice touches the soul when she sings her voice is truly a gift from God absolutely amazing.

[@Kitu74]

The sound track of my life wouldn't be the same without Chaka Khan..powerful Influence on my life even now

[@skygazer6898]

Prince had a lot of love and respect for Chaka. He would often give her a shoutout during one of his concerts.

[@bob110088]

Love to see her in concert now. Hope she tours.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

She was in my music class - she became famous and i became an unknown jazz guitarist !

[@d.veritas4882]

If you want fame, it will cost you your soul! End of story.

[@beautenaturelle9989]

d. veritas God saves the list when they truly repent. So apparently her soul is intact as she believes.

[@lacali246]

Harley Breakout Guy lol😂

[@garysmith8073]

Sometimes it happens that way.

[@shimeicareaves]

Not funny but i guess its the way i read it 😭😭😭😭

[@gladyszaleta]

sweet thing was my favorite..I used to try to sing it all the time in 70's! Lord knows God gave that woman an awesome voice..she still got it too!

[@jogmas12]

Gladys Bowen maybe u can answer this. Sweet thang was written for a guy Chaka eventually married, Richard Halland. When u google richard halland/ Chaka it shows a totally different older Richard halland than the one she married in 1976. Look at a picture of Chaka and Richard in 1978 and look at the one google is claiming to be her ex husband although older now, he not the same!!!!

[@mgmail7279]

The "you are my heat you are my fire" part - heaven!

[@kckc120]

4real 4real no other like Chaka. Amen

[@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218]

It's my all time favourite Chaka Khan song. I have been singing this to my son since birth and now he sings it back. Love is great!!!

[@Geneenhenry3]

I always loved this lady...amazing voice....great entertainer as well..i love Rufus....dope band...god bless

[@april6662]

I am from Chicago....Rufus and Chaka is very much loved by the generations. Thanks!!

[@keithbannister9271]

April CHI-TOWN 4-EVER!!!! GO BEARS!!!

[@ISVVVc628]

Yesssssss!!!!! She is from my old hood Hyde Park.

[@Paulvon128]

sexiest singer of the 70s ...

[@bear1more287]

Paulvon128 , And 80’s

[@jeremiahwoods1845]

And still attractive she was damn near 70 at this time no wrinkles or surgery I think

[@ebegreg100]

What a powerful and true interview. Every single word I agree with and she by far is one of my favorite singers in the world period. I love Chaka Khan.

[@josephdrach2276]

Besides the amazing voice,she's so beautiful.Look at her in I'm every Woman.She's breathtaking and unique.

[@Miss-Ann-Thrope]

Her music and beauty are timeless. 😍😘

[@aliyourbrother1]

grew up with the Queen of Rhythm and Blues, Chaka Khan in the 70s.

[@shewhoiskay1]

This was so overwhelming for me...Chaka, Michael, Prince, Stevie, Earth, Wind & Fire...basically saved my life! Yes I'AM VERY GRATEFUL, SHE WAS IN MY LIFE♡ Thank you for sharing her story with us, it was the TRUTH, from Ms. Chaka Khan herself.....tears falling from my eyes, because she has given SO MUCH OF HERSELF TO BRING US JOY...She didn't have to, SHE ENJOYED, AND WANTED TOO♡ LOVE YOU CHAKA! May OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CONTINUE WATCHING OVER YOU AND US ALL IN CHRIST JESUS NAME AMEN! PEACE AND ALWAYS LOVE YALL♡

[@nellieville1108]

I luv when Erykah Badu covers Ms Khan

[@Haterzarefans]

The younger generation should not hate or ego trip.These greats like Chaka are called"divas" and "legends " for a reason....! I respect the younger people that pay homage... and "get into "the music...and that are curious and awestruck enough to see what all the fuss was about! Those are the young people who will be able to say (even though Chaka and other greats were before their time)...twenty,thirty,FORTY years from now...that they know who Chaka Kahn was and they know her music.Those curious and respectful younger people are our hope....they will be the ones to carry the torch and the legacy....so future generations will have even a flicker of hope of knowing what good quality music sounds like.!

[@torog4727]

You said it and VERY WELL!!!

[@moswarthy1]

Tasneem Basit thanks for saying this. I've actually been on a musical trip in the last few weeks. It all started with Bruno mars 24k magic because he had all these elements from funk and hiphop in his music so I went back and got into funk music. Then disco, 60s 70s and mainly the biographies of musical artist and saving songs to a playlist and building a better range of musical taste. I'm an 80s child but the music nowadays is like fast food and I used to like it but a lot of the music doesn't have enough substance. I'm looking into real musicianship and the context of those times and really feeling connected to music of those times.... thought I'd share...

[@athenagriego4561]

Gotta be honest with you this generation does not have that something special with their voices! These young kids think that they are doing something special when they do the riffs and runs. They think that's souls singing. As we hear with Chaka she doesn't do a whole lot of riffs and runs she is a natural singer with a natural gift. She is not manufactured like these young girls and boys. Amy Winehouse had the natural voice. She also was a jazz singer who had a special gift.

[@angelasantiago7426]

Elizabeth Mendez stop hating on the younger generation damn none of the great singers of the older generation hate on them they actually enjoy the talented ones jeez you ppl get on my nerves with the negative shit

[@angelasantiago7426]

Tasneem Basit there's good Quality music in every generation and as stuff is being remade younger generations look up who did it first Chaka isn't the only or last great singer

[@tushae88]

Everlasting Love ... oh my, ONE of my all time favorites and Through the Fire AND...

[@prada_girl_8037]

I listen to everlasting live EVERYDAY💖

[@warrenholly2200]

She has the best black female rocks voice in history

[@jacquiebrown245]

Good taste ,is all .

[@jacquiebrown245]

@@prada_girl_8037 watch out now

[@antoinettek-low2398]

@@prada_girl_8037 Everlasting love and I'm Every Woman

[@mickeyfletcher1630]

A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.

[@jajuanbell7141]

Still beautiful as ever.

[@wwhite9258]

On a technical level Chaka attacts her notes like a trumpet player. She is my all time favorite singer, and is equally comfortable singing rock, jazz and rhythm and blues. She is unafraid to spontaneously take on any style of music and will be remembered for future generations probably like we remember Billie Holiday. She is truly a Diva!

[@marcusraysor1631]

To be quite honest I can only hear or put to mind Jill Scott, Eryka Badu and the late great Whitney Houston come to mind who's musical talent puts me in the mind of Ms. Chaka Khan... ...Her spirit, demeanor, personality, and mannerisms put me in the mind if Tina Turner...

[@Geebagit]

Loved Chaka since the 70s beautiful woman, lots of love Jim......💕😇🇮🇪

[@willierollerskating8642]

Chaka is simply the Best! I love her very much! THANK YOU Chaka for alll good time you gave us!!! : )

[@1wharfboy]

She is sooo lovable.

[@mikebtko]

I'm a jazz flavored Chaka fan! She's the first of her kind, along the vein of early Rickie Lee Jones and later ill-fated Amy Winehouse... Chaka owns "The End Of A Love Affair"... I don't think of anybody else doing that song... The band Rufus, and "Do You Love What You Feel" made us so happy back in the day. She's like Sade that way, she always been a proud ensemble piece in a band, who happen to be the main focal point because she's so unique and talented...

[@frances1734]

grew up with her music in the 70's. 💘 her music

[@GREGBT69]

Absolutely a gorgeous stunning Queen. My number one female artist 🎨

[@tracymason5228]

There isovly One Ck

[@tracymason5228]

There ionly one Ck

[@couponcrzzy]

Chaka is so full of sound and music it almost makes her a lil quirky. I love it. I didn't fully fall for her too I seen her perform. I loved her music but when I saw her and that smile and her eyes plus the voice.... She's beautiful. you can almost hear a horn in a speaking voice. A true siren of our time.

[@marymagdalene3004]

Sad that she had to do drugs. She has so much going for her. Hope that she was able to overcome those addictions. God love and bless her.

[@tenofspdes]

I met Chaka in 2000 and got star struck. My throat started to choke and never said what I was thinking. " Chaka I love you, you have the greatest voice of all time. Can I background sing for you some time? That's MYDREAM"🔥😍

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

One of my favorite vocalists hands down!*

[@ricknowak4582]

Me too, yo !! Im white and a black chick I was dating back around 1973? turned me on to her ! Loved her since.... Chaka. Not the black chickee, yo.

[@SheTwice]

My favorite female singer, hands down!!

[@mariohall1179]

I’ve loved this beautiful and gifted artist since I first saw her, on TV, back in 1976. One of my five leading ladies of soul music: Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Roberta Flack.

[@drtroyturner7464]

@Star Glenn Sorely missing Anita. Id also say Randy, Parri A and Sade.

[@beautyRest1]

My favorite songs are: stay, move me no mountain, close the door and packed my bags. But I love , love, love all her songs!

[@TheErokk725]

I remember seeing her in concert back around 2001,when I lived in Atlantic City...she blew the roof off at the Taj Mahal!!!A.C.was still jumping back then!!!Sadly,with the closing of a lot of casinos business in general has dwindled and I've since moved away but I have no regrets,I had a great 20 something year run!!!😂🤗😎🎤🎼🎙🍒🍓🥒🥜🌋🏖🏚🎆🎊

[@davidewilson6865]

Joyce Kennedy from mother’s Finest. And vesta Williams are the only two female singers who can come close to Chaka’s voice

[@sandrahudson1950]

This woman in my eyes is the Queen of all Queens young and old, and there are a lot of Queens that I love and rate - Chaka Khan is number ONE. Respect and prayers to Aretha Franklin who is gravely I’ll as I write this, keep fighting Queen of Soul 🙏🏾

[@theelementsofvirtuecollect5846]

Amen sister Chaka. She thanks Jesus for her recovery and gives glory to God Almighty. Amen. Glory to God Most High 🙏

[@danacoleman4007]

I'm so glad she decided to keep singing. What a terrible loss that would have been to the world had she done something else. Sounds like the guys in roofs were very classy dudes always looking out for her!

[@eralove9350]

she has got her heart on the right spot!

[@cea319]

Is and always will be my favorite female vocalist.

[@angelagranberry4816]

Mine too

[@divineoracle7459]

By the time Prince made his 3rd lp...I Spoke to the Universe that them being on same label "should do album together" my two favorite ARTISTS...💜💯❣

[@deesee6317]

That's my girl. She can always tell me something good.

[@selease]

Chaka could tell me something BAD and I'd still love it! 😂😂😂

[@jimin_you_got_no_jamsss3504]

My mother always love her songs. RIP. MOTHER LOVE U 4 EVER💟💜🎤🎺🥁🎧🎹🎹🎤🎺🥁🎧

[@itsYourChance]

Love her. Grew up on this.. had her records lol or my mom did and we saw her live. Great experience.

[@baileypaigepaige9886]

Love her, remember my aunt would listen to her music over and over.

[@joyceterrell3969]

I'm a Great Niece of Bessie Smith. Met Chaka. Beautiful spirit. Love her as a dear friend. Girl can SANG!

[@marih_2017]

I remember buying her Love is Alive album tape I Feel for you This is My Night i played that tape out with my little money Eye To Eye and Stronger Than Before Through the Fire ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bigbandsrock1]

Right on, Chaka!!! Love her too!!!

[@iriswood3744]

Chaka is a Spiritual Woman💯🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶♥️

[@shirleyparrish3666]

She can sing1 and a 2and a 3 and it will be a hit that’s just how good she sings so gifted will always be the greatest entertainer of all times

[@soulsista2258]

I really like Chaka Khan...I became her fan when I was 10..iam now 55..and I met her in Los angles California... She is so pretty..

[@williewhite7037]

Chaka Khan is by far the best female vocals ever. She has always been my favorite female vocals. What sets her apart from every other female vocalists such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, and I love those artists, but because of how she could and would get so down right funky with her music. Too me..unlike the other female vocalists, she reach the men. Even the men in every ghetto or project had to buy a Rufus featuring Chaka Khan album. In the 70s, it was cool for the fellas to be riding around the hood jamming their albums loud. I don't think I could say that about any other female vocalists....in those days I was so in love her. I'm so proud of her for remaining irrelevant after all these years. THANK YOU CHAKA!!!!

[@karenstanford1578]

Chaka was the 1st artist I went to see by myself. Masonic Temple, Detroit, 4 inches of snow, caught a cab after work. She worked that stage. I put her pic on my fridge and she inspired me to get to her size and shape. We were the same ht and build. I walked 5 miles a day, lived on salad and yogurt. Her voice and songs got me through one of my worst breakups. She will always be # 1 in my book. Thank you Sweet Thing.

[@khanbibi]

i grew up listening to her and i remember rufus from when i was a kid i was born in 1963 so i remember what happened in the 1970s

[@barbaravire3272]

I love Chaka period like they say she stand alone I have her records my girl stay sweet girl!!!

[@thanddi]

CHAKA is the lady. One that came close to her sound was Vesta Williams RIHP.

[@brendathompson2288]

You are so on point. I never thought about that. I loved Vesta. My favorite song by Vesta is "Special"

[@geiman7771]

What a sexy voice she has just in conversation.....Wow I really love Chaka..💙💜💙

[@TemujinScott80]

She was established as a solo artist waaaay before I Feel for you...

[@tonyaingram8507]

True n she didn't even know.it like she said she is co apparent and she use to having a band n not taking the lead and that's what makes her humble today she like others to shine.

[@ybrecher]

LOVE YOU CHAKA YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST KEEP IT UP B E BLESSED

[@debragainey8109]

YOU WERE BORN TO BLOW. I FIRST SAW YOU ON SOUL TRAIN. GOD BLESS YOU, DON'T EVER STOP SINGING. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL INSPIRING, YOU WILL GO FAR WITH THAT VOICE. STOP ON BY, SWEET THANG, STAY, AND WHATCHA GONNA DO FOR ME. MY FAVORITES. LOVE THE HAIR.

[@alvedaallen1581]

I grew up with Chaka, she's an Aries like Aretha (and me) and I'm concerned no one is able to get through to her about caring for herself better. Chaka... Ain't Nobody gonna say anything about your health because all they seem to care about is your voice. Please go Vegan for at least a year and get your banging body back! LOVE YOU!!!

[@karenstanford1578]

She did it !!!

[@randysurratt9919]

I just love ❤️ her and I always will.

[@karenbrown2135]

I remember her being in Rufus and being on American Bandstand.

[@sharonsimmons7824]

Chaka khan you are beautiful black woman. Love music gift thank for blessings. Much love always

[@sarai2sarah734]

She is sooo beautiful

[@tonyaingram8507]

Yessss

[@vtymes1982]

Very beautiful

[@tonyhouston1914]

Her music is a lil before my time. But I'm thankful I was blessed to know what talent and beauty is. Have always had an attractions to her sound, look, and energy.

[@jamesnelson1226]

MY CHAKA ' Ive been a fan since the 70s..

[@tyronedavis4149]

You know that's what I've been telling myself that when she sings her style is like you listening to a horn player.

[@martinplatt5928]

Love Chaka to bits 100% but the background noise in the interview, in fact throughout, is very irritating.

[@pammajor1344]

Love this woman ❤️ used to try to sing her songs,in the 70's(horrible I must say)😁 sang sweet thing to my first born.God bless her.

[@sherrygrant317]

I still sing her songs all the time.

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

C.K is and will always be me favorite female Artist.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Beautiful Chaka Khan💯🥰❤

[@brianpearis1478]

Glad she shedded the black. Her face and body is so beautiful ❤️.

[@77hebrew]

Chaka is awesome.

[@vernonjoseph4998]

Love the story of how the group members of Rufus would try to protect Chaka's sexual purity. That was so hilarious how they would come one by one to her room to MAKE SURE that she was alone. She couldn't wait to get free! I don't know if this is a true story or not, but my father said that he seen Chaka Khan on the club scene and that she wasn't shy about exposing her breast in public. Every time that her music was playing, its was time for him to sing along and dance. My dad loved her and I enjoy Chaka's music too! It's that feel good music that pulls you down memory lane.

[@eriklecis3025]

l

[@angelasantiago7426]

Vernon Joseph might be true she was getting fucked up LMAO

[@lql1094]

Sounds controlling to me. They shoulda been minding their own sexual purity.

[@eonasummers6709]

Her voice heals hearts ❤️👏🏾💪🏾👊🏾👏🏾 Her voice is medicine for the SOUL 😉😉☺️☺️☺️🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@lindseyspencer980]

I've always loved Chaka Khan, she's such a beautiful woman!!

[@qianabluethefriendlychatterbox]

So beautiful.My all time favorite

[@TheFeminineGuru]

I love Chaka!!

[@benrobinson77]

damn that background music is distracting as they're talking. bad idea

[@ricknowak4582]

I agree 100% !!! They always play that ANNOYING background music. EVERYTIME/ ALWAYS !! Drives me NUTSO, YO !!!!!!!! You, too? Reply , please.

[@johammerstein3605]

Also, the video aspect ratio is incorrect. it makes Chaka look much fatter then she really was.

[@m.j7253]

benrobinson77 haha. It kind of is though.

[@theliltwirp]

Yeah man, I know what you mean. If the background music had maybe been mixed lower it wouldn't have been so bad. I could've taken it then. But yeah, it was annoying. Still great to watch one of my favorite artists give us a glimpse into her amazing life. Great comment !! 😎

[@keithdubois1521]

Find as hell.

[@tahamenepark]

I feel for you is actually a prince song

[@waltermatheus2652]

Simply the best ! CHAKA you are so beautful !!!

[@linddaipauls3584]

Miss kahn's Voice is much like a Rachmamimoff Piano Concerto because they both give rather than take.

[@watsonaqua4560]

the love i have for chaka has no end

[@litalsumu188]

CHAKA KAHN.....life story is amazing...remember seeing her live with Ronnie Laws. @ SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOWL...Fantastic! thank you

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

She is sooooooo pretty!!

[@jooseysmoolay7767]

And I Still Love You Chaka 😍

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

You only hear Shaka's voice in Artists who can actually sing. Not those who Lipsync or are Autotune singers.

[@marie-rosedaly4234]

♥♥♥ beautiful lady ♥♥♥ great singer ♥♥♥

[@washum54]

Right Chaka Kahn the children are our future!!!!!!!

[@3YogurtPimps]

started at 17...wow

[@stephaniemurria5534]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@brooklynthomkins431]

My baby..love this woman her and jill Scott

[@TheBlocker73]

gorgeous

[@scottballard509]

Still so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

I must of amitt chaka khan is one the most powerful singer /songwriter that grace the concert stage in the world.Weather it she on pop/r and b chart,and she still has sing skills.🔕🎥🔓🔈⛺🇷🇺🔕🎄📷🌆🔑📷🔽⏫🔤🔡🔣➡↔🆙🈹🚹🆓🈳🆖🔂🈁🈹🈺💲❗🔚‼❌⭕⭕❌💱🔜🕝📷🎆🎅🎊🎊🎒📷🎁🎁