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Rufus
and
Chaka Khan
went through three name changes as a group:
,
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
Rufus & Chaka Khan
. It doesn't really matter what name is used because the result is the same: solid grooves, arresting melodies, and the overwhelming vocals of
. This album spawned a Top Five
Billboard
R&B hit with
"Stay,"
a song with a moderate tempo and a very humble beginning that bows to an explosive plea from
Khan
. It reached number three on the charts after 18 weeks.
"Blue Love"
has that seesaw rhythm that swings from midtempo to uptempo but is controlled by
's delivery. It slipped into the Top 40 at number 34 in a short nine weeks. This project could have easily supported additional releases with songs like the engaging
"Stranger to Love,"
the jazzy
"Destiny,"
"Best of Your Heart."
That's just for starters.
Tony Maiden
steps in vocally on
"Change Your Ways."
's vocals are so dynamic and have so much range that it's hard to find challenging material. This album comes close to that challenge. ~ Craig Lytle
and
Chaka Khan
went through three name changes as a group:
,
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
Rufus & Chaka Khan
. It doesn't really matter what name is used because the result is the same: solid grooves, arresting melodies, and the overwhelming vocals of
. This album spawned a Top Five
Billboard
R&B hit with
"Stay,"
a song with a moderate tempo and a very humble beginning that bows to an explosive plea from
Khan
. It reached number three on the charts after 18 weeks.
"Blue Love"
has that seesaw rhythm that swings from midtempo to uptempo but is controlled by
's delivery. It slipped into the Top 40 at number 34 in a short nine weeks. This project could have easily supported additional releases with songs like the engaging
"Stranger to Love,"
the jazzy
"Destiny,"
"Best of Your Heart."
That's just for starters.
Tony Maiden
steps in vocally on
"Change Your Ways."
's vocals are so dynamic and have so much range that it's hard to find challenging material. This album comes close to that challenge. ~ Craig Lytle