Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
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Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody (1983)
One of the defining funk and R&B recordings of the early ’80s, “Ain’t Nobody” captures Rufus and Chaka Khan at the height of their powers. Written by keyboard player David “Hawk” Wolinski, the track is built around a distinctive synthesiser bass line, crisp electronic drums and shimmering keyboard textures, creating a sleek, infectious groove that still sounds fresh decades later.
The song nearly didn't make it onto the record. Warner Bros. executives were reportedly reluctant to release it as a single, but Wolinski was so convinced of its potential that he threatened to withdraw it from the album and give it to Quincy Jones for Michael Jackson instead. The label eventually relented, and the gamble paid off: “Ain’t Nobody” topped the US R&B chart, reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award in 1984.
Originally featured on the live album Stompin’ at the Savoy, the track remains one of Chaka Khan’s signature performances and a timeless combination of funk, soul and electronic production. A must-have 7-inch.