Throw on your Jean Jacket and head to the DJ booth as we take you back to the 80's! Without further ado, here is the 20 Years Before 2000 THROWBACK JAM OF THE WEEK!!
Artist: Chaka Khan
Song: I Feel For You
Album: I Feel For You (1984)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 3
Bonus Fun Fact: This song features rapping by "Furious Five" member Melle Mel. It also features samples from Stevie Wonder's song "Fingertips" and was originally written by Prince for his 1979 album titled "Prince". This version won Prince a Grammy in 1985 for "Best R&B Song" as the writer of the song!
Artist: Chaka Khan
Song: I Feel For You
Album: I Feel For You (1984)
Peak Billboard Hot 100 Position: 3
Bonus Fun Fact: This song features rapping by "Furious Five" member Melle Mel. It also features samples from Stevie Wonder's song "Fingertips" and was originally written by Prince for his 1979 album titled "Prince". This version won Prince a Grammy in 1985 for "Best R&B Song" as the writer of the song!
Chaka Khan is one of the few artists out there to churn out a remake that was better than the original. The fact that she did it better than Prince only makes it all the more impressive.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Prince's version is fine, but Chaka really took it to the next level and made it a hit!
DeleteNever get tired of it--One of my Top 5 Eighties songs.
ReplyDeleteNot gonna argue with that!
DeleteFantastic song. Can always remember the opening.
ReplyDeleteDid you know the intro was actually done by mistake, but the producer liked it so much, they decided to keep it in the song? Glad they did, it's catchy, memorable and leaves no doubt in your mind who sings this classic jam!
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