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CK sings lead vocals on the song “Stay”.
Record Label: Orchard Lane Music’
Producer(s): Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on the song “Stay”.
History/Trivia Facts: This Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan song was originally recorded in 1977. It appears on their album, “Street Player”.
CK sings with the Cast of “Stomp” ensemble: Charlie Wilson, Melle Me, Coolio, Yo-Yo, Shaquille O’Neal and Luniz.
Record Label: QWest
Producer(s): Quincy Jones / Rod Temperton / Frankie Knuckles / Satoshi Tomiie
Chaka sings with the Cast of “Stomp” ensemble: Charlie Wilson, Melle Me, Coolio, Yo-Yo, Shaquille O’Neal and Luniz.
History/Trivia Facts: This dance single has seven difference club versions remixed by Grammy winner Frankie Knuckles. The original version appears on the album “Back On The Block”
CK Song Cover: You Got The Love (funk instrumental)
Record Label: Tone Age Records
Producer(s): Dr. Mambo’s Combo
CK Song Cover: You Got The Love (instrumental)
Album Artist: Dr. Mambo’s Combo
History/Trivia Facts: CK wrote this song with Ray Parker Jr. It spent one week at Number One on the Hot Soul Singles chart in 1974. This an instrumental funk cover version.
CK sings co-lead vocals on “Hot Fun In The Summertime”. Album Artist: The Manhattan Transfer
Record Label: Atlantic
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: Singers Frankie Valli, Bette Midler, Ruth Brown, and B.B. King are among the other guest star vocalists on this CD.
CK Song Cover: “Sweet Thing”. (jazz intrumental)
Record Label: Atlantic
Producer(s): Regina Carter
CK Song Covered: “Sweet Thing”.
Album Artist: Regina Carter
History/Trivia Facts: The original 1975 version of this song (co-written with Rufus) peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It is performed as a smooth jazz instrumental.
CK sings lead vocals on “Hollywood”.
Record Label: Rhino Records
Producer(s): Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Hollywood”.
History/Trivia Facts: This song was originally featured on Chaka Khan’s platinum 1977 album, “Ask Rufus”.
CK sings lead vocals on “Gossamer Wings”. Album Artist: Lionel Hampton
Record Label: MoJazz Motown
Producer(s): Gary Haas
History/Trivia Facts: Additional guest singers and musicians on this project included Tito Puente, Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Norman Brown, and Dianne Reeves.
Record Label: Bellaphon Records Austria
Producer(s): Kurt Hauenstein
Guest Appearance(s): **CK sings lead and backing vocals on “Don’t Run” and “It’s Like Voodoo”. Album Artist: Karl Ratzer
History/Trivia Facts: CK also wrote the lyrics to these songs.
CK sings lead vocals on three songs with the London Reach Ensemble: “Faith Can Move Mountains”, “He’ll Be Your Strength”, “What Do You Do When You Win?” and solo lead on “Know When To Leave The Party ”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: EMI
Producer(s): Nick Martinelli
History/Trivia Facts: CK made her musical theatre acting debut in London’s West End. She won the prestigious Capitol Radio Listener’s Poll award for her 1995 performance as Sister Carrie opposite Stacy Francis and Doris Troy.
CK sings lead vocals on “Who Do You Love”. Album Artist: Lenny White
Record Label: Silva Screen-Hip Bop
Producer(s): Lenny White
History/Trivia Facts: CK previously collaborated with Lenny White on his Beatles cover song, “Lady Madonna” over a decade earlier.
CK sings backing vocals on “Country Doctor”. Album Artist: Bruce Hornsby
Record Label: RCA
Producer(s): Bruce Hornsby
History/Trivia Facts: CK collaborated again with Bruce Hornsby on the song “Love Me Still” from the Spike Lee Film ‘Clockers’.
CK sings lead vocals and rap on the U.K. hit “Watch What You Say”. Album Artist: Guru
Record Label: Chrysalis Records
Producer(s): DJ Premier, Guru
History/Trivia Facts: CK wrote the lyrics with her son Damien Holland.
CK sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
Record Label: Rhino Records
Producer(s): Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
History/Trivia Facts: The original 1975 version of this song (co-written with Rufus) peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
CK sings lead vocals on “Clouds”.
Record Label: Rhino Records
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Clouds”.
History/Trivia Facts: This song (written by Ashford and Simpson) was the lead single from CK’s third solo album, “Naughty”.
CK sings lead vocals on “Love Me Still”
Record Label: MCA
Producer(s): David Gamson
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote this song with Bruce Hornsby under her birth name Yvette M. Stevens. She received a 1996 Grammy Award nomination for Best Song Written For Visual Media.
CK sings lead vocals on “Free Yourself”. Album Artists: Various
Record Label: MCA
Producer(s): Steve “Silk” Hurley
History/Trivia Facts: Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo starred in this comedy film about three New York City drag queens who embark on a road trip.
CK sings “Tell Me Something Good” and “I Was Made To Love Him”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Connoisseur Collection
Producer(s): Bob Monoco, Rufus, Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: These two Stevie Wonder songs were originally released on CK recordings in 1974 and 1978 respectively.
CK sings the Ashford & Simpson song “Clouds”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Rhino
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: This 1981 R&B and underground dance club favorite was originally released on the Chaka Khan album, “Naughty”.
CK sings “Hot Butterfly”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Mag Mid Music UK
Producer(s): Greg Diamond
History/Trivia Facts: Luther Vandross sings backing vocals for CK on this song which first appeared on her 1981 album, “Naughty”.
CK sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
Record Label: K-Tel
Producer(s): Rufus
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
History/Trivia Facts: The original 1975 version of this song (co-written with Rufus) peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
CK sings co-lead vocals with Brazilian composer Ivan Lins on “Festa Brasileira”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: LightYear
Producer(s): Jason Miles
History/Trivia Facts: This recording is from the original soundtrack album.
CK sings the Rodgers and Hart show tune “The Lady Is A Tramp”.
Producer(s): Howard McCrary, Mark Stevens
History/Trivia Facts: It was played as the weekly theme song every Monday night from October 30, 1995, to February 26, 1996. This CBS-TV comedy series starred Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, and Emmy-nominated special guest Jayne Meadows.
CK sings co-lead on a new Quincy Jones version of “Stuff Like That”. Album Artists: Various
Record Label: Qwest
Producer(s): Quincy Jones
History/Trivia Facts: This was an updated cover of her hit 1978 Ashford and Simpson duet with additional participation from Charlie Wilson, Ray Charles, and Brandy.
CK sings a soulful rendition of the 1937 Rodgers and Hart show tune, “My Funny Valentine”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Arista
Producer(s): Babyface
History/Trivia Facts: This CD featured all female African American recording artists for the Hollywood movie based on Terry McMillan’s #1 best-selling book.
CK sings “Love Me Still”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Reprise
Producer(s): David Gamson
History/Trivia Facts: CK also wrote lyrics and appeared in the music video of this song with Bruce Hornsby.
CK sings lead vocals on “Everlasting Love”.
Record Label: Priority Records
Producer(s): Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Everlasting Love”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK recorded this song on the 1977 studio album, “Ask Rufus” with bandmates Tony Maiden, Andre Fisher, Kevin Murphy, Bobby Watson and Dave ‘Hawk’ Wolinski.
CK sings lead vocals on “What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me”
Label: DCC Compact Classics
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me”
History/Trivia Facts: CK originally recorded this song on her second solo album of the same name in 1981.
CK sings lead vocals and rap on “Watch What You Say”.
Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Drum Rhythm EMI
Producer(s): Guru
History/Trivia Facts: CK appears in the music video with Guru. This was a Top 20 hit song in London.
CK sings lead vocals on “Kingdom”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Reprise
Producer(s): John Barnes
History/Trivia Facts: CK also co-wrote the lyrics on the song.
CK sings a remixed dance version of her Ashford and Simpson song, “Clouds”. Album Artist: DJ Sneak
Record Label: Strictly Rhythm
Producer(s): DJ Sneak
History/Trivia Facts: He is a Puerto Rican-born American record producer noted as being a respected member among Chicago house music producers during the 1990s.
CK sings two jazz standards “The Man I Love” and “I Love You Porgy”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Telecom Italia
Producer(s): Maurice Press, Tommasa Vittorini
History/Trivia Facts: CK performed these songs live in Italy. This was a special concert tribute to composer George Gerswhin also featuring guest artist Dionne Warwick who sang “Embraceable You” and “Someone To Watch Over Me”.
CK sings lead vocals on the song “Love Me Still”.
Record Label: Inter Sound
Producer(s): David Gamson
Album Artist: Various
Chaka Khan sings lead vocals on the song “Love Me Still”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote lyrics with Bruce Hornsby on piano.
CK sings a House Music dance remix of “Love You All My Lifetime”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Sony Music
Producer(s): George Nazar
History/Trivia Facts: Additional dance versions of hits by Shawn Christopher, The Brand New Heavies, Ultra Nate, and Jody Watley are included.
CK song “Everlasting Love” is covered by Mary J. Blige.
Record Label: LaFace
Producer(s): James Mtume
CK Song Covered: “Everlasting Love”
Album Artist: Various
History/Trivia Facts: 9X Grammy winner Mary J. Blige sings a cover version of this song which was done first by CK and Rufus in 1977.
CK sings lead vocals on “Tight Fight”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: The Right Stuff
Producer(s): Jaime Ikeda
History/Trivia Facts: This LGBTQ history-inspired compilation includes songs by Nona Hendryx, Alison Limerick, Loose Ends, Mantronix, and others.
CK sings lead vocals on “I’m Every Woman”.
Record Label: Nick At Night
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “I’m Every Woman”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK’s signature anthem written by Ashford and Simpson. It was first recorded in 1978 on her solo debut album.
CK sings lead vocals on “I Feel For You”.
Record Label: Rhino Records
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “I Feel For You”.
History/Trivia Facts: This Grammy-winning song made history as the first R&B song to feature a rap performance (performed by Grandmaster Melle Mel).
CK sings lead vocals on “Raspberry”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: EMI Records Ltd Japan
Producer(s): Gary Haas
History/Trivia Facts: Chage and Aska were a popular Japanese duo composed of male singer-songwriters who have sold over 31 million albums and singles in Japan.
CK sings a live version of her classic anthem, “I’m Every Woman”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Intersound
Producer(s): Sinbad, Mark Adkins
History/Trivia Facts: This performance was recorded live in Jamaica at the ’70s Soul Music Festival’ created and hosted by stand-up comedian, actor, and tv host Sinbad (a.k.a.) David Adkins.
CK sings lead vocals on “Jive Talkin”.
Record Label: The Right Stuff
Producer(s): Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Jive Talkin”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK recorded this Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb cover song on the 1975 studio album, “Rufus featuring Chaka Khan”.
CK sings co-lead vocals with Brandy, Gladys Knight, and Tamia on the song, “Missing You”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: EastWest Records
Producer(s): Barry J. Eastmond
History/Trivia Facts: Written by Gordon Chambers, this was a Grammy-nominated collaboration that reached number two in New Zealand. It was a top 10 R&B hit in America, peaking at number 25 on the Pop chart.
CK sings lead and background vocals with her band Rufus on “Sweet Thing” and “Once You Get Started”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Hip-O MCA
Producer(s): Rufus
History/Trivia Facts: David Nathan (aka) “British Ambassador of Soul ” wrote liner notes for this compilation project which he calls the label’s “golden age” in Black music.
Record Label: Warner Bros, Reprise Records (re-releases) – Re-release dates: September 14, 1999, March 15, 2005
Producer(s): Russ Titelman, Arif Mardin, David Gamson, David Foster
Singles: “Never Miss The Water”
History/Trivia Facts: This 16-song compilation CD included six tracks that were originally recorded for “Dare You To Love Me”, an unreleased CK album that Warner Bros Records previously chose to shelve.
CK sings lead vocals on “Love Me Still”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Reprise Records
Producer(s): David Gamson
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote this song with Bruce Hornsby under her birth name Yvette M. Stevens. She received a 1996 Grammy Award nomination for Best Song Written For Visual Media.
CK sings lead vocals on “Once You Get Started” with her band Rufus.
Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Hollywood Records, Inc.
Producer(s): Bob Monaco, Rufus
History/Trivia Facts: CK recorded this song in late 1974 for the ‘Rufusized’ album. Rufus member Tony Maiden contributed lead vocals on the second verse.
CK sings co-lead vocals on “The Journey Is Long”, “Diggin’ Down Too Deep’ (featuring Guru) and backing vocals on “Let Music Show You The Way To Go”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Polydor
Producer(s): Leslie Mandoki
History/Trivia Facts: Leslie Mandoki is a German-Hungarian musician and producer who first became known as a member of the music group Dschinghis Khan.
Record Label: Reprise
Producer(s): David Gamson, Rufus, Arif Mardin, additional remix production: Frankie Knuckles, Chuck Addis, Eddie Baez, Jonathan Peters, Ian Rich, Stylus, Tony Humphries, Paul Simpson and Dancin Danny D.
History/Trivia Facts: Released only as a Japanese CD import.
CK sings co-lead vocals with Tony Maiden on “Do You Love What You Feel” and co-lead vocals with Ashford & Simpson on “Stuff Like That”.
Record Label: Hip-O Records
Producer(s): Quincy Jones
Chaka sings co-lead vocals with Tony Maiden on “Do You Love What You Feel” and co-lead vocals with Ashford & Simpson on “Stuff Like That”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK teamed again with Quincy Jones a decade later on the #1 R&B hit, “I’ll Be Good To You” as a duet with Ray Charles.
Chaka Khan’s song “Better Days” is sampled on the Hip Hop song “Who’s Crew”.
Album Artist: Tracey Lee
Record Label: Universal Records
Producer(s): DJ Parlay, Tracey Lee
History /Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote lyrics and she sang the original version’s lead vocals on the 1977 platinum-selling Rufus album, “Ask Rufus”.
CK sings lead vocals on “Tell Me Something Good”.
Record Label: Hip-O Records
Producer(s): Bob Monaco and Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Tell Me Something Good”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK won her first of 10 Grammys for this song written by Stevie Wonder.
CK sings lead vocals on “Love Me Still”.
Record Label: Reprise
Producer(s): David Gamson
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Love Me Still”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote lyrics with Bruce Hornsby on piano.
CK sings a live TV version of “I Know You, I Live You”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Classic World
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: This song was performed on his syndicated variety program that aired during the 1980-1981 television season.
Record Label: MCA
Producer(s): Bob Monico, Rufus
History/Trivia Facts: This was the first Rufus and Chaka CD compilation to include several of their fan-favorite album tracks with official single releases.
CK Song Covered: “Sweet Thing”(smooth jazz instrumental)
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer(s): Boney James
CK Song Covered: “Sweet Thing”( smooth jazz instrumental)
Album Artist: Boney James
History/Trivia Facts: The original 1975 original version of this song CK recorded with Rufus peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
CK sings backing vocals on the duet “I Love Every Little Thing About You” featuring Terrence Trent Darby. Album Artist: Mikki Howard
Record Label: Hush Alibi Records
Producer(s): Kenneth Crouch
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-produced the song. She also provided vocal arrangements.
CK sings lead vocals on “Who Do You Love”.
Record Label: Elektra
Producer(s); Lenny White / Larry Dunn
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Who Do You Love”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK originally recorded this song in 1995 with drummer Lenny White on his album, “Streamline”.
CK sings lead vocals on “Through The Fire”.
Record Label: Elektra Entertainment
Producer(s): David Foster
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Through The Fire”.
History/Trivia Facts: This was one of the few CK songs to cross over to the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
CK sings a live TV duet version of “We Can Work It Out” with Tom Jones. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Classic World
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: This television performance (from The Tom Jones Show) was produced and filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
CK sings lead vocals on ” A Song A Day …” Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Zebra Records
Producer(s): Vince Mendoza, Jimmy Haslip
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote the lyrics on this song.
CK song “Through The Fire” is covered by La India.
Record Label: RMM
Producer(s): Isidro Infante
CK song covered “Through The Fire”
Album Artist: India
History/Trivia Facts: One of Ck’s most popular love ballads is interpreted and sung in Spanish by Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer and songwriter La India.
CK sings lead vocals on the George Gershwin classic, “Summertime”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Polygram Records
Producer(s): Joe Henderson
History/Trivia Facts: CK also collaborated with Joe Henderson and other legendary jazz musicians on the 1982 album: ‘Echoes Of An Era’.
CK sings lead vocals on “Pain”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Warner Bros
Producer(s): David Gamson
History/Trivia Facts: This previously unreleased track was originally recorded for “Dare You To Love Me”. It was a CK album (consisting of songs recorded between 1993-1995) that Warner Bros Records canceled and shelved.
CK sings a live TV duet version of “We Can Work It Out” with Tom Jones. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Classic World
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
History/Trivia Facts: The original Beatles composition was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
CK sings lead and background vocals on “Number One”. Album Artist: Uwe Sandner
Record Label: BMG Stuttgard Germany
Producer(s): Uwe Sandner
History/Trivia Facts: This recording was the official song of the 1997 Eurocard Open men’s indoor court tennis tournament. (Stuttgart, Germany).
CK sings “Jesus Said To Love”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Sterling Entertainment
Producer(s): Chaka Khan
History/Trivia Facts: CK also wrote this song. She joined Pat Boone, Perry Como, and several other participating artists who contributed their royalties from this production to the Children’s Defense Fund.
CK sings a re-recorded special version of “Sweet Thing”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: MCA
Producer(s): Chaka Khan
History/Trivia Facts: CK performed the song on an episode of this police drama television series.
CK sings co-lead on the song “For Your Love” with Michael McDonald.
Networks: NBC / The WB
Composer: Bill Maxwell
Chaka sings co-lead on the song “For Your Love” with Michael McDonald.
History/Trivia Facts: This song was used as the opening track for the Holly Robinson Peete sitcom television series of the same name for four years.
CK sings lead vocals on “Tell Me Something Good”.
Record Label: Polygram TV
Producer(s): Bob Monaco and Rufus
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Tell Me Something Good”.
History/Trivia Facts: CK won her first of 10 Grammys for this song written by Stevie Wonder.
CK sings co-lead vocals on “Between The Sheets” with Nathan East. She also sings backing vocals with Phillip Bailey and Chante Moore.
Record Label: Warner Bros
Producer(s): Bob James
Album Artist: Various
Chaka sings co-lead vocals on “Between The Sheets” with Nathan East. She also sings backing vocals with Phillip Bailey and Chante Moore.
History/Trivia Facts: CK originally recorded this Isley Brothers cover song in 1993 with the jazz group, Fourplay.
CK sings backing vocals on the song, “Come On”. Album Artist: New Power Generation (Prince)
Record Label: NPG Records
Producer(s): Prince
History/Trivia Facts: CK appears in the Prince music video.
Record Label: NPG Records
Producer(s): Chaka Khan, Prince, Howard McCrary, Robert D. Palmer, Ricky Peterson
Singles: “Spoon”/ “Don’t Talk To Strangers”
History/Trivia Facts: This CD marked the first time that CK co-produced, composed, or co-wrote the majority of the songs on one of her albums.
CK sings backing vocals on “Free”. Album Artist: Graham Central Station
Record Label: NPG Records
Producer(s): Larry Graham, Prince
History/Trivia Facts: CK and her Warner Bros labelmate Larry Graham both left that label and released music in 1998 under contract with Prince and NPG Records. The lyrics of this song were inspired by their independent label career transition.
CK sings lead vocals on “I’m Every Woman”.
Record Label: Rhino
Producer(s): Arif Mardin
Chaka sings lead vocals on “I’m Every Woman”.
Album Artist: Various
History/Trivia Facts: CK’s signature anthem written by Ashford and Simpson. It was first recorded in 1978 on her solo debut album.
CK sings lead vocals on “My Love Is Alive”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Tommy Boy
Producer(s): John Robie
History/Trivia Facts: This is a cover version of the original song by Gary Wright.
CK sings “Christmas Once A Year”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: SoSo Def-Columbia
Producer(s): Tony McAnany
History/Trivia Facts: CK co-wrote lyrics for this holiday song.
CK sings lead vocals on “Don’t Talk To Strangers”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Virgin
Producer(s): Chaka Khan, Prince
History/Trivia Facts: The music video for this song features several of CK’s family members: her mother Sandra Coleman, her daughter Indira, her granddaughter Raeven and her nephew Tallon.
Record Label: Warner Music Japan
Producer(s): Russ Titleman / David Foster
History/Trivia Facts: This is a 13-track Japanese import CD that combines extended remixed songs with original album versions of solo CK songs.
CK sings a soulful rendition of the 1937 Rodgers and Hart show tune, “My Funny Valentine”. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Babyface
Producer(s): Ken Ehrlich
History/Trivia Facts: 5X Grammy-winning record executive Clive Davis hand-picked 17 songs by women who have made a major impact in American music.
CK sings duet vocals on “The Longer We Make Love”. Album Artist: Barry White
Record Label: Private Music
Producer(s): Barry White, Jack Perry
History/Trivia Facts: CK also provides rhythm breathing as indicated in the CD liner notes.
Album Artists: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle
Record Label: Universal Music
Producer(s): Bob Monaco, Rufus
History/Trivia Facts: Selected songs by Rufus and Chaka Khan were included on this compilation CD that was used to promote a special collector’s edition of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal. A joint photo of CK and Patti LaBelle appeared on the outside of the breakfast cereal box.
CK sings lead and backing vocals on 16 tracks.
Record Label: Reprise
Producer(s): Russ Titleman, David Gamson, Arif Mardin, David Foster
History/Trivia Facts: This CD was a re-release of the original album, “Epiphany: The Best Of Chaka Khan (Volume One); however, it does not include “It Ain’t Easy Lovin Me” from the shelved project: “Dare You To Love Me”.
CK sings “This Christmas (I’ll Be Thinking Of You)” Album Artist: Andrae Crouch
Record Label: Qwest-Warner
Producer(s): Andrae Crouch, Scott V. Smith
History/Trivia Facts: CK is backed by The Andrae Crouch Singers Choir on this holiday CD featuring Yolanda Adams and Patti Austin.
CK sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
Record Label: Strut
Producer(s): Rufus
Chaka sings lead vocals on “Sweet Thing”.
Album Artist: Various
History/Trivia Facts: The original 1975 version of this song (co-written with Rufus) peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
CK sings a live duet version of “I’m Every Woman” with Whitney Houston. Album Artist: Various
Record Label: Arista
Producer(s): Ken Ehrlich
History/Trivia Facts: This television special finale also included Faith Hill, Brandy, Leann Rimes and Mary J. Blige.
