Monday, October 27, 2003
The first #1 here actually hit the top of the chart at the end of 1979, but its reign slid into the first couple of days of the new year/decade.
"Do You Love What You Feel," Rufus and Chaka (12/15/79)
As someone who basically just knows Rufus vis-a-vis Chaka, this song comes as a bit of a surprise, since it's essentially a duet, not a Chaka showcase. Rufus wasn't a great band, but they were good, solid and workmanlike, cranking out the hits throughout the '70s. What made them special, obviously, was Chaka, with a voice burning like Moses's bush. Unfortunately, she's always been a slave to her material; the Stevie Wonder-penned "Tell Me Somethin' Good" (amazingly, only a #3 R&B hit in '74) or the Prince composition "I Feel For You" (wait till we get to '84) she turned into stunning triumphs. She can't quite do the same thing here, but makes the most of what she's given. Nice use of cowbell, though. B-
"Do You Love What You Feel," Rufus and Chaka (12/15/79)
As someone who basically just knows Rufus vis-a-vis Chaka, this song comes as a bit of a surprise, since it's essentially a duet, not a Chaka showcase. Rufus wasn't a great band, but they were good, solid and workmanlike, cranking out the hits throughout the '70s. What made them special, obviously, was Chaka, with a voice burning like Moses's bush. Unfortunately, she's always been a slave to her material; the Stevie Wonder-penned "Tell Me Somethin' Good" (amazingly, only a #3 R&B hit in '74) or the Prince composition "I Feel For You" (wait till we get to '84) she turned into stunning triumphs. She can't quite do the same thing here, but makes the most of what she's given. Nice use of cowbell, though. B-
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