Ask Rufus
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
1977
Ask Rufus is a Soul & Funk album by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 38 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- warm
- euphoric
- groovy
About
For their fourth album, Rufus transformed from party-hearty funk rompers to purveyors of smooth, melancholy ‘70s sounds. String arrangements and dinnertime jazz accent the band’s angular bass notes, and the songs unfold at a midtempo pace that’ll soothe as it stirs. Lead singer Chaka Khan remains the best soul belter this side of Aretha Franklin, and she brings pathos to love songs like “Magic in Your Eyes,” the silky environmental number “Earth Song,” and the condemnatory “Hollywood,” making this an atypical but rewarding departure for the band.
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Tracklist
- 1At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)4:20
- 2Close the Door3:25
- 3Medley: Slow Screw Against the Wall/A Flat Fry2:16
- 4Earth Song5:23
- 5Everlasting Love4:48
- 6Hollywood4:09
- 7Magic in Your Eyes3:52
- 8Better Days4:16
- 9Egyptian Song5:11
Credits
Performers
- Clare FischerARRANGED BY CONDUCTOR
- Chaka KhanFEATURING VOCALS
- Milt HollandPERCUSSION
- Carlos GarnettARRANGED BY
- Tony MaidenARRANGED BY
- Ron WoodGUITAR
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 38 pressings tracked on Gatefold