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Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 [1996]
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Tracklist of Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 [1996]
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ain't Nobody | 4:24 |  |
| 2 | Papillon (aka Hot Butterfly) | 4:08 |  |
| 3 | Tell Me Something Good [Live] | 3:35 | |
| 4 | I Feel for You | 5:48 | |
| 5 | I Know You, I Live You | |
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| 6 | I'm Every Woman | 4:02 | |
| 7 | Love Me Still | 3:28 | |
| 8 | End of a Love Affair | 5:13 | |
| 9 | And the Melody Still Lingers On (A Night in Tunisia) | |
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| 10 | Through the Fire | 4:47 | |
| 11 | What Cha' Gonna Do for Me | 3:53 | |
| 12 | Everywhere | 4:52 | |
| 13 | Never Miss the Water | 4:46 | |
| 14 | Somethin' Deep | 4:58 | |
| 15 | Your Love Is All I Know | 4:35 | |
| 16 | Every Little Thing | 5:12 | |
Reviews:
Funky soul music as good as it gets
Funky soul music as good as it getsI never paid much attention to Chaka Khan until a friend and fellow reviewer persuaded me to listen to her music and that of Rufus, the group she once fronted. Of course, he was right - Chaka is a great singer.
Chaka Khan's biggest hit was I feel for you, which made number two in her American homeland and number one in Britain. I'm every woman and Ain't nobody (with Rufus) are among her other classic hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
This compilation is a great introduction to the music of Chaka Khan, but if you enjoy this, also look up Rufus, whose Greatest hits I've already reviewed.
How can this be?
Chaka Khan is one of my most favorite female contempary singers of all time...she may in fact BE my favorite (sorry Joni and Aretha). So how can it be that a collection of her so-called best has me reaching for the "next track" button more than the volume button?I discovered that the reason for this is that most of Chaka's best efforts have come on Rufus albums, side projects with jazz ensembles, and as guests on other peoples CD's. (Check out "Who Do you Love" from Lenny Whites "Present Tense")
Most of the songs here are the ones that the casual Chaka fan will recognize...I Feel for you, I'm Every Woman, What Cha' gonna do for me, etc...and those are all fine soul/pop ditties but where Chaka shines best is where grunting out funk numbers on Rufus jams and ballads like Don't Talk to strangers, or her projects with the likes of Chick Corea.
This is not a bad CD...in fact I'd say it's pretty good. But I guess I was expecting something a little more diverse from someone with the range, skill, and following of Chaka. The duet with Me-Shell N'deocello is a high point as well as "Ain't Nobody" and "Tell me something good", which are both off of Rufus albums by the way.
MY FAVORITE
i have love Chaka Khan since I was 4 years old. I can remember her albums with Rufus and the Naughty album inn 1980-81. My mother listened to her all the time. I saw her in concert in July 2004 and she was great and so personable with the crowd.If you love Chaks, you should defintely enjoy this CD.