A Stellar Album from Chaka!

While each of Chaka's albums all have their own unique appeal for me, this one is absolutely my favorite. This more than any other was a true tour de force of Chaka and her producer Arif Mardin. It is hard to truly categorize this album as to a particular musical type, as there is such an infusion of styles going on here. This to me is also the album where Chaka highlights her love of jazz. "Nights In Tunisia" is amazing, and the stellar "I Know You, I Live You" is nothing short of perfect. I recently purchased a DVD of Chaka performing these songs live in concert back in 1981, and she is breathtaking! Her version of the Beatles "We Can Work It Out" turns this song into a high energy affair of vocal gymnastics. To be honest, every cut on this album is great. A must have whether you are a fan or just interested in getting to know her music better!! I can't speak highly enough about it.

Oh yeah, two sided LPs

That's why I don't remember the second half of this CD: we just never flipped the old LP over to side 2. The first six cuts here are 5 star material, then a serious drop-off. One solution: just program "We Can Work It Out" (now THAT'S a Beatles cover) on Repeat and dance till you're sore & then move on to the next CD. That's what happens at my house more often than not. God, Steve Ferrone was kickin' butt & takin' names behind the drum kit back then.

ONE OF HER BEST WORK EVER

Love every song, the music is ALL THAT! Her voice is the best! I do not know how long it took to make the Album, but It's GREAT! I can not think of anyone person singing like she was doing on this CD. This CD should have gotten Album of the YEAR! The music and songs still sound good today. Timeless!