Rags to Rufus

by Rufus

Rags to Rufus cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1974
  • Label: ABC
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:13
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by the massive, Stevie Wonder-penned hit 'Tell Me Something Good', this sophomore album officially broke the Chicago funk ensemble into the mainstream. The record established Chaka Khan as an absolute vocal powerhouse, perfectly navigating the group's incredibly tight, heavy R&B grooves.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, funky, soulful, groove-laden, vocal

Tracklist

  1. You Got The Love (4:38)
  2. I Got The Right Street (But The Wrong Direction) (3:13)
  3. Walkin' In The Sun (2:58)
  4. Rags To Rufus (4:00)
  5. Swing Down Chariot (4:21)
  6. Sideways (1:44)
  7. Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe (3:33)
  8. Tell Me Something Good (4:37)
  9. Look Through My Eyes (3:07)
  10. In Love We Grow (2:36)
  11. Smokin' Room (4:22)

Credits

  • Chaka Khan - primary artist, backing vocals, featuring, lead vocals, written-by
  • Al Ciner - arranged by [strings & horns], backing vocals, guitar, written-by
  • Dennis Belfield - arranged by [strings & horns], backing vocals, bass, written-by
  • Ron Stockert - arranged by [strings & horns], backing vocals, keyboards, lead vocals, written-by
  • James M. Hughes - artwork [collage]
  • Theri-Ector Hues - artwork [needle art]
  • Andre Fischer - backing vocals, drums, written-by
  • Kevin Murphy - backing vocals, organ, clavinet, written-by

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