MattyJam said:

Her version is a modern classic, from one of the best pop albums of the 80s.

Prince's? The bare bones is there, but it ain't nothing special. The harmonica and Chaka's vocals really took what was just a decent album track to a whole other level. And of course, the legendary "Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka, Chaka Khan, let me rock you Chaka Khan..."

Agree/disagree?

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Because it was produced by Indianapolis native Reggie Griffin, a founding member of local funk band Manchild (featuring a very young Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds) and from a musically gifted/inclined family. Reggie is the one rapping the intro, too.

SunnyGirl8 said:

I thought so - Prince won the 1985 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for Chaka's version of I Feel For You

That doesn't mean it's better than the original though

But it is

FunkiestOne said:

Prince's version is so much better.

It's really not

I like Chaka's I feel for you better than Prince.

I like Prince's When U were mine better than Lauper's version.

I like Sineads Nc2u as much as I like the one nite live box set Prince version.

Agree. Chaka did a great version. Just like Sinead with Nothing Compares

MattyJam said:

On the subject of Chaka singing Prince songs, have you folks heard her rendition of Sign O The Times from her Funk This album?

Normally I would say covering a song like that is a sacrelege, but Chaka makes it her own.

Have you heard Nina Simone's cover of SOTT? It has a very different flavor. He must have been over the moon to have the inimitable Ms. Simone cover his iconic anthem, and not just live. She recorded it, too!!

I don't care what anyone says, I have always LOVED Cyndi's version of 'When you Were Mine' - and, like so many with CK's version of 'I Feel for You', I had no idea it was a Prince song until many years after the release of Cyndi's 'She's So Unusual' album.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4SGn-nnnhw

FlyOnTheWall said:

Have you heard Nina Simone's cover of SOTT? It has a very different flavor. He must have been over the moon to have the inimitable Ms. Simone cover his iconic anthem, and not just live. She recorded it, too!!

WOW, never thought Nina covered Prince.

BTW, have you noticed that SOTT is a fave of jazz / cool musicians?

Robert Glasper, Billy Cobham, Wayne Krantz, Dorian Mode, etc

Usually I don´t like covers but I think Chaka nailed it!

Talking about SOTT versions... I loved Muse´s version for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZOrIHeEN3s

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Telecaster5 said:

Usually I don´t like covers but I think Chaka nailed it!

Talking about SOTT versions... I loved muse version for it.

- YES! Loved their version too

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GustavoRibas said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

Have you heard Nina Simone's cover of SOTT? It has a very different flavor. He must have been over the moon to have the inimitable Ms. Simone cover his iconic anthem, and not just live. She recorded it, too!!

WOW, never thought Nina covered Prince.

BTW, have you noticed that SOTT is a fave of jazz / cool musicians?

Robert Glasper, Billy Cobham, Wayne Krantz, Dorian Mode, etc

Yes, I've noticed. Maybe it's that super funky beat, not to mention the hip-hop flavor!!

Yeah, I agree. Her version kicks so much ass, it is bangin'! I have come to like Prince's version in the last few years too, I must add.

funkaholic1972 said:

Yeah, I agree. Her version kicks so much ass, it is bangin'! I have come to like Prince's version in the last few years too, I must add.

Yuuuup and its way funkier and the rap by Melle Mel is the cherry on top

breakdown2k14 said:

Disagree ...I've never cared for chakas voice and in concert in seems like she's shouting instead of singing

Chaka is one of the greatest pop singers alive, her voice is quite unique. U oughta shoulda SEE her live (i.e. not on YT), u'd get it when her voive makes u thrill