Chaka Khan-ain't Nobody Apr 2026

: It reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

: Warner Bros. executives initially did not want to release "Ain't Nobody" as the first single. Wolinski famously threatened to give the song to Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson for the Thriller album if the label didn't relant. Warner relented, and the song became a massive success. Critical and Commercial Success Chaka Khan-Ain't Nobody

If you're a fan of Chaka Khan, she will be appearing for an intimate conversation and acoustic set: : Conversations in Music with Chaka Khan Date & Time : Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM Venue : Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts : It reached #1 on the US Billboard

"Ain't Nobody" is a definitive 1983 funk and R&B anthem performed by the American band and legendary vocalist Chaka Khan . Originally released as one of the studio bonus tracks on the group's live album, Stompin' at the Savoy , the song became a signature hit that bridged the gap between funk's classic grooves and the synth-heavy sound of the 1980s. Composition and Studio Battle Wolinski famously threatened to give the song to