I Feel for You
Chaka Khan
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Baby, baby, when I look at you I get a warm feelin' inside There's somethin' about the things you do That keeps me satisfied I wouldn't lie to you, baby It's mainly a physical thing This feelin' that I got for you, baby It makes me wanna sing I feel for you, I think I love you I feel for you, I think I love you Baby, baby, when I lay wit' you There's no place I'd rather be I can't believe, I can't believe it's true The things that you do to me I wouldn't lie to you, baby I'm physically attracted to you This feelin' that I got for you, baby (Ooh baby) There's nothin' that I wouldn't do (For you girl) I feel for you, I think I love you I feel for you, I think I love you, play I think it's love, I feel for you I think it's love, I feel for you I think I love you I feel for you, I think it's love, play I feel for you, I think I love you (Oh no, oh no) I feel for you, oh I think I love you
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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13 facts about this song
Recording Artist"I Feel For You" is a song performed by American singer Chaka Khan.
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SongwriterThe song was actually written and originally recorded by the legendary artist, Prince. He recorded it for his 1979 self-titled album.
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Year of ReleaseChaka Khan's version of the song, which is the most famous, was released in 1984.
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Grammy WinnerThe song won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best R&B Song.
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Sampled Music"I Feel for You" opens with a rap verse sung by Melle Mel, which includes the repetition of Chaka Khan’s name, making it one of the earliest examples of hip hop and R&B crossover.
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Harmonica Solo"I Feel for You" is notable for the harmonica solo played by Stevie Wonder.
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CertificationIn the United States, the single was certified gold, having sold 1 million copies.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for 26 weeks. It became a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart.
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Innovative soundKhan's version of "I Feel for You" is often noted for its innovative use of the vocoder and introduction of elements of hip hop into R&B music.
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Covers and PerformancesNumerous artists have since covered the song, including Mary J. Blige, and it featured in several tribute performances following Prince's death in 2016.
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VideoThe music video of "I Feel for You" integrates breakdancing, graffiti, and box radios of the 80's culture.
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High AccoladesIn 2011, "I Feel For You" was ranked 305th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Album SuccessThe song’s album, also titled “I Feel for You”, became Chaka Khan’s biggest solo hit and a worldwide success.
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