What Cha' Gonna Do for Me
Chaka Khan
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All night and day Just chippin' away It's all in a day's work Tryin' hard to defend The time that I spend alone The crown that you lose Exploiting the blues Won't get the job done As hard as it bites I'm keepin' my sights on you What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me When the chips are down In the cool of the night When nothing seems right The feeling can take you Strange as it seems You make your own dreams come true If you try to conceal The way that you feel You're asking for trouble Just as sure as I cry I'm keeping my eye on you, yeah What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me When the chips are down What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me When the chips are down You don't have to tell me I'm to blame for this 'Cause what you hold against me Is what I miss What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me What cha' gonna do for me Aah, what cha' gonna do for me
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Written by: Hamish Stuart, Ned Doheny
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" is a song by American singer Chaka Khan from her third solo studio album of the same name. It was released in 1981.
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SongwritersThe song was initially written by musicians Hamish Stuart and Ned Doheny.
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Original PerformanceThe song was originally performed and recorded by the band Average White Band. Chaka Khan's version was a cover of this original.
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Noteworthy RankingThe song was hugely successful and reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Producer ParticipationThe song was produced by Arif Mardin, who was known for working with several other big artists of the time including Aretha Franklin and Phil Collins.
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Album SuccessThe album "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" - featuring the song - peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200, and number 3 on the R&B Albums chart in 1981.
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Gold CertificationThe album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) during its year of release.
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Musical Style"What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" is recognized for its fusion of pop and R&B styles, characteristic of Chaka Khan's distinctive vocal performance.
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Song LengthThe version of "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" on Chaka Khan’s album has a duration of about three and a half minutes.
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Other CoversBesides Khan's version, this song was also covered by artists like David Sanborn and Joss Stone.
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LegacyKhan's version of the song has been determined to have an enduring legacy, frequently being sampled in hip-hop music, such as in Kanye West's "Through The Wire". This speaks to the song's lasting influence on popular culture.
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Critical PraiseSince its release, "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" has been praised by critics for Khan's powerful vocals and the song's catchy rhythm and soulful delivery.
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