Name: Street Player by Rufus
Brand: Rufus
SKU: 8811103125
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (70 reviews)

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Rufus and Chaka Khan went through three name changes as a group: Rufus, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and Rufus & Chaka Khan. It doesn't really matter what name is used because the result is the same: solid grooves, arresting melodies, and the overwhelming vocals of Chaka Khan. This album spawned a Top Five Billboard R&B hit with "Stay," a song with a moderate tempo and a very humble beginning that bows to an explosive plea from Khan. It reached number three on the charts after 18 weeks. "Blue Love" has that seesaw rhythm that swings from midtempo to uptempo but is controlled by Khan's delivery. It slipped into the Top 40 at number 34 in a short nine weeks. This project could have easily supported additional releases with songs like the engaging "Stranger to Love," the jazzy "Destiny," and "Best of Your Heart." That's just for starters. Tony Maiden steps in vocally on "Change Your Ways." Khan's vocals are so dynamic and have so much range that it's hard to find challenging material. This album comes close to that challenge. ~ Craig Lytle

1. Street Player

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski
Daniel Seraphine; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski
Daniel Seraphine; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Daniel Seraphine
David Wolinski; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

2. Stay

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: Richard Thomas Calhoun
Chaka Khan; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: Richard Thomas Calhoun
Chaka Khan; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chaka Khan
Richard Thomas Calhoun; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

3. Turn

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bobby Watson
David Wolinski; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

4. Best Of Your Heart

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bobby Watson
David Wolinski; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

5. Finale

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski
Bobby Watson; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bobby Watson
David Wolinski; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

6. Blue Love

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski
Richard Calhoun; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski
Richard Calhoun; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Wolinski
Richard Calhoun; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

7. Stranger To Love

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Larry Williams
Kim Hutchcroft; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: David Wolinski; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Tony Maiden
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: David Wolinski; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Wolinski; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

8. Take Time

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Composer: Tony Maiden; Composer
Lyricist: Tony Maiden; Composer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Rufus
Roy Halee
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: George Belle
Roy Halee; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Maiden; Other

9. Destiny

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: Richard Holland
David Batteau; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: Richard Holland
David Batteau; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: David Batteau
Richard Holland; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

10. Change Your Ways

by Rufus, Chaka Khan

Background Vocals: Helen Lowe
David "hawk" Wolinski
"moon" Calhoun; Performer
Featured Artist: Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Drums: "moon" Calhoun; Performer
Flugelhorn: Jerry Hey; Performer
Flute: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Guitar: Tony Maiden; Performer
Lyricist: Traude Sapik
Tony Maiden; Composer
Horn: Seawind; Performer
Keyboard: Kevin Murphy
David "hawk" Wolinski; Performer
Performer: "moon" Calhoun
Kim Hutchcroft
Tony Maiden
Helen Lowe
Everett Bryson, Jr.
David "hawk" Wolinski
Jerry Hey
Kevin Murphy
Bobby Watson
Larry Williams
Rufus
Chaka Khan
Clare Fischer
William Reichenbach
Seawind
Everett Bryson; Performer
Engineer: Roy Halee; Production
Producer: Roy Halee
Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Production
Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson; Performer
Primary Artist: Rufus
Rufus & Chaka Khan; Main Performer
Percussion: Tony Maiden
"moon" Calhoun
Everett Bryson, Jr.
Bobby Watson
Everett Bryson; Performer
Piccolo: Larry Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
Larry Williams; Performer
Trombone: William Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Jerry Hey; Performer
Vocals: Tony Maiden
Chaka Khan; Performer
Composer: Traude Sapik
Tony Maiden; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Clare Fischer; Composer
Recording: George Belle; Production
Studio Personnel: Roy Halee
George Belle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Maiden
Traude Sapik; Other
Horn Arranger: Seawind
Rufus; Other
Jr.: Everett Bryson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Funk, Quiet Storm, R&b

Label

Geffen*

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1977

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8811103125

Shopping cart

Notification

Street Player

1. Street Player

2. Stay

3. Turn

4. Best Of Your Heart

5. Finale

6. Blue Love

7. Stranger To Love

8. Take Time

9. Destiny

10. Change Your Ways

Technical Specifications

Street Player

Product information

Release options

1. Street Player

2. Stay

3. Turn

4. Best Of Your Heart

5. Finale

6. Blue Love

7. Stranger To Love

8. Take Time

9. Destiny

10. Change Your Ways

Technical Specifications