: Wolinski built the song around a repeating synthesizer loop and used a Linn LM-1 , the first programmable drum machine. While the band was initially skeptical of the electronic foundation, drummer John "J.R." Robinson added live overdubs to give it the signature Rufus feel.
: It reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Chaka Khan-Ain't Nobody
"Ain't Nobody" has transcended its era through heavy rotation in film and endless covers: : Wolinski built the song around a repeating
: It was famously featured in the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin' . "Ain't Nobody" has transcended its era through heavy
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