Chaka Khan-ain't Nobody -

: 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

: It was famously featured in the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin' .

"Ain't Nobody" has transcended its era through heavy rotation in film and endless covers: Chaka Khan-Ain't Nobody

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

The track was written by Rufus keyboardist . : Warner Bros

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

: A rare fireside chat followed by a soulful acoustic journey through her legendary catalog. Warner relented, and the song became a massive success

: It is ranked at number 403 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . Cultural Impact