Rufus Ft Chaka Khan ~ Once You Get Started 1974 Funky Soul Purrfection Version -

🔥 Rufus ft. Chaka Khan – "Once You Get Started" (1974) 🎸✨

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If you’re looking for the moment solidified her throne as the Queen of Funk, this is it. Released in late '74 on the Rufusized album, "Once You Get Started" isn't just a song—it’s a four-minute masterclass in groove, grit, and vocal gravity. Why this version hits different: Released in late '74 on the Rufusized album,

Her delivery here is effortless but explosive. From those signature growls to the soaring high notes, she navigates the syncopated rhythm like no one else can. That opening drum break and bubbling bassline

That opening drum break and bubbling bassline? Pure 1970s adrenaline. It’s impossible to sit still once the rhythm section locks in.

This track captures Rufus at their peak—blending rock-edged funk with soulful sophistication. It’s the kind of record that sounds just as fresh in a modern club as it did on a turntable 50 years ago.