Chaka Khan reflects on her early career, recalling a pivotal moment when she realized her vocal talent during a talent show in Chicago. Singing Aretha Franklin's songs led to audience members throwing money on stage and calling her 'little Aretha,' which cemented her aspiration to be a singer. She emphasizes the importance of loving one's craft to achieve confidence and success. Additionally, she shares her long-standing friendship with Joni Mitchell, discussing the influence of Mitchell's music on her life and her ongoing album project featuring Mitchell's songs.
I was doing a talent show at the Burning Spear in Chicago... people in the audience were throwing money on the stage. That's when I connected the dots.
When I was with Rufus, I knew I loved what we were doing... you have to love it first. And that's applicable to everything in life, not just music.
I first met [Joni Mitchell] when I did a little ad-lib on her song Dreamland. She knows how to get a good collaboration going.
I love Joni... We're great friends, and have been for many, many years.
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