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...Khan is not an ace songwriter. In fact, all but one of the songs are the products of someone else's pen. What Khan can do is sing, and she sings in three highly distinctive flavors: pulsating, playful and relaxed--each one palatable...
There are some really high quality melodies suited for those who prefer using their ears instead of their feet. With playful tunes like "Love Has Fallen On me" Khan has an assured grasp of the lyrics and tone. Her relaxed side shows her talents at their best, and distinguishes her from disco queens like Donna Summer. "Roll Me Through the Rushes" is a huskily sensitive song, healthy and rich in instrumentals and backup vocals, which Khan does wonders with...
...wouldn't be fair to call Khan's first effort without Rufus completely solo. She receives some help from producer-arranger Arif Mardin and most notably from the Brecker Brothers and George Benson--a highly impressive solo gathering...
...SOME ARTISTS, the need for such aid on a solo album would be considered poor. But it's all right here; Khan is not overshadowed. The album's vocals, arrangements, instruments, and lyrics all unite towards one aim--to give insight into the feelings and attitude of an artist who likes to sing...
This gathering of friends is like a celebration of a big event, when everyone around wants to make it memorable and special. The writing team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, authors of "I'm Every Woman," even sang the backup vocals with Khan on Quincy Jones's "Stuff Like That." And the event The emergence of Khan doing things her way, but not alone...