Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Ask Rufus ( Funk )

1. At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
2. Close The Door

3. Medley: Slow Screw Against The Wall/A Flat Fry
4. Earth Song
5. Everlasting Love
6. Hollywood
7. Magic In Your Eyes
8. Better Days

9. Egyptian Song

This album was not only a hit with the critics but it was a major hit with the fans. This album out sold all of the other previous albums by Rufus and Chaka Khan. This album marks a period of experimentation by Khan and the group. For example, for the first time Chaka sings in a very low octave at the beginning of the song "Everlasting Love." During an interview, after the album's release, she stated that she wanted to explore the lower ranges in her voice.
This album is a classic because it includes some of their best songs like "Close The Door," "Everlasting Love," "Earth Song," "Egyptian Song." Every song on this album is excellent. Not only did this album sell a million-plus, it was nominated for a Grammy in 1978 for best R&B performance by a duo or group.
Rolling Stone member Ron Wood performed some guitar work on the album.
Overall this album is a classic because the band decided to take a chance and go in a new direction and as a lover of all kinds of music I am glad they did.