"Ain't Nobody" is a 1983 hit single by Chaka Khan, recorded with her group Rufus and released as a studio bonus track on the band's live album Stompin' at the Savoy. Now one of Khan's best-known and most-played songs, "Ain't Nobody" reached #1 on the U.S. R&B chart and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Today it is regarded as one of the essential soul vocal recordings, and enjoys the status of being a "legendary record".
Rufus keyboardist David "Hawk" Wolinski wrote the song around an unusual, ethereal repeating Roger Linn keyboard loop. Legendary producer Quincy Jones (who had previously worked with Rufus), wanted Wolinski to give "Ain't Nobody" to Michael Jackson for the album that would become the all-time blockbuster, Thriller; but Wolinski had already promised it to producer Russ Titelman, who ultimately had the band record it as a vocal showcase for Khan.
The song was also included in the soundtrack of the movie "Breakin'" or "Breakdance: The Movie." The credits are given as below in the Breakin' website:
"AIN’T NOBODY” Written by Hawk Worlinkski, Performed by RUFUS with CHAKA KHAN
