Chaka Khan has left fans in awe of her longevity after completing a vocal feat that "most singers can't" during a recent live performance.
While hitting the stage at the 2026 Golden Globes Nominees Night party hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify on Thursday, Jan. 8, the legendary singer flawlessly belted out her hit 1978 track, "I'm Every Woman."
The 72-year-old's ensemble for the evening was just as show-stopping as her vocals, as she donned an all-black leather outfit comprised of a fringe skirt featuring a metallic, studded silver lightning bolt design paired with a matching blazer/jacket and thigh-high heeled boots.
But it wasn't her youthful looks or bold fashion sense that really astonished supporters; it was the fact that her tone remains unmatched several decades into her iconic music career.
View this post on InstagramOn social media, people praised the longtime talent's musical showcase. "I love that she still sings her songs in the original key. Most singers can't ??," one person pointed out, while another said, "Ms. Chaka, I'm ready for the rest of the tooooour! ????."
"Love her ???," a third raved, with a fourth following up with, "I watched this clip too many times. 72 years old and killing. Gawddd i love her #mutha."
More notes under the upload read things like, "My girl looks and sounds impeccable. Mother.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️," and "Not her sounding better than taylor and rihanna at this age?❤️," as others chimed in to dub her the "Queen of Funk" and "Chaka the Great."
The kickoff event for the awards show's celebratory weekend also featured "performances from John Legend and Sinners star Miles Caton, plus a late-night DJ set from Mark Ronson to close things out," according to the caption of an Instagram post shared on Friday, Jan. 9.
A Timeless Empowerment Anthem
“I’m Every Woman” launched Khan’s solo career when it was released as her debut single from the album Chaka. This track marked a significant milestone for the powerhouse songstress, who had already gained recognition as the lead singer of the Chicago-based funk band, Rufus, known for popular songs like “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.” The band made quite an impact during their active years from 1973 to 1983, with three consecutive albums hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
As for “I’m Every Woman,” it was a major solo success, achieving the top spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reaching No. 21 on the Hot 100. “I knew I was creating something because it took me a long, long time to feel some kind of comfort singing something like ‘I’m Every Woman,’” Khan explained on the Jennifer Hudson Show in 2023.
The empowerment anthem was later covered by Whitney Houston in 1993, whose version became a global pop hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the dance charts.
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