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“Stuff Like That” by Quincy Jones is a vibrant disco-funk track released in 1978, featuring powerhouse vocals from Chaka Khan and songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson. The lyrics dive into themes of indulgence, attraction, and the irresistible pull of spontaneity, asking what drives people to surrender to rhythm and revelry. Musically, it’s built around a shout chorus—a climactic big band flourish stretched across the entire song—creating a loop of ecstatic energy that never quite winds down. With its lush instrumentation and playful groove, the track captures the electric spirit of late '70s nightlife.

Before it became a chart-topping hit, “Stuff Like That” began as a simple instrumental jam. Quincy Jones, never one to settle for ordinary, decided the track needed a spark. He brought in Ashford & Simpson to write lyrics and enlisted Chaka Khan to bring her signature fire to the vocals. Valerie Simpson later recalled that Quincy handed them the title and a rough track, and they built the song from there. The studio was packed with legends—Steve Gadd on drums, Eric Gale on guitar, Ralph MacDonald on percussion, and Richard Tee on keys. George Young’s alto sax solo added a jazzy flourish. The result was a genre-blending anthem that topped the R&B charts and made its way into a 2002 Gap advert directed by Peter Lindbergh. The song’s legacy was so strong that Quincy revived it in 1995 with Brandy, Charlie Wilson, and Ray Charles joining the original crew for a fresh take.

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