Rufus - Hollywood Lyrics






He's on his way
He's goin' to Hollywood
He's bussin' it to Hollywood
Show him the way
He's movin' to Hollywood
He's hoppin' it to Hollywood

(where you goin' child?)
(where you goin' now)

He's waited at bus stops all his life
He's been in and out of those spaces
Seein' eyes that spoke to him
From sad and gifted places
Sad and gifted places

He's on his way
He's goin' to Hollywood
He's bussin' it to Hollywood
Show him the way
He's movin' to Hollywood
He's hoppin' it to Hollywood

(where you goin' now)
(what'cha doin' child?)
(where you goin' now?)

You know he's gonna be dressed to kill
He's gonna find some brand new thrills
Whatever he's been looking for
Tell him that there's so much more
In Hollywood, Hollywood

He's on his way
He's goin' to Hollywood
He's bussin' it to Hollywood
Show him the way
He's movin' to Hollywood
He's hoppin' it to Hollywood

(where you goin' now)
(what'cha doin' child?)
(where you goin' yeah)

Painted faces, sunburnt skin
Fixed expressions, smiles worn thin
Caught in the blink of neon of Hollywood
Bending battles, maneuvering schemes
False expressions, washed up dreams
Everybody makes believe
In Hollywood, Hollywood

(oh child what'cha doin'?)
(what'cha doin' now?)
(what'cha been' doin'?)

I say, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Uh huh, I say, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hollywood, uh huh, uh, in Hollywood
Uh huh, Hollywood, Hollywood, Hollywood yeah yeah
Uh huh, Hollywood, Hollywood, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh oh, that boy say,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yea, yeah





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  1. P.... H....

    The people thumbs downed? Shun them.

  2. P.... B....

    Some people just don't like real music cause don't understand

  3. J.... G....

    Chaka Khan:
    A great female vocalist! This is one of her greatest songs made in her career. Big fan of "Every woman" and " I feel for you". This lady has made some great tracks. I feel lucky to have enjoyed her incredible music/ Fuego

  4. R.... M....

    Can't nobody hold a note like Chaka soul sista for sho love her style and smile

  5. J.... L....

    It's almost 2020 and I'm STILL listening to this!

  6. G.... G....

    One of, if not the greatest female singer ever, with the best musicians. Paradise!!

  7. C.... A....

    1977, 16 years old, Columbus, Ohio and Portsmouth, RI. This song narrates the journey of so many to TinselTown, seeking fame and fortune but often finding more struggle and strife. The lure of LA is a pied piper's call to many and it takes a series of trials to truly belong. Thank you Chaka Khan and Rufus, you know the real.

  8. E.... D....

    When music was music !

  9. Q.... ....

    Can't get enough of this song!

  10. s.... b....

    I love this song! Every time I hear this song I am transported by to sitting in the backseat of my parents care thinking about my crush and imagining living in Hollywood

  11. N.... ....

    I used to sing in a band back in the day. So my stage name was Hollywood. I really miss that group Walter Owens of the commadors used to play drums sometimes with us

  12. D.... D....

    Dam I love this song so beautiful and sexy this makes me move such a great voice baby making music

  13. A.... S....

    The guitar breakdown is also found on Prince's Love to the 9s

  14. K.... D....

    Chaka Khan:
    This is one of the best songs she made in her career! This song is legendary class! Chaka hit it out the ballpark over 25 years ago! This jam is masterpiece!! Thanks Chaka Khan!

  15. D.... S....

    The good the bad & the ugly Hollywood.

  16. S.... W....

    Sang Chaka 💃

  17. B.... S....

    Her voice is priceless.....she take it real low then hit some ear piercing throat soprano..... That girl is bad!

  18. W.... P....

    What a great song! Love the tasty guitar riffs and the flute. The ending is just fabulous. Then Chaka starts riffin...sweet!!!

  19. H.... M....

    -> To Everyone -> Stay Groovy

  20. S.... E....

    “Fools Paradise”

  21. D.... A....

    Why is this song makin me misty eyed?? Damn it Chaka!! Lol fire from then til Nov 2019!!

  22. r.... p....

    17 years old when this out. Man oh man, what good times.

  23. S.... I....

    2:45

    3:37.........

  24. K.... A....

    LEGENDS

  25. K.... A....

    CHAKAAAAAAA

  26. S.... S....

    I had a dream about Rufus and Chaka Khan last night💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿! Had to listen to music today!

  27. X.... G....

    Thanks J. Cole

  28. d.... c....

    Jammed this album as a teenager 1977. Memories of time

  29. K.... ....

    ny mom used to play this all the time back in the day good times.

  30. W.... B....

    See what you tube blessing good music

  31. g.... s....

    Another hit for Rufus my college group it was🔥🔥🌎

  32. l.... ....

    Man, what a song. Chaka leading like only Chaka could, and backed up by smooth instruments and backing vocals.

    Shiiiiiiiiiiiid...this can't be touched. Every Sunday, I give my 3 boys haircuts to the sounds of this classic r&b/funk...hoping that as they develop an ear for real music, they'll recognize the current onslaught of trash for what it is; trash. ✊🏽

  33. J.... W....

    Ok y'all no by now I'm old school hell I like this song and still love listening to it n 2019

  34. M.... G....

    YOUNG CHAKA.

  35. O.... C....

    How can someone not Love this song she is STUNNING..on every song..

  36. R.... ....

    Old school jam from 3rd grade

  37. S.... R....

    this fantastic song with a killer bass line came out way before videos. nevertheless, it paints a vivid picture of Hollywood now just as it did back in 1977, it's a myth and a mess. thanks for the funky fine fresh forever Word, Ms. Chaka Khan and you too, Rufus! A song and a sermon! Amen.

  38. E.... N....

    I remember this song & album cover as a kid ...my dad had this in his collection. My love of music! 1970's baby ...yes!

  39. e.... P....

    What can I say the illustrious the Magnificent queen of rhythm and blues Chaka Khan songs just love of my life

  40. D.... B....

    Love you, Chaka!!!

  41. G.... G....

    Just like Midnight Train to Georgia, by Gladys Knight and the Pips, I love how this song tells a tale about a Woman whom outgrows her Country, small town roots and leaves her inadequate first love behind.

  42. B.... C....

    She told the truth about fame right here Hollywood ain't shit

  43. C.... H....

    Yes Lord. I want to Go To Los Angeles. .Yes . I’ll Be There Baby.

  44. b.... G....

    Chakaaaaa Khan & Rufussss Badass Funk Babeee!!!!🎵🎵❤️❤️🤗🤗

  45. 3.... C....

    Nothing but a true masterpiece. The voals are unrivaled and that band rocks on.

  46. G.... W....

    This beautiful soul is gonna be at the GSR CASINO & RESORT tonight (July 27, 2019) and I pray this one is on her list.

  47. J.... B....

    @AuntieSoul34, watch out now, you taking an old cat back to his teenage years right here! Great content!

  48. R.... O....

    In the 6th grade living on 72nd & exchange

  49. M.... P....

    Bubble Boy!!!!!!😎

  50. M.... H....

    I would hear my Mother’s voice in the morning calling out my name and my siblings name to get up and get ready for our daily routine which was off to school, the first thing I would do was run to the radio turn on the radio and this song and all of Rufus featuring Chaka Kan songs and Stevie Wonder songs would be playing, and would get dressed thinking I can do this, these songs inspired me

  51. T.... T....

    I was 9 also! Love her music! My mother was a young mother blasting this and all the Funky music back in the 70's!

  52. C.... L....

    Carla Linton. I was 2 Years Old when this song by Rufus and Chaka Khan came out called. Hollywood.

  53. C.... L....

    Carla Linton. Another one of my favorite songs by Rufus and Chaka Khan is called. Hollywood. This is one of my favorite Old school jams back in the day.

  54. C.... K....

    YAAAAAAS! QUEEN CHRYSTAL KING IS IN THE BUILDING 👑👑👑👑

  55. A.... J....

    I'm a 80s baby but I remember my cousin playing this album every Saturday morning(cleaningupthehouse) Timeless music!!!

  56. I.... Y....

    Izzy love's R & B 🎸 💘 Enjoy 1977.

  57. b.... g....

    This is one of moms favorite songs god called his 👼 home May 15th 2019 we miss u mom

  58. A.... A....

    I first heard this gem when I was nine, and I've been captivated since. Chaka just has this way of pulling at your soul with her voice. Just gorgeous. I also love the warmth of the sound that makes the song sound so intimate. The flute also gets special mention for that ethereal feel cutting through. Such a jewel of a track !

    A.... A....

    This is one best tracks, she recorded in her "Illustrious" career. She was one of the best artists in the 80's and 90's. A great singer with some big hits.

  59. D.... T....

    Little did we know she would become Chaka Khan

  60. L.... H....

    My mother played this on Saturday. Morning. And me sisters going around the house sing Hollywood. Hollywood. Lol lol lol

  61. I.... F....

    This is just BEUTIFUL listening to this on repeat 😁😁😁

  62. A.... M....

    Ask Rufus , one of the greatest albums ever made.

  63. P.... L....

    Was there ever anything better than 70s music ? Me thinks not !!

  64. k.... l....

    Ilikethissongbychakakhanin1977signkevinlane

  65. D.... B....

    this song went to #32 on the pop charts in 1977!!!

  66. R.... R....

    This song is about me. This song is about you. This song is about every person who has ever waited at those "bus stops" and seen those faces staring back at you from "sad and empty places."

  67. T.... N....

    Say what my jam

  68. G.... G....

    My all-time favorite Chaka Kahn/ Rufus cut.

  69. M.... H....

    Sounds so good!

  70. m.... ....

    As a pimply faced 12 y.o. pre-teen, a spell was cast on me in 1973 by the foxy sista' who sang lead with a white rock group named Rufus (brought to mind a big, lumbering dog). I often sneaked into my big brother's record collection.
    Generations later, it's no stretch anointing Chaka Khan as a Queen (insert title here). She deserves Hall of Fame induction. Moreover, I now appreciate the talented musicians who later accompanied her in Rufus. Unforgettable material and performances.

  71. T.... R....

    I snap my fingers to the beat

  72. D.... J....

    Ayee!!!!

  73. J.... L....

    Living in Detroit when this came out, parents split up, moved back to STL(1978), MOVED TO HOLLYWOOD IN 1982!!! WHO KNEW

  74. M.... H....

    Dynamite sound

  75. T.... N....

    🎉 Today March 23rd,2019... 🎂 Happy Birthday Chaka! 66 🎤

  76. L.... n....

    ."....yea-he's straight ho' in!..." that's her inner fascination.

  77. S.... R....

    Something about this song makes me want to get up and dance... You can feel it in your soul💯 and I'm 33 by the way I definitely enjoy grown folk music as they say

  78. J.... T....

    Kanye West brought me here and 92.9 WTUG brought me here and Music Choice

  79. I.... Y....

    Izzy love's soul 🎸 💘 Enjoy 1977.

  80. p.... 7....

    Pezzone👍I love it❤

  81. s.... k....

    Nice to see Chaka Khan singing, recording and touring..

  82. E.... R....

    Still a top 100 song 40 plus later

  83. K.... S....

    These songs are priceless

  84. R.... S....

    Chaka!!! Love this song ❤️❤️💙💙

  85. P.... A....

    Chaka shows out!
    2019!

  86. M.... T....

    The best music came out in the 1970s and 1980 straight pimping music 4 Sho! !

  87. T.... G....

    A voice from heaven, and a body like a goddess, she had it all too make it in this industry.... God blessed her to make it in this crazy industry..... she had it all.😎

  88. S.... I....

    Woa na. Chaka talkin 'bout it.

  89. G.... ....

    so groove'

  90. C.... H....

    Hollywood wow

  91. E.... G....

    J Cole?

  92. C.... 2....

    Still 2019 love this song

  93. J.... L....

    This song never gets old!

  94. M.... ....

    One of my fav of all time still. GET WIT IT IN 2019‼️‼️‼️❤️💯

  95. R.... W....

    This is my favorite song

  96. P.... J....

    This reminds me of the 90s and me being in the backseat at the age of 5 and I was with my god auntie, she was picking up her grand daughter and this song played on the radio. Back then all of the good classics like this one played all the time.

  97. L.... C....

    I was born on 1982, around 1986 when I was 4 I remember my dad playing all kinds of funk music around the house. I remember how he just love this song and it became one of my favorite songs. Chaka became one of my favorite singers.

    L.... C....

    This is one of the best songs she recorded in her " long" career. I like " I feel for you".

  98. M.... j....

    still rockn to this going into 2019💓💓💗💗