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Chic
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(1976 – 1983, 1992 – present)
Chic (pron. IPA: /ˈʃiːk/, sometimes fully capitalized as CHIC) is an american disco and funk band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It is best-known for its commercially successful disco songs, including “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” (1977), “Everybody Dance” (1977), “Le Freak” (1978), “I Want Your Love” (1978), “Good Times” (1979), and “My Forbidden Lover” (1979).
There can be little argument that Chic was disco’s greatest band; and, working in a heavily producer-dominated field, they were most definitely a band. By the time Chic appeared in the late ‘70s, disco was already slipping into the excess that eventually caused its downfall. Chic bucked the trend by stripping disco’s sound down to its basic elements; their funky, stylish grooves had an organic sense of interplay that was missing from many of their overproduced competitors. Chic’s sound was anchored by the scratchy, James Brown-style rhythm guitar of Nile Rodgers and the indelible, widely imitated (sometimes outright stolen) bass lines of Bernard Edwards; as producers, they used keyboard and string embellishments economically, which kept the emphasis on rhythm. Chic’s distinctive approach not only resulted in some of the finest dance singles of their time, but also helped create a template for urban funk, dance-pop, and even hip-hop in the post-disco era. Not coincidentally, Rodgers and Edwards wound up as two of the most successful producers of the ‘80s.
There can be little argument that Chic was disco’s greatest band; and, working in a heavily producer-dominated field, they were most definitely a band. By the time Chic appeared in the late ‘70s, disco was already slipping into the excess that eventually caused its downfall. Chic bucked the trend by stripping disco’s sound down to its basic elements; their funky, stylish grooves had an organic sense of interplay that was missing from many of their overproduced competitors. Chic’s sound was anchored by the scratchy, James Brown-style rhythm guitar of Nile Rodgers and the indelible, widely imitated (sometimes outright stolen) bass lines of Bernard Edwards; as producers, they used keyboard and string embellishments economically, which kept the emphasis on rhythm. Chic’s distinctive approach not only resulted in some of the finest dance singles of their time, but also helped create a template for urban funk, dance-pop, and even hip-hop in the post-disco era. Not coincidentally, Rodgers and Edwards wound up as two of the most successful producers of the ‘80s.
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lolzunicorn wrote:
More people need to listen to this group, and not just "Le Freak" or "Good Times"
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Shasolace wrote:
Rest in peace to Bernad Edwards and Tony Thompson. You guys were musical geniuses
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Shasolace wrote:
OMG! I can't begin on how to describe the song "I Want Your Love". It is so mesmerizing. I love all the instruments in this song, but my favorite is Nile on the Guitar.
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alfa3 wrote:
simply the funkiest group in the World!
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toco-tucan wrote:
Many talented people were born on Halloween. Bernard you were a genius composer. R.I.P.: (
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toco-tucan wrote:
Best Group in the World!
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Laurakis wrote:
saw them live last nite and they were amazing! loved the show
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factorylashes wrote:
Just bought this brilliant album '12" Dance'- and i don't buy albums anymore! http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=-1;1;-1;-1;202&sku=249769 Thought you guys might appreciate it (starts with Chic 'Good Times') and rattles through many of the greatest 12" Dance singles of our time. Ah the memories! I
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MaxSuperstar wrote:
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vidanes wrote:
What a fantastic live show at the Electric Picnic. Beyond my expectations.
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archange08 wrote:
great groupe!!!
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duarduo wrote:
Le Freak na abertura de Sexo & Amor ficou ótimo!
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ramiroreguerin wrote:
uno de mis grandes favoritos de la música disco ..."le freak", "i want your love", "good times" ...
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ted1986 wrote:
Yowsah! Yowsah! Yowsah!
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SERJIO88 wrote:
LISTEN ''I WANT YOUR LOVE'' AND REMEMBER ITS YOUTH!! SUPER SONG!!
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bachrodi wrote:
dancex3 is probably the best disco groove ive ever heard. i loop it for hours.
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bassslinger wrote:
Simply the best sounds to dance to with a woman. As kool as it will ever get!
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Gr00vyJax wrote:
love the chic cheer!
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orionvideo wrote:
Le Chic!
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DownJesus wrote:
Freaky !
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