Podcasts about Le Freak

Parmi les figures qui ont forgé la légende des années 80, la plus foisonnante des décennies de l'histoire de la musique populaire, la présence de David Bowie est inévitable, incontournable et pourtant la plus étonnante. Inattendue je devrais dire. En tout cas en 1983. Pourquoi ? Ben il faudrait qu'on y retourne, je vous emmène ?En ce printemps 83 où on en a plus que pour Michael Jackson, U2 et Simple Minds, bref une nouvelle aube sonore et musicale, David Bowie a tout de l'artiste des années 70 où il a brillé partout. Au point qu'il est le modèle de toute cette nouvelle génération nommée New Wave qui lui a tout piqué ou presque. Est-ce pour cela qu'il a disparu depuis trois ans ? Non. Ou en tout cas pas uniquement. C'est vrai que David a un problème avec tous ces clones de lui. Il a l'impression de se voir et de s'entendre partout. Mais bon, il y a aussi eu l'assassinat de son pote John Lennon à New York alors qu'il était lui-même sur scène à deux pas de là et qui a engendré une peur bleue de se montrer en public. Et puis enfin un gros problème de relation avec sa maison de disques qu'il a dû régler. Et malgré cette longue absence, qui pourrait imaginer que de tous les albums de David Bowie, ce fameux Let's dance est de tous, celui qui a été le moins préparé et le plus vite exécuté. David n'a écrit que cinq nouvelles chansons en trois ans quand il approche des portes du studio d'enregistrement. L'option de tout écrire en une nuit en absorbant des substances illicites appartenant au passé, il lui reste celle des fonds de tiroir, ce qu'il fait en reprenant une chanson qu'il a enregistrée quelques mois plus tôt avec Giorgio Moroder pour un film d'horreur esthétique mais de série B passé plus ou moins inaperçu en dehors des couloirs du BIFF à Bruxelles et des vidéoclubs. C'est ainsi qu'il ressort également un titre dont il a coécrit la musique avec son ami Iggy Pop pour le premier album solo qu'il a produit pour lui … en 1977, encore les 70's. Ah c'est qu'il s'amuse toujours avec Iggy qui est probablement son seul ami ; il l'avait d'ailleurs emmené dans ses valises quand il avait quitté Los Angeles au milieu de la décennie, pour Paris, puis Berlin. C'est là qu'ils avaient écrit cette chanson qui, au départ, n'a rien d'une bluette puisqu'elle fait référence à la coke et à l'héroïne. C'est d'ailleurs cela qui amuse beaucoup Nile Rodgers, le producteur de Let's Dance : faire de cette China Girl un titre pop à prendre au premier degré comme le prouvera le vidéoclip. Et il fait bien vu l'incroyable succès qu'elle va rencontrer en cette année 1983.Comme Nile le dira plus tard : il m'est souvent arrivé de savoir que la chanson que j'enregistrais allait faire un tube. Comme cette fois où on a fait écouter “Le Freak” à notre maison de disques. Ils n'y ont pas cru et pourtant c'est le single le plus vendu de leur histoire. C'était le cas aussi pour le “We are family” de Sister Sledge mais pas pour “China Girl”. Nile a ainsi poussé Bowie à sortir Let's dance en premier. Bowie n'y croyait pas, il avait tort. Lui, il voulait sortir China Girl en premier. Les deux ont eu raison et ont eu tort, mais heureusement pas au même moment. Résultat, deux tubes successifs et un Bowie au sommet, qui marque la décennie de son empreinte, imposant une nouveau look et regagnant en cette année 1983 tout l'argent qu'il avait perdu dans les années 70.

„Le Freak“ hat Hits geliefert. Unfassbar viele Hits. Die er entweder geschrieben, produziert oder performt hat – oder alles drei zusammen: „Good Times“, „We Are Family“, „Lost in Music“, „Everybody Dance“, „I Want Your Love“ mit seinen Bands Chic und Sister Sledge. „Upside Down“ von Diana Ross, „Let's Dance“ von David Bowie, „Like a Virgin“ von Madonna. Begonnen hat sein Ruhm mit Disco – Nile Rodgers ist ein Erfinder von Disco. Obwohl er selber zu bescheiden wäre, um das von sich zu behaupten. Und er sieht Disco auch nicht als geschlossene Ära, sondern als Teil eines Dance-Movements, das bis heute anhält. Kann man so sehen, es war nur eben der glamouröse, hedonistische Teil, dessen Bilder aus dem legendären Studio 54 immer noch allgegenwärtig sind und dessen Musik immer noch nachhallt. Auch in Samples von Will Smith, Modjo, Notorious B.I.G. und seiner Witwe Faith Evans, Alcazar und der Sugarhill Gang. Die verwendeten als eine der ersten „Good Times“ – heute ist es der meistgesamplete Song aller Zeiten. Kein Wunder, dass Daft Punk in den Zehnerjahren beschlossen, den Original-Disco-Vibe der späten 70er nochmal heraufzubeschwören – zusammen mit Nile Rodgers. In Episode #104NileRodgers versammeln wir uns mit Kollegin Laura Pöss unter der Discokugel und sprechen über ihre Begegnung mit dem Master himself. Der erzählt von seinen Hits, von alten und jüngsten Zusammenarbeiten und reflektiert die silberglänzende Disco-Ära.

El amigo secreto y Rafa Panadero se atreven con los primeros acordes de una de las canciones de Chic más recordadas. Al ritmo de "Le Freak" empezamos la mañana. 

Nile Rogers of Chic Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson This sit-down with my old friend, multiple Grammy Winner, Rock & Roll Hall Inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist, Nile Rogers, is SOLID GOLD… more like triple platinum. Even though we never exchanged more than a few words in the handful of times he graced my jams back in the day, there was always DHM (deep hidden meaning), as there always is with Nile. This day, we got to that and so much more. STORIES! Oh my lord, No one tells ‘em like Nile. Case in point, his tome, Le Freak, may be the greatest memoir I've read. I could not put the thing down. When was the last time I read a book cover to cover in less than 24 hours? A rare score on Amazon these days, Nile's assured he'll be updating and republishing. It's a MUST-read for music fans, flower children, and anyone who loves to sink their teeth into a great story, well-told. Nile covered his very humble early days, his barely older than him mother, the drugs, the bi-coastal extended family, the moves, the schools, early influences from Coltrane to The Beatles, flute to clarinet to guitar… how Bernard Edwards got him to the Hitmaker Strat and chucking, which has become synonymous with Nile's style. We talked the DHM, the breakdown, the Chic magic as well as the music during and since… producing the top of the top for Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran, still winning Grammys and kicking it with Daft Punk, Beyonce, and Cold Play, to name but a few, 750 MILLION albums worth. Say what? We got the sweetest stories about Michael Jackson… a funny with Keith Richards, a Grace Jones impression, and a scary story about Nile's coke psychosis leading to him bottoming out and getting clean and sober. 31 years worth and counting… That Nile was able to do all that he's done, and it's Herculean - aside from the massive number of hits, the films he's scored, the shows he's played, there's the We Are Family Foundation, Chairing the Songwriters Hall of Fame, receiving the 2024 World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for his extraordinary efforts to make the world a more peaceful, equal, and inclusive place… Nile is a humanist, a gentle soul with a heart of platinum like the records that line his walls. I've always admired, respected, and adored Nile. After reading Le Freak, and spending this time with him, I cherish him all the more. What a man, what a man, what a mighty fine man! 

Nile Rogers of Chic Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 4/2/25, 11AM PT, 2 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook and on my YouTube FB Replay here: https://bit.ly/4cmPP2u YouTube replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q875x2lVyLE

I can't quite believe we're here - Season 14! And what a way to kick things off because today's guest is nothing short of musical royalty. Nile Rodgers is a man whose music has shaped generations. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, he's the genius behind some of the biggest songs in history, think Le Freak, Good Times, and We Are Family. As the co-founder of CHIC, he pioneered the sound of disco and funk, but his influence didn't stop there. From producing Let's Dance for David Bowie to Like a Virgin for Madonna, working with legends like Diana Ross, Duran Duran, and Daft Punk, Nile's fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic records of all time. And that's before we even get to Get Lucky, the global smash hit with Daft Punk and Pharrell that introduced his magic to a whole new generation.Beyond his music, Nile's life is an incredible story of resilience, of reinvention, and creativity. His journey from the streets of New York to the biggest stages in the world is filled with extraordinary moments which he shares with us today. And since we recorded, Nile has had even more reason to celebrate, because at the Grammys, Beyoncé officially made history by winning Country Album of the Year - Nile worked with Beyoncé on the record which we discuss on the episode today, and he's long been an advocate for breaking boundaries in music, so I can only imagine how much joy that moment brought him. We spoke in December at the stunning Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, in a beautiful suite overlooking the rooftops of the city. If you're new to the podcast, this interview is not how my voice typically sounds, I was ill and could barely speak unfortunately, but that didn't get in the way of what I look back on as a magical conversation. Destination Recap:New York city, New York, USASao Paolo, Brazil Power Station Recording Studio, New York, USA Los Angeles, California, USA JapanProvidenciales, Turks and Caicos Iceland Montana, USAKazakhstanNile and CHIC will be touring across the UK and Europe this summer, bringing the good times (literally!) to a stage near you.With thanks to Airbnb for their support of today's episode. Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't wait until then, remember there's the first 13 seasons to catch up on, that's over 145 episodes to keep you busy there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C'est Chic is the second studio album by the iconic disco and funk band Chic, released on August 11, 1978. This album solidified Chic's place as a defining force in late 1970s disco music and pop culture. It features some of the most memorable grooves and polished production of the era, created by the legendary duo Nile Rodgers (guitar) and Bernard Edwards (bass).The album is best known for its international hit "Le Freak", a dancefloor anthem with its unforgettable hook ("Ahh, freak out!") and an iconic bassline that became a hallmark of disco. The track was a massive success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remaining one of the best-selling singles of all time.Another standout on the album is "I Want Your Love," a smooth yet emotionally charged disco ballad featuring lush orchestration and dreamy vocal harmonies. The rest of the album blends elements of funk, soul, and R&B, all wrapped in Chic's signature style of crisp instrumentation, rhythmic precision, and glamorous flair. Tracks like "Savoir Faire" (a jazzy instrumental) and "Happy Man" highlight their versatility and musical sophistication.C'est Chic is often hailed as a quintessential disco record, combining infectious grooves with sophisticated musicality. It remains a testament to Chic's innovation and influence, not just in disco but across genres that followed, including hip-hop and modern dance music.Listen to the album on SpotifyListen to the album on Apple MusicWhat did you think of this album? Send us a text! Support the showPatreonWebsitePolyphonic Press SubredditFollow us on InstagramContact: polyphonicpressmusic@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to play pieces of the songs we cover in these episodes. Playing clips of songs are unfortunately prohibitively expensive to obtain the proper licensing. We strongly encourage you to listen to the album along with us on your preferred format to enhance the listening experience.

The late 1970s were a fascinating time for music. Where else could you have country songs, heavy rock, disco, r'n'b, electro-pop, jazz, and even novelty songs top the charts? Only the 70s, baby! Now, as we hurtle toward 50 years after their release, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the Best Songs of 1978. Songs discussed: “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “Le Freak” by CHIC, “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel, “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen, “I'm Every Woman” by Chaka Khan, “One Way Or Another” by Blondie, “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones, “Roxanne” by The Police, “Stayin' Alive” by Bee Gees, “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow, “Take a Chance On Me” by ABBA, “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions” by Queen, “Heart of Glass” by Blondie, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's, “Big Shot” by Billy Joel, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. Note that while some of these songs were released in 1977, they were all on the Billboard Top 100 for the 1978 end-of-year charts. Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Derek Mekita, GPCD panelist Karissa Kloss, and special guest panelist Beth D'Imperio as they discuss 16 of the greatest songs from the late 1970s. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss additional songs that were popular in 1978 we were bummed didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Need more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 reasons here! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Derek Mekita, Karissa Kloss Patreon Sponsor: Derek Mekita Special Guest: Beth D'Imperio Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #70smusic #1970s #music #disco #rock #funk #queen #billyjoel #blondie #thecars #barrymanilow #beegees #abba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plongez dans les coulisses du tube légendaire Le Freak de Chic. Découvrez comment Nile Rodgers et Bernard Edwards ont transformé leur frustration, après avoir été refoulés du mythique Studio 54, en un hymne disco intemporel. Fabrice Lafitte partage anecdotes et témoignages, révélant l'origine du refrain culte "Le freak, c'est chic" et l'impact du Studio 54. Revivez l'âge d'or des années 70 avec ce voyage musical fascinant !Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

La chanteuse Alfa Anderson, la voix des tubes "Le Freak" et "Good Times" du groupe Chic est décédée à l'âge de 78 ans ce mardi. Violet, la fille de Dave Grohl a la même passion pour la musique que son père ( chœurs ou chant en concerts avec les Foo Fighters), elle travaillerait actuellement à un premier album en son nom. Des archives vidéos de 1976 de Black Sabbath sont apparues sur le web, 30 minutes d'images rares de la tournée "Technical Ecstacy". Liam Gallagher a désigné sa chanson de Noël préférée. David Gilmour a partagé une vidéo de Noël à l'attention de ses fans où il joue du dulcimer, un instrument très ancien et revient sur l'année qu'il vient de passer. On reste dans l'univers de Pink Floyd qui est le groupe qui a inspiré le plus de tatouages selon une récente étude, directement suivi par Guns N' Roses et Rammstein. Mots-Clés : casting, 1977, Nile Rodgers, guitare, Bernard Edwards, basse, Luther Vandross, album, éponyme, tube, Dance, numéro 1, charts, dissolution, 1983, Bryan Ferry, Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, source, Hollywood Reporter, temps, studio, cadeau d'anniversaire, mise en ligne, Selland Arena, Fresno, Californie, Bob Segar, The Silver Bullet Band, Boston, première partie, question, fan, Last Christmas, Wham, choix, War Is Over, John Lennon, frère aîné, Noel, de tous les temps, tournée, personnes, collaborateurs, équipe, plaisir, jouer, Top 10, Metallica, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Twenty One Pilots, Iron Maiden, Tool. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, en direct chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30 sur votre radio rock'n'pop. Merci pour votre écoute Plus de contenus de Classic 21 sur www.rtbf.be/classic21 Ecoutez-nous en live ici: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer BelgiqueRetrouvez l'ensemble des contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankx

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ILT 281 Noticias frescas, Ini Le Freak nos trae las filtraciones de Pokemon, un vistazo al autentico Flashback 2 el Fade to Black analizado en el castillo invertido del Raro y nuestro querido Otto destripa la nueva serie de Netflix Tomb Raider Si te gustan los temas musicales que escuchas en el programa son propiedad de OverClockedRemix, puedes encontrarlos en https://ocremix.org/ y en sus redes sociales.

Wenn man an Chic denkt, kommt vielen als erstes ihr größter Hit „Le Freak“ in den Sinn, der in den späten 70ern ein Megaseller war. Bis heute bleibt es die meistverkaufte Single ihrer damaligen Plattenfirma Atlantic Records. Doch Chic auf „Le Freak“ zu reduzieren, würde der Band nicht gerecht werden. (superfly.fm)

There is no contemporary pop music without Nile Rodgers. Born in 1952, Rodgers grew up playing classical music on flute and clarinet before picking up jazz guitar. And at age 20, alongside bass player Bernard Edwards, Rodgers formed the band Chic. They wrote the biggest disco hits of the 70s, like: “Dance Dance Dance,” “Everybody Dance,” “Le Freak," and "Good TImes," which formed the core of Sugarhill Gang's “Rapper's Delight”. In his music career spanning six decades, Rodgers has produced and played on some of the biggest pop songs in history, for artists like Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Daft Punk, and Beyoncé. He is also the chair of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, so with the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony taking place this June, we invited him onto Switched on Pop to talk about the making of a great song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chic Story PodcastChic : Les Maîtres du Funk et du DiscoDans cet épisode, nous mettons en lumière le groupe légendaire Chic, véritable pionnier du Funk et du Disco. De leurs débuts en tant que visionnaires de la scène musicale à leurs succès internationaux, plonge dans l'histoire fascinante de Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards et de leurs collaborateurs. Découvre comment Chic a révolutionné le monde de la musique avec des hits intemporels comme "Le Freak", "Good Times" et "Everybody Dance", et un style unique qui continue d'influencer les artistes d'aujourd'hui.Avec Funky Pearls Radio, la musique ne se contente pas d'être écoutée ; elle se vit. Alors, branche tes écouteurs, installe-toi confortablement et prépare-toi à embarquer pour un voyage inoubliable au cœur de la Soul, du Funk et du Disco.

Primavera Sound, Azkena Festival, Alma Festival, Noches del Botánico. Junio viene fuerte en visitas imperdibles. Hoy Wynona (Judd) cumple 60 años y pasado mañana Alanis Morissette cumplirá 50. DISCO 0 A ALANIS MORISSETTE Ironic (10) DISCO 0 B WYNONA I Saw The Light (3) DISCO 1 DEEP PURPLE Hush (1)  DISCO 2 SHERYL CROW & JAMES TAYLOR The New Heir (ESCA) DISCO 3 PJ HARVEY & THOM YORKE This Mess Were In (7)  DISCO 4 VALERIA CASTRO Qué Bonito (ESCA) DISCO 5 VETUSTA MORLA Copenhague (ESCA) DISCO 6 RÓISIN MURPHY Ancora Tu (ESCA)  DISCO 7 NILE RODGERS CHIC Le Freak (1)   DISCO 8 JAMIE CULLUM Wind Cries Mary (11) DISCO 9 PRETENDERS Brass In Pocket (1) DISCO 10 BEN HOWARD Only Love (5)  DISCO 11 JULIETA VENEGAS Lento (1) DISCO 12 PAOLO NUTTINI Coming Up easy (2) DISCO 13 BIRDY Fire And Rain (9)Escuchar audio

Comment transformer son jus de cerveau en euros ? Transformer sa compétence en un solobusiness rentable et scalable ? Pas facile de comprendre où est sa valeur marché quand on se lance en freelance ou en indépendant, surtout quand on a une expertise de pointe ou de niche que personne ne comprend ! Et quand on n'a pas été formé·e à la vente, au marketing, à l'entrepreneuriat ou au personal branding. Dans cette mini-série, j'interviewe Deborah Pardo qui a abandonné sa prometteuse carrière de chercheuse internationale pour se réinventer en tant que solopreneure scientifique et conférencière à 6 chiffres. Un superbe exemple qui t'aidera à combiner expertise et rentabilité.Créatrice de trois sociétés, dont deux SAS et une association, elle nous raconte comment elle a utilisé ses compétences scientifiques pour générer des revenus solides et réguliers, trouver sa liberté financière et transformer son quotidien pour être plus libre et épanouie et pour changer le monde ! Au programme :

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Songwriters Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers is our inaugural guest on the At First Listen podcast!On this episode, Andrew and Diamond dive into Chic's 1978 sophomore album, C'est Chic, with Nile himself as their guide. Nile offers recollections from creating legendary hits like "Le Freak," "I Want Your Love," "Chic Cheer" and others, as well as memories of his close relationship with fellow Chic co-founder and producer late-bassist Bernard Edwards, as well as music icons Jimi Hendrix and Prince.Nile is arguably the most successful record producer in music history, and his fingerprints are all over generations of music from the 1970s to present day. He's been so successful that his favorite white Fender Stratocaster earned the name Hitmaker, and he still uses the guitar to this day. Chic is one of the best-selling musical acts of the '70s, with grooves and melodies that have taken on new life in hip-hop and R&B, and as a producer Nile has created countless hits, including records by Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, LE SSERAFIM, Beyoncé and many others. Listen and let us know who should be on the show next!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of At First Listen!

Ep#220 BYD LIVE dresses fancy for a 1 year old's birthday party, Oscars Recap. Jerk's Quirks and Pishadoo of the Week

Don't cry out loud, we know it's St. Patrick's Day. Maybe I'm a fool, or just falling for what a fool believes, but I once saw a leprechaun and gave chase. I don't know if it's right, but I swear it's got to be real, he was the greatest dancer that I've ever seen! This week we go stublin' in to the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 17, 1979. Heaven knows I miss the 70's, so please take me home. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1979-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_For_The_Week_Ending_17th_March_1979 Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based. Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark's lazy) Books: “Ranking the 70's” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970's)" by Pete Battistini. Rejected Episode Titles: Do Ya Think I'm Le Freak? Groove Thing Bustin' Loose Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? What a Fool Believes I Was Made for Music Box Dancin' Shoes Stumblin' In My Dancin' Shoes Livin' It Up at the Y.M.C.A Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Chic - Feat Slash & Sister Sledge (He's The Greatest Dancer) - Live in Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teIw5u1SSfQ Will Ferrell Gap commercial Neil Diamond Forever in Blue Jeans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xABWHG8-1P4 Rick Beato Interview of Michael McDonald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLAcQIfoauQ&t=5s SCTV 3 Michael McDonald Ride Like the Wind Backing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLbhEUE_5U

Freak out! And welcome back to Fancy as Fuck! We enjoyed our little break, but we're so excited to be back! We brought out our extra special guest, Lady Duchess, who is directing our disco show - Studio Cheeky-4. Tune in before or after you groove on down to the Cheeky Room to see the show, we dish it all out regardless! Check out our website for any info and show dates: https://www.sweetcheekscabaret.com/Any comments, questions, and love letters can be sent to our email: podcast@sweetcheekscabaret.comStay Fancy! xoxo

"We Are Family" mit dem Song und dem Album hat die Band Sister Sledge 1979 den Durchbruch geschafft. Verantwortlich dafür waren vor allem Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards. "Sister Sledge", das waren 1979 die vier Schwestern Kim, Debbie, Joni und Kathy von der amerikanischen Ostküste, genauer gesagt aus Philadelphia. Bevor sie zusammen mit Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards arbeiteten, hatten die vier Schwestern schon Singles und auch zwei Alben veröffentlicht – alles mit mäßigem Erfolg. Um den vier Schwestern unter die Arme zu greifen, hatte das Label in die Wege geleitet, dass sich die Band mit zwei jungen aber sehr talentierten Songwritern und Produzenten vom gemeinsamen Label zusammensetzt: Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards. Bevor Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards mit Sister Sledge zusammengearbeitet haben, hatten der legendäre Gitarrist und Bassist nur Musik für sich selbst geschrieben und produziert. Als Teil der Band "Chic" hatten die zwei vorher mit ihrem großen Hit "Le Freak" einen Megaerfolg gefeiert. Die Plattenfirma hatte die zwei infolge ihres riesigen Erfolgs darum gebeten, auch für andere Künstler des Labels Atlantic Records zu schreiben. In einem Interview hat Nile Rodgers verraten, dass ihnen Künstler wie die Rolling Stones oder auch Aretha Franklin angeboten worden sind. Da die beiden aber noch nie für jemand anderen geschrieben hatten, wollten sie erstmal "klein anfangen" und entschieden sich für die damals noch unbekannten "Sister Sledge". Für Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards hatte das nebenher noch den Vorteil, dass sie selbst auch ein bisschen was von dem Rampenlicht abgekommen haben, was vermutlich anders gewesen wäre, hätten sie als erstes ein Album für Aretha Franklin oder die Rolling Stones produziert. Einige der Songs haben Rodgers und Edwards sogar geschrieben, bevor sie die Band überhaupt jemals getroffen hatten, alleine durch die Informationen, die sie von der Plattenfirma bekommen haben. Darunter zum Beispiel auch den größten Hit der Band "We Are Family". Vor allem für Nile Rodgers stellte sich die Zusammenarbeit mit Sister Sledge als Glücksfall heraus. Mit "We Are Family" hatte er einen Welthit geschaffen, den heute noch Millionen Menschen kennen. Für ihn wird dieses Album mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit auch ein echter Türöffner gewesen sein. Nach "We Are Family" folgten viele weitere erfolgreiche Kooperationen auch mit vielen großen Künstlern wie Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran oder auch Daft Punk. Sein Weggefährte und guter Freund Bernard Edwards, mit dem er gerne und häufig zusammengearbeitet hat, verstarb 1996 nach einem gemeinsamen Auftritt mit Nile Rodgers in Tokio an einer Lungenentzündung. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "We Are Family" wird im Podcast gesprochen (11:09) – "He's The Greatest Dancer" (28:40) – "Lost in Music" (34:39) – "Thinking of You" (41:51) – "We Are Family" (55:36) – "Easier To Love" __________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen (01:42) – "Le Freak" von Chic (20:08) – "Ich steh' ja so auf Disco" von Udo Lindenberg (25:11) – "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" von Will Smith (26:03) – "Rappers Delight" von Sugarhill Gang  (26:24) – "Good Times" von Chic (26:51) – "He's The Greatest Dancer" von Danii Minogue (52:07) – "Do What You Wanna Do" von T-Connection __________ Shownotes Muppet Show Version von "He's The Greatest Dancer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1aCMZWDSQU Allmusic Review zum Album "We Are Family": https://www.allmusic.com/album/we-are-family-mw0000666230 Podcasttipp: "50 Jahre Hip Hop" in der ARD-Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/50-jahre-hiphop-mit-songs-in-die-geschichte/51648976/ SWR1 Meilenstein Folge zum Album "Let's Dance" von David Bowie: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/swr1-meilensteine/david-bowie-let-s-dance/swr1/12576181/ SWR1 Meilenstein Folge zum Album "Random Access Memories" von Daft Punk:   https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/swr1-meilensteine/daft-punk-random-access-memories/swr1/12674811/ SWR1 Meilenstein Folge zum Album "Diana" von Diana Ross: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/swr1-meilensteine/diana-ross-diana/swr1/12898255/ __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: meilensteine@swr.de

PopaHALLics #115 "Poppanew!"Happy New Year! We kick off 2024 with a chat about Paul Giamatti's Oscar-buzz performance in "The Holdovers," the discomfort of "Saltburn," Stephen King's return to a favorite character—and more!Streaming:"The Holdovers," theaters and rental. In this drama, Giamatti plays a much-disliked history professor at a  New England boarding school forced to oversee a group of boys with nowhere else to go for the holidays."Saltburn," Prime. A university student's obsession with a rich classmate turns into a series of horrifying events when he's invited to the family castle.  Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, and Alison Oliver star."American Symphony," Netflix. In this intimate documentary, musician Jon Batiste sets out to write a symphony as his partner, author Suleika Jaouad, struggles with the return of her cancer."Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," Hulu, Sling, other channels. In this adaptation of Judy Blume's beloved novel, an 11-year-old girl (Abby Ryder Fortson) navigates new friends, feelings, and adolescence after her family moves to the suburbs. With Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. "Blue-Eye Samurai," Netflix. In this French-American adult animated series, a half-Japanese/half white swordswoman seeks vengeance on four white men for their wrongs to her mother.  Gorgeous visuals, violence, and sex.Books:"Holly," by Stephen King. Holly Gibney is one of King's more memorable recurring characters—a vulnerable, insecure young woman overcoming a difficult upbringing to become a private detective. Here she investigates a series of disappearances caused by an unlikely pair of serial killers.Music:Popahallics #115 Playlist features songs such as "Le Freak," "We Are Family," "Like a Virgin" and "Let's Dance"  written,  composed and/or produced by guitarist Nile Rodgers. If you'd like to see Nile in action, this NPR Tiny Desk Concert is great. 

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Diana Ross – "Diana" Diana Ross gelang erst mit ihrem Album "Diana" der weltweite Durchbruch. Es erschien am 22. Mai 1980 in in Zusammenarbeit mir den Produzenten und Musikern Bernard Edwards und Nile Rodgers. Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards kennt man übrigens auch als die Gründer der Disco-Band "Chic". Der Einfluss der Band ist auch auf "Diana" nicht zu überhören. Diana Ross' Karriere stand Kopf Angefangen hat damals alles mit einem Gespräch zwischen Diana Ross und Nile Rodgers. Diana wollte mal was Neues ausprobieren und brauchte einen frischen Sound. Und das hat funktioniert. SWR1 Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig meint, er habe sie im ersten Moment gar nicht wiedererkannt. Man merkte allein schon beim Betrachten des Albumcovers schnell, das ist nicht mehr die Diva mit den langen Haaren, die in den 1960ern bei der Girl-Band "The Supremes" gesungen hat. "Ist das Diana Ross? Das Album war einfach eine ganz neue Scheibe." (SWR1 Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig) Rodgers und Diana dachten sich dann: Die Geschichte darüber, wie Diana Ross ihre Karriere auf den Kopf stellen will eignet sich doch schon super für einen Song! Und so entstand ihr Hit "Upside Down". Leider stand auch bei der Produktion das ein oder andere Mal alles Kopf. Zum Beispiel war Diana unzufrieden mit dem fertigen Mix der Platte. Sie hatte das Gefühl, dass ihre Stimme nicht genug zur Geltung kommt und in der Musik versinkt. Also hat sie das Album später nochmal komplett neu mischen lassen und den Gesang noch einmal aufgenommen. Das ist auch der Grund, weshalb es alle Songs auf dem Deluxe-Album in zwei Versionen gibt. "I'm Coming Out" ist die Hymne der LGBTQ-Community Das Musikgenre "Disco", zu welchem "Diana" gehört, kam in den USA ursprünglich aus der schwarzen- und der LGBTQ-Community. Nile Rodgers hat sich für Dianas Hit "I'm Coming Out" auch von dieser inspirieren lassen. Rodgers ist damals zum Feiern immer gerne in die Schwulen-Clubs gegangen, weil da einfach die bessere Musik lief und die krasseren Partys stattfanden. "Diana Ross war in der Schwulenszene eine Göttin und mit dem Song hat sie sich für ewig ein Denkmal gemacht." (SWR1 Musikredakteur Dave Jörg) Diana Ross singt das Lied eher aus der Perspektive, dass sie als selbstbewusste und starke Frau erhobenen Hauptes in eine neue Lebens- und Schaffensphase eintritt. So hat sie sich auch gesanglich als große Diva gegen zwei ziemlich lange Posaunen-Soli am Anfang und am Ende des Songs durchsetzen können. 1994 hat Diana Ross mit "I'm Coming Out" sogar die Fußball-WM in den USA eröffnet. Bei ihrem Auftritt ist leider ein entscheidendes Detail danebengegangen. Um was es dabei ging und was noch alles hinter der turbulenten Produktion von "Diana" steckt, erfahren Sie in dieser Episode der SWR1 Meilensteine. __________ Shownotes Review bei Allmusichttps://www.allmusic.com/album/diana-mw0000313428 WDR Stichtag zum 75. Geburtstag von Diana Rosshttps://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/audio/wdr2/wdr2-stichtag/audio-diana-ross-saengerin-geburtstag--100.html YouTube Channel von Diana Rosshttps://www.youtube.com/@MissRossTV Diana Ross verschießt Elfmeter bei der WM Eröffnung 1994https://11freunde.de/artikel/vor-25-jahren-patzer-bei-der-wm-er%C3%B6ffnung/657668 Offizielle Website von Diana Rosshttps://www.dianaross.com/ __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Diana" wird im Podcast gesprochen (03:12) – "Upside Down"(09:16) – "Tenderness"(11:06) – "Friend to Friend"(21:00) – "I'm Coming Out"(28:04) – "My Old Piano"__________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen (07:18) – "Le Freak" von Chic(08:08) – "Upside Down" Cover von The BossHoss(29:39) – "Meddle" von Pink Floyd__________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: meilensteine@swr.de

Welcome back to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:1 point: get the year correct within 10 years (e.g., you guess 1975 and it is between 1965-1985)4 points: get the year correct within 5 years (e.g., you guess 2004 and it is between 1999-2009)7 points: get the year correct within 2 years (e.g., you guess 1993 and it is between 1991-1995)10 points: get the year dead on!Guesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.comI will read your scores out on the following episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla (1995)Song 1: I Disappear by Metallica (2000)Song 2: You're the Inspiration by Chicago (1984)Song 3: I Got Rhythm by Judy Garland (1943)Song 4: FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna and Kanye West and Paul McCartney (2015)Song 5: Trust by Prince (1989)Song 6: Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys (2007)Song 7: Start Me Up by Salt-N-Pepa (1992)Song 8: Le Freak by Chic (1978)Song 9: (Listen to the) Flower People by Spinal Tap (1984)Song 10: Something to Talk About by Bonnie Raitt (1991)

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Sylver Logan Sharp, Grammy winning, singer, songwriter, producer and host shapes her creative visions into music mastery and entrepreneurial genius! With two full CD releases, numerous singles and guest appearances, Sylver is making new moves, new music and new jewels! A Duke Ellington School of the Arts alum and the voice of CHIC (Nile Rogers and the late Bernard Edwards) for 20 years, Sylver toured the US, Europe, Japan, and the UK. Her CHIC discography includes: CHIC-ism, CHIC, Le Freak and More Treats, CHIC, the Definitive Grove and the DVDs, CHIC, Live at The Budokan, CHIC, Live at Montreux and CHIC, Live in Amsterdam. She also appears on Carlos Santana's Hymns for Peace. Both Sylver and Daryl earned a Grammy for their work on the Yolanda Adams, “The EXPERIENCE, LIVE” at Constitution Hall CD. Sylver and Daryl currently host a weekly virtual live show from their loft called #FeelBetterFriday. They feature “feel better” music and special guest artists, along with their original music. Join Alvin, Bobby and Vash for “Soulful Sensations: An Evening with Sylver Logan Sharp” as they wrap up the month-long celebration of PRIDE and Black Music Month in June. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hesaidhesaidhesaidlive/message

Auch wenn es kein wirkliches Comeback war, weil Bowie gar nicht lange weg war, fühlte es sich doch so an, weil der Erfolg von Let´s Dance einfach so riesig war. Wie dieser Meilenstein für Bowies Karriere entstanden ist, hört Ihr in der Episode. Epsiode zu Space Oddity: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/11/10/space-oddity-david-bowie/ Episode zu Le Freak: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/05/26/le-freak-chic/ Episode zu Upside down: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/02/08/upside-down-diana-ross/ https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/02/08/pride-and-joy-stevie-ray-vaughn/ Episode zu Heroes: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/02/07/heroes-david-bowie/ Mein Facebook Profil: https://www.facebook.com/markus.dreesen Mein Instagram Profil: https://www.instagram.com/markusdreesen/?hl=de Könnt mir gerne folgen, gibt da immer wieder Updates zum Podcast und sonst so ... Offizielle Playlists: https://music.apple.com/de/playlist/100malmusiklegenden/pl.u-JjM2F9Nv5z (Apple) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6RGcoNO671nOMpYRkTTQLV (Spotify) Songvorschläge, Episodensuche und T-Shirts unter 100malmusiklegenden.de! Infos zu möglichen Werbekooperationen unter https://100malmusiklegenden.de/werbung

| Lovin' You (Radio Edit)  | The Journey Men, Hannah Khemoh | I Won't Give Up  | Yooks, Hannah Khemoh | Jaded Love  | Soul Groove (UK) | Somebody  | Assal | Wax Poetic  | Khamari | (Trying To Be) Perfect (Nigel Lowis Remix)  | Candace Woodson | Motion  | Ty Dolla $ign | The Come Up  | Kandy Janai | Hooked  | LeVelle, Raheem DeVaughn | Dance  | T.A.X.I.E. | Found  | Stiggy James | Questions  | Maeta | Pull Up (Gedi Edit)  | Steph Payne | Love Language (Show Mix)  | Bobby Washington | La La Love (Gedi Edit)  | S.P.L., B Banner | When Love Calls (Gedi Edit)  | 3rd Soul From The Sun | Harlem Underground  | Von Stupart | Boogie Down  | Von Stupart | On My Way  | Buscrates feat. Soraya Watti | What's Mine (Gedi Clean Edit)  | Claire Davis | Keep On, Keepin' On  | Kat Hawley feat. Steve Cole | If Things Change  | Kibra feat. Sasha L. Henry | Ain't No One  | Kim Tavar | Holding All My Love  | Mike Di Lorenzo feat. Anna Moore | Made To Suffer  | Melonyx | One You (feat. Algebra Blessett)  | Lin Rountree | Magic Hour  | Lin Rountree | Choose It Right  | Sammy G & Friends | New Chapter (Gedi Clean Edit)  | Alohai | Real Ones (Gedi Clean Edit)  | Alohai | Is It So (Gedi Clean Edit)  | B.Marie | Slow Down  | Chisom | No Time  | Bryzone_ybp feat. Honey Blue | I Am Me  | Natasha Watts  | No One Like You  | Alexis Whitney | Good Love  | Abi-Yah | In The Middle Of The Night  | Bill Albright | Top Notch  | Rodderick Higgins | Cigars & Bourbon  | Key J Kev | We've Got One  | Wendy Walker | Le Freak  | Sierra Sellers | As Long As You Like It  | Tori Helene | Already High  | Talibah Safiya | How's The Weather?  | Aimi | Be  | Vandell Andrew | Allure  | Vandell Andrew

The name Freaknik was inspired by Le Freak by CHIC, a popular song and dance in the early 1980s. First held in John A. White Park in Atlanta in April 1982, it was attended by at most 150 students, featuring a potluck and dancing. Tim and TRU discuss their thoughts on the upcoming documentary. Can you date someone who talks about people? Can you date someone who seems to be the perfect person, but they are ugly? Those topics and more in this episode!Email: joneshallpodcast@gmail.comIG: JonesHallPodcastTwitter: @joneshallpod

Hey, everyone! Thanks so much for tuning in. Today we will be covering soooooo many different topics. 1.Weekend recap 2. Rest in peace Bryce Brooks 3. Dalai Lama 4.Coach Taylor...the list goes on and on. We hope you all enjoy listening. 

Vor fast genau 40 Jahren veröffentlichte David Bowie "Let's Dance", sein kommerziell erfolgreichstes Album. Auf der Platte sind mit dem Titelsong "Let's Dance", "China Girl" und "Modern Love" auch drei der bekanntesten Singles von David Bowie. David Bowie ist wohl einer der einflussreichsten Musiker der Pop- und Rockgeschichte. Dem zu widersprechen würde sich vermutlich kaum jemand trauen. 26 veröffentlichte Studioalben und mehr als 140 Millionen verkaufte Tonträger stützen diese Aussage. Aber einen einflussreichen Musiker macht auch aus, dass er sich traut, neue Dinge auszuprobieren und Dinge anders zu machen, als man es vielleicht erwartet. Genau das hat David Bowie auch mit seinem Album "Let's Dance" gemacht, dass er vor knapp 40 Jahren rausgebracht hat. "Let's Dance" ist nicht nur das kommerziell das erfolgreichste Album von David Bowie, sondern war anfangs auch durchaus umstritten. Das lag vor allem an dem Stilwechsel den Bowie mit diesem Album einläutete. Aus dem experimentellen David Bowie wurde (vordergründig) der Mainstream-Bowie, der sich auf "Let's Dance" eher der gefälligeren Popmusik zuwandte. Die 80er wurden für Bowie die Zeit mit den bunten Anzügen und der Neon-Frisur. Der neue Bowie-Sound lag zum einen an Bowie selbst, der das Album produziert hat und zum anderen an Star-Gitarrist Nile Rodgers, der zusammen mit Bowie an dem Album arbeitete. Nile Rodgers stammt ursprünglich aus der New Yorker Bronx. Er ist nicht nur Gitarrist und Musikproduzent sondern war auch Teil der Band "Chic", die mit ihrem Song "Le Freak" einen internationalen Hit landete. Als Musikproduzent arbeitete er neben David Bowie auch mit anderen Megastars wie Madonna, Duran Duran, INXS, Daft Punk oder Mick Jagger zusammen. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album “Let's Dance” wird im Podcast gesprochen 16:41 Mins – “Modern Love” 24:07 Mins – “China Girl” 35:08 Mins – “Let's Dance”  51:12 Mins – “Criminal World” 01:01:54 Mins – “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” __________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen 01:00 Mins – “Le Freak” von Chic 01:15 Mins – “We Are Family” von Sister Sledge 01:23 Mins – “Upside Down” von Diana Ross 24:19 Mins – “China Girl” von Iggy Pop und David Bowie  27:26 Mins – “Sweet Thing” von Rufus und Chaka Khan 28:17 Mins – “Under My Thumb” von The Rolling Stones  43:53 Mins – “Let's Dance” von Chris Montez  49:33 Mins – “Criminal World” von Metro  __________ Shownotes: Werbespot mit Bowie und Tina Turner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxlZYnFtqNI Offizielles Musikvideo “Let's Dance”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbD_kBJc_gI Offizielles Musikvideo “China Girl”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YC3sTbAPcU Online-Blog zu “China Girl”: https://bowiesongs.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/china-girl/ Nile Rogers zu “Let's Dance”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlDCPCwVNUw __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: meilensteine@swr.de

I've got to be real this week and ask some tough questions. I was made for dancing, and when I put on my dancing shoes, do ya think I'm sexy? Can you shake your groove thing; shake it like le freak that you are? Heaven knows, if you had the mind of the gambler, you might take a bet on the best song in the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of February 10th, 1979. Don't hold back, you can do it! Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1979-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_For_The_Week_Ending_10th_February_1979 Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based. Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com Wikipedia.com (because Mark's lazy) Books: “Ranking the 70's” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970's) by Pete Battistini. Rejected Episode Titles: What Le Freak Believes I Will Survive the Fire Fire, Baby I'm Burnin', What a Tragedy Baby I'm Burnin', Take Me to the River When You're the Gambler, Every 1's a Winner Don't Cry Out Loud at the Y.M.C.A Lotta Love or Too Much Heaven Things we talked about in the episode: ABBA the Movie trailer. Australian tour 1977: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-HGQR9afws Warriors, Come Out to Play – “The Warriors” Movie CLIP (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRM2YcGpmxg Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda - "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqbW-L_xt18 Toto Georgie Porgy featuring Sheryl Lynn : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CQpvc8quQ8

In the latest of a series of interviews with gamechangers from the worlds of culture, business, sports and politics, Amol Rajan speaks to musician Nile Rodgers.As a songwriter and producer, Rodgers has worked on worldwide hits including David Bowie's Let's Dance, Madonna's Like a Virgin, Sister Sledge's We Are Family and Daft Punk's Get Lucky. Rodgers tells Rajan about his childhood in 1960s New York City, with his mother only 14 years older than him, falling prey to drug addiction as she brought up her young son. Rajan finds out about the circumstances around Rodgers setting up the band Chic with his musical partner Bernard Edwards and the story behind their sensational record, Le Freak. As one of the most successful black men in the music industry, Rodgers reflects on the racism which still troubles America and the structural inequalities that come with music streaming, and he tells Rajan about the death of his mother in 2020.

Back in 1978 was a typical day like another Sunday in Salem where it was fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.? Was that just too much heaven for a blue collar man? When Monday came along, in a strange way, perhaps you felt alive, and were ready to take a chance again. With that double vision now cleared, you left that bottle on the shelf and proceeded straight on back to work. After a time, all that bad blood would recede, and even the French who had labeled you “Le Freak” had a change of heart. This week, ooh baby baby, we travel back through those time passages to have a listen to the Billboard Top 40 from the week of November 18th, 1978. I have no problem taking on this load as a beast of burden and not once have I thought that I just wanna stop. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_18th_November_1978 Rejected Titles: Hot Child in McArther Park Hold the Line, I Just Wanna Stop and Get Off I Just Want to Stop at the Y.M.C.A. Le Freak at the Y.M.C.A. I Love the Nightlife of a Blue Collar Man Blue Collar Beast of Burden Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based. Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com Wikipedia.com (because Mark's lazy) Books: “Ranking the 70's” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll Goin' Coconuts (1978) TV Spot Trailers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvC3_VCZPKA Toto - Hold The Line (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htgr3pvBr-I Animal House Guitar Scene with Stephen Bishop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V_hCqO6UQs American Bandstand - The Village People Jan 6 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrUHqk3uajo Bosom Buddies Original Intro Theme Song (Billy Joel's “My Life”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UI_JwF3cnA Foul Play 1978 Trailer | Goldie Hawn | Chevy Chase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9b-yEQ71Js

To celebrate Accutron's 62nd birthday, a true music icon joins the conversation, the one, and only Nile Rodgers. As the co-founder of CHIC and the Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like "Le Freak," (the biggest-selling single in the history of Atlantic Records) and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times." Nile's work in the CHIC Organization and his productions for artists like David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Madonna have sold over 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide while his trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Avicii, Keith Urban, Disclosure, Sam Smith and Lady Gaga reflect the vanguard of contemporary music. Join us for a journey into the life of a living legend that has changed the face of music.Episode Highlights6:36 I grew up in an era where the album was the film and the singles were the trailer. You had to make a hit single so people would be interested in listening and purchasing the album. In today's world the consumption of music is the reflection of society, a headline oriented society.14:35 My parents were heroin addicts and I was constantly on the move, I don't remember going to the same school for more than a few weeks. But all schools had standardized music education, they all had school orchestras and each school assigned to me a different instrument I had to learn to play. By the time I grew up I became a self-contained band, doing all my orchestration, writing every part of every instrument myself.26:44 I remember being in Central Park in NYC, watching a moon landing and remember seeing the Bulova logo here. When a few years ago we created a watch together for the We Are Family Foundation, it felt truly magical to me.Learn more about the Accutron watch here, and follow @AccutronWatch:InstagramTwitterFacebookSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to hear new episodes as soon as they're released.Follow our hosts on social media:Bill McCuddy: Facebook  / TwitterDavid Graver: Instagram  / TwitterNile Rodgers: Instagram  / Twitter

On episode 142 on Modern Brews and Beats Podcast, we're talking lagers and sharing our top 5 favorite Nile Rodgers productions. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #142: Le Freak appeared first on NTX Beer.

Today we are revisiting one of our favorite early episodes of Broken Record with the legendary producer, Nile Rodgers. Over the course of his five decade-long career, Nile Rodgers has performed on, written, and produced some of the greatest dance songs of all time, including Diana Ross's “I'm Coming Out,” Daft Punk's “Get Lucky,” and Madonna's “Like A Virgin.” Back in Fall of 2018, Nile met up with Bruce Headlam at the same New York City recording studio where 35 years earlier, Nile recorded the Let's Dance album with David Bowie. This time around, Nile brought his famed disco funk band Chic to the interview to perform live renditions of their classic hits including, “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “Everybody Dance.” So all the music you will hear in today's episode was recorded live, just for us. In between performances, Nile shares exhilarating stories from his life, including how he found salvation as a young jazz guitarist whose teenage mom struggled with heroin addiction. Nile also talks about the night he played old James Brown tunes with Prince and Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood at a small club in London. And he explains what it was like going clubbing with Madonna as her star was starting to explode in the mid-'80s. You can listen to a playlist of some of our favorite songs produced by Nile Rodgers HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lets go back to a time when The Deer Hunter, two months away from winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards, was number one at the movies, Le Freak and Y.M.C.A. were burning up the radio air waves and gold was at an epic high. But just as big, the Steelers and Cowboys were vying for the Lombardi Trophy and to become the first team to earn three of them. Relive that awesome classic on the Steelers Retro Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#100-96Intro/Outro: Teenage Kicks by The Undertones100. Le Freak by Chic99. ABC by The Jackson 598. Rock With You by Michael Jackson97. Gloria by Patti Smith96. Transmission by Joy DivisionVote on your favorite song from today's episodeVote on your favorite song from Week 4 of the 60'sThe twelve lists used: Pitchfork, NME, Top 40 Weekly, Fourth Estate Audio, Rate Your Music, Cleveland Hall of Fame, Soul Tracks, Music Outfitters, Acclaimed Music, Digital Dream Door, Bacoben's, Rolling Stone Magazine

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago this month, Hit Parade launched on the Slate podcast network. What have we learned in that half-decade? And what episodes did you love the most? We asked you to vote—and the results may surprise you. Sure, you enjoyed our shows about Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney, Mariah, Bruce, Stevie and Janet. But even more than that, you loved our nerdy deep dives about the producers behind “Le Freak”…the rules for One-Hit Wonders…the college-rockers from Athens, Ga.…the man behind Meat Loaf…the smooth players behind Yacht Rock…and that explainer about why you had to pay top dollar for CDs in the '90s with only one good song. Join host Chris Molanphy as he shares his founding principles for Hit Parade, and counts down your 20 favorite shows. Happy fifth birthday to us! We're finally old enough for kindergarten. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As broadcast December 9, 2021 with plenty of memories for you podcast member berries.  Tonight we start by noting the genesis of CHIC's "Le Freak," which went to #1 on this date in late 1978.  After that, plenty of new & rediscovered gems just out as the year wraps up in the funk & soul world with tunes from Alessandro Alessandroni, Wanubale, Thundercat, and Monster Rally to check out hot off the presses.  For our 2nd hour Dan Lloyd is in to recap his favorite albums of the year thus far in no particular order, with highlights from Turnstile, The War On Drugs, Mogwai, IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, and many other very deserving artists who served up excellent full-lengths this year.#feelthegravityTracklisting:Part I (00:00)CHIC – (Funny) BoneAlessandro Alessandroni – Shine OnVANO3000 & BADBADNOTGOOD feat Samuel T. Herring – Running Away (Time)Skinshape – OracoloWanubale – Breaki Wanubale – Hickups Part II (31:33)Monster Rally – Island HoppingThundercat feat Louis Cole, Raedio & Genevieve Artadi – SatelliteMenahan Street Band feat Victor Benavidas – The StrangerHollyy – Someone Just Like MeThe Teskey Brothers feat Orchestra Victoria – Paint My Heart (Live at Hamer Hall, 2020)Night Owls feat Destani Wolf – Let's Stay TogetherThe Gaylettes – Son of a Preacher Man Part III (61:29)Manchester Orchestra – InaudibleAmyl and the Sniffers – SecurityTurnstile – MysteryIceage – VendettaThe Wildhearts – SplitterJulien Baker – Faith Healer Part IV (92:39)Sam Fender – The LevellerThe War on Drugs – WastedBlack Midi – Chondromalacia PatellaSleaford Mods – Nudge It ft. Amy TaylorMogwai – Supposedly, We Were NightmaresIDLES – Progress 

Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist by constantly traversing new musical terrain and successfully expanding the boundaries of popular music. As the co-founder of CHIC , Nile helped to pioneer a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like "Le Freak," (the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records), and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times". As a writer, producer and musician, Nile has worked with artists as diverse as Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Madonna, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, and Sister Sledge, whose “We Are Family,” written by Nile and Bernard Edwards, also lends its name to his We Are Family Foundation, an organization which raises funds and awareness in the fight against systemic racism, inequality, inequity, and injustice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Look at all the freaks! This week our monsters compete to be the main attraction at the Freak Show and Louisianna emerges as a real staple of the season by facing her fears all on one leg. We applaud Dollya’s decision to defend her drag, question Priscilla’s penchant for putdowns that pummel too hard, and analyze Evah’s self-destruction that has been tapping at her all season. Colin tortures Johnny with blueberries, Johnny campaigns for Miss Nelson’s drag persona, and a top three prediction rears its ugly head. Who is in your top three, Mary? Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary.com