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Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits

Chic · 1997

55 min · 10 tracks · R&B · funk rock

A pulsating blend of disco grooves and funky rhythms that defined dance floors in the late '70s and early '80s.

Why this album works

Best for
steady groove for dancing for social gatherings nostalgic vibes of celebration
Context
By the time 'Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits' was released in 1997, Chic had already established themselves as pioneers in disco and funk music. This compilation came nearly two decades after their peak in the late '70s with hits like 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times', serving as a retrospective celebrating their enduring influence on contemporary dance music.
If you like
R&B, funk rock

Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits is an album by Chic, released in 1997. A pulsating blend of disco grooves and funky rhythms that defined dance floors in the late '70s and early '80s. This album not only highlights Chic's massive contributions to the disco era but also showcases their impact on later genres such as hip-hop and pop. The inclusion of tracks like 'Good Times' has led to its sampling in numerous hits, further solidifying Chic's legacy within the music industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits sound like?

A pulsating blend of disco grooves and funky rhythms that defined dance floors in the late '70s and early '80s. Rooted in R&B and funk rock.

What makes Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits by Chic notable?

This album not only highlights Chic's massive contributions to the disco era but also showcases their impact on later genres such as hip-hop and pop. The inclusion of tracks like 'Good Times' has led to its sampling in numerous hits, further solidifying Chic's legacy within the music industry. By the time 'Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits' was released in 1997, Chic had already established themselves as pioneers in disco and funk music. This compilation came nearly two decades after their peak in the late '70s with hits like 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times', serving as a retrospective celebrating their enduring influence on contemporary dance music.

Who is Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits for?

Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, for social gatherings and nostalgic vibes of celebration.

How many songs are on Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits?

Dance, Dance, Dance & Other Hits has 10 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·55:45

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Le Freak Standout 5:30
  • 2 Rebels Are We 3:21
  • 3 Soup for One 3:07
  • 4 Everybody Dance Standout 6:41
  • 5 Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) 8:24
  • 6 Good Times Standout 8:15
  • 7 My Forbidden Lover 4:41
  • 8 Real People 3:46
  • 9 Chip Off the Old Block 5:01
  • 10 I Want Your Love 6:54

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Genre

funk rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

55 min 45 sec