Good Times: The Very Best of the Hits & the Remixes
Chic · 2005
143 min · 28 tracks · R&B · funk rock
Funky grooves and polished disco rhythms collide with uplifting melodies and vibrant energy.
Why this album works
The album showcases Chic's enduring impact on pop and dance music, highlighted by their classic hits like 'Le Freak' and 'We Are Family,' which continue to resonate across generations. Its release coincided with a revival of disco culture, leading to significant chart performances and numerous licensing opportunities in commercials and films, solidifying Chic's legacy in contemporary music.
- Career context
- By the time 'Good Times: The Very Best of the Hits & the Remixes' was released in 2005, Chic had already established themselves as pioneers of the disco and funk genres since their formation in the late 1970s. This compilation came after a period of renewed interest in their music, particularly with the resurgence of disco-influenced sounds in the early 2000s, making it a strategic release to capture both new and nostalgic audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Sparks· Ricky Martin· No Doubt· They Might Be Giants· Debbie Gibson· Usher· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 We Are Family Standout 3:25
- 2 Le Freak Standout 3:32
- 3 Good Times Standout 3:37
- 4 Lost in Music 3:20
- 5 Everybody Dance 4:08
- 6 I Want Your Love 3:22
- 7 He’s the Greatest Dancer 6:10
- 8 Chic Cheer 4:36
- 9 Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) 3:39
- 10 My Forbidden Lover 4:34
- 11 Thinking of You 4:27
- 12 Hangin’ 3:34
- 13 All American Girls 3:52
- 14 Mama Never Told Me 3:18
- 15 My Feet Keep Dancing 3:44
- 16 Dancing on the Jagged Edge 3:34
- 17 Got to Love Somebody 3:33
- 18 Frankie 3:52
Disc 2
- 1 We Are Family (Sure Is Pure remix) 8:21
- 2 I Want Your Love (Stonebridge remix) 8:43
- 3 Thinking of You (Ramp remix) 7:26
- 4 Hangin’ (extended) 5:12
- 5 We Are Family (Steve Anderson DMC mix) 8:09
- 6 Lost in Music (Sure Is Pure remix) 8:34
- 7 He’s the Greatest Dancer (Brutal Bill remix) 5:29
- 8 Good Times (A Touch of Jazz remix) 5:16
- 9 Jack Le Freak 8:23
- 10 Megachic Megamix 7:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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