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The Definitive Groove Collection

Chic · 2006

151 min · 30 tracks · R&B · funk rock

An infectious blend of disco, funk, and R&B that captivates with danceable grooves and polished musicianship.

Why this album works

The album compiles several of Chic's most iconic tracks, such as 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times', which have left an indelible mark on popular music. It has been praised for its role in reviving interest in Chic's legacy during the early 2000s, influencing a new generation of artists within the disco and funk genres.
Best for
infectious dancefloor anthems dynamic groove journey experience for celebratory gatherings
Context
Released in 2006, The Definitive Groove Collection serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Chic's influential career, highlighting their peak in the late 1970s. This collection arrives after a period of relative obscurity for the band, showcasing their timeless hits and reaffirming their importance in the genre of disco and funk.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) 8:22
  • 2 Everybody Dance Standout 6:43
  • 3 Strike Up the Band 4:35
  • 4 Le Freak Standout 5:32
  • 5 Chic Cheer 4:44
  • 6 At Last I Am Free 7:14
  • 7 I Want Your Love 6:56
  • 8 Savoir Faire 5:05
  • 9 Good Times Standout 8:16
  • 10 My Forbidden Lover 4:43
  • 11 What About Me 4:14
  • 12 My Feet Keep Dancing 6:41
  • 13 Chip Off the Old Block 5:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Rebels Are We 3:22
  • 2 Real People 3:46
  • 3 Will You Cry (When You Hear This Song) 4:10
  • 4 26 4:06
  • 5 You Can't Do It Alone 4:47
  • 6 Stage Fright 3:40
  • 7 Just Out of Reach 3:47
  • 8 Flash Back 4:30
  • 9 Your Love Is Cancelled 4:16
  • 10 Soup for One 5:37
  • 11 When You Love Someone 5:10
  • 12 Hangin' 0:01
  • 13 Give Me the Lovin' 3:32
  • 14 Believer 5:07
  • 15 You Are Beautiful 4:38
  • 16 Chic Mystique 6:39
  • 17 Your Love 5:57

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