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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious dancefloor anthems
  • dynamic groove journey experience
  • for celebratory gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for dancing
  • upbeat energy for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Earth, Wind & Fire· Kool & The Gang· Prince

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 6:43
  • 3 Strike Up the Band 4:35
  • 4 Le Freak 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 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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