Chic ~ Le Freak 1978 Disco Purrfection Version
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2018
- "Le Freak" was written after a huge disappointment the pair experienced after being denied entry to Studio 54 to see Grace Jones perform. That fateful night was New Year's Eve 1977 and the duo had been invited by Grace to see her show and then meet to discuss a recording collaboration. The guys embodied the Chic fashion mystique, dressed themselves to the nines for the occasion, only to be shot down. Apparently, Grace had neglected to put them on the list. The doorman's surliness only added to their misery, but they hung out until 1AM hoping Grace would notice the oversight, who never did. They dejectedly left, picking up a bottle of champagne and walked over to Nile's apartment to salve their egos. Starting to jam with bass and guitar, they began working some serious music therapy along with some rather rude exhortations that perfectly expressed their disappointment. The first part of the song that came together was Bernard's guitar and then Niles wrote a bass part to compliment that. The chorus came next along with the spontaneous "F" words to help them blow off steam. A demo was made and the boys knew they were on their way. A change of lyric of "F*ck Off" to "Freak Off" advanced the song one more level and then they blew it into the stratosphere when they changed Off to Out after they found out there was an actual Freak dance out there (remember the Freaky Deaky?). A final name change to "Le Freak" gave it international appeal miles away from the snarl of a song it started out as. I for one would love to hear the demo, Nile Rodgers could hopefully dig it out someday. At the time, Le Freak spent 5 weeks at #1 pop and R&B, a true crossover juggernaut that became the biggest non Christmas single ever, Warner Bros. biggest single ever and the third most copyrighted song in history after "White Christmas" at #1 and "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" at #2. It is the #8 disco song of all time according to the Billboard "Hot Dance/Disco" reference book. What am I doing remixing a stone cold classic? I thought maybe some DJ's would enjoy a integrated version to play off, and I wanted you to hear the mastery of the original's music and vocal tracks in breaks. 40 years later, this one still kicks butt inciting a stampede to the dance floor. Thank God for Chic, they really did save us from a life of drudgery by giving us the finest disco music ever created and a chance to unburden our cares on the dance floor.
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DJDISCOCATV2, like I said to you before hands down to the best mixologist of all time, you just keep getting better with time. Thanks my brother spinning those killer mixes !!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Tonya!
Thank you for your 'coolness' comment @Tonya Gratton!
Yeah thanks bro.
Just disco-vered this channel ... and I fully agree! Been a DJ a few decades ago and in my country, in my time, DJ Ben Liebrand was the best. DJDiscoCat rivals that, easily!
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And I know music lovers will appreciate that all Ben's mixes were magnetic tape loops in thos times :) no pitchable turntables
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In deed bro, there's no good DJ but just great music selection.... no bullshit trick on the decks... if you put the right track on the right moment, it makes you a good DJ, period
Little fun fact: When I was a DJ in the 80's, these two girls asked me to play "Africa" from a band they couldn't recall. So I played Africa from Toto for them. They came back and told me that was the wrong song. I couldn't recall many songs with "Africa" as a title. It wasn't until I played this song that they came running to me, telling that this was the "Africa" song they wanted to hear. I almost pissed my pants.. " Ah Freak out" was interpreted as "Africa".... LOL
Good story lol
That is hilarious😂😂 “ahhfrica!”😂😂
Working in a CD shop, I once had a client come in and ask for Save the Whale by Enya. She meant Orinoco Flow. Think of the chorus and you'll see. :-)
I also almost urinated but laughing, because I was also confused until today that you very kindly clarified the situation, hahahahaha. I am Hispanic and my English is not very good.
That is hilarious
As a 66 year old male, this music came out 44 YEARS AGO!! Something to contemplate.
God bless, Michael
I try not to think of such things. I couldn’t hardly believe that we just had the 50th anniversary of the end of the Viet- Nam War.!!
The bass guitarirst is a monster. Beautifully played.
That is what you call 'music,' with rhythm and harmony, all blended together.
The late great Bernard Edwards playing the bass!
Top notch
God bless Bernard Edwards
Disco music will never go out of style. La música disco nunca pasará de moda.
Saw them concert in 78..they're fantastic.. Dance,Dance,Dance..was the jam.
Awesome.. I was 8 lol
Everybody Dance was my jam…
Dang the bass line in this is enough to create a tidal wave
I am loving this!!
That’s the Masterful sound from Bernard Edwards Bass at his best 🎉❤
RIP Bernard we will always remember your masterful talent
I was fortunate to hear Chic LIVE in concert in the 70's. Stunning and sublime..
Same! I followed them from MA to NYC to NJ to watch the same concert 3 times! LOL
¡VERY fortunate! Congratulations, those things are unforgetable. I heard to Ray Charles at Montevideo, and missed closely a chance to hear BB King, I'll never forgive myself for that.
This band was ultra professional, tight as hell with technical mastery all over.
It would have been amazing. Some of the most professional musicians creating disco classics.
That Bass omg was the high key too this track and all because they could not get inside a night club ala studio 54 in NYC lol omg ???????? This track came to life TY Studio 54 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today’s world could use more DISCO 💃
Glitterbox is a good starting point
Deffo, we more of this in the world today
You ain't never lied. Disco and funk is da shizz
Verdade
No doubt
For me, the ultimate Syracuse University song!!!! I was there from 1978 to the end of 1981, when I finished my schooling in London. Great memories!!!
The Chic strings are awesome !
I had this on 45.a long time ago mega hit.love the guitar great song and fantastic bass and drums the super seventies lives on Nile Rodgers produced Madonna's like a virgin if some of you don't know that up the irons maiden manic.this song was on fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘😺😺🎸👍👍⭐⭐🤘🤘🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🎶🎵
I really dig that funky bass rift. Disco Purrfection Version is the best!!!
Is it just me or does anyone else have the urge to start doing some disco dance moves while listening to this song even though you may not know any disco dance moves
Never gets old. Absolutely great mix. Thanks!!!
The rhythm guitar and baseline gets you hooked!!
Ganeson Vellu definitely!
Ganeson Vellu
Will it freak me out?
Ganeson Vellu and the dance style craze unique to Le Fresk
Nile Rodgers on Rythym Guitar , Bernard Edwards on Bass and cap it off Tony Thompson on drums who also was on drums for the 1985 group and only self titled album The Powerstation who included John and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran and lead singer Robert Palmer !!!! Awesome album by the way and my favourite album 0f 1985 alongside The Motels Shock album.
The vocals and the musical instruments complement the whole song, but the length complements it all.
When a fucking bass gives you more serotonin then actual happiness 🐠 💦✨
I agree, its eargasmic
@@carlosaros8704 I've been listening to funk while working for days. It's amazing
Wow wow wow the bass guitar the beat the best disco song ever!!!!!!!
I remember light blue satin pants.. dancing to this💃💃💃. Miss my friend Samantha. She died. Reyes Syndrome in elementary school. We loved this song. Her mother came to my sixth grade graduation and gave me one red rose🌹.
Greatest disco group!! I remember jammiin to this at 10 years old . My first album 👍❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
One of the BEST of that FUN era!!! Well done!
All the millions of people that listened to this song,. I love you.
Back in the day my uncle was a DJ at a very popular disco. He would often bring me 45's from the club and I clearly remember being approx. 8 yrs old dancing in my basement with all my neighborhood friends. SO many memories.
Thanks for sharing 🙏💗
Kudos to the late Bernard Edwards for his truly awesome bass riffs 🙏🙏🙏
About a year ago I saw a documentary about Nile Rodgers and Chic and was mindblown how he lives for music really, he loves it with every fiber of his being, something many of us can relate to. After watching that I thought how cool it would be to see Chic and Nile live. On 15th of June this year they played in Ireland, Malahide, where I live !!!! My friend and I just went outside of the area to listen to the music at least, and very suprisingly we ended up inside!!! One of the best shows I saw really, 10000 people booging and dancing with each other, so much love in the air that evening, wishes do come true sometimes...
this was my drug of choice then 1977 and still is today 2021 long live le freak
Chic is a phenomenal disco group ever.
Their classics is pure sweet and divine.
Le Freak, I want your Love and My Forbidden Lover.
Big up to Brother Nile Rodgers, Sister Afeni Anderson and Sister Lucy Martin.
RIP Brother Bernard Edwards a dynamite bass player and Brother Tony Thompson.
I can only say: WOW! I LOVE it! You've done a masterful job with this track, using only elements of the original recording and enhancing them. I don't like remixes where you can't recognize the original track anymore so this is perfect! I wish this was released officially on CD.
This masterpiece of a record still brings the house down, just like it did in 1978. The talent of this group was off the charts. They don't make records like this anymore.
Another awesome disco hit from the past ... lovin' it!
I dig the bass line, and the funky freak out rhythm!!!!!
The greatest Disco song ever..where is this type of art gone??
So y
The first time I heard this, I thought the planet had lifted off like a rocket...folks were rocking outta control....wooooo good times.
This is no doubt one of CHIC'S best songs and this mix made even better if you ask me.Thanks DJDiscoCat.
These brothers were amazing!! Baddest bass player ever!!
A great song 🎵 to start the morning. Thanks disco cat. Peace and love ❤️ 8888
How amazing that there's only a few instruments can make a huge impact on this song and become one of the best hit. The two guitarist are really great 👍
Cheers from Samoa 🇼🇸 👍.
It helps me improve my bass skills and experience in music 🎶
Great song
Le Freak
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The rhythm guitar and baseline gets you hooked!!
LE FREAK, C'EST CHIC.. FREAK OUT. 💃🏼🕺🏼🎼🎵🎙️
That bass 🔊🎶💕 Awesome version! 💕🎶
I was 12 years old. I used to love It. I still like It . What a times
Jamás morirá el disco music… seguirá por futuras generaciones… este fue un gran éxito en discotecas del mundo 🌍… Viva la música 🎶
GREAT SONG, VERY RELAXING AND FUN AND GOOD FOR THE BODY. AND SOUL
Finally someone who appreciates the bass in the genre of music.
Everyone else freak out and then sing and dance. Please and thank you. Disco for ever. 💯💯💯🌏🌎🌍🙃😇💕❤️🥀🌠🔥🤞🙂🌅✌️
Muchas gracias grupo Chic por tu música BEAUTIFUL que nos dejasteis .A mi siempre que la escucho me dan ganas de BAILAR.
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Love the original release of this, but you've made it even more hypnotic, I'm in love with this tune all over again. TY 😊 💜 😉👍
Una delle più belle dei nostri tempi.......😘😘😘
This is so fabulous I can hardly find the exact words to describe it. That bass is simply divine.
Also, the length of this song is most befitting for [disco] dancing and longer listening.
"freak out, le freak, c'est chic," reminds me of good old times. Love the mesmerizing and easy to memorize beat and hook.
LeFreak. Says Chic. Freak Out.Nile & Benard. RIP Bassman Bernard. GOOD TIMES.
The rhythm guitar and baseline gets you hooked!!
Who wants to grow old? Those of us who cherished belong alive in 1978. Thank you, DJDiscoCat. KUDOS!
i love hearing about how a song comes together, what a story!
Love that echo effect! Sounds like like it is live!
The Hook has hooked all of us ❤!
Wow 😍 Very Enjoyable Version Love it
Greatest disco song all time! #1☑️
Awesome mix of this iconic song from my youth. Thanks for sharing.
Qu'est ce qu'on était bien.... en ces années là ! 👌
Fantastic, purchased this on 7" when I was 13 years old, still a class piece of music, thanks.
LeFreak. Says Chic. Freak Out.Nile & Benard. RIP Bassman Bernard. GOOD TIMES.
2020! Chic is pure gold!
I TOTALLY agree with you 👌🏿
super nice mix.. love the groovin bass..
The technically best band of Disco! Thank you so much Nile and Bernard.
This song puts me back in college, lovin' life and havin' fun...that was 40 years ago when I had hair, knees, and Kathy. Thanks DJDiscoCatV2!
Ⓞⓝⓔ ⓞⓕ ⓣⓗⓔ ⓑⓔⓢⓣ ⓢⓞⓝⓖⓢ ⓞⓕ ⓐⓛⓛ ⓣⓘⓜⓔⓢ ! ! !
Thank the girls. But the guitar from Niles is also AMAZING and TIMELESS
Still crisp and fresh in 2021😎!!!
For more 🕺 Disco 🕺 whis Song...ist is SUPER 👌 SYMPA..💥👍👍💥👌 💜 thank you very so Much.💚🌈..❤️🧡..
I'm still Freakin out , on how Damm good this song still sounds, Freaking out in 2020 😋😜🤐😬
That intro is so slick.
Purchased this in 1978, my first disco LP... (I was 17...) - playing it really loud (and to death on my parents stereo...)... taping it so I could listen to it (with earbuds...) while falling asleep...
Memories, memories!
💙💛🌹💜🍎🇺🇸
Ooooh Freak out with the Bass in the place 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵!!!
I was at Western Michigan,we had a whole line of LE FREAKS. 1 GUY being freak by 4 girls or vice versa. no violence everybody dancing now that was fun.
Masterpiece!
The party starts when then soaring violins kick in.
Man, 1978, if i could go back, I would have bought all the fields that used to surround my grandmas house in Orange CA!!
STILL AN AWESOME DISCO MUSIC .
Nothing comes close this today. Roll-back to the 70's when music this era was in motion.
ProdigiousMusician and This DJ has put heart into rolling it back in quality and realness oh yeah the history like us
Love this song...powerful and gets into my brain!
I wanna go back. Have never been dayz than these!! 🥰
I really love this song . Good song to dance to.
Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards' sublime ode to Studio 54...Thanx for the back story...great info...FREAK OUT!!!!!!!!
This jam ran international in 1978....from New York....London...Athens....AWESOME RENDITION!
I guess, what kind of problems have those people not liking it ? IT'S A HYMN TO LIFE !!! IT MADE A PLANET DANCE YOU FOOLS !!!
musical perfection, and i loooove that funky sound! Disco all the way!
Excelente versión de un gran clásico disco!!! 👍
I've had a really long day at work. However, as soon as I listened to your mix of the song I just could not stop dancing until the very end. You made my day.
The bass is a killer at the beginning
all the way even :3
Is their a bass line more evil? You'll have to ask satan about that!
@@brentb5303 BE is chilling with the big guy playing his bass lines and Satan is pissed..
Bernard Edwards was really great!
I remember when this song came out and I heard it on 92x FM in Columbus, Ohio. And that weekend we went to the Dixie Electric Company in Great Western shopping center which was the most popular club in central Ohio at that time. When they played this song the dance floor was impossible to get on. And for quite a while the radio stations played it about every 20 minutes! Those were the good old days!!!
Djdiscocatv2. Wow this came out 2 years after I graduated and man what a time those days were. Every Friday and Saturday night spending countless hours of dancing and meeting nice young ladies because back in this era they were exactly that, LADIES! No piercings no 50 million tattoos plastered all over them! Man what a great time this was. I TRULY did think disco was here to stay, But SADLY I was wrong. Thanks for the mems!!
The Voice of The Lord Pastor Keith Watts Have you heard about the new dance craze. We all spoke the sane language and style of fun
Disco Music and songs are so beautiful and the Happiest to hear around the World..!
Dat bass intro...
The rhythm guitar and baseline gets you hooked!!
straight to the playlist
This tune really burned up the charts!!
straight to the playlist
Me too, man; like six seconds into it I'm already like OH YEAH,... THAT SONG and I hadn't even heard the remix part yet. There was a liquor commercial with a pirate ship that used this song and since then I've been trying to find a decent remix.
Exact same, j
Our country could use some more of the 70's!!! Great just isn't the word for it!
Dance to this song All Night back then and we'll still dance to the song all night today awesome Dancing song
Wow, you managed to to make a perfect song even better xx
Only amplified the perfect-ness!
YES THEY DID
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Yes!
Me siento rejuvenecer al escuchar esta canción cuántas veces la he pinchado Hera todo un llena pistas que buenos recuerdos saludos de un DJ de aquellos tiempos 👍💖
Fantastic, purchased this on 7" when I was 13 years old, still a class piece of music, thanks.
That beginning... Amazing !!! thx !!!