Chic - Le Freak

North Sea Jazz 2012

[@c8Lorraine1]

I taught Jazz ballet during the 70s and 80s. I had the best music to work with from this era . I’m now 70 and still move to the music

[@tifu678]

The musicianship is on point like nobody’s business ! Loved this hit growing up in 70s. 53 now and it still love it now!

[@boxeobajomedioyaltoimpacto7161]

Me too!!!!!

[@edfilipowicz4866]

It's all in the bass...

[@michaelhanson1615]

Diffinatley all music is reliant on Bass

[@Connor_Att]

@@michaelhanson1615 The 4 Key impartant parts is: Kick - Downbeat Snare - Forebeat Bass - Harmonic Structure Vocals (Or main instrument if no vocal) - Carries the Message

[@reijolipponen398]

Yeah! Of course bass is very important in this kind of a music genre type. Though, the timing inside of the song is THE trick which works with me. The drummer is very, very important. The running guitar gives the needed boost for the hole idea. I also have loved horns always.

[@HarryPalmer-P.I.]

​@@Connor_Attfreak out baby

[@billy4072]

That's missing...

[@ivalonerapoport3217]

ladies and gentlemans the best and biggest legend of pop music, Nile Rodgers and chic!!! love it for ever!!!

[@rehmanronak1890]

I am slowly pulling out of freaking depression. Hell with the world, God is good to me ALL OF THE TIMES! AMEN!

[@manuelrivadeneyra1822]

Good comment man,God bless you!🙏

[@faizelkazieallie2196]

Ditto for me ....!!!

[@pasdetemps6971]

Amen

[@fireman4516]

Everything about this song is pure perfection. Thats why it will last forever.

[@MegaShiva1]

This song brings back memories! Hearing it on thradio on American Top 40, seeing in the newspaper that it would burst into the top 10, and then, years later, doing it as karaoke at my work place! As I said, great memories.

[@marieblue]

Chic was a band led by bass player Bernard Edwards and guitarist Nile Rodgers. Both musicians were very successful songwriters and producers, combining to work on hits for Sister Sledge and Diana Ross. Edwards went on to produce for The Power Station, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer, while Rodgers worked with the likes of Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Madonna❕ Rodgers and Edwards authored “Le Freak” after they were denied access to a trendy nightclub. It was New Year’s Eve, 1977, and they were invited to Studio 54, a very popular club in New York City where many celebrities and trendsetters hung out. Singer Grace Jones wanted them to do some production work for her, and asked them to come down to the club as her guests. When they got there, they were not on the list, and couldn’t persuade the doorman to let them in. All dressed up and nowhere to go, they left and started crafting “Le Freak” as a reply to the doorman. (Studio 54 is mentioned in the last verse❕) They first called it “F-k Off,” then “Freak Off.” That title sounded lame, but when they made the opening line “Aaaahh Freak Out!”, they came up with a better one : “Le Freak” (1978). This became the bestselling single of all time for Atlantic Records, with 13 million sales. Nile Rodgers knew “Le Freak” was going to be a monster winner even though the record company hated it. AND THE MAN WAS RIGHT‼️ 💚🎵💙

[@Tawadeb]

Shows you something bad can turn into something amazing

[@marieblue]

@@Tawadeb So true. Best regards to you, Debbie.

[@Tawadeb]

@@marieblue Thanks Marie and sending best regards from New Zealand ❤️

[@marieblue]

@@Tawadeb 💓💗💓

[@marieblue]

@@Tawadeb (Sorry, I was in a hurry this morning…) 💗💓💗 from New York, dear Debbie.

[@geoffhunter1383]

Bass,, guitar, rhythm, singers, brass and drums, brilliant performance

[@dlsdx6444]

Everybody on this concert is amazing! Perfetc 10/10

[@eloisaroblesgomez1619]

Linda musica yo tenía 14 años fue mi época de oro amo esos momentos actualmente tengo 55 y me siento joven cuando las escucho... saludos desde Jalisco México.

[@martinceballos6277]

Estoy contigo en tu recuerdo, mi misma época.

[@jdaddy1962]

This song brings back so many memories. Back when this song came out,,,, disco dance clubs were just making the scene in Charlotte. Girls flocked to it. So I became that buff country boy who went to a disco on Friday or Saturday night and danced with the chics (see what I did there?) Went home with a different one every weekend. The weekend nights I didn't go I hung out with my buddies, drinking liquor and beer while standing around a bonfire..... which quite often ended in a brawl. ......had a reputation to keep up,...ya know.

[@raym7840]

Bassist is frikking heaven his rips are mind blowing

[@michaelcunninghamherrera7923]

Whether it’s the string section in the original version, or the brass section in this live version, going up the scale just knocks me out.

[@chechesatorre6401]

The bassist nailed it!

[@skidiva1]

Saw Chic at Essence Fest in 2014. Janelle Monae and Chic opened for Prince, who came out and played with each act before he took the stage. Doug E. Fresh kept the crowd going between sets. That was a concert to remember and sadly the last time I saw Prince in concert before he passed away.

[@FMontmirel]

Precious testimony, thank you... RIP Prince

[@gagslovedotcom]

Sadly?!! Damn, you're the envy of so many! What I'd give to have seen Prince play with Nile Rogers (two of my favorite musicians ever!) and Chic!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Sounds fab!

[@JoeFerber]

GREAT performance!

[@Crotes1990]

That bass player is out of this world, he's off the charts good

[@alanspeake8905]

Jerry Barnes

[@raularriaga3610]

Yes, it's okay. I think the same.

[@carmenvandenreek9982]

@@raularriaga3610 ll0⁰0ĺĺp

[@dalesumpter7367]

listenend in the ampitheater the acoustics resignated in the thoorofare

[@mojoblues66]

He's just playing Bernard Edward's original bass line.

[@debbiedaniels553]

This was when disco music was real... I still listen to Chic... Love all the songs...👉🎤🎷🎺🎸🥁

[@ussenterprise1394]

Groovy. One of the best versions of this song that I've heard. I like how the beat is exciting but not overwhelming (not just a mess of drums like some other versions).

[@vickiesantopolo7368]

We had the best music in the '70s and early '80s. I had so much fun dancing to this song! I'm in my 70s and miss this kind of music.

[@makeitsimple612]

2024 still sounds good ❤

[@robalink15]

This is taking me back to a great time in my life!

[@felipeastudillo4984]

No importan los años , ésta música sigue vibrando en nuestras venas.

[@timothymidgett9730]

A song that should be played every day on all radio stations all over the world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brucewayne3602]

absolute truth !!!

[@harryballs7029]

it was in the year 1977

[@MikeColors]

2:54 BASS SLAP..... my godness... simply amazing

[@marciafusato8576]

Eita coisa boa , dancei muito na época das discotecas !! Tempos que não voltarão !! 🎼🎶🎸

[@helgehofsvang8416]

i freaked out in new york ,,,..the peasont ...loved it ,,,45 years ago,,

[@emmanuelaniaku3134]

Flash back ! I really love this song.

[@sandrabird2929]

I want to go back to these times😍. Today's music suck😩

[@henkholland637]

Oh yah take me with you

[@edfilipowicz4866]

Give me a call.

[@paulg1886]

The legend that is, Mr Niles Rodgers

[@danielefalchetti1732]

Dopo tanto tempo , ancora questa canzone rimane una delle più belle di sempre , sezione ritmica mostruosa ,batterista che ha una pacca sul rullante incredibile , bassista di una tecnica e un gusto musicale fantastico , il capo ( il chitarrista che trascina la canzone dall'inizio sino alla fine , le cantanti bravissime e belle, i fiati impeccabili, e tutto il resto del gruppo all'altezza di un grande gruppo di musicisti ,complimenti ,siete eccezionali ,grazie .

[@morningwood4029]

My god, is there anything better than a nice crisp bass slap? So cool.

[@gagslovedotcom]

Yeah his tone is SOOO punchy and crisp!

[@vanessaklein2687]

Incredible funky guitar riff in the beginning !!

[@FMontmirel]

Possibly the greatest disco hit ever !

[@annemarievanboxtel8180]

Our song! Whenever I hear it, i feel good ❤ l

[@rcadenow7543]

Still sound soo fresh...wayyy ahead of its time.

[@LeoMartinDJ]

Nile Rodgers is so good at the guitar, always a great tune!

[@stevehhorvath59]

This great tune never gets old; It is a song for ages to listen to and enjoy!

[@carlosalbertofranco7250]

Pocas veces se puede apreciar semejantes musicos e interpretes ,realmente para escucharlos por horas !!!!.

[@carlyvalente]

Increible, verlos tocando juntos despues de tantisimos años... me trae tantos recuerdos...

[@boomfield]

this hi-hat skills are outta this world, Tony would be proud of it. Awsome druming skills, diam never heard a drummer serving this ice cold, WOW

[@ronaldcabrera7271]

Le-Freak still listening to this amazing music

[@MK-jy3iz]

Mein lieber Mann - was für eine absolut mitreißende gelungene Live-Version - kannte ich gar nicht - besser als das Radio-Edit . . . . der Wahnsinn pur . . .

[@kwgib]

Chic, Freak., Chic, Nile, Bernard (RIP), Jerry, Kimberly, Folami et al, The absolute Top of IT !!!

[@eztomcat]

One of my favorite disco when I was in early 20's.

[@dariusmiller2767]

That bass is just something else🔥🔥☺️☺️

[@josefemick]

He's no Bernard

[@edfilipowicz4866]

@@josefemick ...yes he is.

[@donaldteed35]

He's a very good player, not doubt, but the question is taste. It isn't about notes per second. On the original, the bass wouldlead into the next part. This player is following the music all the time, and that takes away the sense of advanced swoop that was in the original as the next verse started for example. Rhythm on bass is a combination of beats and occasional sustain. That contrast makes the bass funky. 70% slap content is about making the bass a virtuoso instrument, while what is needed is the complement to what Nile is doing on electric guitar.

[@amalyas930]

Jerry Barnes on bass.

[@alextozzi8619]

Great performance, loved it, such a joy and energy. Thanks

[@frg3775]

Einfach nur GEIL !!! 👍👍👍👍👍 Das war eine der besten Scheiben ( Platten Maxi-Single) der Disco Ära. Danke Nile Rodgers & band. Lg. aus Wien

[@toshitanabe7587]

あー懐かしいや、懐かしいや、よく聴いていました。🎶👍👍👍

[@edmiltonrezende1011]

Tempo maravilhoso 💖, eu amava quando no clube tocavam essa música, e maravilhosa , era os anos 70 hoje e 22 Nilópolis RJ. E continuo mesmo com 62 curtindo esse som maravilhoso 💕

[@carlosroberto266]

Obrigado! por trazer de volta as músicas boas que ficaram para traz.

[@user-sf3ko5uz9c]

今63ですが、高3のころから、聞いてました。シックは、懐かしいくて、涙がでます。KZbinで聞けるのは、有りがたいです、

[@veruscaverusca6771]

Essa música me anestesiou , e voltei no tempo ! Obrigada , a quem postou !

[@CemTuten]

October 2019 and still 1st position on my everlasting top 100 music list .... Thank you!

[@Mauro-kg2xv]

Ascoltavo questo gruppo all eta' di 7 anni ,ho una sorella molto più grande di me ,e andavano questi gruppi a dir poco bellissimi ,e più volte l'ho ascolto ,ed è sempre più piacevole ,ti fa' muovere i fianchi .😁

[@joseluiscayuleocifuentes6089]

Un tema que me transporta a esas noches de discoteque en las playas de mi país. Cómo no recordar esas noches maravillosas. Chic. Fabulosos

[@simonbrowning4229]

The bass line is what brought me here,.

[@sivanildogomes9396]

Ai sin q musica

[@guillermoalvaradolopez2777]

Very very good music

[@edfilipowicz4866]

Me too.

[@amalyas930]

Jerry Barnes is on bassist here.

[@carll.negleyiii2414]

I like that riff that starts at about 4:15. RIP Bernard Edwards. You were my mentor, but Nile is throwing down too.

[@geoffpoole1972]

Superb live performance! Incredible skilled live musicians! Love it :)

[@MrPhizil227]

i agree!

[@gabbie1967hun]

It's all about Joy and Music ...simple music, but great taste and excellent bass playing with Nile's rhythm guitar playing, Bravooo :-) Could never boring to listen this track.

[@cirilorodriguez1329]

Good music,I love the rithm,specially Saturdays and with beers inside me.

[@lunarfreeman3998]

masterpiece pop song in the world. specially the guitar playing.

[@TJ-my8yt]

Such an upbeat vibe. Love it.

[@user-ig7cg8sn3g]

正にファンクギターの定番😂 これで良く踊ってましたね🎉

[@stewartmackay539]

Is this not the best disco record of all time? I love it.

[@Randy-zk5cn]

Awesome! Very clean and tight sound!

[@edmiltonrezende1011]

Velhos tempos de maravilhas nos tempos de ouro . Bom relembrar. Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@user-qf8yi2cd7n]

Chic-Lefreak,the best dancing of all time, funk beat, greatest hits of all time ❤🎉🎉

[@edsonoliveira4899]

Só as melhores , tudo dá minha época .

[@luisantoniolackeski3498]

Que época maravilhosa, acho que dá saudades desse tempo....

[@gigimorphe6194]

Sax base trumpet drums vocals incredible talented. They playing with such a easy way like when someone taking breath without thinking.this is the result of countless outs of practicing where they achieved perfection. When I hear what today new generation listen I just don’t understand how they like the taste of false vocals and all voice corrected singers who sang soulless music. I also great full for the time when I growing up and anything played on radio was great. Remember how many time was running home from street just to press the record button on the tape recorder to catch the song an many time missed then the song was whole day repeating in my head for the whole day :)

[@hans3691]

Oh Lord, reminds me of when i was young..great music..

[@nyxcode]

Amazing performance, Disco Funk at its best!

[@edinsonroaperez8225]

Que tema inolvidable

[@rodquerini682]

Nial Rodgers . somebody Rodgers .there were alots of good music,but the big company choose punk bands.that was the beginning of the end

[@edfilipowicz4866]

@@rodquerini682 ...huh?

[@isabelangelicacoellobustio7840]

Nile Rodgers is so good at the guitar, always a great tune! Очень курута Девчонки супер. Супер лайк.

[@josegoncalves9933]

Curtiiiiiikkkkkk CASA Cheia, ambiente pesado, vida louca, álcool, cigarro e um classe A diferenciado. Eu sou grato por está Vivooooooookkkkkk

[@judynaster2764]

I have had the tremendous pleasure of seeing him and his current crew twice while touring the USA with Duran Duran in 2015-2016 - dazzling and spectacular!!!!

[@jdawglengman3556]

This is THE definitive Disco track. Memories of the Mousetrap bar near Soest, West Germany. Nile Rogers is genius. Period.

[@yesiddarioninoserrato8347]

Cordial saludo desde Girardot Cundinamarca Colombia Sur América

[@chrisreid8604]

Wow, the lead singer is so beautiful!!!!😍

[@almirsoares1113]

Olha só. Voltei aos anos 70, 80, 90. Era um sucesso. Marcou muito. A galera só nos passinhos. Foi uma época qy podemos nos orgulhar de ter vivido. Eram várias bandas fazendo as discotecas tremerem. Mais tudo tem começo, meio e fim. Acabou.

[@gilsonbarreto3367]

Amazing !!! No words Chic forever !

[@derrotepaul3485]

What a Song ! The Music and the Voices are Great. Party all over the world ! 🇩🇪

[@robertbuilder8001]

One of the best videos I've seen on KZbin. Absolute heaven.

[@jorgebernardino6426]

Tempo de ouro,dos embalos onde. Podíamos dança sem nós preocuparmos com a violência de hoje.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@denisestickel6288]

Go ahead, the whole band is awesome. Love you guys. Rock steady.

[@revolution1980]

Muchas parejas alrededor del mundo se enamoraron bailando ésta música. Se casaron, formaron un hogar y aun siguen juntas. La música disco, la mejor época en Guatemala.

[@sebastianlb3137]

Y ahora sus hijos deben escuchar regaton y es para matarse

[@castoruz6659]

... y eso fue el principio y la causa de muchos desastres familiares...

[@carloserikmontenegrocatala8908]

Los mejores momentos vividos con la música disco, gracias por llevarme al pasado

[@ajavrik482]

....і скільки б не дивився-не налюбуюся!...Чорні-є чорні!..Емоція,смак,природне відчуття-це просто неймовірно...!!!👏👏👏

[@pascoalgomesdossantosgomes816]

Caracas....o melhor das discotecas...eita tempo maravilhoso...

[@andywright9865]

Chamo!

[@varicedeno7245]

Yes...Caracas 🙄

[@angelicafranco2505]

Concordo

[@ricardoamaraloliveira2997]

Muito Bom Não dá para ficar parado

[@rubenssiqueira4236]

Que pegada nervosa de primeira qualidade som maravilhoso

[@jean-pauldesjardins7106]

Le freak ! Toute ma jeunesse ! Et un solo de basse inoubliable que je joue régulièrement . Il reste une référence pour moi.

[@joseassuncao5598]

MAGNIFICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@helderalcantre9712]

Demais!!! Simplesmente demais!!

[@jeremylinah8078]

Now 2020 corona virus disturbed good times

[@kaldesjarlais375]

That's what you call music. Not that whine rock of today ,the kids of today can keep their shit I dig this old stuff any day!,,,,!

[@Greentim67]

All that rythm is yrs 4 free.

[@odalyslaffite1]

Fuck you

[@angelaluciagomezmolina4960]

AWESOME..... simple awesome, make me feel so alive, and freak out ! Thank you to make me fly to the galaxies and feel my own DNA....

[@stephenkosa9216]

Angela Gomez PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH THE WORLD!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍😍😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😘😘😘😘😘🎻🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏

[@johngrisanti547]

The sound of 79 !!! Best 😎

[@birddoc47]

Outstanding!

[@marciocarvalho8881]

Sonzera incrível Fantástico.

[@vaquerokamikaze3403]

Que gran legado de música,un aporte maravilloso.

[@alijuwara7820]

Gave me goosebumps! Just Wow.