Sister Sledge ~ He's The Greatest Dancer 1978 Disco Purrfection Version

The Chic boys were given the green light to produce any Atlantic group they wanted. At the time the biggest stars were The Rolling Stones, Yes and Bette Midler but they went with a group that was not that well known, Sister Sledge. The sisters were signed to Atlantic in 1973, but were unable to find a producer who was able to put them on the map until 1975 when they released "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me" that peaked at #92 on the Hot 100.
The LPs "We Are Family" and Chic's own "C'est Chic" were recorded at the same time. Did you know that "I Want Your Love" was written for Sister Sledge and "Greatest Dancer" was scheduled to be a Chic song? At the time the men had not yet written "Le Freak" nor "Greatest Dancer", but they did have a groove for the latter that they decided to give to the sisters. Unfinished as it was, the song was fully realized in the studio in an unusual way. Kathy Sledge says she learned her vocals BEFORE the music track was completed, with Nile feeding her the lyrics line by line while she made up her own melody. Then the boys finished the fully realized version complete with the Chic strings and released it February 10, 1979 and the sisters got their first #1 R&B hit with it and the song peaked at #9 on the Hot100.
There was some controversy in the studio with the line "My créme de la créme please take me home" and the song almost did not make the record. The sisters were worried that it would make them look like loose women and were adamant in singing "please don't go home" instead, which is what they sing when they do it live. Rodgers recalls that they were furious and he felt "That's lame, what do you mean 'Please don't go home'? He ain't going to go home because he's the greatest dancer and it doesn't make any sense. Why would he go home? Guys you are making the song about you, It ain't about you, it's about him. 'Please don't go home' what are you talking about, you just nullified the whole meaning of the song, this guy wears the finest clothes, he's the greatest dancer, he's gonna stay there longer than you!
The song tells a story about him, not you, he is the subject of the song. The girls kept saying 'My mother is going to think we are all whores'. My songs are important, lyrics, everything. There is not one word that is not very, very important to me. It has to be a complete story, a beginning, a middle and and end. If the logic is all of a sudden thrown away, I can't appreciate that". Nile prevailed and the song was recorded with the lyrics he wrote. To this day the girls still sing, "please don't go home". I never thought the lyrics made the girls look cheap, I knew they were telling a story.

[@adonispink8008]

Niles Rodgers and the late Bernard Edwards were genius!!

[@thepromiseman7745]

Yes sir ..rip Bernard Edwards

[@sirjer73]

True also Tony THOMPSON on drums wat a great groove those cats put down!!!!

[@myrnapinkneybriscoe9942]

Yes they were I love what ever they put they're hands on

[@bigcee8393]

Yes they were.

[@adonispink8008]

@@bigcee8393 it is good to see that Nile Rogers is still going strong even though he had that cancer scare

[@mariogiresi6792]

Naturally the current generation laughs when you mention "disco" but when this comes on they always get up and dance. Why? Because they know it"s good.

[@pimas11]

I don’t think they do lol everyone i know in gen z likes disco

[@veronicajata3121]

Yeah we don't laugh lol. We love disco@@pimas11

[@fishmanporgy]

Because the feet must Move when the Funk hits em 😁

[@CarlosAcosta-mw3kn]

Right on the Road

[@pepeadri]

Glad I wore my dancing shoes today.

[@LilacZ373]

One of the best disco tracks ever made ❤️

[@johnnewman1975]

Agreed 😎👍

[@klaybiggins4040]

Sealed in Time.

[@alhaitham9798]

One of the greatest opening guitar riffs of all time

[@MD-de4tt]

This.

[@Wixom2200]

The mid to late 70s had all the baaad disco sounds and clubs. I am glad I didn't miss it. 17-20 yo and dancing every night!

[@mariogiresi6792]

Right. There was a certain class and ambience to disco back then. Women dressed in beautiful outfits. Men in suits and real shoes. Even the clubs themselves were spectacular. Not all, but most. Ornate furniture, classic paintings on walls, and even the owners would mingle with patrons asking them if they were enjoying themselves. All those little touches made a difference.

[@ostradamus980]

I Have 4 Beautiful Daughters that Love them👏👏

[@rocco...]

Can they sing like them?

[@johnnoonan5802]

Aw man this is just great to hear ,, thank you for the lovely comment , theres just loads of great music ,, say hello when you have time

[@michaeldorgan5189]

I just have 4 beautiful daughters 😊😍

[@lesterspigot447]

You know it's legit Disco Purrfection when you hit minute 9, and they start again.

[@PRAISEYESHUA1111]

2021 . Legends never die

[@lorimoseley3090]

Ooowww, to the man that would come into my life!

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@MBhat001]

All the four sisters are super beautiful, like this melodious song.

[@anandjain3107]

Fantastic❤

[@mwarariwatamu]

Long versions are always 🔥

[@kendall6287]

Life is just better with music like this 🕺

[@martin36959]

Yes so true! 😃🎶🔊💥💫

[@janpamelagreene2500]

Absolutely 😊

[@MariaRamirez-fq5ur]

Great music I love song

[@saldivarosvaldo1627]

Those were the days, good ol' disco hits, a good whiskey, a doobie, and a lovely lady to dance the night away.

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

Man, it was the best of times for a lot of the dance clubs. All the girls wanted to go dancing and us guys were happy to oblige.

[@giancarlodrei4857]

music of my 16 years

[@CAUTIOUS105]

The strings...NYC representin'- M&A- Music & Art...

[@ladybmisty]

This is a great workout song also I love it 😀 😍 ❤

[@ivonnemunera1321]

This so ng reminds me of my good times ...1980's

[@TheMagictrx]

43 years ago.. i'm sometimes pleased i'm old enough to have been listening to this when it came out.. so strong.. and where did 4 decades go ?

[@jakethekipper]

Superb.❤❤❤

[@derekwilkinson688]

Them chik boys couldn't half do their stuff, best dance tune in my humble opinion ♥️

[@tereyuit8852]

Excelente, bailemos...

[@SunnyIlha]

8:58 ...on the *OUTskirts* of 'Frisco...

[@SwordValiant]

Bee Gees, KC Sunshine Band, Kool and Gang, Gap band..they were reeeaaall good..But Niles and Bernard had the rift that was clearly THEIR sound and no ones butt could stay in the seat!!! I never tire of them on repeat when i want to dance!! Chic and Sister Sledge Blowing up again decades later...Not a fader

[@cesarelz4558]

WITHOUT WORDS , VERY GOOD, VERY GOOD

[@laurameza3878]

Wow!! Memory Lane ⚘🎶

[@mrf19741]

Another Timeless Classic!

[@georgevillotta1810]

Never gets old 2021

[@neiltemple4853]

You cannot play this loud enough. Amazing job.

[@libradacastro5248]

Yes,,,you,,,can,,,..bless,,,is,,,love,,,..

[@mech312]

Exactly

[@phillycarter3004]

Exactly 😊💯😊

[@jameshuff5414]

Yep!!!!!

[@zedavila273]

Forever the best Sister Sledge 2021

[@reneemould2562]

My Gawd, what a treasure of a song. I was in my twenties when it came out…..Disco was huge🥰

[@TheCodex808]

Great song here too Disco!

[@deniselenhardt-benoit9991]

This song defines my days in the disco clubs, Leviticus and Mahogany, back in the 70s. My all-time favorite. Those were happy, carefree days.

[@deidragreer2691]

That was the jam back in the day!😊

[@dario371]

The best song I love him

[@hectortaleb3001]

1 y mil veces no m canso d escuchar esta mùsica(lo rè disfruto)

[@waynem7634]

That guitar lick is so memorable! From Greatest Dancer to Gettin Jiggy with it!

[@larsevertjohansson7980]

BEST DEAR YOU. THANKS FOR THE MESSENGES ABOUT SISTER SLEDGE " LOST IN MUSIC" 🤝💖🌹SO LOVLIEY BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. WE CANT NOT GO BACK IN TIME ONLY DREAM AND REMEMBER💝🕛THE KLOCK NOT STOP. AND MANY THANKS FOR "THE GREATEST DANCER" HALSTON GUTCI ⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🌠🌠🌠🌌🌌🌌👠👠👠GIRLS HIGH HEELS. GOOD BLESS LOVLIEY BEAUTIFUL THEM😪🌅🌄🌹💖. MANY THANKS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟BJÖRN SÖDERBERG FROM SWEDEN 🤝

[@altagraciamarte7708]

Still listening 2020 during the pandemic

[@davebrown9714]

Me too in Washington D.C. jamming 👍🏾

[@zulubeatz1]

Small acts. Lovers Rock. Wicked mix this is. Disco purrfection?

[@somenothing7914]

wow, this is really super great

[@rcdj917]

A Staple song in its era, that never gets Old. It makes for good moves, even if you are sitting down. Happy go lucky Times.

[@chuchiu8mcleod185]

This song deserved the Disco Purrfection touch, and wow it shines.

[@DJDiscoCat]

Thanks, I love this one so much!

[@jennifercalderon9718]

chuchiu8 McLeod I’ll get up with this music we love it

[@barefootreflexologyclinic5794]

And I'm still was 1

[@MrTodd-uq1dk]

I ❤ CHIC and those symphonic melodies with that Bumping Bassline errtime☝🏿

[@dontfretguitar]

Nile Rodgers, one of the greatest g players ever. Great rhythm guitar!

[@AnnaAnna428]

Did anyone else get an ad right in the middle of the freaking song?!

[@mohamedaziz3346]

Nice

[@mariaramirezalvarado3884]

Wow!! 😍😍😍😍

[@nicholaskovacs207]

Aahh yes a great tune from the sisters n u gotta love the Nile Rogers bass😎😎😎

[@roycehammond4061]

Love this old school music and brings my good memories

[@pearlthomas4398]

🥂 Cheers...

[@asharma9345]

Awesome Man. Thanks. This is better than original. Specially the instrumental parts. Brings out the color.

[@WaxMcRakensak]

Spent many a night dancing to this track.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Man, I love my 80s music, but I can say without any doubt that the music in the years '77 thru '79 was phenomenal. '78 especially. You would have had to have been alive and young then to understand. It was like Rock and Soul hit their mid-twenties and came into their own. What a time. The 80s. _Lived 'em. Loved 'em. Miss 'em._

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG 😲You just hit a homrun with those comments 4SURE!!! What I would give to go back in time for a little while🥰.I grew up on this magical sound so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style 💜. Do U Agree??? Real music with meaningful lyrics u can understand 4SURE!!! I will always have ode skool music in my blood 4EVER!!!! This what true talented sounds like 👍. What a MASTERPIECE AMEN. MEMORIES WOW GOOD ODE DAYS 👏 Still listening how about October 03 2021

[@treeninja5305]

1979 was my fav. Year 🤩

[@vibzesandroark5047]

So true

[@rocco...]

You couldn't find a tune in those 3 years that didn't tickle your fancy.

[@jerrymunroe4089]

I was in my early twenties in the late1970's and I remember most of the music was absolutely hynotizing when you listened to the tunes on the radio. I was not one to go out to clubs, but by 1979 that all changed as I could resist "the music" no longer. Yes I was a late bloomer, but from then until the early to mid 80's I will treasure all of my life. Such wonderful memories a lifetime ago.

[@yaktown1985]

Four of the most beautiful women that God has ever created!

[@JuJu-DnC22]

only 3 now :(

[@seanmcgowan4083]

This beat is ridiculous good

[@SunnyIlha]

Fo'Real When the bass drum pedal go thump - thump - thump - thump steady, it's 100% all-out Soukous

[@rolfsonnerasmussen4578]

.

[@MegaKamandi]

@@SunnyIlha that would be nile rodgers guitar bernard edwards bass and tony thompson on drums aka CHIC

[@AdamSpade]

I'm gettin jiggy with it.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Simple disco 4/4 beat. Millions other disco funk songs have the same

[@sheiladaniels8157]

This song takes me to a happy place!

[@DanielaPerez-yp1gb]

Like a Monument 👍😂

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Same here...💃💕

[@DanielaPerez-yp1gb]

@@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036 YESSS 😂❤️

[@liaroncati5237]

Cómo no recordar este tema ,inolvidable para los que vivimos esa época ❤Feliz de seguir escuchando buena música DISCO

[@jorgew.morales8844]

No music like the 80's. The best

[@FelipeGomesProfessor]

Thanks for the song and for the story behind it.

[@joseneves1095]

the best band...!!!!!

[@davebrown9714]

Nt the best one of the best 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@cjtheusful]

I grew up on these Sistas and 52 years old now.... they Still got that Power in 2021, cleaning up around the House 🏡 this mornings got the Party 🎉 Speaker 🔊 Jamming. A Shout out to all my US Army No Limit Soldier's. Germany 🇩🇪 was it in the Clubs... 😂 It was a Military Thang. Bless Everyone one that believes in Jesus Christ our Lord. Texas / Louisiana County Style

[@carlosescobar6973]

Oh love the guitar 💟🔥

[@zulubeatz1]

That riff is just heavenly. Like my dancing. I am rather outstanding on my night and beautifull women feel its their duty to put me through my paces whilst trying not to blush. I understand baby its not your fault either. God made me Sledge this way.. Nice they made a song for us eh? X

[@frederickacosta5394]

I am 66yrs and this is yet another of my greatest hits love it!!!!!!!!!

[@gamingwithjayla312]

Love these ladies!2021

[@sabarsharif2453]

Listening to this...I wanna be that dancer!!🕺🕺🕺

[@JoseMartinez-py7wr]

I always would remember my co worker and frien lion. I know why he likes this song... I love you bro 💙

[@jasonpinson8755]

One of my moms favorites.thank you.peace!

[@wilsonplindsey]

I stumbled onto these. This is the 1st time I have ever subscribed to anyone's page. Wow!!!

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

I was literally in a "disco on the outsides of Frisco"............cruising with my favorite gang.................when this song played on and on in the dark disco on that magic night. Fabulous arrangement, this one...........and the bass guitar continues to blow my mind.

[@davidrichardson9700]

That's really cool!!!😎

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

@@davidrichardson9700 Sure was! Exciting days.

[@mcrazy11]

Which disco? I remember one night, when I was 14, I stood in on a double date. We all went to Studio West in the city and then out to StarGaze in the San Leandro. Being 14, I was like, Oh what wow!!!! The lights, the music, the people!! Ca. 1982

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

I was visiting my friend Toni. I think she either lived in Milbrae or some other suburb then. I am from New York State. We went to the disco with her fellow employee from United Airlines and a couple who owned a boutique in San Fran. The music was loud and I know we were near the water..that's about all I can remember!

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

@@mcrazy11 I was visiting my friend Toni. I think she either lived in Milbrae or some other suburb then. I am from New York State. We went to the disco with her fellow employee from United Airlines and a couple who owned a boutique in San Fran. The music was loud and I know we were near the water..that's about all I can remember!

[@nigelwatson2756]

Absolutely Awesome

[@DavidReyes-bj3tz]

Beautiful voices from album great job ladies

[@TheDeeboyd]

RIP JONI! Now she's crusing in heaven! Truly an Angel!

[@charliepr65]

Those sultry voices along with the Masters of Chic were the bomb ‼️🥂🥂🥂

[@tyroneepps3018]

I 👍 this version !

[@tyroneepps3018]

Sister sledge 4-ever !

[@CaptainKayn]

I could listen to that electric bassline all day long. Born long after this came out, but boy do I love and cherish this music. Thank god we had the 70's.

[@tonywilliamson3105]

From the mid 1960's until the mid 1980's was the very best time for music...Well, that is my opinion anyway. And I am glad to see someone from a bit younger generation expanding their minds in the way of music. It soothes the soul my friend. Keep listening and stay safe!

[@jeffreyriley8742]

One of the great beats of all-time.

[@davebrown9714]

U never lied about that J 👍🏾

[@johnnewman1975]

Another massive hit from the 70s Never forgotten! Happy days

[@nya66joe33]

The music was what made growing up in that era so special! Thank you for the amazing memories. Makes me wish I would have worked it the music field for my profession

[@MrPjwilliams]

Disco makes you lose weight sweat with passion feel the heat find a lover makes you move the way you want to move every inch of your body make a shy person confident. The good old days of memories of the past.

[@stingray2001]

This was their first hit. And still my favorite.

[@Eldudereno1]

Sorry to be a pedant, but it wasn't their first hit in the UK at least - that honour fell to We Are Family. But this is their finest

[@Fresh0nline]

@@Eldudereno1 Indeed Finest. Monumental to say the least.

[@libbysanchez8251]

Im a white american Irish woman but Sister Sledge You were and will allways be my sisters with youre clasic timless like no other dancing disco perfection. songs.

[@laurelpeterman4995]

That moment when you realize you are one of the "out of towners touring" that make the place so boring.😶

[@freddycee7092]

I like sister sledge & chic,

[@herseyberry4655]

These guys layout out great music,every arrangement pops. The you have four fine sisters that can sing. You will never hear something like this again.

[@zulubeatz1]

I swear i could mix this with I Want Your Love all night until i passed the fk out.

[@bigdaddy2343]

I wish it was exactly like that ☝🏻☝🏻 nowadays for regular folks and everyone into it. On that film was white black Hispanic. Everyone fuckin suckin and snorting.

[@papadop]

Those two songs mixed together for an eternity would be heaven.

[@discodirk48]

I would do anything to be burning up the dancefloor at Studio 54 to this decked out in Halston and Gucci.

[@carolmadden1152]

NO YOU WOULDNT 54 WAS A HOOTTT MESSS!

[@andrefecteau]

@@carolmadden1152 yeah, but so is Mardi Gras...but you gotta go once

[@jonathangoode546]

All of them are classy women.

[@lightofchicagoproductionz9012]

Sexxy ladys

[@herseyberry4655]

I would of been happy with any of those sisters,each unique and beautiful.

[@Mars-]

THESE HUSSIES were all trying to FORNICATE with THE GREATEST DANCER.

[@durwoodeverett9202]

Well I've got to say 68 years old and this makes me feel funky giddyup

[@GoldenShower69]

Oh my god, what an outstanding masterpiece by Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards of CHIC. Thank you for the music. 💖💖💖

[@nomadicstan]

And Tony Thompson drums RIP

[@JodyBruchon]

Good times!

[@jjOnes10mine]

I remember this song...These young girls go out to find tonight's prey...I loved this back then. It does not teach these young lady's that ain't right.

[@jjOnes10mine]

Cause I'm a dad and a Granddad...

[@dagobaman9257]

Damn. Every time I hear this music, I just hope it never ends. This is insane. And it's genius.

[@antoinest-pierre5778]

It's the hit of my life.

[@ClementineHepburn]

The intro is fireee...

[@asteriosmples7079]

Soothe me soul Disco Cat ..😢😢🌼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼💔

[@trevorbeaven6699]

Underrated

[@folcane]

Almost 2020 still playing this. Hit them likes!

[@alfredoosiel1]

Nile Rogers guitar rift and Bernard Edwards, R.I.P., funky bass will always keep this song alive. It is addicting even in 2020.