The Chic Organisation
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The Chic Organisation

Every Album, Every Song

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eBook - ePub

The Chic Organisation

Every Album, Every Song

About this book

This book charts all of the albums which feature The Chic Organisation, helmed by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. As well as records under the Chic name, the duo also wrote, produced and played on albums by Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Johnny Mathis, Sheila B., Madonna, Odyssey, Carly Simon and David Bowie, amongst many. Appearing on these records was a regular pool of talented singers and musicians. So, sharing their thoughts are Eddie Daniels, Sammy Figueroa, Jean Fineberg, Stan Harrison, Bill Holloman, Kenny Lehman, Ellen Seeling, Roger Squitero and Jessica Wagner. Alva Chinn, who appeared on the front of the debut Chic album, also contributes, as does Tony Wright, who designed the Take It Off cover.
Every album and song is reviewed all together for the first time. There is also a section on further listening, which features records with a slightly lesser Chic presence for those who want to dig a little deeper. The book also features the more recent work of the rebranded Nile Rodgers & Chic. While many will know of the extent of Chic's influence and work, it will likely come as a surprise to even more. Whether you are a hardcore fan or are keen to delve below the surface, this book is for you. Le freak c'est Chic!

Chris Sutton has been a fan of the Chic Organisation since they first emerged in 1977. He feels their peak remains the two C'est Chic and Risque albums. He is the manager of Smethwick Heritage Centre, for whom he has written several publications. This is his sixth book for Sonicbond, following on from books on Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Sparks and two on Alice Cooper. He is also a regular contributor to PowerPlay Magazine and has contributed to a TV documentary on Alice Cooper.

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Information

Publisher
Sonicbond Publishing
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781789524444
Edition
0
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Interviews and notes
  6. 1. Who Were The Chic Organisation?
  7. 2. Key Personnel From The ‘Classic’ Era Of The Chic Organisation (1977 – 1984)
  8. Full Page Image
  9. Full Page Image
  10. 3. In The Beginning – The Big Apple Band
  11. 4. Chic’s Studio Methods And Style
  12. 5. Chic (Chic) (1977)
  13. Full Page Image
  14. Full Page Image
  15. 6. Norma Jean (Norma Jean Wright) (1978)
  16. 7. C’est Chic (Chic) (1978)
  17. 8. We Are Family (Sister Sledge) (1979)
  18. 9. Risqué (Chic) (1979)
  19. Full Page Image
  20. Full Page Image
  21. 10. Love Somebody Today (Sister Sledge) (1980)
  22. 11. Diana (Diana Ross) (1980)
  23. 12. King Of The World (Sheila & B. Devotion) (1980)
  24. Full Page Image
  25. Full Page Image
  26. 13. Real People (Chic) (1980)
  27. 14. Don’t Throw My Love Away (Fonzi Thornton) (Unreleased, 1980)
  28. 15. I Love My Lady (Johnny Mathis) (1981)
  29. Full Page Image
  30. Full Page Image
  31. 16. KooKoo (Debbie Harry) (1981)
  32. 17. Take It Off (Chic) (1981)
  33. 18. Soup For One (Chic & others) (1982)
  34. Full Page Image
  35. Full Page Image
  36. 19. Tongue In Chic (Chic) (1982)
  37. 20. Adventures In The Land Of The Good Groove (Nile Rodgers) (1983)
  38. 21. Glad To Be Here (Bernard Edwards) (1983)
  39. Full Page Image
  40. Full Page Image
  41. 22. Let’s Dance (David Bowie) (1983)
  42. 23. Believer (Chic) (1983)
  43. 24. Like A Virgin (Madonna) (1984)
  44. Full Page Image
  45. Full Page Image
  46. 25. B-Movie Matinee (Nile Rodgers) (1985)
  47. 26. Chic-Ism (Chic) (1992)
  48. 27. Chic Freak And More Treats (Nile Rodgers) (1996)
  49. 28. Live At The Budokan (Chic) (1999)
  50. 29. Nile Rodgers & Chic – The New Era
  51. 30. It’s About Time (Nile Rodgers & Chic) (2018)
  52. 31. Extra Chic
  53. 32. The Legacy