

Nile Rodgers
May 21, 2013
Nile Rodgers, musician, songwriter, and producer, reflects on his decades of hit writing and collaborating. Topics discussed include his involvement in disco, crafting songs, and the meaning of music in his life. They also touch on the origins of 'I'm Coming Out' and its significance to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the impact of a song after disco's decline, collaborating with David Bowie, and the role of jazz in their work. The episode wraps up by mentioning upcoming events and sponsors.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discovering Music Genres with 'Every Noise at Once'
02:02 • 24min
The Concept of Chic as a Band and the Influence of Roxy Music
25:34 • 3min
Forming the Band and Musical Influences
28:49 • 10min
The Origins of 'I'm Coming Out'
38:22 • 6min
The Impact of a Song After Disco
44:18 • 8min
Tense conversation during a surgical operation
52:11 • 5min
Bill Cunningham: Capturing Fashion in All Forms
56:42 • 3min
Wrapping up the Episode and Mentioning Sponsors
01:00:03 • 2min