

Nile Rodgers and Chic
Nov 20, 2018
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Let's Dance Creation
- David Bowie first played Nile Rodgers "Let's Dance" in Switzerland, claiming to have just written it.
- Rodgers added jazzy chords and changed the key, making it brighter.
Playing with Prince
- Prince repeatedly asked Rodgers to play "Let's Dance" live, but would often back out at the last minute.
- Eventually, they played it together at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Jazz Influence
- Nile Rodgers uses jazz chords in his pop songs, like in "Everybody Dance".
- This gives his music a unique, sophisticated sound.