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DEFINITIVE GROOVE is a strong statement to make in an album title, but in the case of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards's Chic, it's all too fitting: after all, their epoch-defining hit, "Good Times," was not only a smash on its own, but Edwards's bassline was immediately swiped by the likes of the Sugarhill Gang (on "Rapper's Delight") and Queen (on "Another One Bites The Dust") before becoming second only to James Brown's "Funky Drummer" as the most recognizable hip-hop sample ever. This two-disc, 30-track set contains all the band's hit singles in their original full-length versions, from the sardonic "Dance Dance Dance (Yowsah Yowsah Yowsah)," a thinly veiled attack on anti-disco racism, to the indelible smash "Le Freak" and beyond. Key album tracks and rarities are also included, making DEFINITIVE GROOVE a superlative anthology.
Liner Note Author: Hua Hsu.
Arrangers: Nile Rodgers; Bernard Edwards.
Personnel: Jenn Thomas, Luci Martin, Alfa Anderson, Norma Jean Wright, Sylver Logan Sharp (vocals); Nile Rodgers (guitar); Tony Thompson (drums).
Audio Remasterers: Dave Schultz; Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.
Definitive Groove Collection Music Definitive Groove Collection Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  SENSELESS!!!
Get this collection! It was senseless that the party days (and nights) of such a fun era known as disco had to come to an abrupt end. (at least as far as some had told us)! This collection proves that the most fun was had during the days when artists produced quality music where there was no place for gimmicks, negativity and foul language. The music did the talking-and on these 2 discs it's not only talking, it's "SHOUTING"! A MUST for any true fan of fun, talented, "GOOD TIMES" music!
Submitted by smakdad (TEAYS VALLEY, WEST VIRGINIA)
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My compliments, once again, to the Definitive Groove series. These collections are all two disc collections and quite complete. Any act worthy of an anthology collection should have two discs (though there are some notable exceptions). If I really wanted to be critical (I don't), I'd lament the omissions of 'A Warm Summer's Night' and 'Burn Hard', but this set includes: 'Chip Off The Old Block', 'Your Love Is Cancelled', Just Out Of Reach', 'Soup For One' and 'You Are Beautiful', which could've easily been neglected. If you were to only have one Chic set, this is the definitive groove, no doubt!
Submitted by St.Davey (Windham, Me.)
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Chic were the ultimate disco statement.This 2cd set includes all their hits as well as some non singles. Disc 1 has all the biggies (Dance Dance Dance,Le Freak,Good Times,I Want Your Love)complete in their original extended album versions.Disc 2 is more for collectors featuring tracks were not hits but are still worth having. This is the ultimate Chic Collection in remastered form.
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