Dance Dance Dance: The Best of Chic

Chic | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 1991)
• Original Release Date: November 5, 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic-Atco Remasters
• ASIN: B000002ISH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,946 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #72 in Music > Dance & DJ > Disco
  • #93 in Music > Pop > By Decade > 1970s

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Media Type: CD
Artist: CHIC
Title: DANCE DANCE DANCE-BEST OF
Street Release Date: 11/05/1991
Domestic
Genre: SOUL/R & B

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the best of disco, December 12, 2000

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Eric V. Moye (New York, by way of Dallas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance Dance Dance: The Best of Chic (Audio CD)

"Dance Dance Dance" is the best Chic album, because unlike other "Best of..." efforts, these are full length (either album versions or 12-inch singles). As another reviewer opines, that fact makes this compilation the best value for the money (or otherwise).

It is way TOO easy to dog out disco. But it was equally incredibly easy to dance to, to the point where it is almost impossible to sit still while this music is playing. The sound was infectious, which in part is why it is so regularly sampled even by "musicians" of today (I hope that home-girl Luci Martin and the rest of the group get their royalties from those today who flatter by their imitation!).

These are among the songs which made disco what it was. From "Dance Dance Dance" to "I Want Your Love", "Good Times" and of course "Le Freak", this has all their best. I cannot think of another disco group which had so many number one hits.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dance Group of the 1970s - Hands Down, June 18, 2002

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The Groove (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance Dance Dance: The Best of Chic (Audio CD)

Disco got such a bad rap after its demise, and who would be surprised? Most of the mainstream hits were cheesy imitations of the Real Thing: Leo Sayer's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'," Rick Dees' "Disco Duck" and so forth. Chic, however, delivered the Real Deal, offering serious grooves and memorable basslines that would be sampled by every other rapper. This hits collection is flat-out perfect. Not only do we get the hits, but they're in their full-length, 12-inch versions. That's very important for a group that was a hit in the club scene. What's to dislike about "Good Times," "I Want Your Love," or "Dance Dance Dance?" Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers were geniuses, and Tony Thompson is one of the most overlooked drummers out there. Rock conniseurs may shake their heads in contempt, but old school dance lovers will know that Chic was one of the baddest groups around. It's time to recognize!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant and addictive, October 24, 2002

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance Dance Dance: The Best of Chic (Audio CD)

This collection proves the late 70s was a great time for dance music. Along with Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer, Grace Jones and Saturday Night fever there was Chic, with their minimalistic but elegant grooves. My favorites on this collection include Everybody Dance, Le Freak (which was a sort of mini anthem), I Want Your Love, Good Times and Savoir Faire. These are the extended mixes, not the original singles, but that means more value for money! Something in the blend of tight guitar riffs, vocals and sublime arrangements just grab you; this is dance music you can listen to. And if you want more of the same, check out Norma Jean's album Saturday and anything by Sister Sledge. Bring back the Seventies!