Having grown up in the age of disco. 78/ 79 love this

Recrded at Tokyo's Budokan on April 17, 1996, that was to be the last performance by fellow Chic member Bernard Edwards who died the following day.

God bless Bernard Edwards and God bless Joni sledge. Rest in peace.🌼🌼🌸🌷🌷🌷🌻🌻⛅⛅🌺🌵🌴🍃🌈🌈☀🍂🌳🌲🌲🌿🌿🌾🍀🌱🌲🌷🌸🌸🌼🌁🌁🌽🌹🌽🌂🌂

Damn .... that bassline is a masterpiece. The one and only Bernard Edwards ♥ And what about musicians? A super group: drums - Omar Hakim percussions - Gerardo Velez keyboards - Philippe Saisse keyboards - Richard Hilton trumpet - Mac Gollehon sax - Bill Holloman background vocals - Christopher Max background vocals - Jill Jones lead vocals - Sylver Logan Sharp and, of course, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards

Nile Rodgers is, by far, THEE greatest and most pure rhythm guitarist in the world and it shows. In order to become that great, one must be a student of music and study with passion. In addition to Nile's natural timing and other gifts, he was a student and I think it shows most around minute 3:30 when Bernard goes into his bass solo and Nile is standing behind him watching with admiration and love and passion as Bernard thumps those funky notes. Just watch Nile's face and body language and you'll understand what I mean. Bernard Edwards was one of the world's premier bassists and musicians and Nile has often went on record acknowledging Bernard as his best friend and mentor. So, even that late into their careers and with Nile being THEE Nile Rodgers of many hits, he was still humble enough and smart enough to appreciate the greatness of the legendary Bernard Edwards. Yes, Morris Day and the Time were "Cool" and had that whole swagger, but we must remember that long before Morris and his guys showed up, Nile and Bernard, Tony, Lucy and Alfa were "Chic". Rest In Funky Heavy Bernard.

Can't imagine how many times SS had sung this song, since 79, but here it seems so fresh! The energy is incredibly infectious! Of course, sad that this was Bernard Edwards last performance, but if the last thing I were doing in my life was this - this show, then I couldn't ask for a better way to leave this earth. RIP

John Taylor, the bass player for Duran Duran gave an AWESOME TRIBUTE to Bernard. He stated "If it wasn't for MR BERNARD EDWARDS teaching how to REALLY PLAY THE BASS, Duran Duran would have NEVER scored the hits that we did. He gave me one of his SIGNATURE BASSES that I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THIS UNEXPECTED GIFT FROM THE GREATEST BASS PLAYER IN MY MIND AND HEART! John Taylor has my ULTIMATE RESPECT for that!!!!!

Sadly tha last time that fabulous bassline got played just the right way. R.I.P Bernard. What a legend

Only Bernard Edward could make you shake your hips with a bass ! Greatest groovemachine man ever ! RIP Bernard Edward ! Even God dance on your bassline !

Thanks for posting this great live version. Rest in peace, Joni Sledge.

I guess that many of us here, experienced pneumonia once in life. Since that you are reading this I also guess that you survived to pneumonia but I am sure you still remember how dead you felt with super high fever, weakness also to stand up to go and pee or eat anything or hold a cell phone. Imagine that with worst symptoms u could have died too. Now consider the conditions of the bass player here, playing flawlessly brilliant, died of pneumonia just few hours after this gig. What a talented musician

I can only watch this amazing performance with great sadness, knowing that perhaps the greatest slap/funk bass player of all time would be dead just a few hours later. Just listen to Bernard's solo @ 3.25, then consider how sick he was when he played it. Always the best, right to the end.

Fantastic performance RIP Bernard

Sudden success in anyone persons life usually is accompanied by this song. Thats the way its been... and the way it will be.

Just knowing that Bernard Edwards was actually dying while playing bass during this concert is a testament to to his legacy as one of the greatest groove master players of all time. RIP my bass player hero and brother.

The Greatness of Bernard Edwards who died few hours later the show (He was very ill at the time) is in this performance!! R.i.P. Funk Disco Bass Master!!

song never gets old

El bajista tremendo hacer ver la ejecucion facil por gracil del movimiento de sus manos y dedos sobre el mismo Exelente chic

Great video! Sister Sledge better than ever...and Nile Rodgers...what a groove

Chic & Sister Sledge This is a fabulous live version!

The drummer of Chic is always awesome.

kathy had gone to produce her single career, Bernard Edwards, died later the night of this show, but his even providing the excellence of this show, is a tribute to his personal dedication to his art. Iconic work of music. peace, DaKwala

Excelente tema como tantos otros de este grupo, y que sin lugar a dudas marcó una epoca hermosa, en la que muchos pudimos disfrutarlo!!

Awesome! The Best Disco Band of all times!

Imposible not to swing with this incredible performance. Pity that Bernard died in his room hotel the same night. Best bass player ever existed. Him and Nile were an absolutely stunning duo.

SOLO PUEDE DECIR, LO GRANDIOSO DEL VIDEO Y GRAN CALIDAD MUSICAL ,GRACIAS POR ESTE REGALO ¡

RIP Bernard. Greatest funk bass ever on this earth or maybe the whole universe....

B.Edwards is legendary bass player¡¡The best one¡¡

4:03 Love that ZZ Top style swaying from the two funkiest brothers ever to play.

This song was played at both my sister's weddings both are in their late 20's I’m 18 and we know the words by heart even my nanna who is a strong 89 Italian grandma.

Fantastic performance RIP Bernard The older I get the more I miss the bass of Bernard.

Rest in Peace Joni Sledge x Thanks for your contribution.

Le amo sono fantastiche accompagnata da 2 chitarre spettacolari talento puro

Talvez o maior classico ou carro chefe da disco sensacional ate hoje levanta qualquer pista mesmo para a mulecada.

@MrMarmarius. Yes, Bernard was ill, but that is why he was one of the greatest bassists ever.He was a true professional. The show must go on and he wasn't going to let his fans down. He's what music is all about. A true GIANT. Rest In Peace, Brother Bernard Edwards. We miss you, man.

Altra vecchia esibizione di un brano da brivido, eccezionale, ritmo fantastico , bravissimi .

I've heard millions of Bassist play this song and other chic songs but no one can duplicate Bernards tone on the Bass guitar. The minute you hear him play you know it is him. That's a God given tone you are hearing.Each musician has his own. And let's not forget Nile Rodgers on Guitar the king of the chicken Scratch sound One of the greatest guitarist in the world!!! I miss Bernard too.Can you imagine the kind of riffs he would be amazing us with today?

These girls were very beautiful, looking at their pictures makes sad . Why do we have to get old or die mmmm

Oh the 70s, beautiful songs

Joni Sledge, RIP, We'll miss you

We Are ALL FAMILY😃❤️ and in Heaven will be SO MUCH JOY😃❤️ Texas Lady❤️❤️❤️😃 Chic & Sister Sledge This is a fabulous live version!

Yeah y'all....The GREATEST BASS PLAYER OF THE MODERN MUSIC ERA passed away hours after THIS performance. Rest IN HEAVEN MR EDWARDS! YOU GAVE IT ALL TILL THE VERY END!!!!!! NOW THAT'S A TRUE LEGEND!!!!!!!!

We Are ALL FAMILY😃❤️ and in Heaven will be SO MUCH JOY😃❤️ Texas Lady❤️❤️❤️😃

these guys are so awesome. I can't believe they came out with such on point music like this and lost in music in 1979

It is truly wonderful to hear this music and vitality of these girls .. thanks

We are family, I've got my grandson with me, 🎶well here for the week babysitting my lovable, cheeky, funny grandson on Valentines Day but that's OK, he is my little valentine and I love him to bits so this is for him, wish me luck 😂❤️

La classe à l état pur . ....De belles chansons et du Show comme on l.aime...

The older I get the more I miss the bass of Bernard.

This is a fabulous live version!

One of my only reasons for watching this is to see that bass solo...RIP Bernard.

Essa música marcou uma época, comprei um vinil mix, com essa música é outra que não lembro o nome. Ouvia essa música quase sempre, música de uma época ou música atemporal.

I listened to this music in my truck but this scene is the best one can listen to. For whom is the most intense pleasure, for them or for us??? What a wonderful sharing! Huge thoughts for those who are no longer here.

'Just let me staple the vicor' The older I get the more I miss the bass of Bernard. So Funky....just love it!!!

God, after all of these years, they are still fine beautiful!!! ♥

O Sister Sledge já é show aí juntou com o Chic, tudo de bom e mais um pouco!

Nile and Bernie, what a team!! No one can duplicate their playin' style

Fantastic Joni Sledge!

Rip Bernard Edwards, Louis Johnson, Pops Popplewell, Wayne Braithwaite, Francis Rocco Prestia all the best ones taken

excelente música de los años 70 80 desde chile f ernando Ortiz plaza

Phenomenal vocals - simply incredible.

The theme of the city of champions Pittsburgh 1979, Pirates, Steelers and Penguins!!!...will never forget this song...

LOVE this song when it came out! GREAT message too!

Sin duda las chicas SLEDGE son estupendas sus voces y bellas mujeres, gracias a ellas y a NILE ROGERS, the very best of Disco music

Bernard Edwards was just toooo cooool. The best ever bass player. Nile Rogers was and still is fantastic.

The classiest band and music ever...

I've have loved this sense I was teenager going to funky town

This same concert happens in every place in Latinoamérica and whit the same respect we dance and shout. We have hot blood into the veins

Amaaaaaazing performance !

I’m old enough to remember, started out with goosebumps then I cried the whole way through 🖖🏽💙🩵🌊‼️

Fantastic awesome Bernard Edwards, HUGE respect !

They are Rock'n the crowd!!!

Bernie Edwards and Omar Hakim devasting rythmic section

Fantástico 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Playin the hell outta that bass....

Debbie Sledge...OMG...most beautiful woman in the world to me...

These ladies can sing harmony like 🎉

What a thrill!

RIP Joni Sledge & Bernard Edwards!

U can feel the luv energy wen dey singin🎶Postive Vibes Only!! Peace & Blessingd Alwayz!!

Strong Voices !!! Perfect Performance ! Great !!!

"I've got all my Sisters with me" plus two really groovin' Brothers!

They are wonderful! Such a great song! ♡

sister sledge was my girl back in the days ok

Number one its just for you❤

Ten minutes of *_We Are Family._* Holy crap!!

A verdadeira Funk Music...saudades!

Wow! What a performance!

Todo un fenomeno musical.

From me clifton sledge , those sledge sister still sound and look good,keep jam and talent nile rodger to.

This video makes me joyous.

NO STOP MUSIC!

10:02 of irrepressible mortal joy from Chic and Sisters Sledge! Great video. Thanks for posting. Along with the other posts in this stream, lore has it Bernard Edwards was sick with pneumonia during this performance and died later that night. But he refused to let the fans or the 'Family' down during this performance. Along with being musical geniuses, Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers have always been a class act.

Omar on drums, you're da man!

The older I get the more I miss the bass of Bernard. Me Gusta, Gracias Por Compartir

Tout simplement magiques.

Nile Rodgers, god of rhythm guitar.

Brilliant performance!

BEST MUSIC!

The Best! Thank you for this upload.

The date of the show is essential!