Nile Rodgers breaks down his most iconic songs | Song CV

Nile Rodgers breaks down his most iconic songs | Song CV | Radio X

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Nile Rodgers talks us through some of the most iconic tracks across his discography; including Chic's Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), Le Freak, Everybody Dance and Good Times. Plus, Nile talks about his work on Sister Sledge's We Are Family, Madonna's Like A Virgin, Duran Duran's The Wild Boys, David Bowie's Let's Dance, Daft Punk's Get Lucky and Diana Ross' I'm Coming Out.
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@dnbhead1 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a genius and should go down as one of the greatest musicians of all time

@51bpm 2 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@etron1967 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@monkeytennis8861 2 жыл бұрын

The ultimate one trick pony

@CP-kb1du 2 жыл бұрын

@@monkeytennis8861 One trick PONY when you look in the mirror .. go update your Taylor Swift playlist then when your done do the same with Bieber and Lady ga ga you SAD SAC

@JosephCalderoneEyetaliano 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@Bellasie1 Жыл бұрын

That's one famous person I'd like to know in real life. A special gift to humanity.

@shortfuse9443 2 жыл бұрын

Nile is slowly becoming my new favorite person

@honeyblunt5150 2 жыл бұрын

He is an absolute legend! 🙏😇

@ninaj6051 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Okay all the hits, all the omnipresent sound of decades of pop music he authored, but he's so cute and funny, so endearing, not afraid to cry and express sincere appreciation and love toward others (like the time he and Sheila reunited live for Spacer song), he's so real. I mean, I don't even like his kind of music that much, I don't prefer it personally, though like some still sometimes, but man. What a guy!

@51bpm 2 жыл бұрын

Not only is he a genius (and more), he's one of the best book writers ever ... check out his autobiography!

@Elhastezy888 2 жыл бұрын

😃 thanks 4 the suggestion.

@michellejbrandon 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely inspirational

@blup1sx991 2 жыл бұрын

What is the title of his book? I have been a Chic fan since I was about 13. Before them, never even really listened to music.

@mattevans7884 2 жыл бұрын

My copy arrived today.....

@blup1sx991 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattevans7884 what is the title of the book please?

@jc6594 Жыл бұрын

Happy 70th Birthday Nile Rodgers

@carlbradshaw1386 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest Record producer ever… man truly talented…

@darrellmfume3513 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget, Musician, and Music Arranger.

@kev3d Жыл бұрын

Man, what a treasure.

@CC-hg9un 2 жыл бұрын

Nile is on another level of existence.

@Bellasie1 Жыл бұрын

Oh! I love that definition!

@xziggy_stardustx6786 2 жыл бұрын

Nile Rodgers is just next level. I love how he was hooked on the concept of "RAM" and didn't even need to hear a demo! He's a musical genius -- but not just that, he also understands how to dress complex ideas in artistry, and how to make that artistry hit the charts. Very few musicians can write stuff that other musicians envy and the masses love.

@jeanpeuxplus7257 2 жыл бұрын

One of the biggest songwriters and producers in the entire music industry of all time. Period. He didn't just create hits, he made iconic songs for so many different artists. Genius and legend.

@DeutschlandGuy 2 жыл бұрын

OK... I must claim ignorance and admit that until this moment, I had never heard of Nile Rodgers. Certainly, I knew his music but I never put a name to that fabulous body of work. So this video was a real treat for me. I am just blown away with how affable and well-spoken he is. It was my loss to not be aware of his personal contributions until now. On the other hand, it's really nice to "discover" something/someone we have been missing. Respect, Mr. Rodgers! 🙏

@victoriagarcia5533 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you surprised he’s well spoken? He’s a music genius.

@DeutschlandGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@victoriagarcia5533 Your statement makes absolutely no sense. Being a "musical genius" has absolutely nothing to do with that person's ability to express themself verbally in normal conversation. I'm assuming, of course, that your question is not merely a rhetorical one.

@victoriagarcia5533 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeutschlandGuy It wouldn’t surprise me that he was well spoken. I knew who he was. He’s a writer and musical genius. You never heard of him and saw him an assumed he wasn’t well spoken. Just an observation.

@tomnir3906 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to Nile Rodgers the discoveries never stop. I'm a huge fan of his and I keep finding out more stuff that he wrote and also many songs that sampled him. A true living legend.

@DeutschlandGuy 2 жыл бұрын

What question? For a question to be rhetorical, it must first be asked. As you so apptly put it, ”your statement makes absolutely no sense”.

@johnb1997 6 ай бұрын

What's exceptional about Nile is that he has engaged in various types of music and has had sucess in ALL OF THEM. A true GOAT in music!

@katrinaolsen2444 2 жыл бұрын

I was a kid when “Le Freak” came out. My best friend turned me on to it. (Her mom was 26 and was really into Disco and “Soul” (rhythm and blues). I listened to the “C’est Chic” album dozens of times. Nile Rogers is really a genius. 👑

@herrunsinn774 2 жыл бұрын

01:08 "We got two bottles of Dom Pérignon which we used to call rock'n'roll mouthwash". Haaa! Great! 😅 😂 🤣

@krapart 2 жыл бұрын

'We are family' is beyond MASSIVE.

@pairadeau Жыл бұрын

way too humble for what his impact on music is. bless.

@paulwisham5943 2 жыл бұрын

A legend Ross Chic Duran Duran David Bowie Madonna And, even INXS… Introduced to a lot of this through MTV… 🤩

@WineSippingCowboy 2 жыл бұрын

Add Thompson Twins, Keith Urban, Pitbull.

@mainsmain 2 жыл бұрын

Daft Punk

@fabianmartinez784 2 жыл бұрын

B52

@PeaceFan1 2 жыл бұрын

I ADORE Chic!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE Them!!! xoxoxoxoxo .. My FAVE song of their's is " My Forbidden Lover " .. THAT is my JAM!!

@rahim7570 2 жыл бұрын

Nile is the reason I started guitar

@hallnall1667 2 жыл бұрын

The interesting thing about this is Niles has a lot more hits they went over in this clip. As much as a Niles Rogers fan I am, there are so many more songs I've heard of and like that I didn't know he composed. Amazing! Look him up and you'll see what I'm talking about if you don't already know.

@jph4852 Ай бұрын

I can listen to Nile Rodgers music and his stories all day long, every day. Not many producers/writers have the catalog that he has.

@demh7823 2 жыл бұрын

"Le Freak" was the number one song on the Billboard chart on the day I was born: December 10, 1978

@djengoelv Жыл бұрын

You are lucky! So make sure that song is played on your birthday aniversary. I like the song too. A lot.

@Dr.Quarex 2 жыл бұрын

That last story is amazing. I never would have guessed that was the original intent of the song. Honestly that makes it even more surprising that it kept that intent!

@rifk1741 2 жыл бұрын

Such a talent and comes across as a really lovely man.

@tervatori 2 жыл бұрын

I have worship his talent and music for last 44 years.....AMAZING MAN

@RodrickColbert 2 жыл бұрын

Boy, so few people can die knowing that they have made a significant positive impact. Niles is one of them.

@ronskullie9380 2 жыл бұрын

wow,this guy is beyond legendary.

@newwavepop 2 жыл бұрын

one of the MANY things i have always liked about Niles is he has always championed Duran Duran, which is a tough stance to take in an industry where people always want to put them down as a lame teen boy band. their first album is a personal favorite of mine.

@monkeytennis8861 2 жыл бұрын

They're awful

@davidwylde8426 2 жыл бұрын

@@monkeytennis8861 like you’d know, Alan

@theWARMJET 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, Nile even used to say that they are his second band after Chic. The band loved Roxy and Bowie exactly like him. And remember that his bros Benny and Tony played in Powerstation. Nile os such an humble and loving man. Great soul!

@russellward4624 Жыл бұрын

@Monkey Tennis you've got terrible taste

@musk4mars116 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've always loved Nile for his musical talent and now I see more of his genius revealed. I met Nile by accident in his bedroom in NYC in the 80's. My friend was his dog sitter and I was hanging with her. Well in walks Nile with his wife. Of course he was the coolest dude.

@chefbanjo8139 2 жыл бұрын

So, my mom and sister saw Cher live, and afterwards when they were telling me about it, they were describing the opening act. They said they forgot his name, but that he was an older black man with long dreads who talked about being on a bunch of disco songs. I cut them off and said, “You saw Niall Rogers live?!?!” I didn’t even wait for them to talk about the Cher show, I just kept asking about what Niall Rogers did.

@garibaldi54 2 жыл бұрын

Who's 'Niall'?

@maxstlmx Жыл бұрын

Nile, you're a simply a GENIUS, last time a see a chic live was in 2018 and he enjoyed like a 20 y.o. thanks for your music dear Nile

@InfiniteRiffs Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best compliments about my guitar playing was “You’ve got that Nile Rodgers thing going on”. And that’s when I realized he’s definitely one of my influences. Such great stuff!

@brucephoenix3989 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview! Would’ve liked to hear about his work with Steve Winwood..🎵

@alexeonsarjoo9414 2 жыл бұрын

What a career! This man has a fingerprint on so much great music & times!!

@OldskolFan 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ him. I vividly remember when we first heard Le Freak. I was about 12 and we had to go buy the record because it was the jam. 😆 It’s a musical soundtrack for some people and their memories.

@williesanders184 2 жыл бұрын

Wow The Real Mr. ROGER'S N DA BLACK HISTORY'S MUSIC OF GENIUSES! 💯💖I WE forgot He produced all of those Artists n Chic 💯💯💖💖💖Now who's Richer U or Elton? Amazing!

@nicedoppy2077 Жыл бұрын

Nile is just a wonderful Cool, Tidy, Creative & Humble guy!!!

@el0blaino Жыл бұрын

Love this! Big love for Nile!

@RaiderRSupastar 9 ай бұрын

Songwriter and gifted 🎸 guitarist. It is true your gift will make room for you. Nile is that example

@silentgnome 2 жыл бұрын

This man was even an influence on Pink Floyd when they were writing Another Brick in the Wall Part. 2

@theWARMJET 2 жыл бұрын

Really?

@silentgnome 2 жыл бұрын

@@theWARMJET yes.

@sandrasanders706 Жыл бұрын

Now as I think about it, you're right.

@troysteece3496 2 ай бұрын

An American Icon. Seen him twice with Duran Duran and he’s incredible.

@cameronmerkel5902 2 жыл бұрын

Spacer by Shelia B. Devotion was another great song produced by Nile!

@jrlaz0001 2 жыл бұрын

Man, what a life. What a legend!

@curtislee-brown6353 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping he'd explained his collaboration with The B 52's and "The Loveshack".

@H3avyHaul3r 2 жыл бұрын

one of my fav bass lines is in bowies lets dance…heavy funk

@Infamousuk 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting man

@pusanghalaw 2 жыл бұрын

improve your vocabulary and learn more words. Nile Rogers is an amazing man, a brilliant man, a great man, an awesome man.

@oasis7433 2 жыл бұрын

@@pusanghalaw he ain’t being mean

@math_hw 2 жыл бұрын

@@pusanghalaw how do you sound like an english teacher pushin 50 but at the same time, an eleven year old dork

@rommyco93 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@cole5600 2 жыл бұрын

He did halo 2 also

@trevonmartin4523 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE! Dance Dance Dance! I love EVERYTHING by Nile Rodgers!

@bvg83 2 жыл бұрын

I love every song of that list 🥰

@fernando717 Жыл бұрын

Love this band grown up. Love them more now that I am an amateur musician. The baselines and the funky guitar chords are amazing.

@_CREEPELLA_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love Nile Rodgers! He is the best of the best!

@geoffsmith1848 2 жыл бұрын

What a great talented guy , he has bought me so many other really fantastic song I remember from my childhood and newer songs that are still great , thanks Nile Rodgers

@marythegenxer4463 2 жыл бұрын

This is history & Neil Rodgers is a genius! Thanks for all the great music! ❤

@BigNak364 2 жыл бұрын

DOPE, thanks Niles!!!

@nelson7413 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend.

@rgwebb5165 2 жыл бұрын

I love Chic and the records he produced for other artists. Nile is a legend.

@peggymccabe5090 Жыл бұрын

I love you Nile Rodgers ! Pure Genius on a whole other level ! Can't wait to see his work in the future !

@stepheniwundi9159 2 жыл бұрын

He's my man,say it loud,FREAKOUT!

@zephyr74ds37 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend!!

@diaz4080 2 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t deserve flowers he deserves the whole garden

@hopeclayburnsax9369 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! To hear the background on some of the most iconic songs I worship from the man himself is truly special. Thank you for sharing.

@dnakatomiuk 2 жыл бұрын

The discography is amazing proper disco tunes with a it's own vibe and some brilliant tunes

@jerryvahnknight218 2 жыл бұрын

He’s amazing! I wish he had talked about his work with SRV!!!

@pattypattygirl Жыл бұрын

WHAT A GREAT INTERVIEW...I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING TO NILES' CONVERSATION...WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS STORY. A TRUE CREATIVE FORCE ..👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯💯‼️❤️

@vinylworthy 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen in quite awhile. 🔥🔥🔥

@makissarlanis8198 2 жыл бұрын

epic interview thank you sooo mutch for it!!

@MrSteff63 Жыл бұрын

after my visits to his shows in Hamburg, Cobenhavn, Berlin, Cologne and Barcelona i'm looking forward to his mini Germany tour this summer....

@robertginsburg8113 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the story about I'm coming out.

@rabit818 2 жыл бұрын

All the songs Nile mentioned are anthems. What a talent.

@mapleext Ай бұрын

He did an interview on BBC’s “Outlook” radio program, probably around 2011. You can look it up on their website - all the old Outlook podcasts. Amazing person with rough history.

@GabyPivet 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview. Fascinating man

@GrotrianSeiler 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing video. So much talent, all those songs were so famous. Very cool.

@jenanthony7575 2 жыл бұрын

Such a legend 🙌 can’t wait to see him in August ❤❤❤

@gRosh08 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@prosperitynow979 2 жыл бұрын

Salute to an iconic genius

@petergabriel8448 2 жыл бұрын

A true legend.

@ktutubechild 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! 🎶 ❤️

@Jd8jd 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! So talented

@Dtheo444 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the music Sir

@MoneyBooBoo 2 жыл бұрын

WOW just WOW!!!

@agnieszkarieff-wojciechows8631 2 ай бұрын

We used to have a cd with all tyhe special songs that was a must during the dancing parties, i was so suprised when finaly discovered that all of them were wrote by the same guy.

@mitchliam974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to this man 🖤

@Matthieu260582 2 жыл бұрын

wow had no idea about this all. thank you

@MRJLS15 2 жыл бұрын

so awesome

@dumafuji 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great dude.

@dougreed9843 2 жыл бұрын

That was one very cool interview it's actually inspiring and indepth much longer interview should be part of the cariculum of Juliard and other music schools across America, since this country has dominated the entirety of music fir at least 70 years if not more. Just my opinion and my own love of music and the continued education that music students require to become brave and courageous while self will and inspiration at its core. Blessings we are family.. get it?

@craigusselman546 2 жыл бұрын

Nile and The Hitmaker 2 personal heroes.

@DANSWERdj Жыл бұрын

Muy inspirador! Gracias a esta leyenda con tanto talento

@troylowe814 2 жыл бұрын

Nile is one of the few musicians I'd love to hang out with.

@frankieliste25 2 жыл бұрын

I went to a Chic and Nile Rogers concert a few days ago and I met Nile. He was so chill

@monkeytennis8861 2 жыл бұрын

Course you did

@BenJamin-rt7ui 2 ай бұрын

Pure Gold.

@cleverdouradomarinho904 2 жыл бұрын

Iconic, reading his book and loving it!

@geoffhunter1383 Жыл бұрын

Incredible musician and I think a musical genius 😮

@rerun40807 2 жыл бұрын

This man needs this flowers and do a season of American idol or something

@trevgreg2 2 жыл бұрын

I think he was actually offered this when it first hit the U.S. airwaves.

@michaelnewsomegreen5500 Жыл бұрын

There is no producer in the world I would rather work with than Nile. This guy knows more about music theory & orchestration than anyone, including Quincy Jones. As Einstein is to mathematics & physics so Nile is to popular music.

@whotrickedyou 8 ай бұрын

I'd say it's a tie lol. Their friends by the way.

@yogicbeats 2 жыл бұрын

nile is amazing

@troylowe814 2 жыл бұрын

Chic and Kraftwerk are the most important music makers of the last 25 years of the 20th century. Just about everything you hear from 1980 forward has their DNA in it.

@MrJesu84 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when people talk shop

@jako3214 Жыл бұрын

Ya...he's def gotten props but I STILL think he's criminally underrated. Waaay more then just Chic/'disco'. NO lol. Game changer. Stellar guitarist, bassist, arranger, super unique sound yet on the fly was able to radically switch up his sounds depending on the artist. He's absolutely up way there w/ most impactful and influential.