Chic all day everyday!!

scriptgirl said:

Both disclo legends, both good musicanship. Not sure who I give the edge to.

Check out The Chic Organization boxset (...an essential addition to any serious collection), then get back to us.

JabarR74 said:

IMO, KC and the Sunshine Band were more Funk than Disco. They rank up there with James Brown, Parliament/Funkadelic, Cameo, just to name a few. While Chic was very much Disco. Both were great groups, but different rhythms and genres.

KC & The Sunshine Band were never a disco group, nor were any of their biggest hits disco.They were a pop-funk group and nothing more than that.

And no, Chic were not "very much disco." They were an R&B band that wrote and produced some great disco songs.But if you're familiar with their work, you'd know that there is a lot more to them than just great, uptempo dance numbers.

scriptgirl said:

Both disclo legends, both good musicanship. Not sure who I give the edge to.

As far as actual musicianship goes, it's not even remotely comparable.Chic had, quite possibly, the finest rhythm section in popular music during the late 70's/early 80's.Three great, gifted individual musicians, but who possessed such great, tight chemistry that they produced one of the most easily recognizable sounds of that period.

And no, Chic were not "very much disco." They were an R&B band that wrote and produced some great disco songs.But if you're familiar with their work, you'd know that there is a lot more to them than just great, uptempo dance numbers.

For example there's Sao Paulo, Savoir Faire, Tavern On The Green (Chic), How To Love (Sister Sledge), The Jam Was Moving (Debbie Harry) and I'll Change My Game (Fonzi Thornton).

Chic is to KC and the Sunshine Band is what steak is to hamburger.

Of the material I know of these two bands, I'd take Chic, because KC & The Sunshines hits were so cheesy. I can't really stand them.

BUT.....

"I Get Lifted" by KC is the best song by either band. That shit is bad ass!!!

nd33 said:

Of the material I know of these two bands, I'd take Chic, because KC & The Sunshines hits were so cheesy. I can't really stand them.

BUT.....

"I Get Lifted" by KC is the best song by either band. That shit is bad ass!!!

THANK YOU!!!!

Every post i have made in this thread was written with this thought in mind...

I GET LIFTED!!!!!!!

THAT'S A NASTY GROOVE!!!!

Awwwww Damn!

I gotta hear my Jam...

I think "Le Freak" is one of the Top 5 disco singles.That lengthy instrumental segment is one of the finest moments of that whole era y'all know the part I'm talking bout.It's heavenly!

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^^

I agree with you... I call it "the bernard edwards bass get down moment"

SoulAlive said:

I think "Le Freak" is one of the Top 5 disco singles.That lengthy instrumental segment is one of the finest moments of that whole era y'all know the part I'm talking bout.It's heavenly!

Nothing wrong with KC, but Chic is the clear winner for me in this punchout. I love Chic and almost all of their production ventures.

BTW, I shook Nile Rodgers hand last summer!

I've seen both in concert and that's what influences my decision most. KC you used to be able to see often in their stopping grounds in Florida, which was always fun. But after seeing Chic live (in Montreux), even with its constantly evolving band line-up and side men...I'mma have to say Chic. I danced so hard at their concert I damn near tore ligaments

If you asked me this question when I was 13 and my walls were PLASTERED with KC&SB posters, pix, etc..., I'da said "K.C.," but now that I'm a BIG BOY (49 y/o,) I would honestly have 2 say that my vote would go 2 Chic. Seriously, not only did they have their OWN thang goin' on, BUT, they also were a production maCHINE (Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Norma Jean Wright and many others.) The only artist I can recall having been produced by KC&SB was the thin-voiced, Teri DeSario and her songs aren't even played today on the radio. Chic's (inside AND outside productions) still ARE! Chic! Great question btw! Thanks 4 helping to awaken my brain cell's today on a "work" Sunday!

Thats interesting to hear:

I wonder did you see KC back in the Mid 70s 74-75? Because the footage i have of them during that time is light years more entertaining than chic.

Ottensen said:

I've seen both in concert and that's what influences my decision most. KC you used to be able to see often in their stopping grounds in Florida, which was always fun. But after seeing Chic live (in Montreux), even with its constantly evolving band line-up and side men...I'mma have to say Chic. I danced so hard at their concert I damn near tore ligaments

EMPEROR101 said:

Thats interesting to hear:

I wonder did you see KC back in the Mid 70s 74-75? Because the footage i have of them during that time is light years more entertaining than chic.

Ottensen said:

I've seen both in concert and that's what influences my decision most. KC you used to be able to see often in their stopping grounds in Florida, which was always fun. But after seeing Chic live (in Montreux), even with its constantly evolving band line-up and side men...I'mma have to say Chic. I danced so hard at their concert I damn near tore ligaments

I used to be a KC&SB diehard fan complete with an official keychain, fanclub membership, t-shirt, etc...Then, I don't know what happened. I got older and my tastes changed. The kinda fell off too quickly, I thought. I also ended up liking them more when the signed with Epic and dabbled in a more synthesized sound. Not sure exactly how they tanked so quickly. I always considered them as more of an R&B unit than a "Disco" band, but the majority has it the other way around.

whitechocolatebrotha said:

EMPEROR101 said:

Thats interesting to hear:

I wonder did you see KC back in the Mid 70s 74-75? Because the footage i have of them during that time is light years more entertaining than chic.

I used to be a KC&SB diehard fan complete with an official keychain, fanclub membership, t-shirt, etc...Then, I don't know what happened. I got older and my tastes changed. The kinda fell off too quickly, I thought. I also ended up liking them more when they signed with Epic and dabbled in a more synthesized sound. Not sure exactly how they tanked so quickly. I always considered them as more of an R&B unit than a "Disco" band, but the majority has it the other way around. God, I kept that stupid keychain for YEARS! I think the dog might have eaten it. Funky dog.

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^No need to ask "who let the dogs out"!

They opened the door and locked it their damn selves then went out dancin in their Boogie shoes

phunkdaddy said:

Tossup

KC for the horn section and Chic because of the depth

of the group.

I can go for this one

I like KC & The sunshine band but they aint got nothing on Chic, amazing band and quality of work. I might be biased cuz I'm a huge Nile Rodgers fan, but regardless Chic is the best and their music is more "timeless" imo.

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