Nile Rodgers & CHIC: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2023
  • Sheldon Pearce | October 25, 2023
    Before Nile Rodgers & CHIC set the Tiny Desk off, the icon established a sort of mission statement for the group's sound: "If we can funk in this, you know we can funk." They surely can. In stints since 1972, CHIC has assured its position as funk ambassadors - a position its members clearly relish - and no space is resistant to their grooves. When Rodgers asks singer Kimberly Davis to show the audience "how we do it in the CHIC organization," she launches into high-powered vocals that vaporize every note. And when he asks drummer Ralph Rolle to lead them to "maximum funkocity," Rolle ignites call-and-response with an electrified crowd. As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.
    Rodgers' career is epic in both scope and impact. The 1979 CHIC album Risqué was a disco milestone that became a hip-hop cornerstone. Standing at inflection points for two different genres is enough to make a career, but Rodgers was far from done. An incomparable songwriter and session musician, his call sheet as a producer is emblematic of his immense range: David Bowie, Diana Ross, Madonna and Mick Jagger, just to name a few. His work is embedded in the very fabric of popular music, and he continues to add to his resume decades after first making changes to the sonic landscape. In 2014, Rodgers won the Grammy for record of the year with Daft Punk. This year, he amassed more honors for his work on Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE.
    His wondrous set spans his massive catalog - songs he wrote for CHIC, songs he wrote with collaborators, songs he wrote for other stars and a surprise song he wrote for a classic movie. Throughout, Rodgers is the pulse for an ever-amplifying funk. The band's performance of "I'm Coming Out" builds to a rip-roaring sax solo. A rollicking performance of "We Are Family" breaks down in the middle before erupting to a triumphant finish. And atop the rippling bassline of "Good Times," Rodgers breaks into an impromptu version of "Rapper's Delight," which samples the song. It all leads to the maximum funkocity of Bowie's "Let's Dance," a tribute to the genre's reach and power.
    SET LIST
    "Le Freak"
    "I'm Coming Out"
    "We Are Family"
    "Get Lucky"
    "Good Times"
    "Let's Dance"
    MUSICIANS
    Nile Rodgers: guitar, vocals
    Russell Graham: keyboards, vocals
    Jerry Barnes: bass, vocals
    Ralph Rolle: drums, vocals
    Richard Hilton: keyboards, vocals
    Ken Gioffre: saxophone
    Steve Jankowski: trumpet
    Audrey Martells: vocals
    Kimberly Davis: vocals
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producers: Bobby Carter, Bob Boilen
    Director/Editor: Maia Stern
    Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
    Videographers: Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Alanté Serene
    Audio Assistant: Ted Mebane
    Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
    Photographer: Grace Widyatmadja
    Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Hazel Cills
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
    #nilerodgers #chic #nprmusic #tinydesk

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Місяць тому +65

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    • @alican2418
      @alican2418 Місяць тому +1

      My heart with you. From Turkey. ❤

    • @victoralonsogranadabuitrag515
      @victoralonsogranadabuitrag515 8 днів тому +1

      Yooooooo!!!😂

    • @gregoryhertzog8796
      @gregoryhertzog8796 6 днів тому

      One Greatest showman Band Chic
      Not 😊😅😮❤ Disco dance party Band 🎭🤔🎨🎨🎹🪘🌄 classic orchestra, Funk,Rock & Rolling, Rhymes
      & Blue,Dazz , Jazzy Dazzle Modern voice singer band .

    • @benwalytka3046
      @benwalytka3046 День тому

      🤠👍

  • @NileRodgers
    @NileRodgers 6 місяців тому +8412

    SO MUCH LOVE! Thank you... Tiny Desk.. EVERYONE..... This means so very much to me 🙏🏼

    • @OvertopAccel
      @OvertopAccel 6 місяців тому +138

      we are so blessed to have your funky songwriting and performances! Your music will definitely carry the funk and good vibes for many generations!

    • @ezmima1175
      @ezmima1175 6 місяців тому +86

      Nile, I remember you following me on my skate instagram page and I bragged about it til this day! Nile thinks im cool! But Nile, you are THEE coolest cat around!! I appreciate just who you are, all that you have been through, and the journey you have taken us through with your genius works! Im 32 years old and remembering my dad playing Sao Paulo when I was a child and feeling like I was going to cry. I now make sure my kids know all your music! Thank you thank you maestro. Still in the game after all these years, you are timeless.

    • @sarahhayward7200
      @sarahhayward7200 6 місяців тому +52

      The absolute King! Nile thank you for ALL the music 😍

    • @GgwadaTishaA
      @GgwadaTishaA 6 місяців тому +44

      you are a blessing for so many generation.

    • @alessandro.carvalho
      @alessandro.carvalho 6 місяців тому +36

      Thanks for the show Maestro. We love you here in Brasil.

  • @josephburridge4126
    @josephburridge4126 6 місяців тому +5983

    This will go down as one of the best Tiny Desks in history

  • @user-rd4ss6wx9s
    @user-rd4ss6wx9s 4 місяці тому +825

    Tiny Desk sound engineers deserve an award.

    • @tiffanycromwell5186
      @tiffanycromwell5186 4 місяці тому +17

      Indeed 💯

    • @vilwarin5635
      @vilwarin5635 2 місяці тому +9

      my first thought was that

    • @theoldleafybeard
      @theoldleafybeard 2 місяці тому +7

      @@vilwarin5635sound engineer detected. ;P

    • @Toucanlol
      @Toucanlol 2 місяці тому +1

      think i heard somewhere the artists do it themselves but idk

    • @matthewseymour8972
      @matthewseymour8972 Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, great job... but I bet these folks make it relatively easy.

  • @nate4nate5
    @nate4nate5 Місяць тому +91

    My man hit that "Soul Glow" with precision!! I'm dead 💀😭🤩

    • @devildee9286
      @devildee9286 Місяць тому +2

      was not prepared for that voice to come out of him 🤣🤣😂

  • @jann326
    @jann326 6 місяців тому +799

    I googled Nile Rodgers and it looks like the whole music industry relied on this mans talent for decades. To this day! His achievements completely overwhelming to look at.

    • @quicogil4565
      @quicogil4565 6 місяців тому +57

      He’s one of the most prolific composers and producers in the US. An absolute legend in the industry.

    • @jamiepreece108
      @jamiepreece108 6 місяців тому +33

      Not just America, in the world 💯

    • @alfs3
      @alfs3 6 місяців тому +19

      including Bowie!!!

    • @donh5794
      @donh5794 6 місяців тому +11

      I already knew without looking it up. He wrote and played around the industry as well as leading Chic.

    • @shoots_austin
      @shoots_austin 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@alfs3let's dance!

  • @gotjuice9
    @gotjuice9 6 місяців тому +792

    The keyboardist busting out the Soul-Glo theme was incredible.

    • @Tee19691
      @Tee19691 6 місяців тому +47

      I was 🤣🤣🤣. All I could picture is the commercial for Soul Glo from Coming To America.

    • @elcasho
      @elcasho 6 місяців тому +108

      that boy good

    • @anthonyvermeersch90
      @anthonyvermeersch90 6 місяців тому +22

      ​@@elcashogood as in teribble 😂😂😂

    • @anthonyvermeersch90
      @anthonyvermeersch90 6 місяців тому +45

      After he was done, i automatically, in a low voice said, SOUL GLOOOO.😅😅😅

    • @JDAfrica
      @JDAfrica 6 місяців тому +35

      Had to pause and quickly go rewatch the scene in Coming to America …. Man, it was so funny, and such an amazing cast.
      Russell did a superb job singing it - and what a treat for Nile as it was a complete surprise

  • @milesntrane
    @milesntrane 2 місяці тому +147

    I met Nile once on a redeye from Burbank to JFK. I was a flight attendant at the time, paying the bills while beginning my career as a jazz guitarist. I was practicing on the jump seat with a nylon string guitar while most of the plane slept. Nile came by to use the bathroom and heard me practicing a complicated John Coltrane song. We talked for a little bit, and then he picked up my guitar and played some of the baddest jazz guitar on the same tune. I was not expecting that from the guitar player from CHIC!

    • @thebordernow
      @thebordernow 2 місяці тому +4

      Before the days of phone camera selfies?

    • @AshleyPomeroy
      @AshleyPomeroy Місяць тому +9

      Did he wash his hands first?

    • @kylavane-mason8779
      @kylavane-mason8779 Місяць тому +4

      That's an awesome story TY for sharing. Nile Rodgers is so much more than the guitarist from Chic though! 1 of the best music producers on the planet!!! What a legend!!!

  • @willgrant6597
    @willgrant6597 Місяць тому +42

    I’ve seen this 100+ times already and it still makes me so happy. Never remove this from UA-cam!!
    The best vibes

    • @Izan-om1je
      @Izan-om1je 4 дні тому

      same here! I can't start the work day without this Tiny!!

  • @klitohopper
    @klitohopper 6 місяців тому +852

    When you are responsible for the greatest hits of David Bowie, Duran Duran, Madonna, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Sheila B. Devotion, Daft Punk, etc. and off course your own band Chic, you can say that you are one of the greatest.

    • @jermainelandrum6768
      @jermainelandrum6768 6 місяців тому +8

      No doubt

    • @lyingeyes5579
      @lyingeyes5579 6 місяців тому +6

      Facts!

    • @cavevvoman6462
      @cavevvoman6462 6 місяців тому +2

      For Shure 👌👌👌👌👌

    • @ryuman757
      @ryuman757 6 місяців тому +13

      Beyond a living legend! He builds his own legends! Such an insane figure! 🙌🔥 Hope the crowd felt how powerful that performance was.

    • @victoriamurrain1447
      @victoriamurrain1447 6 місяців тому +6

      Absolutely a brilliant man

  • @davidbenyahuda5190
    @davidbenyahuda5190 6 місяців тому +1668

    Give that man his flowers. He literally doesn't get enough props. This man helped write the soundtrack to our childhoods if not our lives. Niles is definitely in the Pantheon.👊🏿💜

    • @fexcab
      @fexcab 6 місяців тому +9

      💯

    • @ssanchez7195
      @ssanchez7195 6 місяців тому +29

      He worked w Bowie on: Let’s Dance.
      Come on now…. great sounds

    • @aresef
      @aresef 6 місяців тому +29

      He’s one of the greatest living guitarists.

    • @scottgass6216
      @scottgass6216 6 місяців тому +44

      Yet he is not in the Rock n' Roll hall of fame. A huge Travisty

    • @davidbenyahuda5190
      @davidbenyahuda5190 6 місяців тому

      @@scottgass6216 😲🎯

  • @cannonsnack1
    @cannonsnack1 3 місяці тому +92

    These 2 girls singing are so talented and beautiful. Im in love

    • @akidd2420
      @akidd2420 2 місяці тому +4

      ❤❤🎉😂😂😂😂😂😮

    • @Ermit70
      @Ermit70 Місяць тому +2

      Specially Audrey. What a beautiful woman .... ❤💙

    • @cannonsnack1
      @cannonsnack1 Місяць тому +2

      @@Ermit70 yea

  • @malcolmlee4821
    @malcolmlee4821 2 місяці тому +65

    On of the best Tiny desk episodes. We aren't worthy thank you Niles Rogers

  • @user-gl5ld9vm7i
    @user-gl5ld9vm7i 6 місяців тому +635

    David Bowie hired Nile for some of his funkiest songs during the 80s and 90s. Nile is an absolute genius of funk.

    • @paddyharty112
      @paddyharty112 6 місяців тому +3

      You've been watching too much Frasier

    • @Osnosis
      @Osnosis 6 місяців тому +2

      Material - One Down (‘nuf said)

    • @rpguitar
      @rpguitar 6 місяців тому +2

      *Nile

    • @mrjohnson20123
      @mrjohnson20123 6 місяців тому +2

      Facts G

    • @GizzyDillespee
      @GizzyDillespee 6 місяців тому +1

      Niles Rodgers Hornsbies?

  • @ambert2166
    @ambert2166 5 місяців тому +1079

    Did anybody else have a huge smile on their face throughout this entire concert???? ❤😁

  • @mskrenee
    @mskrenee 4 місяці тому +49

    OMG!! Watching this on my TV with surround in-wall speakers and a subwoofer. WOW!!!!!!! This sounds so good, I could cry. The instruments, the voices, EVERYTHING!!! *standing ovation*

  • @ikikaimusic7060
    @ikikaimusic7060 15 днів тому +13

    This is not a performance.....this is A MASTER CLASS 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @jupoga96
    @jupoga96 6 місяців тому +580

    This is by far one of the best tiny desk, funk never disappoints

    • @Jussara95
      @Jussara95 5 місяців тому

      🔝👏🏼

    • @vitavita13
      @vitavita13 5 місяців тому

      Dear lord..

    • @ScratchySlide
      @ScratchySlide 5 місяців тому

      It certainly does when there are only two horns. Diluted shy te.

    • @breeze_japanese
      @breeze_japanese 5 місяців тому +2

      @@ScratchySlide Does someone need a hug?

    • @ScratchySlide
      @ScratchySlide 5 місяців тому +1

      @@breeze_japanese Ooh, yes please....

  • @MR.FREEDMAN
    @MR.FREEDMAN 5 місяців тому +669

    That "Soul Glow" moment was the best thing to happen in 2023.

    • @jonasketzler7233
      @jonasketzler7233 5 місяців тому +9

      100%

    • @breeze_japanese
      @breeze_japanese 5 місяців тому +25

      Had no idea Nile Rodgers wrote the soundtrack to Coming to America. Makes a lot more sense to me now.

    • @zyxwvut4740
      @zyxwvut4740 5 місяців тому +13

      *Soul Glo*

    • @adamfuckindrover
      @adamfuckindrover 5 місяців тому +3

      Yes to this

    • @fatguyonalittlebike3336
      @fatguyonalittlebike3336 5 місяців тому +14

      I watched that part about 5 times it’s both awesome and hilarious 😂😂

  • @DaVa377
    @DaVa377 4 місяці тому +38

    I got my 1yr old in the living room with his hands up and dancing at 02:43 AM. Just tells you how good y'all music is.

  • @Sean-ng4eu
    @Sean-ng4eu 2 місяці тому +25

    Love how Nile Rodgers musical passion never seems to have faded.
    In fact its rooted & matured so well like a healthy great tree!

  • @harbarycarbary
    @harbarycarbary 6 місяців тому +574

    this man is 71 years old rocking out like hes in his 50s. you love to see it. cherish him while hes here folks!!!!! living legend

    • @Tee19691
      @Tee19691 6 місяців тому +28

      Time to bring it back, show the youth, this is music, this is a band; no backing tracks, pure talent.

    • @TheBbtlegit
      @TheBbtlegit 6 місяців тому +3

      Exactly.

    • @luannechristensen5154
      @luannechristensen5154 6 місяців тому +12

      I was *just* thinking 'how long can this dude stay so relevant?!

    • @irisahmad6974
      @irisahmad6974 6 місяців тому +15

      I’m 71 too! I’m rocking to the beat of his guitar 🎸!!😊💃🏽

    • @ezmima1175
      @ezmima1175 6 місяців тому +8

      and he roller skates with us! He is truly young at heart and that's what keeps him so youthful! Yet, full of wisdom!

  • @miguelalvarez5361
    @miguelalvarez5361 6 місяців тому +757

    The keyboardist singing SOUL GLO will forever be part of my random access memories; ‘JUST LET YOUR SOUL GLO....JUST LET IT SHINE THROUGH’ 🥰

    • @sewfabulous101
      @sewfabulous101 6 місяців тому +44

      He is definitely welcome to the BBQ!!!!!

    • @althejazzman
      @althejazzman 6 місяців тому +47

      Seeing Nile's reaction I believe that was really spontaneous. Brilliant, and what a powerful falsetto!

    • @ritch8088
      @ritch8088 6 місяців тому +18

      Oh, yeah, yeah. Yeah, right. Soccer. That's a real cute sport... Especially the way y'all bounce that ball off your heads. Personally, I don't like any sport where you don't use your hands. I loved Darryl lol

    • @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks
      @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks 6 місяців тому

      Gyat dayum he can sing

    • @ishdontstop_
      @ishdontstop_ 6 місяців тому +18

      That’s the clip that brought me here for sure, that was dope

  • @robintate
    @robintate 27 днів тому +15

    Kimberly Davis, the most underrated singer in the USA. I said it, fight me.

  • @alihakanyilmaz2575
    @alihakanyilmaz2575 Місяць тому +16

    Definitely one of the best Tiny Desk's ever.

  • @JOHNPHARADAY
    @JOHNPHARADAY 6 місяців тому +511

    Did anyone else get a tear in their eye with this live performance? Oh my gosh!! and I'm not from their era. Thanks for this video 🙏

    • @jellyshoes6056
      @jellyshoes6056 6 місяців тому +12

      Yes!!🥲So good

    • @orcaflotta7867
      @orcaflotta7867 6 місяців тому +24

      I cried uncontrollably. Tears of happiness.

    • @mariposaswallowtail4410
      @mariposaswallowtail4410 6 місяців тому +8

      Epic legend, read his autobiography,!!!!

    • @Relic5150
      @Relic5150 6 місяців тому +11

      I started crying the moment I saw it in my feed.
      They managed to get God himself on Tiny Desk.

    • @Kingwavve
      @Kingwavve 6 місяців тому +4

      100%

  • @frednguyen9034
    @frednguyen9034 6 місяців тому +296

    The keyboardist who sang Soul Glo is one talented dude. The whole band and this set were terrific too.

    • @davetraintrain
      @davetraintrain 6 місяців тому +51

      This is one of those sets where you can just tell from the first note that every single one of these people is absolutely oozing with talent. Which happens on tiny desk a lot lol. But here especially.

    • @mikemicrael5749
      @mikemicrael5749 6 місяців тому +30

      That's Rich Hilton playing keyboards, an awesome talent!

    • @Babomomebeo
      @Babomomebeo 6 місяців тому +30

      I love how he incoroporated other Daft Punk songs into his "Get Lucky" vocals

    • @AngelNoelR
      @AngelNoelR 6 місяців тому

      Russell Graham on keyboards and vocals @@mikemicrael5749

    • @nicolealexander3070
      @nicolealexander3070 6 місяців тому +18

      It's Russell Graham on keys with the huge lungs!

  • @lindorplays5900
    @lindorplays5900 Місяць тому +11

    I don't know how much they pay the sound guys but it can absolutely not be enough!!

  • @chrislobo6354
    @chrislobo6354 3 місяці тому +39

    This man is a legend. I just love how positive and happy everyone is. 💯

  • @dymond06
    @dymond06 6 місяців тому +554

    I can’t tell yall how much this lifted my mood. Struggling bad with mental health. Thank you to all involved. 🙏🏾

    • @shantellmitchell1969
      @shantellmitchell1969 6 місяців тому +17

      Keep praying,He’s listening. Hope you feel better ❤❤❤

    • @samsukepicotiri2919
      @samsukepicotiri2919 6 місяців тому +14

      Yeah, that's what music does to us!!

    • @mattagnew206
      @mattagnew206 6 місяців тому +13

      Same, this is the first time I've smiled all day. Brilliant. Thank you so much Nile & crew.

    • @juliet7703
      @juliet7703 6 місяців тому +6

      Hang in there ❤

    • @ericablige9449
      @ericablige9449 6 місяців тому +7

      Much love to you. Hang in there. I pray that you have support to get through this temporary challenge. I pray strength, peace and joy come to you at this moment.
      Blessings 🙏

  • @pnoviello
    @pnoviello 6 місяців тому +391

    I was VERY unprepared for this. I'm crying and smiling since the start, this is just amazing. How lucky we are for sharing this place and time with mr. Niles Rodgers

    • @drumrolle
      @drumrolle 6 місяців тому +81

      I needed to reply. Thank you so much for the love. I'm sitting in the best seat in the world behind Nile Rodgers and my Chic family. What you're seeing is the same love that we have off stage as well. We ARE Family. And, thank you again for the love.

    • @leeleea4164
      @leeleea4164 6 місяців тому +9

      ​@@drumrolle❤

    • @margheritamontagnani9659
      @margheritamontagnani9659 6 місяців тому +5

      🎼🎶❤️‍🔥AMEN🙌💗

    • @joshnickerson2164
      @joshnickerson2164 6 місяців тому +8

      ​@drumrolle you all are LEGENDS! Thank you for sharing the love!

    • @user-ff5yt5dy2h
      @user-ff5yt5dy2h 6 місяців тому +5

      @@drumrolle Thanks for the love and for the absolute FUNKACITY

  • @SkonrokkenTV
    @SkonrokkenTV Місяць тому +13

    Keep Tiny Desk and NPR alive!

  • @azulblue2492
    @azulblue2492 16 днів тому +8

    NILE RODGERS: LEGEND!
    MUSIC is LIFE! 💜✨

  • @nazarenkodenys
    @nazarenkodenys 6 місяців тому +141

    Sound engineer of Tiny Desk is an angel ❤

    • @prisinfo
      @prisinfo 6 місяців тому +5

      Yes! I’m listening it at a harman/kardon… 👌🏻 perfect

    • @ElLeoPlaysMusic
      @ElLeoPlaysMusic 6 місяців тому +8

      Shout out to the man Josh Rogosin !

    • @conceptSde
      @conceptSde 6 місяців тому +5

      Agree, getting this sound is perfection.

    • @3rikmorales
      @3rikmorales 6 місяців тому +6

      God bless him

    • @JamieAndersonMusic
      @JamieAndersonMusic 6 місяців тому +7

      Amen. All those instruments in that tiny room. Perfection.

  • @toyotajr
    @toyotajr 6 місяців тому +327

    We don't have a single idea how lucky we are to have Mr. Nile Rodgers alive!!! A living legend. This edition of tiny desk is on my top favorite. God is good to me for able to listen and watch this. I cried all thru the video for joy 🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @margheritamontagnani9659
      @margheritamontagnani9659 6 місяців тому +2

      🎼🎶❤️‍🔥AMEN 🎼🎶❤️‍🔥🙌🎼🎶

    • @iVTECInside
      @iVTECInside 6 місяців тому +6

      My dad ran into him in Australia just a couple days ago. "Wouldn't know he's a superstar". Dude is a legend but humble as ever.

    • @mullygirl1
      @mullygirl1 12 днів тому

      @@iVTECInsideI could see that

  • @MasterPikachu343
    @MasterPikachu343 20 днів тому +7

    Qué Supeer JOYAA!!!
    Una pieza de historia inmortalizada en video.
    Efectivamente, Es Música 🚬

  • @pedrosartorio4427
    @pedrosartorio4427 4 місяці тому +21

    Sensacional. O Brasil ama Nile Rodgers e sua banda !!!!!!!

  • @Feede88
    @Feede88 6 місяців тому +276

    This is probably the best Tiny Desk concert EVER. They sounded impeccable, sound engineer did an outstanding job!

    • @GaiaCarney
      @GaiaCarney 6 місяців тому +15

      I agree! This is the tightest, funkiest set I’ve ever seen on ‘Tiny Desk!’ Nile Rodgers & CHIC⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @michaele6985
      @michaele6985 6 місяців тому +10

      Check out the Babyface one and the Charlie Wilson ones from earlier this year if you like this one.

    • @liliortiz981
      @liliortiz981 6 місяців тому +3

      Yessss ✨️👏👏

    • @adriatic123
      @adriatic123 6 місяців тому +8

      Yes sound was unbelievably good, kudos to the talented engineer

    • @slennie
      @slennie 6 місяців тому +3

      Josh always kills it!

  • @VieenRennes
    @VieenRennes 6 місяців тому +155

    How do they sound THIS amazing live?!?!? Incredible, legendary.

    • @JC_46
      @JC_46 6 місяців тому +11

      I saw them live and can vouch that it sounds the same as the recording, it’s that impeccably brilliant

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday 6 місяців тому +7

      Yes they sound so accurate it looks like not a live concert …. superb audio set up !! indeed

    • @vandergod
      @vandergod 6 місяців тому +5

      Tiny Desk has amazing sound engineers. ALL of their concerts sound incredible. But this one… God, I remember Chic from my early teens. I swear I remember seeing them in concert and was blown away. This is such a treat to enjoy this new show.

    • @mandcbruce
      @mandcbruce 6 місяців тому +4

      Nothing tiny about this performance. HUGE, righteous sound. C'mon now!

    • @tonygallo1104
      @tonygallo1104 6 місяців тому +6

      It is amaz8ng how good they sound. Along with comments of great sound engineers at Tiny Desk and sound8ng as good as the original recordings... There is an incredible amount of rehears8ng and s9 e really intricate arrangements that are not on the original recordings. Nile and Chic are masterful!

  • @jayrajiva1228
    @jayrajiva1228 11 днів тому +5

    I rewatch this every month or so when I want pure, unadulterated joy in my life. Every member of the band is on fire, but man, Kimberly Davis and Audrey Martells are magic from start to finish.

  • @CopenhagenCollabo
    @CopenhagenCollabo 16 днів тому +3

    Woooow thats chic..❤
    Copenhagen 🇩🇰supports

  • @drewliedtke2377
    @drewliedtke2377 5 місяців тому +484

    This man might be the most influential producer ever.

    • @WS3RD
      @WS3RD 5 місяців тому +9

      Agree. And nobody else crossed genres like him.

    • @Troock14
      @Troock14 5 місяців тому +20

      Quincy Jones

    • @WS3RD
      @WS3RD 5 місяців тому

      How about Rod Temperton, who worked with Quincy on most of his HUGE stuff...@@Troock14

    • @GerleoNimalan
      @GerleoNimalan 5 місяців тому +25

      ​@@Troock14drop that quincy jones tiny desk concert bro

    • @leonsteyns
      @leonsteyns 5 місяців тому +10

      Surely one of em, would like to mention Herbie Hancock as well up there…

  • @FlipOfficial
    @FlipOfficial 6 місяців тому +188

    Give the bass player a raise ASAP!
    What a fantastic tiny desk performance ❤❤❤

    • @RootsMusic-ek5nc
      @RootsMusic-ek5nc 6 місяців тому +15

      Jerry Barnes

    • @amarbyrd2520
      @amarbyrd2520 6 місяців тому

      omg - his sister Katreece sang on something I wrote ♥@@RootsMusic-ek5nc

    • @foxxstain
      @foxxstain 6 місяців тому +1

      yoooo

    • @ClassyClapback
      @ClassyClapback 6 місяців тому +2

      YESSIRRRRRRRRR

    • @itsux3212
      @itsux3212 6 місяців тому +7

      you cant be no slouch if you wanna play next to Niles maaaan

  • @edisondavalos3216
    @edisondavalos3216 Місяць тому +7

    Best Tiny Desk ever...

  • @Kluetteboor
    @Kluetteboor 3 місяці тому +6

    Einfach nur geil. Lebensfreude pur mit tollen Musikern.

    • @neithernor265
      @neithernor265 3 місяці тому +2

      Volle Zustimmung! Tolle positive Energie!

  • @kevin_dasilva
    @kevin_dasilva 6 місяців тому +239

    Those high notes by Russell Graham made me pause the video and reflect on my life for a moment. That was one of the most insane and pleasant surprises I've ever had the pleasure to experience. What a voice... Kimberly and Audrey already had me very emotional, then that man comes and blows me out of the water.

    • @sloanefrances1189
      @sloanefrances1189 6 місяців тому +10

      Yeah it seemed other worldly. Like he was an instrument, not just singing but the actual medium for something from another world.

    • @janisnduli9691
      @janisnduli9691 6 місяців тому

      way!!!

    • @jaimecoline
      @jaimecoline 5 місяців тому

      X2

    • @skorpiogrl
      @skorpiogrl 14 днів тому

      White boy got game!!! 😍

  • @GreenManalishiUSA
    @GreenManalishiUSA 5 місяців тому +540

    This band is so tight that they can get totally loose. They look as if they are just having a party and getting down, but the level of musicianship and stagecraft here is off the charts. Style and class.

    • @karldewet5393
      @karldewet5393 3 місяці тому +8

      Do anything with the same people for more than 45 years and it becomes this easy. How amazing!!!

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 3 місяці тому +3

      Yeah… they pretty much slayed it.

    • @RamonAcosta191
      @RamonAcosta191 Місяць тому +2

      💯 Amazing performance. 🔥 Left me Speechless. 🔥

    • @squirrelbutler2119
      @squirrelbutler2119 26 днів тому

      @@karldewet5393 ummmmmmmm......this lineup is relatively new. 45 years? Only Nile R remains from the 70s origins of Chic
      But this current is certainly a stellar group of musicians and singers

  • @nataliamiranda7475
    @nataliamiranda7475 22 дні тому +4

    My all time favorites Nile Rodgers and Chic!! Best music ever!!

  • @rolekeroll3498
    @rolekeroll3498 Місяць тому +6

    One Tiny Desk to rule them all 🔥

  • @lucascastro4969
    @lucascastro4969 6 місяців тому +642

    TIMESTAMPS
    "Le Freak" - 0:00
    "I'm Coming Out" - 3:39
    "We Are Family" - 6:05
    "Soul Glo" (from the movie Coming to America) - 11:35
    "Get Lucky" - 13:35
    "Good Times" - 17:03
    "Let's Dance "Intro"" - 23:40
    "Let's Dance" 25:50

    • @perpuga
      @perpuga 6 місяців тому +7

      ty

    • @mmills131313
      @mmills131313 6 місяців тому +36

      Soul glo had me dieing lol❤❤😂

    • @aresef
      @aresef 6 місяців тому +21

      You didn’t prepare me for Rapper’s Delight. Wow!

    • @abeining
      @abeining 6 місяців тому +4

      Thank you.

    • @deeyalafleur-moore7982
      @deeyalafleur-moore7982 6 місяців тому +3

      💜💜💜

  • @migi9358
    @migi9358 6 місяців тому +184

    Probably the best Tiny Desk ever. Incredible. This sets the bar so high.

    • @slennie
      @slennie 6 місяців тому +4

      Yeah, however it’s difficult because man… there is so much awesome music. But certainly this is one of the best ever. Really enjoyable every second. Their energy puts a smile on my face.
      Others that imho should be in the top charts of tiny desk include Sting & Shaggy, Gregory Porter, Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller, Peter Frampton, Dua Lipa, The war on drugs, The Cranberries. Yeah, I like quite different music. I don’t say this to get exposure but to give credit to all these amazing musicians. Others might want to check out these and other awesome tiny desk concerts. Really a cool format.

    • @zeke4881
      @zeke4881 6 місяців тому

      FACT..

    • @mrmarvin7589
      @mrmarvin7589 6 місяців тому +1

      its the best

  • @kanyathuletu8731
    @kanyathuletu8731 Місяць тому +5

    THE BEST TINY DESK EVER!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cormackjames
    @cormackjames Місяць тому +5

    Amazing! Shout out for the ladies, Miss Silver and Miss Gold, fantastic! What a band!

  • @Sure-
    @Sure- 6 місяців тому +215

    What Tiny Desk has been able to record and accomplish in just a few years is genuinely amazing

    • @hanaj
      @hanaj 6 місяців тому +9

      Lol. Tiny Desk has been going on since 2008. It became big because they added it to UA-cam. I used to listen to it from their blog and Sunday night broadcast on the radio

    • @Sure-
      @Sure- 6 місяців тому +3

      @@hanaj I’m proud of you

    • @jackiesixtysixtyjackie
      @jackiesixtysixtyjackie 6 місяців тому +5

      NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO pay your taxes

    • @hanaj
      @hanaj 6 місяців тому

      @@jackiesixtysixtyjackie boy bye

    • @obedirect5491
      @obedirect5491 6 місяців тому

      What $$$ can do.

  • @teezy6578
    @teezy6578 6 місяців тому +132

    Unlike other great artist Nile performed only gigantic hits because almost all of his songs are gigantic hits. What a Legend!

    • @itherealykb1317
      @itherealykb1317 6 місяців тому +7

      it's the only thing Nile knows to make!!! he's genius!

  • @szucs2020
    @szucs2020 Місяць тому +6

    Nile Rodgers is such a legend

  • @varickbighum5222
    @varickbighum5222 4 місяці тому +7

    The best tiny desk of all time…. If you ask me 😅😅😅😅😊😊😊

  • @simoneg4brielle
    @simoneg4brielle 6 місяців тому +53

    i’ve been a little sad recently and this just reminded me how beautiful life really is

    • @loristromski1334
      @loristromski1334 6 місяців тому +8

      Sending healing streams of grace to you ❤

    • @carolynheaney715
      @carolynheaney715 6 місяців тому +5

      Sending Love your way Sister 😘

    • @Dan-hn1lx
      @Dan-hn1lx 6 місяців тому +2

      100 percent life is fragile but you gotta get up and smell the beautiful roses!!

    • @hawkzulu5671
      @hawkzulu5671 6 місяців тому +1

      Thats the Power of this music.

    • @mullygirl1
      @mullygirl1 12 днів тому

      Me too. This brought me true and profound joy and pure happiness! Dancing around the house. Love and light to you!

  • @donnellhicks
    @donnellhicks 6 місяців тому +171

    You learn so much history online. This man wrote all these hits and I never new it. Thank you, Mr. Nile Rodgers.

    • @JCLime
      @JCLime 6 місяців тому +9

      Same!!!! Lesson learned. Mad respect 🫡

    • @bobby12348
      @bobby12348 6 місяців тому +2

      Really I have always been a fan of his

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 2 місяці тому +2

      And this is only a fraction of them.

  •  4 місяці тому +12

    Did not know that You Nile Rodgers wrote all this stuff... I am impressed... Wish you all new years that are before of us... Dancing All The Night... Thank You

    • @C2C.
      @C2C. Місяць тому

      ...and so much more. Nearly every artist wants to work with him for good reason.

    • @talkingtadpole3001
      @talkingtadpole3001 7 днів тому

      David Bowie wrote 'Let's Dance', but Nile and Chic were responsible for the sound palette and arrangement of the track.

  • @jaroslav_ondrcka
    @jaroslav_ondrcka Місяць тому +5

    Pure energy. This is how a band should play! Every great singer. Cool!

  • @KM-xt4wc
    @KM-xt4wc 6 місяців тому +138

    Them SISTAS ARE SANGIN!! Rarely hear any strong voices like that anymore in the industry ❤

    • @darrenhusted
      @darrenhusted 6 місяців тому +1

      What are you on about?

    • @shebaby44
      @shebaby44 6 місяців тому +3

      Kimberly Davis is a beast on vocals

    • @michaelodowd4807
      @michaelodowd4807 6 місяців тому

      Plenty of strong voices ..but they blast your ears off in an egotistical unmusical way .

  • @IsaiasMGPalafox
    @IsaiasMGPalafox 6 місяців тому +228

    I’m only 27, but my inner OG appreciated this. That sneak in of “Soul Glo” was hilarious. 🤣👏
    Continued blessings to Niles & CHIC. 🙏

    • @seoulglo1999
      @seoulglo1999 6 місяців тому +1

      I approve!

    • @GizzyDillespee
      @GizzyDillespee 6 місяців тому +4

      That sneak-in of Seoul Glow is pretty funny too...

    • @yomoseo
      @yomoseo 6 місяців тому +2

      Inner OG lol

    • @JC_46
      @JC_46 6 місяців тому

      27 aint young bro you’re late to the party! I been appreciating CHIC since I was 16 and I’m a few years older than you

    • @dbadagna
      @dbadagna 6 місяців тому +4

      I think the drummer was in on this gag (you can see him nod after Russell Graham starts playing keyboard at 11:29, as if they had coordinated this in advance), but it appears to have been a genuine surprise to Nile Rodgers and everyone else in the band.

  • @giuseppebeccaria6813
    @giuseppebeccaria6813 Місяць тому +3

    I LoVe (from Italy)

  • @modelliciousone
    @modelliciousone Місяць тому +7

    When the live version of songs sound the same way they do on record= REAL ARTISTS👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jazzbquick389
    @jazzbquick389 6 місяців тому +283

    The "Soul Glow" took me out. I sometimes will randomly burst out singing it too!!! 😂😂😂 That was a random accessed memory. I love Russell!!! This was an amazing concert! Nile Rodgers is iconic and RIP Bernard Edwards. They gave us some legendary tunes that will keep the world dancing for years to come.

  • @wakandacrypto5298
    @wakandacrypto5298 6 місяців тому +239

    Thanks Tiny Desk for this. You brought back the disco era ❤ Nile Rodgers is a genius and Chic were absolutely fantastic!

    • @steveolie985
      @steveolie985 6 місяців тому +4

      are*

    • @copache
      @copache 6 місяців тому

      no, actually. just niles. @@steveolie985

  • @harlemsar
    @harlemsar Місяць тому +3

    This set just healed my soul.

  • @lamacamp6014
    @lamacamp6014 3 місяці тому +19

    This is just a perfect Tiny Desk concert! Chic is even “chiquer” than I had in mind! I'm 66 now and they are now even much better than Back into Time! Awesome and absolutely timeless!! Thanks!!

  • @kimruffin8039
    @kimruffin8039 6 місяців тому +181

    Everyone was fire!! The singers were phenomenal! Thank you Kimberly and Audrey!

    • @gobirds4362
      @gobirds4362 6 місяців тому +4

      Audrey is fine

    • @buttyscott1
      @buttyscott1 6 місяців тому +5

      @@gobirds4362 Both are ..lol

    • @bramposthumus9300
      @bramposthumus9300 6 місяців тому +4

      @@buttyscott1 Both fantastic singers, both gorgeous, class and beauty.

  • @haroldasraz
    @haroldasraz 5 місяців тому +102

    Nile Rogers is 71 years old and rocks this joyfully. It's fantastic!

  • @jennyjenkins6320
    @jennyjenkins6320 Місяць тому +3

    The best Tiny Desk concert ever!!!

  • @marioarias1899
    @marioarias1899 11 днів тому +4

    This is my new favorite Tiny Desk concert no doubt. Im seeing Nile Rodgers in Madrid in June, I can't wait. Thank you for all the wonderful music sir.

    • @subelojavi
      @subelojavi 10 днів тому

      I’ll see you in Madrid!! 🕺🕺

  • @thasloyramos9278
    @thasloyramos9278 5 місяців тому +261

    The best part to me is that the whole band is having FUN while playing!!!

  • @earlfenwick
    @earlfenwick 6 місяців тому +138

    WOW! There have been so many awesome NPR tiny desk shows, but this! What a Joy! I laughed. I cried. I looked up tickets.

    • @lindabarber9420
      @lindabarber9420 6 місяців тому +10

      Saw them live last weekend in Melbourne Australia. Amazing. Everything you would expect.

    • @felinefokus
      @felinefokus 6 місяців тому +3

      Definitely this performance made me consider getting tickets for the first time!

    • @tweettweet2457
      @tweettweet2457 6 місяців тому +4

      I’ve seen them 3 times, never disappoints. So much fun!

  • @AndresSanabriaMusic
    @AndresSanabriaMusic 20 днів тому +3

    those voices and trumpets!!!!!!!!!

  • @willi9930
    @willi9930 3 місяці тому +2

    Super aus meiner Zeit noch heute Liebe ich seine Musik bin 70 Jahre weiter so. DANKE

  • @castroleiro
    @castroleiro 6 місяців тому +202

    Nile's catalog is absolutely ridiculous. What a beautiful moment. Thank you NPR and as always, thank you Josh for making it sound so pristine!

  • @ezmima1175
    @ezmima1175 6 місяців тому +291

    My dad was a roadie back in the 70s-80s in Oakland, CA. One night, EWF had a show in San Francisco the same night as Chic in Oakland. I believe Chic was still rather new on the scene, EWF had a large pull. My dad said they set up everything at the Oakland Coliseum (mind you, this is back in the day where you went to the box office to buy tickets so artists didn't really know how to gauge if a show was sold out) and only about 10 people showed up! They invited the staff to sit in the audience to watch and my dad said it was top three one of the best shows he's ever seen in his LIFE! I met Jerry Barnes backstage (the bass player in this video) and told him this story. His eyes were big and he belted laughing because apparently Nile tells this story to EVERYONE and no one ever believes him! Wish I got to tell Nile this story myself! Shoutout to the Maestro himself!!!

    • @tedbrown25
      @tedbrown25 6 місяців тому +3

      Lol only ten people??? Man do you know how big the coliseum is?

    • @leiutley4083
      @leiutley4083 6 місяців тому +3

      Great, nothing like original member eternal peace Bernard Tony ....

    • @BassByTheBay
      @BassByTheBay 6 місяців тому

      Awesome story! There were really only _10_ people? At the Coliseum?! 🤯

  • @Firstmajortomlikestoticker
    @Firstmajortomlikestoticker 2 місяці тому +2

    DaftPunk is here without the Helmet !!!!!!! Awesome You guys are Hiding in BroadDAYLIGHT !!!!! Awesome

  • @janices6140
    @janices6140 6 місяців тому +211

    Funk is in the house today! Tiny Desk, you've outdone yourself. Nile Rodgers, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee! This is my favorite Tiny Desk performance. Thank you to Mr Rodgers and CHIC. You all made me so happy!

  • @maximiliant
    @maximiliant 5 місяців тому +585

    00:00 "Le Freak"
    03:31 "I'm Coming Out"
    06:02 "We Are Family"
    11:30 Russell Graham's part (awsome!!!)
    13:30 "Get Lucky"
    17:00 "Good Times"
    23:15 "Let's Dance"

  • @carlov.3017
    @carlov.3017 Місяць тому +5

    Niles Rodgers, the quintessential entertainer. He still has it, never lost it!!!!!

  • @merovechthe1st
    @merovechthe1st 3 місяці тому +14

    This was fantastic. Total pro's. Russell interrupting Nile with Soul Glo maybe the greatest thing I've ever seen in a live performance 😂

  • @RobBeatdownBrown
    @RobBeatdownBrown 6 місяців тому +29

    We just saw Nile and his crew open up for Duran Duran in Toronto and maaan 😩 He had that entire arena in a Kung fu death grip for the entire 45 minutes! It was one of the most fun experiences we’ve had at a show. Non stop hit after hit after hit…

    • @theycallmemcgyver
      @theycallmemcgyver 6 місяців тому +2

      Same here. They tore the roof off at Forest Hills, Queens. The place exploded with unbridled excitement. As a reversal, Duran Duran could have easily been the opening act for the main act Nile Rogers with Chic.

  • @ethan-zd4gy
    @ethan-zd4gy 6 місяців тому +68

    By far one of the top 5 concerts! NPR is on a roll with the recent artists.

    • @tishajenkins6333
      @tishajenkins6333 6 місяців тому +6

      Yes, this is in my top five also. This was awesome!

  • @krystobal1168
    @krystobal1168 14 днів тому +2

    Je pleure de joie....merci merci merci

  • @matteoromenghi
    @matteoromenghi 3 місяці тому +3

    Nile Rodgers, a living legend.

  • @eppimusic
    @eppimusic 6 місяців тому +441

    0:00 Le Freak
    3:33 I'm Coming Out
    6:04 We Are Family
    11:24 Soul Glow
    13:34 Get Lucky
    17:00 Good Times
    23:23 Let's Dance

    • @lion037
      @lion037 6 місяців тому +26

      11:24 Soul Glo. There, I fixed your list.😊

    • @katnob
      @katnob 6 місяців тому

      Thank you, kind strangers, @lion037 and @eppimusic 🙌

    • @ritch8088
      @ritch8088 6 місяців тому

      @@lion037 I'm all for that. Especially with women. You know, they may not admit it, but they all want a man to... Take charge. Tell them what to do.

    • @chuckst98
      @chuckst98 6 місяців тому +7

      What?!! No I WANT YOUR LOVE??!!! Cmon Nile!!!!!!!!! That’s a favorite of mine!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @dcmiguel7777
      @dcmiguel7777 6 місяців тому +1

      @@lion037thank you so much!!!!

  • @___sabr
    @___sabr 6 місяців тому +134

    What real musicians sound like. No pre-recorded, No Producer tricks. Straight and uncut talent. 🔊🎶🎵🎸🎹(Harlem is listening 👂🏾 🎧)

  • @fransu62
    @fransu62 Місяць тому +3

    Me encanta este grupo tienen una marcha increíble ....es escucharlos y ponerme a bailar I LOVE FUNK

  • @J5s6
    @J5s6 Місяць тому +2

    Here in Brazil you are legends! Nile Rodgers Genius.

  • @jeffreycallaway4614
    @jeffreycallaway4614 6 місяців тому +106

    I woke up at 3:AM and read my notification that Tiny Desk posted Nile Rodgers-a true master of music & songwriting. My day is made after listening to his great musicianship, songs & performance. 🎤🥁🎸🎹🎺🎶🎵.
    Bravo Tiny Desk! You’ve presented another great show! 👍🏾✌🏾

    • @christinajackson646
      @christinajackson646 6 місяців тому +6

      You and me both!!! I had to turn my fan off and saw this. I hope that you have a great Thursday today because I am. This is real music and vocals!!!May you have many more. Blessings to you!!! 🎵🎼🎶🎙🗣🗣🗣💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @jewelryqueen9382
      @jewelryqueen9382 6 місяців тому +1

      Same. My neighbor's porch lights came on just now, but I can't help myself!! Amazing!!!

  • @missy9897
    @missy9897 6 місяців тому +113

    So glad that legends like Nile Rodgers are getting their flowers while they’re still with us. He was THAT guy in the 70’s and 80’s and produced and wrote a lot of hits for major r&b and pop acts. Bravo tiny desk!!!

    • @rodneylewis4402
      @rodneylewis4402 6 місяців тому +7

      Here's the thing...he's STILL doing it with current acts.

  • @dan_abrusci
    @dan_abrusci Місяць тому +3

    Whoever did this mix is freaking amazing!
    So much separation!!!

  • @hficher2008
    @hficher2008 21 день тому +5

    Classic basslines, like the top ten funkiest ever.

  • @maestrocaron888
    @maestrocaron888 6 місяців тому +162

    I can't, I just can't put any words together even remotely close to how fantastic this arrangement is, so just... Wow! Love it. Thank you Tiny Desk 🎉

  • @Lakeone_
    @Lakeone_ 6 місяців тому +89

    That rendition of Get Lucky (especially with the crowd singing) needs to be recorded as an official version

  • @romanchachar2341
    @romanchachar2341 3 дні тому

    No já chcípnu! Tolik pozitivní energie na tak malém place. Díky!!!

  • @janetpayne8464
    @janetpayne8464 Місяць тому +2

    Dude sang that "Soul Glo"!! I had to rewind and hear it again!! lolol This Tiny Desk is definitely one of the most entertaining and fun to watch!!