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David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ at 40: Producer Nile Rodgers and Engineer Bob Clearmountain on the Making of the Singer’s Multiplatinum Breakthrough

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Bowie had this wonderful saying,” Nile Rodgers recalls. “He’d say, ‘Nile, darling, it’s all the same, but different.’” It’s a ...

How Stevie Ray Vaughan won over David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ sessions — with guitar and Texas BBQ

Producer Nile Rodgers recalls how the young blues guitarist instantly understood his role on Bowie’s 1983 blockbuster ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

40 Years Ago: Why David Bowie Regretted ‘Let’s Dance’ So Much

David Bowie was in the mood to try something different as the early '80s unfolded. He'd been listening to R&B and blues records while on vacation in the South Pacific from the likes of James Brown and ...
American Songwriter

How David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” Transformed From Flop Folk Number to Star-Studded Dance Hit

David Bowie hit a musical milestone 41 years ago today when his iconic pop track “Let’s Dance” hit No. 1 on both the U.K. and U.S. charts, marking the first time the British rocker would achieve the ...

43 years ago, this album debuted with a single that topped a whopping 19 charts

You'll want to sway under the serious moonlight.
The Cheat Sheet

David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ Inspired 1 Paul McCartney Album

Some stars had an influence on classic rock so pervasive they managed to inspire the old guard. Case in point, David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” was an inspiration for one of Paul McCartney’s solo albums.
The Cheat Sheet

How The Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’ Inspired David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’

David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” was co-produced by another famous musician. The musician drew influence from The Beatles‘ “Twist and Shout” while making the song. Subsequently, “Let’s Dance” became a ...
Hollywood Life

Carmine Rojas Fondly Recalls David Bowie’s Artistry In Making ‘Let’s Dance’: It Was ‘Awesome’ (Exclusive)

Rojas, who had worked with Labelle and Nona Hendryx in the 1970s, recalls how he ended up meeting with “The Thin White Duke” in a studio in New York City. “I got a call on a Friday to be at Power ...
Jambands

Umphrey’s McGee Replicate David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” with Huey Lewis and Jeff Coffin

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues! Umphrey’s McGee have released their replication of David Bowie’s acclaimed post-disco party-starter “Let’s Dance.” The Chicago-based veterans’ take on the ...
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“I could not have done something like Let’s Dance without David”: Does Nile Rodgers deserve more credit?

Chic star, legendary guitarist and music producer Nile Rodgers has guest-curated a display for the new, soon-to-be-opened David Bowie Centre, in London. The new installation has been put together by ...
Jambands

Watch Now: David Byrne Joins Miley Cyrus at New Year’s Eve Celebration, Cover David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”

The duo also covered David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” with Byrne’s vocals perfectly capturing the authenticity of the 1983 title track. Byrne and Cyrus’ performance included a backing band, complete with ...
Forbes

Let’s Dance! Mother Denim’s David Bowie Capsule Brings Back Ziggy Stardust For A New Generation

Epic. Icon. Outlier. Rebel. Genius. Encompassing all that was David Bowie is a challenge to put into words, but every now and again we are allowed to revel in him through more than just his music. At ...