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“As soon as we played that, I screamed”: Nile Rodgers breaks down how he and David Bowie made Let’s Dance

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How Nile Rodgers and David Bowie accidentally wrote Let's Dance – with a 12-string that was missing 6 strings

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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 ...
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In through the out door with David Bowie - Sexuality and sexual culture from "Hunky Dory" to "Let's Dance"

David Bowie exploded on the scene in 1972 and it caught the world off guard. Although "Hunky Dory" is a very good record it also is dominated by an acoustic sound. It's less straight forward rock than ...
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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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How Nile Rodgers and David Bowie accidentally wrote Let's Dance – with a 12-string that was missing 6 strings

David Bowie's Let's Dance is a masterclass in guitar production. Aside from featuring both Nile Rodgers and the then-little-known Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar, the rhythm guitar parts in the verses ...