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Nov 16, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 16 1981 – Chic Released Take It Off.

On this day November 16 1981, Chic released Take It Off, an album that showcased the band’s transition from disco legends to funk innovators. With their signature grooves, tight musicianship, and polished production, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards continued to shape the sound of early 80s dance music while exploring new creative directions.

Take It Off featured standout tracks such as Stage Fright, Burn Hard...

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