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Chic's Tenth Release - "Classical Gas"

 Chic celebrates its 10th release with our first patter, an adaptation of the Mason Williams iconic guitar hit, “Classical Gas.” Mason (who was a lead writer for the Smothers Brothers Show in the late 60’s) originally titled it “Classical Gasoline” because he envisioned it as “fuel” for the classical guitar. During a recording session, a music copyist inadvertently abbreviated “Gasoline” to “Gas” and it stuck. It is estimated that “Classical Gas” has had over six million airplays since its release in 1968, and has been covered by nearly every guitar great including Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, and Tommy Emmanuel. We spent many hours in the studio finding just the right balance between the magic of the original song, and ensuring it would keep dancers moving. Of course, we have to include a huge shout-out to Jimmy Mac, who absolutely nailed the guitar on this!

CHIC4010 (4000 series identifies patters and hoedowns) is a milestone for Chic as we release our first piece of patter music.

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, and the vocal cut.

Click on the youtube link (to the left) for a preview!

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Chic's April Release - "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial"

 For April, Chic channels our inner Egyptian with a release co-written and recorded by country artist, Pam Tillis. "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial" is a high-energy song, with some very clever wordplay in the lyric, and a tagline that drips with drama.  The middle break and closer include a guitar solo with the well-known Egyptian "snake charmer" melody that will have your dancers channeling their inner Egyptian too!  The classic guitar sound on the solo is brought to you by a 1969 Gibson beauty, played flawlessly by our awesome engineer, Jimmy Mac.

CHIC1009 in the male vocal range features the return of Hunter Keller who delivers a killer performance.  Hunter had the privilege of meeting Pam Tillis, and he was so excited to record this song.

CHIC2009 in the female vocal range brings Patty Greene from Monroe, NC to Chic, who also delivers a killer performance.  I knew this was the right song for Patty to shine, and shine she did!  Both Hunter and Patty appear courtesy of Royal Records.

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!

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Chic's March Release - "'Til There Was You"

On February 9, 1964, the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan show for the first time. After opening their playlist with “All My Loving,” they followed with a beautiful rendition of Meredith Willson’s “’Til There Was You,” from Willson’s hit show “The Music Man.” (You can click here to watch that historic performance.) Chic’s release of this song was scheduled for an earlier release, but at the last minute, we opted to change up the arrangement and add George Harrison’s guitar solo to the middle break. In order to capture just the right guitar sound, Jimmy Mac (our amazing engineer) borrowed Vic’s 1963 Gretsch Tennessean, a guitar with a distinctive sound, and used by George for many of the early Beatles tunes. Jimmy’s guitar expertise shines through as he played the difficult solo in not one, but two, keys!

This beautiful ballad needed a beautiful voice, so we reached out to Tony Oxendine of Royal Records, who graciously agreed to record this vocal. He delivered a vocal that will give you goosebumps!

CHIC1008 in the male vocal range showcases Tony Oxendine’s amazing vocal.

CHIC2008 in the female vocal range (Paul McCartney has a high voice, this was his key too) was recorded by Chic’s producer, Shauna Kaaria.

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!

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Chic's February Release - "Just One Look"

We had such a great response to our inaugural release, "You're No Good," we have come back to Linda Rondstadt with our February release of "Just One Look." It's no secret that Linda is one of our favorites, and we have stayed true to her music style for this song with the keyboards, guitars, and background vocals.

Scott Bennett rocked "You're No Good" so well, we just had to invite him back to record the vocal for this one too! Once again, he delivered a killer cut. Must be all that practice he gets with his rock tunes over on Crest Recordings. Be sure to check out that Crest link for some awesome classic rock.

CHIC1007 in the male vocal range features Scott Bennett (as mentioned above), with background vocals by Shauna Kaaria.

CHIC2007 in the female vocal range features Shauna on both lead and background vocals.

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody/background vocals, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!

January Release! 

Our release of "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher" adds an R&B groove to the Chic catalog. This arrangement was inspired by the Rita Coolidge hit and has dancers moving as soon as that bass line starts to play. We were so excited that Deborah Carroll-Jones and Hunter Keller agreed to lend their vocal talents to these recordings. Click on the youtube links (to the left) and you'll hear why!

CHIC1006 in the male vocal range was recorded by Hunter Keller who appears courtesy of Royal Records. Hunter has been a huge support of Chic Recordings, and been in the studio for much of the music production. It was about time we put him in front of the microphone!

CHIC2006 in the female vocal range was recorded by Deborah Carroll-Jones who delivered what could be the best vocal of her career. From the moment we chose to produce this song, we knew Deborah was the right choice for the female vocal and she certainly proved us right!

To purchase, visit the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, versions with only the male or female background vocals, and the vocal cut.

You can view the live debut of the male version here, and the female version here. No doubt, dancers love this song!

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December Release  - "Devoted to You" (With my favorite caller!)

Chic's December release marks the first appearance of my favorite caller (and husband) on the label. "Devoted to You" is a song we have talked about recording for quite some time so it was exciting to finally make it happen. Originally recorded by duet masters, The Everly Brothers, it was a perfect candidate for our "duets" series.

CHIC3005 is the second in the "duets" series with vocals by Vic and Shauna Kaaria, as stated above.  The music arrangement was inspired by the James Taylor/Carly Simon cover of the original Everly Brothers release.  

To purchase, visit the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, versions with only the male or female background vocals, and the vocal cut.

Click on the youtube link (to the left) for a preview!

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November Release - "It Feels Good"

"It Feels Good" is a "feel good, foot stomping, hand clapping" country hit from new country artist, Drake White.  About the song, Drake said, "if you can make kids, old people and middle-aged people all dance, then you've got something."  We agree!  And this song will make people dance!  True to our slogan, "You CAN have it both ways," Chic has recorded this song in two separate keys for both male and female callers. 

CHIC1004 in the male vocal range features a killer vocal by Jet Roberts, who appears courtesy of Rhythm Records. 

CHIC2004 in the female vocal range showcases a great vocal by Carrie Masters, of Beaumont, CA. 

To purchase, visit the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!

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Chic's Third Release - "Let's Get Away From It All"

Chic's third release "gets away from it all" and throws back to a 40's jazz standard made famous by Frank Sinatra when he sang with Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.  We stayed true to the Dorsey sound and included some killer jazz guitar.  Once again, Chic has recorded the song in two separate keys for both male and female callers. 

CHIC1003 in the male vocal range features a great vocal by David Mee of Anaheim, CA. 

CHIC2003 in the female vocal range was recorded by Shauna Kaaria. 

To purchase, visit the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!

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Fall Release - "A Summer Song"

"They say that all good things must end someday...Autumn leaves must fall." 

Chic Recordings welcomes Fall with "A Summer Song," a sweet tune that reflects on summer days (and love) gone by.  This is the first in the Chic "Duets" series and includes tracks that will allow both male and female callers to sing the duet along with the prerecorded vocals.  It is also a great song to sing with another caller! 

CHIC3002 features Michael Haworth of Lake Elsinore, California, on the lead vocal. Mike delivers a strong and pure vocal performance. Shauna Kaaria's harmony completes the duet.  

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody/background vocals, and the vocal cut.

Click on the youtube link (to the left) for a preview!

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Chic's Inaugural Release - "You're No Good"

After you hear our first release, we hope you won't be saying "Chic, You're No Good!"

We hope you'll be saying, "Chic, 'You're No Good' Totally Rocks!" We think it does, and we hope you'll agree! 

CHIC1001 in the male vocal range adds a little grunge rock to the flavor of the song in a nod to the Van Halen cover of the tune.  Scott Bennett gives a killer vocal performance! 

CHIC2001 in the female vocal range has a more bluesy feel in the style of Linda Ronstadt's mega hit. 

To purchase, just head on over to the Chic Boutique for fast and easy mp3 downloads.

Introductory price is $7.50 and includes the music with and without melody/background vocals, and the vocal cut.

The two keys are being sold separately since they were produced separately.

Click on the youtube links (to the left) for previews!