Stage Fright

Chic

About Stage Fright

"Stage Fright" is the first and only single taken from Chic's fifth studio album Take It Off. The song, featuring a solo lead vocal by Luci Martin, is a highlight of CHIC's post-Disco offerings; showcasing the funk ensemble at its most stripped down and rawest. Though widely ignored upon its release; just missing Billboard's Hot 100 chart but faring better on Billboard's Hot Soul/Black Singles chart, the track remains a much sampled and interpolated tune in the CHIC arsenal.


Year:
1981
3:54
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My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

Ten thousand eyes stare down upon me
Five thousand handsome viewers
Make me feel a tingle in my spine
The light are bright and so adorning
They hypnotize and make me realize
That things'll work out just fine

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

The people's screams are like injections
Of magic stimulation, fascination
Hits me right on time
Once I get out there, gonna show them

That pound for pound
There's no one else around
I'm puttin' it on the line

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

The people's screams are like injections
Of magic stimulation, fascination
Hits me right on time
Once I get out there, gonna show them

That pound for pound
There's no one else around
I'm puttin' it on the line

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

My stage fright holds back me all night
Stage fright, it's down right mind boggling
My stage fright

My stage fright

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Chic

Chic ( /ˈʃiːk/ SHEEK; sometimes stylized CHIC) is an American disco and R&B band that was organized during 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It is known best for its commercially successful disco songs, including "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" (1977), "Everybody Dance" (1977), "Le Freak" (1978), "I Want Your Love" (1978), "Good Times" (1979), and "My Forbidden Lover" (1979). The group regarded themselves as a rock band for the disco movement "that made good on hippie peace, love and freedom". more »

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Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Stage Fright" is a song by the American band Chic. It was first released in 1981 as part of the band's fifth studio album, "Take It Off."
Album Popularity
The album "Take It Off," which includes "Stage Fright," did not achieve the same level of commercial success as Chic's earlier albums. However, it was highly praised by critics.
Band Members
Chic was founded by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers in 1976. "Stage Fright" was recorded during the period when both were part of the band.
Song Popularity
"Stage Fright" didn't achieve notable chart success; however, it is a fan-favorite and is often played at Chic events or gigs.
Genre
The song "Stage Fright" is in the Disco and Funk genre, which is typical for the band Chic.
Song-writeup
Both Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards wrote and composed "Stage Fright," primarily featuring their signature groovy bass and guitar lines.
Performance
Similar to most Chic songs, "Stage Fright" features smooth, soulful vocals, a tight rhythm section, and vibrant brass arrangements.
Concept
The song's title, "Stage Fright," may refer to the anxiety or fear that can be felt when performing in front of an audience — something that many musicians can relate to.
Notable Performances
While "Stage Fright" was not a chart-topping hit, it has been performed numerous times in Chic concerts, often being featured in the band's setlists.
Legacy
"Stage Fright" is an example of Chic's adventurous melodies and harmonies, which over time, has heavily influenced modern pop, dance, and R&B music genera.

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