Hangin'

Chic

About Hangin'

"Hangin'" is a single from the sixth studio album by the Chic, Tongue in Chic. It was the first single from this album and it reached #64 on the UK pop charts in March 1983, spending 1 week on the chart. It was Chic's first chart position in the UK for three and a half years. It just failed to enter US Billboard R&B chart top 40 (peaked at #48).


Year:
1982
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Uh hey theodore
Like what are we gonna do tonight, man
Theodore, you ain't hangin' out with me
Callin' me no theodore
Well then, slick, I said what we gonna
Do tonight, man
I'm gonna get most down
Oh yeah, and do what
Hang out
Yeah, hangin'
Hangin' out, hangin' out

Lady put on your best dress
Let's put your moves to the test
We're goin'

Club hoppin', finger poppin'
This party's never stoppin'
We're hangin' out

Hangin' out, we're hangin' out
Hangin' out, we're hangin' out

Get it right tonight, gonna love you so right
Big fun all for you

First we shake, then we break
Your love I'm gonna take
We're hangin' out

Hangin' out, we're hangin' out
Hangin' out, we're hangin' out
Hangin' out, we're hangin' out 
Hangin' out, we're hangin' out

First we shake, then we break
Your love I'm gonna take
We're hangin' out

Club hoppin', finger poppin'
This party's never stoppin'
We're hangin' out

Hangin' out

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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: EDWARDS, RODGERS

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12 facts about this song

Track Details
"Hangin'" is a song by the American band Chic. Established in 1976, Chic is a popular disco and R&B band.
Album Information
It is a track from the band's eighth studio album, "Chic-ism," which was released in 1992.
Return of Chic
The album "Chic-ism" marked the band's return after a lengthy hiatus due to dwindling popularity in the 1980s.
Sound
"Hangin'" along with the other tracks in the album, capture the band's signature post-disco sound, a blend of funk, R&B, and pop.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of "Hangin'" reflect the typical Chic's themes of celebrating life and dancing.
Band Lineup
The lineup of Chic during the recording of this track included founding members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, both highly respected figures in the music industry.
Commercial Performance
"Hangin" did not achieve significant commercial success, albeit the album, "Chic-ism," was relatively well-received.
Critical Reception
Critics often commend "Hangin'" for its energetic vibe and the skilled musicianship of band members.
Legacy
Chic's sound, as displayed in tracks like "Hangin'", has been highly influential, inspiring many later pop, disco, and R&B artists.
Live Performances
Even though "Hangin'" was not one of the band's biggest hits, it has been including in setlists during their live performances and it's well-received by the audiences.
Recording Process
The recording of "Hangin'" represents the band's transition into digital recording techniques, moving away from their earlier analog recording process.
Historical Context
The timing of this song's release places it at the end of the disco era, a transition period in popular music history. Despite the changes in the music landscape, Chic was able to maintain their distinctive style.

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