Let's Dance Guitar Lesson (David Bowie)

👉Discover the 5 MUST-KNOW chords and scales to play in ANY style anywhere on the neck FREE PDF GUIDE→ https://www.jonmaclennan.com/fretboar... Let's Dance Guitar Lesson (David Bowie) Who wrote Let's Dance? David Bowie wrote "Let's Dance" with Nile Rodgers, the guitarist and co-founder of the band Chic. Rodgers also produced the track. It was the title song of Bowie’s 1983 album "Let's Dance." The song marked a shift in Bowie's style towards a more commercial and dance-oriented sound. Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Bowie Stevie Ray Vaughan provided the screamin’ lead guitar solo. Vaughan's epic blues licks and improvisational call & response perfectly complemented Bowie's charismatic vocals and the song's funky rhythm. The collaboration marked a significant turning point in Vaughan's career as well, propelling him from relative obscurity into the international spotlight. Bowie and Vaughan first crossed paths at the 1982 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Bowie was deeply impressed by Vaughan's playing. So much so he invited the Vaughan to contribute to his upcoming album, "Let's Dance." Vaughan initially hesitated, as he was unfamiliar with Bowie's music, but he eventually agreed to participate. Vaughan's ended up playing on several tracks, including "Let's Dance," "China Girl," and "Cat People (Putting Out the Fire)." His searing solos on these songs helped to redefine Bowie's sound and propel the album to commercial success. What key is Let's Dance in? The main part of the song and groove is in the key of Bbm. But the bridge sections goes to Ab major. Let's Dance Guitar Chords Here are the EXACT chord shapes Nile played for the main groove. They are all on the top four strings. 👉Follow along with the FULL lesson here: https://www.jonmaclennan.com/blog/let...