Nile Rodgers Busks in London

Photo via Nile Rodgers’ Twitter

Last night, Nile Rodgers performed at the British Summer Time Hyde Park concert. This morning, he decided to go busking. Watch him perform a few hits (Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family”, Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out”, Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”) via Stereogum.

Rodgers discussed the experience on Twitter:

Today I went busking on the #London Southbank. Didn’t draw much of a crowd until I stared playing dance music. Hmm? pic.twitter.com/N89XINfgfD — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

Though I had no voice from screaming during last night’s show, I started to draw a crowd when I sang “Aw Freak Out!” pic.twitter.com/k4R6XjMsFe — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

Notice everybody around were also wearing jackets. It was really cold this morning. https://t.co/uaVJaj0X8l — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

Not many until I started playing @CHICorg songs. Then it was on! https://t.co/VAGSFrPTz8 — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

That’s how I started. I was homeless. https://t.co/2w5bcfcHIm — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

Nope. It sort of became obvious when every song was one of my productions. I even tried to sing “Like A Virgin” 🙂 https://t.co/zwiZTghVqo — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

I admit I was playing bossa nova music at first, so I being a bit deceptive. https://t.co/c4sKl5Lf01 — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

This really was a blast today. I truly used to like busking. I made a decent living and some lifelong friends. https://t.co/oAkps4e6k3 — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015

I earned a respectable £12.30 in just 20 minutes #busking today. In the old days we’d call that, “A good take.” https://t.co/0ncuo6uwoP — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015