Why This Song? Episode 9: "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang
Update: 2025-12-11
Description
We're joined by Nile Rodgers to break down the backstory of this legendary song and to get to the 'Why' it became a hit and why it's still a hit today.
Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture. We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
