Let me tell you something truly remarkable about Kathy Sledge, and it’s not just her incredible voice. If you've ever doubted her status as a musical genius, this story will change your mind. Picture this: a 16-year-old Kathy recording the iconic hit "We Are Family" in one seamless take. That’s right, one take. No endless hours of re-recording, no second-guessing—just pure talent.

Here’s how Kathy, now 60, described it during an exclusive chat with Closer Weekly at the We Are Family Foundation Celebration on November 5. “You know, people often don’t realize that when I recorded 'We Are Family' at just 16 years old, it was done in one take,” she revealed. “And I think that’s the beauty of it. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, the masterminds behind the track, truly believed in the power of spontaneity. That’s why the song has stood the test of time. Now, with the foundation, it’s taken on a whole new meaning and purpose.”

From Studio to Stardom: The Sister Sledge Journey

Released in 1979, "We Are Family" wasn’t just a song—it was a movement. It featured Kathy alongside her sisters Debbie, Joni, and Kim as the iconic Sister Sledge. The moment the track hit the airwaves, it soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and claimed the top spot on the Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. To this day, the sisters are most recognized for this anthem of unity and love.

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And here’s the kicker: every time Kathy sings it, whether solo or with her sisters or even alongside Nile Rodgers, it feels just as fresh and powerful as the day it was recorded. “It might sound cliché, but it’s always different,” Kathy confessed. “Every time I sing it, or sing it with my sisters, or even when we perform it with Nile, that same feeling is there. It’s timeless.”

A Universal Message of Togetherness

Let’s talk about those unforgettable lyrics: “We are family, I got all my sisters with me.” They’ve resonated with people worldwide, bringing them closer to their loved ones. Kathy shared her thoughts on the song’s enduring impact. “It’s funny, but that song always seems to bring people together,” she said with a smile. “Who would have thought, all those years ago, that it would continue to have such a profound effect? I’m never surprised when I’m asked to sing it again. It’s just one of those timeless tunes.”