“Spacer” was the 1979 disco song by Sheila and B. Devotion that became an international hit.
The song was written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who were also responsible for Chic’s characteristic rhythmic sound. French singer Sheila recorded it with the Black vocal trio B. Devotion, creating a transatlantic collaboration at the height of disco’s international reach.
“Spacer” combines a sleek bass line, rhythmic guitar, and futuristic imagery. It became especially successful in Europe and remains one of Sheila’s most internationally recognized recordings. The song’s polished production shows how the Chic sound was exported beyond the group’s own records.
The title can be confused with later electronic or space-themed dance songs, but this recording belongs to Sheila and B. Devotion and was released in 1979. It was not performed by Chic, despite the involvement of Rodgers and Edwards.