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The Chi-Lites were a Chicago-based smooth soul vocal quartet from the early 1970s, one of the few from the period to not come from Memphis or Philadelphia. They were led by Eugene Record, and scored eleven Top Ten R&B hits, in the early part of the decade.
The group formed in the late 1950s when The Chanteurs (Record, Robert “Squirrel” Lester, and Clarence Johnson) teamed up with Marshall Thompson and Creadel “Red” Jones to form The Hi-lites. Wishing to add a tribute to their home town of Chicago, they changed their name to “Marshall and the Chi-Lites” in 1964. Johnson left later that year, and their name was subsequently shortened to The Chi-Lites.
Eugene Record was the group’s primary songwriter, though he frequently collaborated with others, such as Barbara Acklin.
Their major hits came in 1971, with “Have You Seen Her?”, and 1972, with “Oh Girl”… In fact, The Mighty Majors (“You Can Never Go Back”) won 1st Place at the Apollo Theatre Wednesday night Talent Show the night that The Chi-Lites were performing one of their finest performances ever at The Apollo that night in the early ‘70’s.
Other transatlantic chart smashes followed, although the output became more fragmented as the group’s personnel came and went. For example, bass singer Creadel Jones left in 1973 and was replaced in quick succession by Stanley Anderson; Willie Kensey; and then Doc Roberson. Shortly thereafter, Eugene Record left, and David Scott and Danny Johnson entered.
More personnel changes ensued, when Johnson was replaced by Vandy Hampton in 1977.
The group formed in the late 1950s when The Chanteurs (Record, Robert “Squirrel” Lester, and Clarence Johnson) teamed up with Marshall Thompson and Creadel “Red” Jones to form The Hi-lites. Wishing to add a tribute to their home town of Chicago, they changed their name to “Marshall and the Chi-Lites” in 1964. Johnson left later that year, and their name was subsequently shortened to The Chi-Lites.
Eugene Record was the group’s primary songwriter, though he frequently collaborated with others, such as Barbara Acklin.
Their major hits came in 1971, with “Have You Seen Her?”, and 1972, with “Oh Girl”… In fact, The Mighty Majors (“You Can Never Go Back”) won 1st Place at the Apollo Theatre Wednesday night Talent Show the night that The Chi-Lites were performing one of their finest performances ever at The Apollo that night in the early ‘70’s.
Other transatlantic chart smashes followed, although the output became more fragmented as the group’s personnel came and went. For example, bass singer Creadel Jones left in 1973 and was replaced in quick succession by Stanley Anderson; Willie Kensey; and then Doc Roberson. Shortly thereafter, Eugene Record left, and David Scott and Danny Johnson entered.
More personnel changes ensued, when Johnson was replaced by Vandy Hampton in 1977.
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Diegucho wrote:
and I thought Beyonce did something original.... what a thief!!
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wendell3 wrote:
Bomb.
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Zegeta wrote:
Old Times <3
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LLCoolD wrote:
"That's How Long" is such an amazing tune! Simply incredible! <3
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ballardmerross wrote:
Agreed, all time favourite!
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mylanger wrote:
all time favourite
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Tr1xx wrote:
You Don't Have To Go
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Lioness16 wrote:
used to love the Chilites in the 70's, see them live in the U.K got their original albums but this don't sound as good as back then but they still iriee - memories lol
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Goatsemen wrote:
there'res a crunchberry under the fridge
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funkysoulvinyls wrote:
thers nothing worse than a remade track / album, i dont think they should be on here! stick to the originals I say!
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Greg69Sheryl wrote:
Superb Seventies Soft Soul.
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pebakke wrote:
so soulful... so sampled.
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New_Jack_City wrote:
told you jackers this is some chicago shit..dont get it twisted
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nycjanjan wrote:
Great Song, brings back lots of Sweet Warm Memories.........ooooooooo Yeaaaaaaaaa
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pjr2007 wrote:
Stoned Out Of My Mind is one of the best soul tracks of the early 70's so cool that it so high on the chart
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pakornk wrote:
ohhh girlll.. i'll be in trouble if you left me nowwwwww
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teraevlyn wrote:
Sorry peeps but this that you are calling a Philly sound ia all Chicago. It is the same sound of music often heard on Chicago street corners way before the Philly sound took off. Groups like the Dells, Chi-lites & other locals were harmonizing as early as the 40s. Street harmonies are very popular in the Chi, always have been.
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MrStyle wrote:
The Chi-Lites is ONE THING and that is CHICAGO SOUL!
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Srananbloke wrote:
I'm desperately looking for the song Love Shock. I tried to find it at dozens of places, but still haven't found it. Anyone here who can help me find it? :(
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Mike_Anthony wrote:
Indeed. A Chicago group, but I would definitely classify them as a Philly Soul Sound.
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