The Chi-Lites<div hidden>The ChiLites</div>

(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People

A1 Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go)
Written-By – Eugene Record, Revé Gipson
4:14

A2 We Are Neighbors
Written-By – Eugene Record, Quinton Joseph
3:41

A3 I Want To Pay You Back (For Loving Me)
Written-By – Eugene Record
4:41

A4 Have You Seen Her
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
5:08

B1 (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:58

B2 Love Uprising
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:32

B3 Troubles A' Comin'
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:15

B4 You Got Me Walkin'
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:40

B5 What Do I Wish For
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:48

Label: Brunswick – BL 754170
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US Released:
Released: 1971

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Funk

A Letter To Myself

A1 A Letter To Myself
Written-By – Eugene Record, Sandra Drayton
5:30

A2 Too Late To Turn Back Now
Written-By – Eddie Cornelius
4:25

A3 Just Two Teenage Kids (Still In Love)
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Carl Davis, Eugene Record
5:56

A4 Sally
Written-By – Eugene Record, Sandra Drayton
3:36

A5 Someone Else's Arms
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
4:11

B1 We Need Order
Written-By – Eugene Record, Quinton Joseph
5:20

B2 Love Comes In All Sizes
Written-By – Eugene Record
5:58

B3 My Heart Just Keeps On Breakin'
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stank McKenny
4:05

B4 You Smiled The Same Old Way
Written-By – Eugene Record
6:40

Label: Brunswick – BRLS 3007
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1973

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Sweet Soul

A Lonely Man

A1 Oh Girl
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:48

A2 Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man
Written-By – James Smith, Samuel Garner
2:57

A3 Love Is
Written-By – Eugene Record
4:41

A4 Being In Love
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
3:56

A5 A Lonely Man
Written-By – Eugene Record, J. Edward Haycraft
6:23

B1 The Man & The Woman (The Boy & The Girl)
Written-By – Eugene Record
4:02

B2 Ain't Too Much Of Nothin'
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:31

B3 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Written-By – James Nyx Jr., Marvin Gaye
5:06

B4 The Coldest Days Of My Life
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
8:30

Label: Brunswick – BL 754179
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1972

Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul

Bottom's Up

A1 Bad Motor Scooter
Written-By – E. Record
5:12

A2 Changing For You
Written-By – A. Calvard, A. Reynolds, E. Davis, F. Reynolds, L. Simon, Jr.
5:17

A3 Touch Me
Written-By – E. Record
3:40

A4 Making Love
Written-By – Bruce Roberts, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager
4:01

B1 Bottom's Up
Written-By – K. Carney, L. Simon, Jr., M. Sanders
5:16

B2 I Just Wanna Hold You
Written-By – A. Curtis, C. Jones, F. Willis, G. Bell, M. Holmes
4:38

B3 You Take The Cake
Written-By – E. Record, L.F. Butler
3:40

B4 I Love
Written-By – E. Record
3:49

Label: LARC Records – LR-8103
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1983

Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Eighties Soul, Boogie, Disco

Give It Away

A1 Give It Away
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:47

A2 Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
3:30

A3 My Whole World Ended
Written-By – Fuqua, Jimmy Roach, Johnny Bristol, Pamela Joan Sawyer
3:07

A4 I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
3:08

A5 What Do I Wish For
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:58

A6 That's My Baby For You
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:07

B1 I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
Written-By – Jerry Ross, Jerry Williams Jr., Ken Gamble
2:31

B2 You're No Longer Part Of My Heart
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:01

B3 24 Hours Of Sadness
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:09

B4 To Change My Love
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:31

B5 The Twelfth Of Never
Written-By – Jerry Livingston, Paul Francis Webster
2:46

Label: Brunswick – BL 754152
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1969

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Sixties Soul, Sweet Soul

Half A Love

A1 Half A Love
Written-By – Koster, Randazzo, Pike
2:53

A2 Here I Am
Written-By – Allen, Record
3:47

A3 I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad)
Written-By – Record, McKenny
5:09

A4 Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man
Written-By – Smith, Garner
2:58

A5 When Temptation Comes
Written-By – Record
4:22

A6 That's My Baby For You
Written-By – Davis, Record
2:07

B1 It's Time For Love
Written-By – Record
5:07

B2 Take A Trip To The Islands
Written-By – Record
3:32

B3 Go Away Dream
Written-By – Record, McKenny
3:25

B4 I'm Not A Gambler
Written-By – Record
3:57

B5 Ain't Too Much Of Nothin'
Written-By – Record
3:38

B6 I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
Written-By – Ross, Gamble
2:33

Label: Brunswick – BRLS 3015
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1975

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul

I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine)

A1 Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:35

A2 Troubles A' Comin
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:17

A3 24 Hours Of Sadness
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:00

A4 The Twelfth Of Never
Written-By – Jerry Livingston, Paul Francis Webster
2:38

A5 Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
3:35

B1 I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine)
Written-By – Eugene Record, Sandy Wilburn
2:48

B2 I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
Written-By – Jerry Ross, Jerry Williams, Ken Gamble
2:29

B3 Give It Away
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:45

B4 My Whole World Ended
Written-By – Fuqua, Jimmy Roach, Johnny Bristol, Pamela Joan Sawyer
3:06

B5 You're No Longer Part Of My Heart
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:57

Label: Brunswick – BL 754165
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1970

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Sweet Soul

Just Say You Love Me

1 Solid Love Affair 4:47

2 Just You And I Tonite 4:09

3 Just Say You Love Me 4:07

4 Oh Girl Medley 4:58

5 Eternity
(Lead Vocals – Alicia Renee) 4:53

6 Only You 3:29

7 Never No More 2:31

Label: Ichiban Records – ICH 1057 CD
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & US
Released: 1990

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul, Blues
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul

Low Key

1 Anyway 0:57

2 Low Key 3:40

3 Still In My Head 3:29

4 Hold On To Your Dreams 5:07

5 The Sly The Slick And The Wicked 3:57

6 Just Say You Love Me 4:03

7 Nothing Last Forver 4:41

8 All My Love 4:18

9 There's A Change 4:51

10 Help Wanted (Heroes Are In Short Supply) 3:52

11 I Will Never Be Loney Again 5:09

Label: Mar-Ance Records – cwp-1400
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 2005

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Soul

Steppin' Out

A1 Do What You Want
Written-By – E. Record, L.F. Butler
5:01

A2 I Keep Comin' Back To You
Written-By – E. Record
4:04

A3 Gimme Whatcha Got
Written-By – E. Record, L.P. Record
5:03

A4 Stop What You're Doin'
Written-By – A. Bayyan, A. Bayyan, H. Harris, J. Clardy, R. Harris
3:45

B1 Hey Girl (I Love The Way You Dance)
Written-By – Claytoven, L. Batiste
4:19

B2 Let Today Comme Back Tomorrow
Written-By – E. Record
4:30

B3 Runnin' Around
Written-By – J. Knight
4:18

B4 Little Girl
Written-By – E. Record
4:55

Label: Private I Records – BFZ 39316
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1984

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Eighties Disco, Boogie

The Chi-Lites

A1 Homely Girl
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stan McKenny 4:10

A2 Go Away Dream
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stan McKenny 3:40

A3 Too Good To Be Forgotten
Arranged By – Tom Tom
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 3:20

A4 I Found Sunshine
Written-By – Eugene Record 2:50

A5 I Never Had It So Good
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stan McKenny 5:00

B1 Marriage License
Written-By – Alonzo Tucker, Eugene Record 5:30

B2 I Forgot To Say I Love You Till I'm Gone
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stan McKenny 3:20

B3 One Man Band (Plays Alone)
Written-By – Linda Creed, Thom Bell 5:00

B4 Bet You'll Never Be Sorry
Written-By – Gerald Sims 3:30

B5 Stoned Out Of My Mind
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 3:00

Label: Brunswick – BRLS 3009
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1974

Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Sweet Soul

The Chi-Lites' 1973 self-titled album (released in 1974 in the UK) is a classic soul record, often seen as a continuation of their smooth, harmonious Philly-soul sound, featuring Eugene Record's stellar vocals and lush arrangements, delivering hits like "I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad)" and "A Letter to Myself," showcasing their signature blend of romance and poignant social themes, though perhaps slightly overshadowed by their earlier mega-hits, it remains a strong, representative work of their prime era
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The album solidified the Chi-Lites' reputation for lush, romantic harmonies and sophisticated production, a hallmark of their sound.

Lead singer Eugene Record's distinctive, emotive voice shines, particularly on poignant ballads, proving his arranging and vocal talent.

It spawned significant hits like the melancholic "I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad)," the poignant "Homely Girl," and the pleading "A Letter to Myself," demonstrating their knack for relatable relationship narratives.

Some critics suggest that while iconic, albums from this period, like this self-titled release, might be slightly underrated compared to their biggest-selling records, despite their consistent quality and R&B chart success.

It's a quintessential example of late-era Brunswick/Chicago soul, blending deep emotion with polished, string-laden arrangements.

In essence: The 1973 Chi-Lites album is a must-have for soul fans, offering more of the captivating vocal harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that made them legends, even if it's sometimes overshadowed by earlier breakthroughs.

The Fantastic Chi-Lites

A1 My First Mistake
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Richard Rome
5:43

A2 If I Had A Girl
Vocals – Stevie Wonder
Written-By – Ann S. Clark, Phil Hurtt
5:41

A3 Who's In Love With Me
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Richard Rome
4:34

A4 Let's Touch
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Richard Rome
4:24

B1 Love At Its Best
Written-By – Kathy Wakefield, Ken Hirsch
3:45

B2 Bubbling, Babbling Fool
Written-By – Jay Kessler, Rob Clotworthy, Tony Coleman
3:49

B3 Suddenly
Written-By – Donnell Jones, Phil Hurtt, Richard Rome
4:48

B4 Stop Still
Written-By – Donnell Jones
3:39

B5 I've Got Love On My Mind
Written-By – Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy
4:13

Label: Mercury – SRM-1-1147
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Disco

Toby

A1 Toby
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
3:44

A2 You Got To Be The One
Written-By – Eugene Record, Marshall Arrington
3:54

A3 The Sound Of Lonely
Written-By – Eugene Record, Stan McKenny
5:01

A4 The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)
Written By – Chesley McCaull
Written-By [Uncredited] – Ewan MacColl
5:26

A5 There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated At The Conference Table)
Written-By – Eugene Record
5:12

B1 That's How Long
Written-By – Archie Powell, Tony Boyd
5:03

B2 Happiness Is Your Middle Name
Written-By – Eugene Record
3:33

B3 I Lied
Written-By – Eugene Record
5:40

B4 I Like To Live The Love
Written-By – Charles Mann, Dave Crawford
4:00

B5 Gettin' On Out Of Town
Written-By – Eugene Record, Sandra Drayton
2:50

Label: Brunswick – BL 754200
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1974

Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Seventies Soul

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