The Chi-Lites [Import]

Track Listings
1. Homely Girl
2. Go Away Dream
3. Too Good to Be Forgotten
4. I Found Sunshine
5. I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad)
6. Marriage License
7. I Forgot to Say I Love You Till I'm Gone
8. One Man Band (Plays Alone)
9. Bet You'll Never Be Sorry
10. Stoned Out of My Mind

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissue of the 1973 album by the smooth soul group from the Windy City, with the original cover art intact. 10 tracks, including 'Stoned Out Of My Mind'. 1999 release.

The Chi-Lites,The Chi-Lites,Diablo Records UK,Chicago Soul,Pop,Psychedelic Soul,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B

The Chi-Lites [Import]

The Chi-Lites [Import]
Chi-Lites - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • SOUL GROUP CLASSIC
  • I hear something a bit different
  • A terrific collection
  • Chicago Lite
  • For God's Sake...
 Chi-Lites - Greatest Hits
The Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Brunswick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. The Best of the Stylistics
  2. The Very Best of the Spinners
  3. Blue Magic - Greatest Hits
  4. La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection
  5. The Best of the Manhattans: Kiss and Say Goodbye

ASIN: B00000DI18
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. Oh Girl
  2. Give It Away
  3. We Are Neighbors
  4. Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was
  5. Have You Seen Her
  6. 24 Hours Of Sadness
  7. (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  8. The Coldest Days Of My Life
  9. I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine)
  10. I Want To Pay You Back (For Loving Me)
  11. Stoned Out Of My Mind
  12. A Letter To Myself
  13. There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated At The Conference Table)
  14. I Found Sunshine
  15. Toby
  16. Homely Girl
  17. We Need Order
  18. Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)

Album Description

18 tracks including, 'Oh Girl', 'Give It Away' and 'We Are Neighbors'. Standard jewel case. 1998 release.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars SOUL GROUP CLASSIC.......2007-06-23

ALL TIME CLASSIC BEST OF CD , EVERY TRACK I LIKE ALOT , THEY WERE ANOTHER SUPER SOUL GROUP FOR THE 70'S SEEK THIS OUT ......TIMELESS

4 out of 5 stars I hear something a bit different.......2006-11-10

This is an enjoyable compilation. The Chi Lites were a second tiered group, they were a quality soul group yet they did not have as many hits as the Temptations, Four Tops or other more prominent groups.

What I like about them is that, out of completely nowhere, they would inject these psychodelic and fuzzed out guitar riffs, the phatest bass lines of the era and I love that guy with the deep, I mean DEEP voice. He was an instrument all by himself.

The ballads are nice, but the songs like "Have you Seen Her", with its crazy fuzzed out, introductory guitar tone, is what gets me going. "Power to the People" is another psychodelic song. Don't miss "Are you my woman" which is the song Beoyance sampled for her hit "Crazy in love"!

This group went a bit against the grain which I like.

5 out of 5 stars A terrific collection.......2006-03-08

If you're like I was, you probably know "Oh Girl" and "Have You Seen Her" and have acknowledged that they're great songs, but you secretly suspect the Chi-Lites of being something of a one-hit wonder (okay, a two-hit wonder). Then you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that nothing could be further from the truth. This compilation is full of great songs, and not just in the "Oh Girl-Have You Seen Her" variety. There's also a good bit of early funk to go with the soul. Most importantly, it's all worthwhile. The Chi-Lites concentrated on the three most important things (as far as I'm concerned) in pop music: Melody, harmony and lyrics. They nail them all. "We Are Neighbors", "Let Me Be the Man My Daddy Was", "Stoned out of My Mind", "Homely Girl", "Give More Power to the People" are splendid examples, but I could include every song on this compilation. And, as other reviewers have noted, the sound quality is superb, crystal-clear. I frequently spin around to see if Eugene Record is standing behind me. No, it's just the CD. If you have any affection for the sweet sound of 60s and 70s soul, buy this record, and you'll be well rewarded.

4 out of 5 stars Chicago Lite.......2005-12-20

They may not as been as popular as other similar groups of the day but the group that started out as Marshall & the Chi-lites found their niche in pop history. When you first heard the heartfelt wailings of "Oh Girl" or "Have You Seen Her" or the Rare Earth sounding "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People" we were hooked. We didn't know much about the politics of such songs back then when they were released, we just knew what we liked. We liked the Chi-lites. And still do.

5 out of 5 stars For God's Sake..........2005-08-20

Give more power to the people! If you know the Chi-lites, you know that song. Talk about classic soul! The fantastic Chi-lites didn't get as much recognition as other early smooth, 70's crooners..but they could hold a note with the best of them. From their fab-u-lous harmony on "Oh Girl," to their smash vocal performance on the hit "Have You Seen Her."

But if you dig deeper, you'll find other gems like the fantastic cut "Write A Letter to Myself," and one of my favs: "I Want to Pay You Back for Loving Me." The intro lyrics and high vocals are unforgettable: "I'm gonna give you you a 5lb box of love, with a million dollar bill on top, diamonds on every corner and a big black pearl for a lock, use my heart for a key." Can you say classic! Other stellar, stand out, poignant, touching heartfelt cuts are: "Coldest Days of My Life" and "Toby!" The former always bought me to tears when I was younger. I thought it a most beautiful and deeply touching song and still do.

These guys had ultra harmony and rhythmic skills. You definitely need to add them to your old school but still sounds good collection, along with the Delfonics, the Main Ingredient, the Stylistics, the Temprees, the Dramatics and the Originals.

Hot on a Thing
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Hot on a thing
  • Kudos to the Chi Lites
  • tight Collection
 Hot on a Thing
Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Br Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Intimate Moments
  2. Complete the Chi-Lites on Brunswick Records, Vol. 2
  3. Complete Chi-Lites on Brunswick, Vol. 1
  4. The Magic of the Blue
  5. 13 Blue Magic Lane

ASIN: B00004VO7T
Release Date: 2002-08-26

Tracks:

  1. Hot On A Thing
  2. Heavenly Body
  3. Me And You
  4. Tell Me Where It Hurts
  5. Whole Lot Of Good Loving
  6. Try My Side
  7. Round And Roung
  8. All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You
  9. Give Me A Dream
  10. Oh Girl
  11. Never Speak To A Stranger
  12. Get Down With Me
  13. Have You Seen Her
  14. Super Mad
  15. Strung Out
  16. Love Shock
  17. Hot On A Thing (12")

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Hot on a thing.......2005-09-09

This is one of those classic late 70's early 80's soul albums often overlooked when a group has peaked. All the unique Eugene Record style and Chi-Lites sound is there, in the usual, beautifully subtle delivery we have grown to know and love. If you are a Chi-Lites fan this is worthy of you collection and you will will enjoy the 'Try my side (of love)' track, which is my personal favorite from this set. For those of you new to Chi-Lites this is a fine album of it's time but perhaps a little dated for a younger audience brought up on hip-hop and garage. If you want to hear how things were done in years gone by when singing was more important than computers making today's average or bad singers sound good, then here is one of many groups from a world of true soul.
Enjoy

4 out of 5 stars Kudos to the Chi Lites.......2005-08-18

I have been a fan of the Chi Lites since I was a kid. I remember hearing "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl" over and over again. My mom/ dad were BIG Chi Lites fans. In fact, I remember a picture that my mom took w/ the group when they performed in Tampa, FL back in the early 70s. I must admit that I had never heard "Hot on a Thing" until this CD. Man, talk about a nice groove...the minute I played it, I was sold on it. It has such a nice melody and great words too. I have since played the song for two good friends of mine, and they too have been sold on it. This song will definitely be played at my next "Bluelights in the Basement" house party!!!

KEG

4 out of 5 stars tight Collection.......2003-10-12

the Chi-lites are cool&have dropped alot of Jams over the years."Oh Girl" is still my Jam&"Hot on a Thing" was always the joint to Bop to.the 12 inch version here is tight.these Cats don't get enough due for there Harmonys&Overall Presentation.
Let's Start the Dance, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • For «You can get over» at least
 Let's Start the Dance, Vol. 1
Various Artists , The Joneses , Gloria Gaynor , Chi-Lites , Stephanie Mills , Bohannon , Lipps Inc. , Teri de Sario , Cher , and Parliament
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
1970s1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music
1970-19791970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Let's Start the Dance, Vol. 2
  2. The Best of the T.K. Years, 1975-1985
  3. Ecstasy's Dance: The Best of Narada Michael Walden
  4. El Coco - Greatest Disco Hits
  5. Disco Classics Volume 2

ASIN: B000008HOV
Release Date: 1989-10-03

Tracks:

  1. Sugar Pie Guy (Parts 1 And 2) - The Joneses'
  2. Casanova Brown - Gloria Gaynor
  3. My First Mistake - Chi-lites
  4. You Can Get Over - Stephanie Mills
  5. Let's Start The Dance - Bohannon
  6. Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
  7. Ain't Nothin' Gonna Keep Me From You - Teri De Sario
  8. Take Me Home - Cher
  9. Flash Light - Parliment

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars For «You can get over» at least.......2007-07-29

It's hard to understand what was in Polygram's mind in 1989 when they issued this compilation. They apparently chose disco songs at random in their catalog and put them here. Anyway we have rare tracks here like «You can get over» [8:50] by Stephanie Mills, «Take me home» [7:30] by Cher and «Flash light» [10:40] by Parliament. The songs are not very rare but those 12" versions are (especially «You can get over») ! There is one Gloria Gaynor song, 1975's «Casanova Brown» (why this one and not another one? Mystery) but we can find it on many other Gaynor's compilations. The liner notes are kind of interesting but an 8-page booklet with photographs doesn't allow much space for information.
Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 10
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Good Way to Remember the Early 1970's! :)
  • Great installment in a Great series
 Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 10

Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

DiscoDisco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Philly SoulPhilly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music
SoulSoul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
1970s1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music
1970-19791970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Rhino RecordsRhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 11
  2. Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 7
  3. Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 8
  4. Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 9
  5. Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 6

ASIN: B0000032O7
Release Date: 1991-03-26

Tracks:

  1. Why Can't We Live Together - Timmy Thomas
  2. Love Jones - Brighter Side Of Darkness
  3. A Lonely Man - The Chi-Lites
  4. Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
  5. One Night Affair - Jerry Butler
  6. The World Is A Ghetto - War
  7. Stir It Up - Johnny Nash
  8. Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) - Four Tops
  9. Armed And Extremely Dangerous - First Choice
  10. Leaving Me - The Independents
  11. Pillow Talk - Sylvia
  12. I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Good Way to Remember the Early 1970's! :).......2001-04-30

This is the only one in the series that I own right now, although looking at some of the other CDs in this collection, that may not be the case for much longer. I bought this CD about 7 years ago, mainly for two of my favorite R&B songs of the early-70's period, First Choice's "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" and "I'm Doin' Fine Now" by New York City (where I was born and raised). In fact, I had bought the single of the latter song way back when I was 6 years old, one of my very first music purchases! :)

"Love Jones" and "Superfly" are such classics, although I'm more fond of "Love Jones." War's "The World Is A Ghetto" is so brilliant with the harmonizing vocals, as well as being really catchy and funky. Johnny Nash's "Stir It Up" is catchy reggae-pop, and The Four Tops' "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)" is a classic (Although it could also be called a relic, as Levi Stubbs sings the line "Cause it's my word, my WORD she'll obey.")

The most risque song on this CD is easily "Pillow Talk" by Sylvia (Robinson, of "Mickey & Sylvia" fame from the late 50's) in which she simulates an orgasm at the end of the song. Although she was not the first one to do that in a song (that honor, so to speak, would go to the Chakachas for their extremely randy "Jungle Fever" a year earlier, as the wonderful and informative liner notes point out), this song raised quite a stir in 1972 (in more ways than one!). It still never fails to turn heads, if you know what I mean! ;) After all, it WAS put out during the height of the sexual revolution!

This is a really good CD for those of us who wax nostalgic for some of that great early '70's music every once in a while!

5 out of 5 stars Great installment in a Great series.......1999-07-12

Vol. 10 of the Didn't it Blow Your Mind series is outstanding featuring such classics as "Superfly" and "Ain't No Woman" to more underrated and forgotten gems like "Leaving Me" by the Independents. Highly recommended.
Complete Chi-Lites on Brunswick, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Complete Chi-Lites on Brunswick, Vol.1
  • Eugene Record
 Complete Chi-Lites on Brunswick, Vol. 1
The Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Complete the Chi-Lites on Brunswick Records, Vol. 2
  2. Keep on Truckin': The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 1
  3. Hot on a Thing
  4. Great David Ruffin: The Motown Solo Albums 1
  5. The Thin Man: The Motown Solo Albums, Vol. 2

ASIN: B00016W83U
Release Date: 2004-02-02

Tracks:

  1. Love Me
  2. Love Is Gone
  3. (Um Um ) My Baby Loves Me
  4. E Of Love
  5. Baby It's Time
  6. Give It Away
  7. Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was
  8. My Whole World Ended
  9. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  10. What Do I Wish For
  11. Thats My Baby For You
  12. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  13. You're No Longer Part Of My Heart
  14. 24 Hours Of Sadness
  15. To Change My Love
  16. The Twelth Of Never
  17. Are You My Women (Tell Me So)
  18. Trouble's A Comin
  19. I Like Your Lovin (Do You Like Mine)
  20. Yes I'm Ready (If I Dont Get To Go)
  21. We Are Neighbors
  22. I Want To Pay You Back (Album Version)
  23. Have You Seen Her
  24. (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  25. Love Uprising
  26. You Got Me Walkin
  27. I Want To Pay You Back (Single Version)
  28. Oh Girl
  29. Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man
  30. Love Is
  31. Being In Love
  32. A Lonely Man
  33. The Man And The Women (The Boy And The Girl)
  34. Aint Too Much Of Nothin
  35. Inner Cuty Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
  36. The Coldest Days Of My Life
  37. A Letter To Myself
  38. Too Late To Turn Back Now
  39. Just Two Teenage Kids (Still In Love)
  40. Sally
  41. Someone Eles Arms

Album Description

Full title - Complete Chi-Lites On Brunswick Records Vol. 1. 2004 compilation featuring 41 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'I Want To Pay You Back' (Single Version), all of the band's first four albums, 'Give It Away', 'I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Me)', '(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People', & 'A Lonely Man', along with side one of their fifth, 'A Letter To Myself', & five non-LP early single sides for the legendary Chicago-based label. Slipcase. Edsel.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Collection of the Legendary Soul Group's Years on the Brunswick Recording Label, which Covers their Tenure from 1969-1974.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Complete Chi-Lites on Brunswick, Vol.1.......2007-03-09

The CD was in excellent condition, a good addition to my collection.

5 out of 5 stars Eugene Record.......2005-09-21

I love this CD!!!!! Eugene was such an amazing talent and so underated, I Love the Chi-lites.........I'm so thankful to have known him, His passing is beyond sad.
The Ultimate Chi-Lites
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • RIP to the Greatness of Eugene Record
 The Ultimate Chi-Lites
The Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Brunswick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. The Very Best of the Stylistics...and More!
  2. Gold
  3. The Very Best of the Originals
  4. Black Moses
  5. The Best Of The Moments: Love On A Two-Way Street

ASIN: B000EZ9142
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

  1. Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)
  2. (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
  3. We Are Neighbors
  4. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
  5. Trouble's-A-Comin'
  6. Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man
  7. The Man & The Woman (The Boy & The Girl)
  8. I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine)
  9. Love Uprising
  10. I Found Sunshine
  11. One Man Band (Plays All Alone)
  12. What Do I Wish For
  13. Happiness Is Your Middle Name
  14. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  15. Here I Am
  16. The Devil Is Doing His Work
  17. You Got To Be The One
  18. Stoned Out Of My Mind
  19. You Don't Have To Go
  20. Don't Burn No Bridges [with Jackie Wilson]

Tracks:

  1. Oh Girl
  2. I Want To Pay You Back (For Loving Me)
  3. A Lonely Man
  4. Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go)
  5. Have You Seen Her
  6. Love Is
  7. The Coldest Days Of My Life
  8. Never Had It So Good And Felt So Bad
  9. Take A Trip
  10. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  11. That's How Long
  12. Go Away Dream
  13. Toby
  14. A Letter To Myself
  15. There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated At The Conference Table)

Album Description

The first 2-CD collection of this legendary soul group, featuring numerous R&B and Pop hits as well as classic album tracks, all digitally remastered from the original Brunswick recordings. Includes 35 tracks, rare photos and extensive liner notes. Truly the definitive Chi-Lites compilation.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars RIP to the Greatness of Eugene Record.......2006-06-05

The Chi-lites brought that smooth Gritty on time Chicago Soul in there music. lead by multi talented Eugene Record the Chi-Lites always had a cut that touched you. Are you my woman(tell me so) Which Beyonce jacked the Horns for Her "Crazy in Love" back in 03. also the Timeless Smoothness of "Oh Girl"."have you seen her" is still cold. the arrangements&Harmony are always there trademarks. a very versatile group that always stayed on point. a strong collection here that captures on so many themes.
A Lonely Man
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Lonely Man...
  • At the top of their game
  • Brings back many great memories
  • AN "OLD SCHOOL" MUST HAVE
 A Lonely Man
The Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Brunswick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People
  2. Letter to Myself
  3. La La Means I Love You
  4. The Original Debut Album
  5. Mighty Love

ASIN: B00004SZCA
Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Oh Girl
  2. Living in the Footsteps of Another Man
  3. Love Is
  4. Being in Love
  5. Lonely Man
  6. Man and the Woman (Boy and the Girl)
  7. Ain't Too Much of Nothin'
  8. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
  9. Coldest Days of My Life
  10. Oh Girl

Amazon.com

Other male soul groups could step off the macho tip, but even the Temptations had to pray for rain before letting their feelings flow. Eugene Record's Chi-Lites, on the other hand, didn't even allow themselves the face-saver of a loudly pained lead vocal. When Record wandered through the city looking for the most basic succor of a glimpse of his lost lover's face on "Have You Seen Her," his bewilderment and fear were fully on display. And rather than offer a full-throated paean to her replacement on "Oh Girl," issued a few months later in the summer of '72, the group instead focused on how wrecked the guy would be were she to leave, too. The Chi-Lites' records were so perfectly conceived and performed, however, that even their occasional brazen leap into the tough-guy ("Are You My Woman") or social-comment slot ("Give More Power to the People") remained credible in light of the devastation that marked most of their work. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Lonely Man..........2006-12-21

A great classic R&B disc by a great group! "Oh Girl" and "The Coldest Days of My Life" shine on this disc. Five stars...

5 out of 5 stars At the top of their game.......2004-03-07

Like most white fans of the group, I suppose, I didn't get hip to the Chi-Lites until the fall of 1971 - my senior year in high school - when "Have You Seen Her" crossed over Big Time. That's all it took and I was a rabid fan immediately; even the flip side ("Yes I'm Ready If I Don't Get To Go") was great for repeated playing. It was time to play quick-catch up, as I determinedly did. My 45s collection runs all the way back to their 1969 cover of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me," to their last Brunswick single in 1976, "You Don't Have To Go." It's a fine collection I have still, and I jealously love it.

The "Lonely Man" album happened upon me at a time when I could not have better identified with it's theme - I was unhappily broken up, broke, and at very loose ends - the perfect audience for this LP's, "The Coldest Days of My Life." Life got better, but for the moment, Mr. Eugene Record's lyrics gave voice to my very soul. He's frighteningly realistic in his tale of despair, and one worried that, after he did this lead vocal, he might have looked for a bridge to leap from. It's That Sad. But as soul music, it's unbeatable. As one issue of Rolling Stone Album Guide observed, no black group ever more daringly or more successfully spoke to the idea of masculine vulnerability like the Chi-Lites. Special effects like a forlorn harmonica and wind machines were never in better hands, either. Perhaps hesitant to release "Days" entire 8:30 length as a single side, Brunswick put it out as a 'Part1/Part 2,' which probably wasn't a good idea - this song shouldn't be interrupted. But even in that formulation, it did well.

Speaking of singles, "Oh Girl" of course, was the biggest success here, and certainly drove this album's sales nicely, but the title song (whose entire 6:23 length went on one side) and "Living In The Footsteps of Another Man" all made it out as 45s, and those three plus both parts of "Days" made it into the group's first "Greatest Hits" set later the same year.

While you really can't go wrong with any of the Chi-Lites material from their Brunswick days, this album appeared when they were at their very zenith of success, and it's a gem. It was originally Brunswick LP No. 754179, and released in April 1972.

5 out of 5 stars Brings back many great memories.......2003-02-09

1972. I was completing my freshman year in college and what better way to exemplify and embellish that year is "Oh, Girl", the monster hit from "A Lonely Man".

Not only is this disc pure soul, it is one that surely befits the label as one of "soundtracks of a generation".

5 out of 5 stars AN "OLD SCHOOL" MUST HAVE.......2000-09-22

If you are a True CHI-LITES fan then there is no doubt that you were waiting like me for this to be released on CD and will just press the send to be button! You already know what listening to THE COLDEST DAYS OF MY LIFE can do to a person on a lonely night so you already know what EUGENE RECORD is singing about on A LONELY MAN my second favorite. You need this one for your old school collection. Aside from Eugene Record's vocals the music is great! JUST DO IT............PRESS SEND
The Best of the Chi-Lites
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • The Best of The Chi-Lites
  • Brunswick
  • All the big British and American hits
  • Sound Bites!!
  • This is a shell game ...
 The Best of the Chi-Lites
The Chi-Lites
Manufacturer: Prime Cuts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
4-for-3 Classic Rock4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 Pop4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 R&B4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. The Best of the Stylistics
  2. The Very Best of the Spinners
  3. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - Greatest Hits
  4. Best of Delfonics
  5. The Very Best of the Originals

ASIN: B000002VA1
Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

  1. Oh Girl!
  2. Give It Away
  3. Stoned Out Of My Mind
  4. I Found Sunshine
  5. Homely Girl
  6. A Letter To Myself
  7. I Want To Pay You Back
  8. Give More Power To The People
  9. Have You Seen Her
  10. We Are Neighbors

Album Details

Repackaged and Reissued. Includes the Track "Are You My Woman", which Beyonce Sampled on her Massive Hit "Crazy in Love".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best of The Chi-Lites.......2007-03-09

The CD was in excellent condition, a good addition to my collection.

1 out of 5 stars Brunswick.......2007-03-09

Can you help me find the original recording on "Stoned Out of My Mind" by the Chi-Lites. Most of the C.D.'s are the Brunswick re-recordings. Thankyou.

Russell M. Wilson Jr.

5 out of 5 stars All the big British and American hits.......2005-03-21

Hailing from Chicago, the Chi-Lites took a while to find success but their efforts eventually proved worthwhile. Eugene Record, a singer-songwriter-producer, dominated the group, which achieved an American breakthrough hit with Give it away in 1969 although they did not enter the British charts until 1971, when they had a minor UK hit with For God's sake give more power to the people - a very different record from the soulful ballads that they are best remembered for.

1972 proved to be a big year for the Chi-Lites, yielding Have you seen her (a top three hit in Britain and America) and Oh girl (a number one American hit, though only a top twenty UK hit). Their last major American hit came with Homely girl but (after a slow start) their success in the UK continued until 1976. Homely girl, It's time for love and You don't have to go all made the UK top five, as did a re-issue of Have you seen her (just over three years after its original chart run).

This compilation contains all the important Chi-Lites hits from both sides of the Atlantic.

NOTE - This review is posted on more than one Best of Chi-Lites CD. My review refers to the British compilation on the Kent label.

1 out of 5 stars Sound Bites!!.......2000-08-19

I agree with the last review. This recording is terrible!! The sound quality is horrendous. I should have sent it back upon receipt.

1 out of 5 stars This is a shell game ..........2000-06-08

This is a RERECORDING of the music. DO NOT BUY THIS unless you want ridiculous "digitally recorded in 1995" versions of great songs. It sounds absolutely terrible.
Solid Gold Soul 1972
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Solid Gold Soul 1972

    Manufacturer: Time-Life Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Solid Gold Soul 1974
    2. Solid Gold Soul 1979
    3. Solid Gold Soul - 1973 [Time-Life]
    4. Solid Gold Soul 1965
    5. Solid Gold Soul - 1977 [Time-Life]

    ASIN: B000GOJX94

    Product Description

    1. I'll Take You There-The Staple Singers~~2. Let's Stay Together-Al Green~~3. I've Been Lonely for So Long-Fredrick Knight~~4. Starting All Over Again-Mel & Time~~5. Too Late To Turn Back Now-Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose~~6. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right-Luther Ingram~~7. I'll Be Around-The Spinners~~8. Everybody Plays the Fool-The Main Ingredient~~9. Clean Up Woman-Betty Wright~~10. Lean On Me-Bill Withers~~11. Oh Girl-The Chi-Lites~~12. Get on the Good Foot/Part 1-James Brown~~13. Do Your Thing-Isaac Hayes~~14. Freddie's Dead (Theme from Superfly)-Curtis Mayfield~~15. Woman's Gotta Have It-Bobby Womack~~16. Day Dreaming-Aretha Franklin~~17. Me & Mrs. Jones-Billy Paul~~18. Hearsay-The Soul Children~~19. I Gotcha-Joe Tex~~20. I'm Still In Love With You-Al Green~~21. In the Rain-The Dramatics.
    Best of The Chi-Lites
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Best of The Chi-Lites
      The Chi-Lites
      Manufacturer: Collectables
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
      CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      SoulSoul | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Classic Rock4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 Pop4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 R&B4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00009QRA5
      Release Date: 2003-05-20

      Tracks:

      1. Have You Seen Her?
      2. I Want to Pay You Back (For Loving Me)
      3. Oh Girl
      4. Give It Away
      5. (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People
      6. I Found Sunshine
      7. Letter to Myself
      8. Love Is
      9. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
      10. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

      Album Description

      A budget-priced 10-track collection of the Chi-Lites' greatest hits. All original recordings.

      Album Description

      Featuring these top-selling hits, 'Have You Seen Her', 'Oh Girl' and '(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People' from this r&b vocal group. 10 tracks. Collectables. 2033.

      R&B Music:

      1. The Further Adventures of Funk Soul Sisters
      2. The Great [Box set] [Import]
      3. The Invasion [Explicit Lyrics]
      4. The R&B Years 1953
      5. The Very Best of King/Federal/Deluxe, Vol. 2
      6. Through The Storm
      7. Throwback Soul
      8. Tribute to Curtis Mayfield
      9. Tribute to R. Kelly
      10. Ultimate Collection [Import]

      R&B Music

      r&b music

      Recommended Music:

      D Signals [Import]

      Igor Stravinsky: Symphony In E-Flat/Violin Concerto

      Album Review: 14 Nocturnes

      The Storm Still Rages

      Meat Me At 11:00

      World Music: 24 Melodien Die Man Nie [Import]

      I Can't Live Without You

      germanbooks88.com Music: 14:59

      Grandes Cantaores [Import]

      link-web.net Track Listings: A Colonial Christmas

      Liquid Skin

      Grandes de La Musica Cubana, Vol. 1 [Import]

      New Sun Arising [Explicit Lyrics]

      Christian Music christian-music-03

      Carencro