The Chi-Lites (pronounced /ˈʃaɪlaɪts/) are a Chicago-based smooth soul vocal group. During the 1970s, they racked up 11 Top 10 U.S. R&B; singles, ranging from the romantic ballads "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl" to protest songs like "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People" and "There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table)". All the songs featured Record's tenor and falsetto, and most of the group's hits w...
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The Chi-Lites (pronounced /ˈʃaɪlaɪts/) are a Chicago-based smooth soul vocal group. During the 1970s, they racked up 11 Top 10 U.S. R&B; singles, ranging from the romantic ballads "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl" to protest songs like "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People" and "There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table)". All the songs featured Record's tenor and falsetto, and most of the group's hits were written by Record, in collaboration with songwriters like Barbara Acklin. Allmusic journalist, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, states "the Chi-Lites had a lush, hearty sound distinguished by their four-part harmonies and layered productions".
The Chi-Lites began with the merging of two 1950s doo wop groups, Eugene Record, Robert "Squirrel" Lester, and Clarence Johnson from "The Chanteurs", with Creadel "Red" Jones and Marshall Thompson from "the Desideros". Originally known as the "Hi-Lites", they became the Chi-Lites in 1964; Johnson left the...
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