The Chi-Lites

Formed
1959
in Chicago, IL 
Active Decades
19001020304050607080902000 
 
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
One of the most popular smooth soul groups of the early '70s didn't hail from Philadelphia or Memphis, the two cities known for sweet, string-laden soul. Instead, The Chi-lites were from Chicago, a town better known for its gritty urban blues and driving R&B. Led by vocalist Eugene Record, The Chi-lites had a lush, creamy sound distinguished by their four-part harmonies and layered productions. During the early '70s, they racked up 11 Top Ten 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 warm, pleading tenor and falsetto, and the majority of the group's hits were written by Record, often in collaboration with other songwriters like Barbara Acklin.



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