The Chi-Lites are an American R&B and soul group formed in Chicago in 1959, achieving their greatest success in the early 1970s. The group, led by Eugene Record, became known for their smooth, sophisticated soul sound and romantic ballads. Their biggest hits included 'Have You Seen Her' and 'Oh Girl,' both of which topped the R&B charts and crossed over to pop success. The Chi-Lites' music featured lush orchestral arrangements, sweet harmonies, and Record's falsetto vocals. Songs like 'Stoned Out of My Mind' and 'Homely Girl' showcased their ability to craft memorable soul classics. The group's sound influenced the development of quiet storm and smooth soul. Despite lineup changes and Record's departure and return, The Chi-Lites continued performing. They represent classic Chicago soul at its most polished and romantic, creating timeless love songs that continue to be celebrated and sampled.
Chi-lites vinyl records (24)
THE CHI-LITES I Found Sunshine (1973 UK four-prong centre 7 vinyl single also featuring My Heart Just Keeps On Breakin Brunswick die-cut company sleeve BR12)
£9.00 used
THE CHI-LITES Stoned Out Of My Mind (1973 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Someone Elses Arms Brunswick company die-cut paper sleeve BR7)
£9.00 used
THE CHI-LITES Have You Seen Her. EP (1983 UK 3-track solid centre 7 vinyl EP also including Homely Girl and I Found Sunshine SMP company die-cut paper sleeve SKM2) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Have You Seen Her. Side B: 2. Homely Girl 3. I Found Sunshine
£7.99 used
THE CHI-LITES Happy Being Lonely (1976 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single includes Love Can Be Hazardous To Your Health Mercury company die-cut sleeve)
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THE CHI-LITES The Devil Is Doing His Work (1975 UK 7 vinyl single with four-prong centre includes Im Not A Gambler Brunswick company die-cut sleeve BR32)
£7.99 used
THE CHI-LITES Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was (1969 US wide-centred 7 vinyl single with small drill-hole to the label includes The Twelfth Of Never Brunswick company die-cut sleeve)
£7.99 used
THE CHI-LITES I Forgot To Say I Love You Till Im Gone (1974 UK four-prong centre 7 vinyl single also featuring I Lied Brunswick die-cut company sleeve. The sleeve is immaculate whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play BR12) Track Listing: A. I Forgot To Say I Love You Till Im Gone B. I Lied
£9.00 used
THE CHI-LITES Stoned Out Of My Mind (1973 US 7 vinyl single with wide centre also including Someone Elses Arms plain die-cut paper sleeve)
£9.00 used
THE CHI-LITES You Dont Have To Go (1976 US wide centred 7 single also includig the Instrumental Version of the title track Brunswick company die cut paper sleeve B55528)
£9.00 used
THE CHI-LITES The Coldest Days Of My Life (1972 UK A label demonstration sample vinyl 7 for the single release with intact four prong centre & release date of 28-7-72 on the label including both Parts I & II of the title track plain company die cut paper sleeve MU1162)
£14.00 used