Their second album, I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine?), was released in 1970 and did not chart. It included the singles "I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine)" and "Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)", which both reached the R&B top ten. The latter song was later sampled by Beyoncé for her hit "Crazy in Love" in 2003.
Their breakthrough album was (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People, released in 1971. The album contained their first pop top ten hit, "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People", which was a political anthem that addressed social issues such as poverty, racism, and war. The album also featured their signature ballad, "Have You Seen Her", which reached number one on both the pop and R&B charts and was later covered by MC Hammer in 1990. The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and number three on the R&B albums chart.
Their most successful album was A Lonely Man, released in 1972. The album spawned their second pop number one hit, "Oh Girl", which was a soulful lament about a failing relationship. The album also included the R&B top ten hits "The Coldest Days of My Life" and "A Lonely Man". The album sold over one million copies and was certified gold by the RIAA. It reached number five on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B albums chart.
Their next two albums, A Letter to Myself (1973) and Chi-Lites (1973), continued their success with more R&B top ten hits such as "A Letter to Myself", "Stoned Out of My Mind", "I Found Sunshine", and "Homely Girl". The former album reached number 50 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the R&B albums chart, while the latter album reached number 89 on the Billboard 200 and number three on the R&B albums chart.
Their sixth album, Toby (1974), was a concept album that told the story of a young black woman who falls in love with a white man in the South during the civil rights era. The album featured the title track, which was a hit in the UK, reaching number 54 on the UK Singles Chart. The album also included "There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table)", which was a social commentary on war and violence. The album reached number 181 on the Billboard 200 and number 12 on the R&B albums chart.
Their seventh album, Half a Love (1975), was their last album for Brunswick Records. It did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "I Forgot to Say I Love You Till I'm Gone" and "It's Time for Love".
Their eighth album, Happy Being Lonely (1976), was their first album for Mercury Records. It also did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "Happy Being Lonely" and "You Don't Have to Go".
Their ninth album, The Fantastic Chi-Lites (1977), was their only album for Inphasion Records. It also did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "My First Mistake" and "Try My Side (Of Love)".
Their tenth album, Heavenly Body (1980), was their first album for Chi-Sound Records, a label founded by Eugene Record. It marked a comeback for the group, as it featured the R&B top ten hit "Heavenly Body", as well as "Hot on a Thing (Called Love)" and "Hold on to Your Dreams". The album reached number 179 on the Billboard 200 and number 42 on the R&B albums chart.
Their eleventh album, Love Your Way Through (1981), was their second album for Chi-Sound Records. It did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "Love Your Way Through" and "Have You Seen Her".
Their twelfth album, Me and You (1982), was their third album for Chi-Sound Records. It featured the R&B top ten hit "Me and You", as well as "Changing for You" and "Bottom's Up". The album reached number 162 on the Billboard 200 and number 31 on the R&B albums chart.
Their thirteenth album, Bottom's Up (1983), was their fourth and last album for Chi-Sound Records. It featured the R&B top ten hit "Bottom's Up", as well as "I Just Wanna Hold You" and "You Take the Cake". The album reached number 98 on the Billboard 200 and number 15 on the R&B albums chart.
Their fourteenth album, Steppin' Out (1984), was their only album for Private I Records. It did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "Steppin' Out" and "Runnin' Around".
Their fifteenth album, Just Say You Love Me (1990), was their only album for Ichiban Records. It featured the R&B top ten hit "Just Say You Love Me", as well as "Hot on a Thing (Called Love)" and "Try My Side (Of Love)". The album reached number 77 on the R&B albums chart.
Their sixteenth album, Help Wanted (1998), was their only album for Copper Sun Records. It did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "Help Wanted (Heroes Are in Short Supply)" and "That's How Long I Love You".
Their seventeenth album, Low Key (2006), was their only album for Mar-ance Records. It did not produce any major hits and did not chart. It included the singles "Low Key" and "Oh Girl".
Compilation Albums
The Chi-Lites have released 15 compilation albums between 1972 and 2006. Some of their most notable ones are:
Greatest Hits (1972): This was their first compilation album, featuring their hits from 1969 to 1972, such as "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People", "Have You Seen Her", and "Oh Girl". The album reached number 55 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the R&B albums chart.
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (1976): This was their second compilation album, featuring their hits from 1973 to 1975, such as "A Letter to Myself", "Stoned Out of My Mind", and "Homely Girl". The album did not chart.
The Very Best of The Chi-Lites (1991): This was a UK-only compilation album, featuring 16 of their best songs, such as "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People", "Have You Seen Her", and "Oh Girl". The album did not chart.
Greatest Hits (1992): This was a US-only compilation album, featuring 18 of their best songs, such as "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People", "Have You Seen Her", and "Oh Girl". The album did not chart.
20 Greatest Hits (2001): This was a comprehensive compilation album, featuring 20 of their best songs, such as "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People", "Have You Seen Her", and "Oh Girl". The album did not chart.
The Ultimate Chi-Lites (2006): This was a deluxe compilation album, featuring 40 of their best songs, including. some of their rare and unreleased tracks, such as "I'm Not a Gambler", "Love Is Gone", and "You're No Longer Part of My Heart". The album did not chart.
Singles
The Chi-Lites have released 64 singles between 1969 and 2007. Some of their most notable ones are:
Year
Title
Peak chart positions
1969
"Give It Away"
US R&B #10, US Pop #88
1970
"Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)"
US R&B #8, US Pop #72
1971
"(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People"
US R&B #3, US Pop #26
1971
"Have You Seen Her"
US R&B #1, US Pop #1, UK #3
1972
"Oh Girl"
US R&B #1, US Pop #1, UK #14
1973
"A Letter to Myself"
US R&B #3, US Pop #33
1973
"Stoned Out of My Mind"
US R&B #2, US Pop #30, UK #43
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Drake, who sampled "Oh Girl" for his song "Look What You've Done" in 2011.
Bruno Mars, who sampled "A Lonely Man" for his song "Grenade" in 2010.
Alicia Keys, who sampled "I Want to Pay You Back (For Loving Me)" for her song "You Don't Know My Name" in 2003.
The Chi-Lites have also been covered and sampled by many other artists, such as MC Hammer, Paul Young, Simply Red, The Fugees, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, and more.
The Chi-Lites have left a lasting legacy as one of the most successful and influential R&B / soul groups of all time. Their songs have been featured in many movies, TV shows, commercials, and video games, such as The Big Lebowski, Jackie Brown, The Parent Trap, The Simpsons, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and more.
The Chi-Lites have also been recognized by various music publications and critics as one of the greatest groups of all time. For example, Rolling Stone ranked them at number 91 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004.
Conclusion
The Chi-Lites are a legendary R&B / soul vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, who have achieved remarkable success and acclaim in their musical career. They have released 18 studio albums, 15 compilation albums, and 64 singles between 1969 and 2007. They have scored 11 top ten R&B hits and five top ten pop hits, including two number one hits on both charts. They have won several awards and honors, such as the Billboard Music Award, the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have influenced and inspired many artists across different genres and generations, such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, and more. They have left a lasting legacy as one of the most successful and influential R&B / soul groups of all time.
This article has provided an overview of their discography, achievements, influence, and legacy. For more information about The Chi-Lites, you can visit their official website [here] or their Wikipedia page [here].
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