The Chi-Lites - 24 Hours of Sadness (1969)

The Chi-Lites - The Coldest Days of My Life (1972)

Not as well known as some of their other hits, but this is their masterpiece. The string arrangement is out of this world, and of course, all 8 minutes are absolutely essential.

The Chi-Lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People (1971)

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SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO: “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Sits At The Conference Table)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhi79SjPjzE I pay tribute to the late, great gospel-soul singer-songwriter Eugene Record (born with a perfect name for the work). He’s best known as a member of The Chi-Lites. He wrote their evergreen hits “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl,” and his songs keep getting covered. One this I perform Eugene’s timeless composition which he wrote during the turbulent Vietnam War era, and it’s been covered by artists including Blind Boys of Alabama. I was introduced to song by my friend, British singer-songwriter Steve Lambert (ex-Roman Holliday), who insisted that I listen to Nick Lowe’s intimate remake of Eugene’s spiritual song—with lyrics that seem very relevant today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhi79SjPjzE

SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO: “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Sits at the Conference Table)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhi79SjPjzE   With all the events going on lately, it felt like time to go into my old songbooks and make a fresh version of this song, written by Eugene Record of The Chi-Lites. Eugene wrote their evergreen hits “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl,” and his songs have been covered by Beyoncé, Blind Boys of Alabama, Hall & Oates, Paul Young and others. Eugene’s timeless composition “There Will Never Be Any Peace Until God Sits at the Conference Table” (also titled “...Until God is Seated…”) was written during the turbulent Vietnam War era. I was introduced to the song by my friend, British singer-songwriter Steve Lambert (of the band Roman Holliday). Steve insisted I listen to Nick Lowe’s intimate remake of Eugene’s spiritual song, which inspired me to add it to my set. Thanks for listening, and I pray for peace at your conference table. 

SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO: “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Sits at the Conference Table)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhi79SjPjzE   With all the events going on lately, it felt like time to go into my old songbooks and make a fresh version of this song, written by Eugene Record of The Chi-Lites. Eugene wrote their evergreen hits “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl,” and his songs have been covered by Beyoncé, Blind Boys of Alabama, Hall & Oates, Paul Young and others. Eugene’s timeless composition “There Will Never Be Any Peace Until God Sits at the Conference Table” (also titled “...Until God is Seated…”) was written during the turbulent Vietnam War era. I was introduced to the song by my friend, British singer-songwriter Steve Lambert (of the band Roman Holliday). Steve insisted I listen to Nick Lowe’s intimate remake of Eugene’s spiritual song, which inspired me to add it to my set. Thanks for listening, and I pray for peace at your conference table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhi79SjPjzE

The Chi-lites - We Are Neighbors (1971)