We need these type of songs, music hasn't been the same in years. No heart and soul in it anymore. Just words that are repeated and promote nothing I want to listen to. This brings back all the days that we didn't realize how good the music and life were at the time. ☮🎶💙
This is one of those songs leaving you wanting to return to the past with all of those great times and wonderful songs . Not about the songs of today , talking about hurting somebody but songs decalaring your feelings and love .. These are the songs when you didn't know what to say to your girl but the music could say it for you !
This is a example Why the 1970s is the BEST decade for music masterpieces like this golden gem....60s 80s 50s are great decades too but 70s hands down....
I've listened to this amazing group for over three decades but only came across their name today and decided to check out their works. Wow! What a life. I also find out that they are dead. May their souls rest well. Thanks for the memories.
I thank GOD for being placed in that time period. I miss the feeling of youthful innocense---ceaseless energy. The days are forever gone, but the music lingers. Again, thank you Father, for allowing me those years.
Damn that is a voice that would make the angels cry! That is truly a thing of beauty. I am so blessed to have grown up in those times. I miss them so much.
Harmonica playing inspired me to play Harmonica these past Fifty-two Years. learning was not easy at first but in matter time I Learned Voice OCTIVES & RIFFS. Anyone for "Just My Imagination" The Temptations......
The Chi-Lites are one of my all-time favourite groups Angela, i adored them and still do ....... this group and the Stylistics were very much the 70's to me , i craved their music.
@@barryh.4220 Most of the male groups from the '60s and 70s recorded awesome music that is still very relevant today, because they sang mostly about love and relationships, and unity among the races.
Oohh...Eugene Record. What a voice. What a song. What a loss when you passed. Love you Squirrel, Jonsey, and Marshall. Can't stop listening even tho I'm 80. This was my music in my time. 🎶✨️🎶
By the second line, my eyes are swimming in tears. Richard (my very first love) and my song. He has left this earth, as has our beautiful son - whom we always joked was conceived to this number. Sweet times...
The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.
That was beautiful to see the whole crowd coupled up and slow dancing like that. Nowadays, you go to a show or club and men and women hardly even interact anymore on the dancefloor (unless they came with their partner) the 70's truly was the Love Era... I wish I was born back then :\
These guys didn't record a bad song. All of The Chilites songs were my favorites. Eugene Record was a triple threat, lead singer, songwriter for many and a guitarist. May he forever Rip. 🎤🎶🎶🎶❤️🙏
The Defonics, the Chi Lites, Main Ingredient and other bands that weren't as known as say the Jackson 5 or the Four Tops were just unbelievably great! Beautiful songs and talent.
Remembering sitting on the porch of my Grandma's house in the south on that old porch swing just watching the world go by....listening to the radio...📣
Oh my such beautiful music. If only we can have this now in the 2023. 😢 I want this back i want this music back i want this era back.dang wow if only we can go back in time.
Sends chills down my spine, what great times, the music we will never forget, wonderful days ,when young people knew how to enjoy themselves, bring back those days 💔
Those were the days, Bernie.....I miss them so much and makes me cry from the great memories my grandchildren won't have. Loved to watch American Bandstand and Soul Train.
Heard this song while sitting in the car with the sweetest young man Chris Martin from Springfield. He was visiting his uncle in Alabama. I really wish he could have stayed here.
A beautiful, beautiful song... I remember hearing this for the first time when I was about 10 years old... thank goodness we have RUclips and the generosity of thousands of music lovers to remember these cherished artists and their incredible melodies.
White kid in Canada in grade 6 doing my homework at the dinner table at night with AM radio playing in early 70s - literally stopped in tracks when I heard the soulful vocals and haunting harmonica. Memory etched in my brain forever. What ever our colour or background - we all have more in common than we think!
Dan b We want ever get this type of music again because we want have this type of people again....People like the Stylistics are extinct...These type of men dont exist anymore...These men appreciated a woman and could not wait til Fri. Or Sat. To go out on a date with the woman they love...Now some men want men....Its an abomination to God and to His Holy word...(written by Valerie White).
I'm Vicky son I was born in 1992 and I would have gave anything to grow up in the 70 and 80 if y'all did y'all we're blessed to be that when usa was usa wish I could have seen it
Isso sim era música de verdade saudades dessa época quando fazíamos os bailinhos na garagem de casa dançava de rostinho colados e vários beijo na boca kkk
My man singing lead has a hell of a voice. The way he calls out with pain really brings the songs meaning to life. Absolutely amazing job my brotha. Thank you for that👍👍👍
Believe me Angela when I tell you it was the most beautiful music and the most beautiful times ever and I'm so glad to have lived it for me just priceless x
Couples hour on the skating rink. Low lights and a disco ball shimmering with the smell of popcorn coming from the cafe. Fun times in a different world. Thank you God for those memories.❤
Not only was Chi-Lites lead singer Eugene Record an outstanding vocalist, but (unlike most vocal groups) he wrote and produced their hits, including this 1972 US Billboard #1 single. As well as "Have You Seen Her" and "Stoned Out of My Mind." And he really had a knack for writing and producing exquisite tearjerkers ("The Coldest Days Of My Life," "A Letter To Myself"). Few people know his name but he was an extraordinary talent (he died in 2005). I always knew "Oh Girl" would stand the test of time. It's an absolute classic. (Also, The Chi-Lites are from Chicago, they are not a Motown group)
I am on RUclips sometimes all night long listening to this. I’m 69, white woman, but man I love good soul music and most anything from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Don’t matter the race, sex, or other, I just like good music I can get into.
This song was the first one I asked a girl to dance to at my first grade 9 high school dance. When she said yes I think I looked like a deer caught in headlights. Sandy was her name and she had deep hazel brown eyes, dark curly hair, and the sweetest quiet voice. We went to a couple of movies after that but her parents put a stop to it because she was "too young". They moved away the next year and that was the last time I ever saw her. Thanks for the fun memories, Sandra.
You know, in 40 - 50 years today's kids will be saying the same thing in regard to "their" music. Two things that you can't argue about are somebody's love for music and somebody's love for fashion. There is no way to prove them wrong and convince them. You're better off trying to appreciate what it is or just keeping quiet.
I agree, a massive outpouring of art and talent occurred during that period. I was fortunate to grow up in such a time. I remember waiting for the new hit songs and / or albums that seemed to keep coming and coming. Younger generations don't understand, they did not experience it.
I want to cry when I think about the 70’s 😔 Lucky me , I lived through that beautiful time , in my beautiful country El Salvador ! I miss my family , friends , all the beautiful memories . 💜💜😔
I wish to God we could go back, if only for a month. How glorious it would be to be back there and appreciate what we had.
Could not have said it any better..
I was born in 82 but The 70’s to me seemed to be the best era , man what I would do to go back in time 🙏
Me too...I would go right back there now....miss it so much x
My first love...I miss him so much
Listen to Silk Sonic featuring Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak
Imagine how chill the world might be if we brought back old classics like this....
Exactly!! Kids need these songs!!
The words of the dear D. D. Smith are pure Gospel.
Yep...just you , your girl or your man.....and a slow song.....
How right you are!
We need these type of songs, music hasn't been the same in years. No heart and soul in it anymore. Just words that are repeated and promote nothing I want to listen to. This brings back all the days that we didn't realize how good the music and life were at the time. ☮🎶💙
Being 60+... What a beautiful time, listening to great music.. Thanking God, l grew up in that particular era..
You bet the best times💃🥰
I'm a 72 Yr old man,,but sat with tears in my eyes,,,oh boy ,how I miss these happy days,,,,😢😢
I know how you feel about these times, such beautiful memories and music. Greetings from Ireland 🇨🇮
This is one of those songs leaving you wanting to return to the past with all of those great times and wonderful songs . Not about the songs of today , talking about hurting somebody but songs decalaring your feelings and love .. These are the songs when you didn't know what to say to your girl but the music could say it for you !
This is a example Why the 1970s is the BEST decade for music masterpieces like this golden gem....60s 80s 50s are great decades too but 70s hands down....
Fantastic still 55 years later. Am i right. Wow
That harmonica opening KILLS me. Always has. Everything about this song is perfection. Gorgeous.
2:22
I've listened to this amazing group for over three decades but only came across their name today and decided to check out their works. Wow! What a life. I also find out that they are dead. May their souls rest well. Thanks for the memories.
2:51 2:58
I thank GOD for being placed in that time period. I miss the
feeling of youthful innocense---ceaseless energy. The days
are forever gone, but the music lingers. Again, thank you
Father, for allowing me those years.
One of the greatest love songs ever. If you missed the 70's, you missed "real" music.
I do too, my Lord
Stop rubbing it in, dear Sharon ... some of us are in still in therapy for having missed those 70s !!!
Sharon Stakes I grew up on these songs and i still luv them
Eugene Record wrote most of the group's songs and he was just a gifted,gifted songwriter!
I was only 3 😢
Damn that is a voice that would make the angels cry! That is truly a thing of beauty. I am so blessed to have grown up in those times. I miss them so much.
I loved growing up in the 70s I wish we could go back but we have some great memories we lived a simple life back when LOL
Me too!
And absolutely NO pro-tools or autotune.
THIS is what REAL music sounds like there isn't anything else in the universe that can bring us together like these GREAT people.
not true the stylistics are better only just though blue magic slideshow is up there
No cellphones and camera spotted. Just people dancing, great music and real soulful singers. How I miss the decade I am not born into.
The music, the words, those incredible voices, emotions of love....oh wish we could be like this again.
🌹🍿
Harmonica playing inspired me to play Harmonica these past Fifty-two Years. learning was not easy at first but in matter time I Learned Voice OCTIVES & RIFFS.
Anyone for "Just My Imagination" The Temptations......
The Chi-Lites recorded so many beautiful songs...
Have you seen her
Homely Girl
Write a Letter to myself
The Chi-Lites are one of my all-time favourite groups Angela, i adored them and still do ....... this group and the Stylistics were very much the 70's to me , i craved their music.
@@barryh.4220 Most of the male groups from the '60s and 70s recorded awesome music that is still very relevant today, because they sang mostly about love and relationships, and unity among the races.
Absolutely a beautiful song. I loved it back in the day and even more so today over 50 years later. So well done.
Imagine
Thanks. While i live in Dallas, Texas, I was not born here. I am a transplant from west Virginia.
For REAL...THE 60'S WERE THE BEST & 70'S SOUL....WISH WE COULD ALL GO BACK THERE FOR A MINUTE....❤❤❤❤❤
Ohhhh soo trueee🙆🤦👍👌💪💪💪👆💪💪👍👍
Oohh...Eugene Record. What a voice. What a song. What a loss when you passed. Love you Squirrel, Jonsey, and Marshall.
Can't stop listening even tho I'm 80. This was my music in my time.
🎶✨️🎶
I remember this so well. I graduated High School in 1973. We had the best music EVER. ❤❤❤
Smiles, hi Caroline 👋
Man, bring back the vinyl record and 8 tracks. 60 & 70 best music ever. Classic memories.
By the second line, my eyes are swimming in tears. Richard (my very first love) and my song. He has left this earth, as has our beautiful son - whom we always joked was conceived to this number. Sweet times...
The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.
That was beautiful to see the whole crowd coupled up and slow dancing like that. Nowadays, you go to a show or club and men and women hardly even interact anymore on the dancefloor (unless they came with their partner) the 70's truly was the Love Era... I wish I was born back then :\
I'm a 80s baby but I grew up listening to this music. I wish it were the 70s all over again.
These guys didn't record a bad song. All of The Chilites songs were my favorites. Eugene Record was a triple threat, lead singer, songwriter for many and a guitarist. May he forever Rip. 🎤🎶🎶🎶❤️🙏
He was also the arranger
@Diogo yes
Que tempos bom e que música saudades.😢
Nothing is the same anymore.
Simpler, happier times for sure!!
Dear Mark7858 Gard ... thank you for succinctly saying it as it is.
The Defonics, the Chi Lites, Main Ingredient and other bands that weren't as known as say the Jackson 5 or the Four Tops were just unbelievably great! Beautiful songs and talent.
Don't forget the Dell's,dramaticsloop and stylistics delfonics controller's blue magic delegation Tavares and Anthony and imperials.
Stylistics. Blue Magic. Delfonics. The Whispers. Bloodstone. Blue Notes.
The Spinners! ..."Rubberband Man" 😃
Good ole days 😎
Facts!🙂
If I had the funds I would start my own radio station and play only this music 🎵🎵. It would bring some peace to the world
Era of the Afro and great harmonies and what a time for great music.
I can't believe how haunting and beautiful this song is, I can hear it a 1000 times over and over again, breathtaking music.
Oh classics. The world would explode if music like this come out again.
indeed wouldn't it..
Love this song for 50yrs still my favourite. ..will be played at my funeral
Hello Amanda
How are you doing today?
Oh goodness it's so heartwarming thank you so much for replying happy that you love the song as much as I do
@@debrapatton2034 smiles, hi Debra 👋
This kind of music calms the savage beast, we need music like this again.
Remembering sitting on the porch of my Grandma's house in the south on that old porch swing just watching the world go by....listening to the radio...📣
I was in the 11th grade in 1972 when this song came out. I am still listening to this song, October 4, 2020.
I was 3 😁😉 Happy listening! My mom, dad, uncle used to play this, among other classics
I absolutely llooooooooove this song!!! Watching and listening here in July 2021. Who else is here with me?
I wooed my childhood sweetheart that became my wife wife this music.
@@earlwinter3449 Wow, how wonderful. Congratulations!
I agree with all others.. loved this music, my car and my girl.. we were blessed by God Almighty! Frank in Colorado
The soul singers of this era were incredible, just such incredible singers and artists!
Oh my such beautiful music. If only we can have this now in the 2023. 😢 I want this back i want this music back i want this era back.dang wow if only we can go back in time.
Smiles, hi Susan 👋
Sends chills down my spine, what great times, the music we will never forget, wonderful days ,when young people knew how to enjoy themselves, bring back those days 💔
Smiles, hi Joyce 👋
@@Gerardnolan191 😊
@@joycemckeown789 feels good listening, where are you from?
What a load of beautiful people. I was one.😊
This song will put you in a time and space that's magical. So many hits, but, this one is extra special.
We're here again in 2024 , never getting enough ❤
Please hold me until I won't fade no more.thanks chi lites for helping out for a lady in dispair🌹
Brilliant song, superb group .... the Chilites were absolute quality.
Back when music was music, this is awesome
Earth wind and fire
Earth wind and fire
@@stanleyvincent7562 And Tower of Power, as well.
We hear the dear Jasonaboydms.
Only if these artists knew what impact they brought to music and our lives, thanks for y'all sacrifice and hard work and dedication
Chega a doer o coracao saudade de um tempo k nao volta mais
Top shelf
Anos 70 que saudades dessa época maravilhosa e que música linda que emociona até hoje, a gente nem se dava conta de quanto era feliz ❤️
Sinto pena da geração de hoje...não terão história, fomos privilegiados!!
I miss music like this and 70's. Where has the time gone? Now in my 60's
Soul train was the best. Bring it back, if possible. Our young could use a good positive boost that Soul train always gave to all of us.
It's amazing how they sound just like the the recording, their voices are amazing pure talent
2023 ... gracias por compartir..esa es música 🎉🎊✨🙏 Dios los bendiga 🙏
Old music always tends to bring me back and dream of the same good memories!! Please keep the oldies! 💖✌👌
played this tune at my mother's funeral rip mum miss love her so much she loved this remembering my child hood with my besteexx
+Rosie Boyce Bless you x
Rosie Boyce how wonderful
Jewel Marty I agree
Me too Jewel, me too.
Reading all these comments about the times I also miss too much has me in tears 😢 seems all of us feel the same. ❤❤❤
I used to look forward to watching Soul Train every week. Songs like this are seared into my memory. I miss those days so much.
Great Song! music was so much better back in the 70s! Kids today don't know what their missing look at these kids how they are dancing. ✌❤🇺🇸
all they do is jump around
70s music was the best, they had meaning, and yes some heart break, wish I could go back.
Nothing soothes my soul like this song. What a magical song and a peace loving time to live in.
Perfect description. This song soothes my soul!
Peace loving time ! I like that..❤
Only true, dear J.D. Hartness !!!
Soothes the Soul...right on
❤
This Music bring back some Good old memories..am still with my First Love All these Years later 38 years later.
One of my all time favourites , Oh Girl , 70's Chilites magic. .... brilliant song, it means the world to me, and always will .... Manchester UK
The coolest song wow! This song reaches the soul. I remember this good old days. I would love to return to them and hold onto them forever.
Smiles, hi sybil 👋
some of the greatest music ever made....
Those were the days, Bernie.....I miss them so much and makes me cry from the great memories my grandchildren won't have. Loved to watch American Bandstand and Soul Train.
Damn right
this beautiful music with its great singers will not repeat will never ever be played, sung again.
I cherish it and I am very happy about youtube
Heard this song while sitting in the car with the sweetest young man Chris Martin from Springfield. He was visiting his uncle in Alabama. I really wish he could have stayed here.
Love this great song reminds me of my late wife Becky Etzwiler that died 4/6/2014 of cancer on that date 😢😢❤🙏✝️
A beautiful, beautiful song... I remember hearing this for the first time when I was about 10 years old... thank goodness we have RUclips and the generosity of thousands of music lovers to remember these cherished artists and their incredible melodies.
the only
+davidhertzberg I love this song.. Have you heard Paul Young's cover? Very sweet as well
+davidhertzberg this is what music is suppost to sound like
Charlie Mundae I agree! That's why we call this "music." Not the stuff we hear today on the radio... not sure what that is called. :)
I will say it again and again just beautiful x
He is pouring his heart into this one!
Not bad for a b side...although both a. And b sides are awsome.
This song is an all time classic, beautiful words, tune and easy
White kid in Canada in grade 6 doing my homework at the dinner table at night with AM radio playing in early 70s - literally stopped in tracks when I heard the soulful vocals and haunting harmonica. Memory etched in my brain forever. What ever our colour or background - we all have more in common than we think!
Tears of nostalgia. Beautiful song and time.
I wonder will we ever get this kind of music again ?
such a great tune from so long ago...
sadly , I think not
lee williams
Dan b We want ever get this type of music again because we want have this type of people again....People like the Stylistics are extinct...These type of men dont exist anymore...These men appreciated a woman and could not wait til Fri. Or Sat. To go out on a date with the woman they love...Now some men want men....Its an abomination to God and to His Holy word...(written by Valerie White).
no
We will never get this type of music everrrrr again.
THEY ARE THE GREATEST AND SUCH FRIENDLY GUYS! MET THEM FOR AUTOGRAPHS AFTER A SHOW ONE YEAR! WE NEED MORE GROUPS LIKE THIS!!!! LOVE YOU CHI LITES!!!
Esta musica ja fez muita gente chorar, muitos casarem, mas ainda apaixona muita gente, quem gosta da verdadeira cançâo.
I'm Vicky son I was born in 1992 and I would have gave anything to grow up in the 70 and 80 if y'all did y'all we're blessed to be that when usa was usa wish I could have seen it
My first love used to sing this song to me. Such beautiful memories. Wow.
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Isso sim era música de verdade saudades dessa época quando fazíamos os bailinhos na garagem de casa dançava de rostinho colados e vários beijo na boca kkk
Another perfect song by the Chi-lites.
Music to fall in Love to, And that Real slow dancing.. the 1970s was a really special time for music...I miss it !
A different time Christina, and a better time .... I miss it too.
Eugene had a great voice, he was also a very talented writer. The group had many chart topping songs. 😁
I miss them too. Only music I really loved in the 70's.
My man singing lead has a hell of a voice. The way he calls out with pain really brings the songs meaning to life. Absolutely amazing job my brotha. Thank you for that👍👍👍
Eugene Record. He also wrote and produced this song.
Man, I bet that was a time to be alive back then!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Believe me Angela when I tell you it was the most beautiful music and the most beautiful times ever and I'm so glad to have lived it for me just priceless x
+Sharon D that's amazing, i can only imagine! I bet you have so many wonderful memories. Xoxo
Oh girl it was the best of times and I've seen it all!
+4EverAngela Thankyou sweetie my memory box is so full you take care now x
Oh yes it was!
Miss all the old classics. Music today will never be this amazing 🥺
So glad we have RUclips, people in the future can look back at what real music sounded like
64 years old and reminiscing profusely. So in love. Back in the day. Tumultuous Teenage Years. Lovin’ it. NOW!
A month... I'd love to go back to the 60's. I'm 70.
@Andybetz.99 hello
Chi-Lites were one of my favorite groups❤️
God Bless Mowtown. Never be another period like the 60 and 70's
Luv this song
This wasn't released by Motown.
Aaron Redis
*Soul Train
Salvatore Merenda .. Chicago. dude. Motown was Detroit.
Memories memories memories that's what memories are made of this song never get old
I wish I could go back to really relish every moment! Those were the best days and the music was amazing! I thought it would always be that wonderful.
Couples hour on the skating rink. Low lights and a disco ball shimmering with the smell of popcorn coming from the cafe. Fun times in a different world. Thank you God for those memories.❤
Not only was Chi-Lites lead singer Eugene Record an outstanding vocalist, but (unlike most vocal groups) he wrote and produced their hits, including this 1972 US Billboard #1 single. As well as "Have You Seen Her" and "Stoned Out of My Mind." And he really had a knack for writing and producing exquisite tearjerkers ("The Coldest Days Of My Life," "A Letter To Myself"). Few people know his name but he was an extraordinary talent (he died in 2005). I always knew "Oh Girl" would stand the test of time. It's an absolute classic. (Also, The Chi-Lites are from Chicago, they are not a Motown group)
close your eye's, relive yesterday
damn!!! what memories
2019?????????????????????????????? Who’s still watching those legends and listening?
Malik Woods I'm always listening to my oldie but goodies
Me!🥰
I am on RUclips sometimes all night long listening to this. I’m 69, white woman, but man I love good soul music and most anything from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Don’t matter the race, sex, or other, I just like good music I can get into.
I’m 30 and I love this song
Used to listen to this when I was in the 9th Grade
I was born 1972, my mother was a big fan of music during this time, but how strange I love this music and so much more must of heard it in the womb x
Man we did know how good we had it. Listen to the heartless crap now. Thank you for being in my life. Love was real and awesome!!
This song was the first one I asked a girl to dance to at my first grade 9 high school dance. When she said yes I think I looked like a deer caught in headlights. Sandy was her name and she had deep hazel brown eyes, dark curly hair, and the sweetest quiet voice. We went to a couple of movies after that but her parents put a stop to it because she was "too young". They moved away the next year and that was the last time I ever saw her. Thanks for the fun memories, Sandra.
Todays' music cannot hold a candle to this type of music
You know, in 40 - 50 years today's kids will be saying the same thing in regard to "their" music. Two things that you can't argue about are somebody's love for music and somebody's love for fashion. There is no way to prove them wrong and convince them. You're better off trying to appreciate what it is or just keeping quiet.
Paul Lukacik - Finally, somebody that gets it.
I agree, a massive outpouring of art and talent occurred during that period. I was fortunate to grow up in such a time. I remember waiting for the new hit songs and / or albums that seemed to keep coming and coming. Younger generations don't understand, they did not experience it.
I agree music was better back in our days
We had better music
This guy has the pipes of an angel
You just literally gave me goosebumps from your comment because it's true.. 🙂
Yes he does...If I had a beer at this moment i'll cry listening to this song.lol..That harmonical sets it off..✌
It is a gift when you deliver like this.
Eugene Record was a brilliant singer/songwriter ..... he's sadly gone now though.
@@annpleasants3008 I always thought it was a clarinet. Great sound though! Adds a lot to the song.
I want to cry when I think about the 70’s 😔 Lucky me , I lived through that beautiful time , in my beautiful country El Salvador ! I miss my family , friends , all the beautiful memories . 💜💜😔
Watching from Zimbabwe Africa nice song keep showing Us more fully watched
Was 14 when this came out, used to make me cry......just a sweet song !
Frankie Pitochelli Oh me too. I used to cry at the mournful sound of the harmonica. It brings back so many memories of teenage angst. :)