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of a riff much better known as a sample. These are the Chi-Lites, released on Brunswick in 1970, with a horn riff that became massively famous more than 30 years later courtesy of Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z
Comments (7)
....Oh, now I understand...You're bringing us to the original. I was under the impression that I was gonna hear the dulcet tones of Baudolino on my Saturday morning. I like this song though, that dude singin' the bass is a gas! I know very little of the Chi-Lites' music so this comes as a revalation to me, thanks.
One of my absolute favorite songs back in that day was "Have You Seen Her". Still is to this day. Thanks for sharing this- I never knew where Beyoncé's sample came from.
me like!
Damn MOG ate my comment..
Robert Christigau called Eugene Record, the lead singer, a wimp god. I lurve the Chi Lites. This cracker starts out Motown-y, then goes full blown Chicago style.
Nice reverse engineering.
It's true, Cody - I love Eugene Record's voice, but compared with him, Eddie Kendricks is Mr. T. Great cut.
Mr.T would be more or less wimpy? :)
I pity the fool....