The Chi-Lites

The Chi-Lites' yearning ballads, featuring falsetto vocals and close harmonies, made them a leading soul vocal group of the early '70s. Originally known as Marshall and the Hi-Lites (later Chi-Lites), the quintet performed around Chicago and recorded for local labels. Former cabdriver Eugene Record became lead singer and eventually their songwriter and producer as well. The Chi-Lites signed with C...