1972 single by the Chi-Lites
"Oh Girl" |
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Single by the Chi-Lites |
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from the album A Lonely Man |
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B-side | "Being in Love" |
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Released | March 2, 1972 |
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Genre | R&B, soul |
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Length | - 3:43 (album version)
- 3:16 (single edit)
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Label | Brunswick |
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Songwriter(s) | Eugene Record |
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Producer(s) | Eugene Record |
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The Chi-Lites singles chronology |
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"Oh Girl" is a song written by Eugene Record and recorded by American soul vocal group the Chi-Lites, with Record on vocals and also producing. It was released as a single on Brunswick Records in 1972. Included on the group's 1972 album A Lonely Man, "Oh Girl" centers on a relationship on the verge of break-up.
"Oh Girl" was the Chi-Lites' first and only No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at that position in May 1972 for one week. The single also reached the top position of the Billboard R&B Singles chart the following month, remaining in that position for two weeks.[1] Billboard ranked it as the No. 13 song for 1972.[2] In addition, it reached No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1972, and was a UK hit again in 1975 when reissued as a double A-side with "Have You Seen Her", this time reaching a new peak of No. 5.[3]
The song prominently features a harmonica.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1972) | Peak position | Australia (Kent Music Report) | 58 | Canada RPM Top Singles | 9 | UK[3] | 14 | U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] | 1 | U.S. Billboard R&B | 1 | U.S. Cash Box Top 100[5] | 1 | Chart (1975) | Peak position | UK[3] | 5 | | Year-end charts Chart (1972) | Rank | Canada | 11 | US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 13 | US Billboard R&B[6] | 14 | US Cash Box [7] | 33 | |
Personnel
- Eugene Record – lead vocals, guitar, bass, composer, producer
- Robert "Squirrel" Lester – vocals
- Creadel "Red" Jones – vocals
- Marshall Thompson – vocals, harmonica, melodica
- Floyd Morris – piano
- Quinton Joseph – drums
- Tom Tom (Thomas Washington) – arranger[8]
Paul Young version
The track was most prominently covered in 1990 by Paul Young, from his album Other Voices. It became a top 10 hit in the U.S. (#8) and Canada (#4). It was also a major adult contemporary hit, reaching number one on both the US and Canadian[11] Adult Contemporary charts.
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Rank | Canada Top Singles (RPM)[18] | 27 | US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 84 | |
Other versions
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 117.
- ^ a b "Musicoutfitters.com". Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 103. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 – ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, June 3, 1972
- ^ "1972: The Top 100 Soul/R&B Singles – RYM/Sonemic".
- ^ "Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 30, 1972". Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Soulful Detroit: This is driving me nuts: What's the instrument on "Oh Girl"?". Faac.us. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Robin (June 23, 1990). "This Week: The Next Seven Days in View – Releases". Record Mirror. p. 32. ISSN 0144-5804.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Best of Love: 16 Great Soft Rock Hits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. September 22, 1990. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ "Bubbling Down Under 17 September 1990". September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. September 29, 1990. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ "Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. October 13, 1990. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. August 4, 1990. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Oh Girl". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, October 6, 1990
- ^ "Top 100 Singles of 1990 in Canada". Music Canada. March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ Musicoutfitters.com
External links
- The Chi-Lites – Oh Girl on YouTube
- Paul Young – Oh Girl on YouTube
- Marshall Thompson
- Tara Thompson
- Fred Simon
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