Marshall Thompson tells Tom the history of The Chi-Lites

[@dottiemathews6853]

Tom Darlin, keep on interviewing these wonderful legends! cause we don't know how long they are going to stay with us on this earth. all of you, take care of yourselves and I and many of your devoted listeners will continue to play and preserve this precious sound that we hold dear, because this music is a part of our generation.

[@fredrickwheeler407]

Marshall l spoke to you sometime ago, lm glad you're still here! You replied to my post right away ! All these years I've managed to thrive in life ,theChi lites carried me through ! Your group the Chi lites will never be duplicated ! God bless you Marshall !

[@katrinahouston1604]

Awww Marshall Thompson only original member still here and hanging on. RIP to the other members 😢

[@ccth22]

Marshall Thompson has so much charisma

[@kimjackson7282]

A Salute To An Talent , Legendary, Singer, Mr Marshall Thompson

[@williamh725]

I met Marshall one day in Altgeld Gardens,and I had the pleasure of riding with him in his 1969 dark green eldorado,and I,ll tell ya Marshall is a really down to earth BROTHER!!! Long live the chi lites SOUND!😊👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@danmcbmusic]

Chi Lites are legendary! Thank you so much!

[@stephengriffin9992]

Eugene-ous Record could certainly write a tune that would stay with you forever. Gone and very much missed. Charming the angels now with his sweet soul music.

[@lavernewhiting9826]

R.I.P. Eugene Record with your fine self.

[@waynejohanson1083]

He was very underrated. In my book a musical genius.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Fantastic- one of THE greatest male vocal groups of all time. A fascinating interview

[@julioleaty8660]

Thank you for recording this great history. I saw your interview of Henry Farnbrough of the Spinners and Marshall from the Chi-Lites. Very well done. It is pure gold. Your knowledge and familiarity with the subject matter adds value to the interview.

[@miteyc]

Have to honestly say, age is undefeated. I was just a lil kid when my teenage sister took me to a concert in Berkeley, CA at The Berkeley Community Center. The Chi Lites were on the bill. I remember Marshall clowning and cutting up on "Oh Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was." Ah youth... This was followed by Gene hitting an exceedingly protracted hi note that seemed to go on forever which brought the house down. What a group and kudos to Tom for keeping these great memories alive and especially to Marshall for continuing the legacy. All the best.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

“Give It Away” was the Chi-Lites’ first R&B hit in 1968.

[@harmono8766]

It's fascinating to me how these early groups are formed, how they got famous, lineup changes, how they break up, how they come back hopefully, and what they are doing now. I really like the relaxing bass, rhythm guitar, and drums of the Chi-Lites as well as the vocals.

[@thecounselorace621]

I'm 68 years old and just realizing that the Chilites are my favorite group, I've seen all the famous groups, but they are the ones that I love the most, you have to listen to their catalog, the songs that never got any airtime was really their greatest songs, songs like (Give It Away), (Being in Love), and many more.

[@portianl]

Songs of my youth, beautiful one of my all time favorite group. I cried to " have you seen her" by Chilites at age 21 when I thought my boyfriend at the time was was going to break up with me. We are now married fir 44 years.

[@richardgamble4147]

HAVE YOU SEEN HER is the most beautiful song ever recorded. I love the Chi-Lites and their music is extremely beautiful

[@williamh725]

👑The opening music is pure country and western and VERY COOL, COOL, AND REALLY COOL!!! MY HOME BOYS 4EVER!👑😊👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@FreddieBlaze]

Always loved the Chi-lites and Blue Magic.💖

[@waltervaught8896]

Chi lites are for ever icons.

[@anthonylaw5408]

@@jessicasmith4657 Marshall my Father...

[@williemuhammad80]

Great interview 👍 thanks for sharing

[@tonytims9475]

1969/70 I was a freshman at Hampton Institute ( University) when the Chi-Lites came to campus, make it short, Marshall picked me out to introduce the group out of nowhere. I was NY cool I guess. These are not only great singers but even greater people. Will never forget

[@edmundsonuga-barke526]

Genuine and humble man who made wonderful music - thank you sir.

[@ladyreign21]

Great Interview Tom Thank You!

[@shagw4286]

Great group, and Eugene was a helluva of a songwriter.

[@patrickcork7981]

Oh Girl 4 Sure Was a Super Great Song, Heart & Soul

[@rachelbennett9498]

A true Icon! Aug. 24, 22.

[@babylove8541]

Time is such an amazing factor of life. When I think of the 70's & today.

[@VanessaJones-f9y]

Love them forever 🌹

[@fredrickwheeler407]

Marshall you are the only member left ! Remember you are well liked ! From the bottom of my heart, may God bless you !

[@ArchieThomas3seesea]

Have U Seen Her & Write A Letter r 2 of my favorite Chilites songs.

[@judaht71t8]

Mine as well! In that order.

[@velmarice8501]

Awesome Group ❤❤❤❤❤

[@helaine2able]

Thank for posting I have heard in long-time it still pretty

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

This was amazing

[@sidneyjohnson6565]

The world needs to know that it was Marshall Thompson of the Chilites.. Who discovered the Jackson 5 ... And it was Marshall Thompson who introduced the Jackson 5 to Bobby Taylor of the group Bobby Taylor and the Vancouver's..... Who introduced the Jackson 5 to Motown....

[@gcc906]

I love the song I'm Ready

[@Demebeso714]

Marshall Thompson.. the Harmonica and his big Afro!! The ChiLites!!!

[@waltervaught8896]

Your majesty. The chi lites.

[@shagw4286]

Omg I love the songs of that era, and this group was right amongst those at thr top

[@fmaykallb]

nice interview

[@lucky4724]

The stuff I grew up on !! #TheClassics💯💯 TJHS Class of "72" No school like olschool🔥

[@keithchanner]

They were on the same label Brunswick as Jackie Wilson they even did songs together.

[@ShawnCombs-y6i]

Nice video very nicely

[@williamh725]

🐿 can really sing! Go Squirrel!😊👑👌🏿

[@jackbootedthugs924]

Ol' Tom's got a pretty good looking bicep on him.

[@emiller9426]

Yeah and his memory for the music ain't too shabby either!

[@maz3705]

One of my favourite groups has always been Status Quo who in the early days had a record the price of love which I always thought was one of theirs I stand corrected .Also love Chillites .

[@verenaaitaro2728]

Good history

[@jimjackson4111]

Yes.

[@srercrcr]

My song has always been The Twelfth of Never, '69 I believe. It's on YT.

[@thecounselorace621]

Their musicians were them Chicago greats

[@mrstanbmw]

Marshall and Joe were really good friends

[@laurencerawls7369]

I love the Chi-Lites and although Marshall Thompson is the "leader" and sole survivor, Mr. Eugene Record was the soul of the group! Eugene led ALL the songs and wrote and produced ALL the hits! Just like the Temptations, the "front men" who truly sold the group never get their proper recognition. Still the Chi-Lites were very good. Their hits still stand today.

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

So Diana Ross didn't discover Michael Jackson lol

[@matrox]

Eugene Record was good at records.

[@gusredmond3549]

Greetings Let's go to work #1 Thanks

[@kentclark6420]

He mentioned hanging with all those soul artists. I wonder if Marshall hung out with Little Caesar and the Romans?

[@brockcureton2989]

INDEED 🎙🎚🎛📻🎻🎺🎹🎸🎷🎼🎧