Oh Girl
The Chi-Lites
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Oh, girl I'd be in trouble if you left me now 'Cause I don't know where to look for love I just don't know how Oh, girl How I depend on you To give me love when I need it Right on time you would always be All my friends call me a fool They say, "Let the woman take care of you" So I, I try to be hip and think like the crowd But even the crowd can't help me now, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, girl Tell me what am I gonna do I know I've got a guilty face Girl, I feel so out of place, oh, yeah, yeah Don't know where to go and who to see, yeah Oh, girl I guess I better go I can save myself a lot of useless tears Girl, I've gotta get away from here Oh, girl Pain will double if you leave me now 'Cause I don't know where to look for love And I don't, I don't know how Oh, oh Oh, girl Why do I love you so, yeah Better be on my way, I can't stay, yeah Oh yeah Uh huh Have you ever seen such a helpless man
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Written by: Eugene Record
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Oh Girl" by The Chi-Lites was released in 1972. It became one of the group's most successful singles.
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Billboard SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week in May 1972, making it the band's only number-one single on the chart.
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Music Genre"Oh Girl" is considered a soul classic. The Chi-Lites are known for their contributions to the soul and R&B genres of the 1970s.
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Iconic HarmonicaThe song features a melodica, often mistaken for a harmonica, played by the band's lead singer, Eugene Record. This distinct sound contributes to the song's unique sonic signature.
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Written and Produced by Band MemberEugene Record, a member of The Chi-Lites, not only performed the song but also wrote and produced it. His vocalist talent truly shines through on this track.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Oh Girl" has been covered by several major artists including Paul Young, Seal, and Boyz II Men. Paul Young's version reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990.
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Film and Television AppearancesThe song has been featured in a number of films and television series, including "Three Kings," "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III," and "Everybody Hates Chris."
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Sampled in Hip-Hop"Oh Girl" has been sampled in numerous hip-hop songs, including Jay-Z's "December 4th" and Beyoncé's "Be with You," further cementing its cultural significance.
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Gold StatusThe single reached gold status, meaning it sold over 1 million copies. This was a major milestone for The Chi-Lites.
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Influence on Popular CultureDespite being released nearly half a century ago, "Oh Girl" remains a significant influence in popular culture and continues to resonate with audiences today due to its timeless appeal. It's often considered as one of the classic songs from the soul music era.
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