We mentioned this in the Eugene Record post (http://lost70sgems.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/eugene-record-1978-trying-to-get-to-you.html) earlier this month it's the last great Chi Lites single. The title track, produced after Record's departure in 1975 and lacking his caressing falsetto this track is structured round some nice melodies. From the slow draining delivery of the verses to increasing sweetness of the vocals into the bright chorus. It also centres on a refreshingly different subject then the typical heartbreak and resulting desolate feeling of most Philly Soul.
Instead the lyrics reflect on the singers bemusement at how comfortable he is after the breakup as the hook articulates beautifully; "I was happy being Lonely, don't know how? I was happy being Lonely..until now" All the Philly hallmarks of soothing strings mixed with jangly psychedelic guitars are present here as the world turned to disco sounds.
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