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Current guestbookThank you for visiting our guestbook. You are encouraged to contribute!Erroneous entries may be removed. Please report any problems to [Guestbook to July 1 2005] [Guestbook to Dec 31 2006] [Current Guestbook]  Name: David T. Snell Location: Vero Beach Florida 32961 Submitted: Sat Aug 30 14:29:30 2008 EST Comments: I love the song `Hold On To Your Dreams. I need to get Mr. Thompson's permission to use this song on my website for the elected office I am seeking. I live in an area were our children giving up on life and their dreams. I am seeking the office of Sheriff and My web-site is votesnl08.com I would love to have the sound loop of this wonderful song on my site as an inspiration for the ages young and old in this very immportant election year. Please view my site and please let me know if the use of your song is possible? Thanks David T. Snell
Name: rachelLocation: Denver CO Submitted: Thu Aug 28 18:15:38 2008 EST Comments: great group! i love oldies even though am a youngster still but gotta love the oldies and especial the chi lites i love the group. My favorite song of all is `i want to pay you back`
Name: RENEE GARRETTLocation: CHICAGO Submitted: Mon Aug 25 14:18:42 2008 EST Comments: HI MASHALL I enjoy the group in washington park hot on the thing nice remix I would love to have your new cd or songs so i can keep up.
Name: DonnaLocation: Louisville KY Submitted: Tue Aug 19 5:55:30 2008 EST Comments: The Chi-Lites..a household name from the past and continues to be one in the present. Each new song produced is better than the one before. That old saying `it gets better with time` is exemplified with the group. God Bless each and every one of you.
Name: JacquieLocation: queens new york Submitted: Wed Aug 13 15:31:24 2008 EST Comments: I love the group. I want to hear about 50th anniversary
Name: Fred LombardoLocation: Prescott Arizona Submitted: Sun Jul 27 20:15:37 2008 EST Comments: Hey Guys caught your show in Maui when my wife and I were on vacation and loved you guys!We were lucky enough to upgrade our seats at the last minute and get front row center!! You made our vacation even better seeing your show and bringing back such great memories! As a drummer myself playing local gigs in my area music makes people happy and makes for a better world1 Keep on rockin gang!! Fast Freddy Prescott Arizona
Name: larry marshallSubmitted: Fri Jul 25 13:42:24 2008 EST Comments: great group. love their records
Name: moana uilaniLocation: honolulu hi Submitted: Mon Jul 21 17:16:18 2008 EST Comments: wow!!!what a awesome performance last night.just wanted to say much mahalo for a time of my life.looking forward to seeing you all soon....ALOHA.......
Name: Paul WrightLocation: Shepshed England UK Submitted: Fri Jul 18 17:02:49 2008 EST Comments: Your music brings back so many happy memories but the track that does it for me is never had it so good i think it was the B side to homely girl.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
Name: bryan strongLocation: usa Submitted: Wed Jul 16 23:45:56 2008 EST Comments: marshall this is my e-mail
Name: Debi JohnsonSubmitted: Tue Jul 15 16:44:15 2008 EST Comments: Looking forward to seeing you guys on July 19th @ the Greek Theater out here in California. I've been waiting since I saw you there a year ago. You guys are awesome and the 19th can't come soon enough. Keep doing your thing. God bless and see you there!
Name: Jolly Chi BoysLocation: 2FPL Submitted: Sun Jul 13 22:26:37 2008 EST Comments: This place looks nice.
Name: EDDIE BROOKSLocation: APEX N.C. Submitted: Thu Jul 10 13:42:43 2008 EST Comments: YA'LL GUYS ARE SUPER.BEEN LISTENING TO YOU SINCE THE 60'S. KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
Name: JOHN BENLocation: UNITED STATES Submitted: Thu Jul 10 6:05:26 2008 EST Comments: JUST TO SAY HI KEEP IT UP.
Name: SimonLocation: Peterborough United Kingdom Submitted: Tue Jul 1 12:05:56 2008 EST Comments: Still listening to your music but on iPOD; Still cool; when you gigging in the UK again?
Name: stephenie r blackwellLocation: nashville tn Submitted: Tue Jun 24 13:35:37 2008 EST Comments: I Enjoyed the Show on June 21 2008 in Nashville Tn.That was first time i saw the group in concert.Very pleased with everything.I was upset that they did not give Bobby has time get down like i know he can. Much Love Stephenie R.Blackwell
Name: NAOMILocation: HAWAII Submitted: Wed Jun 4 16:47:25 2008 EST Comments: I'M AN OLD FRIEND OF MARSHALL THOMPSON & WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM WHENEVER POSSIBLE & CONVENIENT. HAVEN'T SEEN HIM IN A GOOD NUMBER OF YEARS NOW. ALOHA MARSHALL! IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE GET BACK TO ME. LOVE NAOMI (LINDA'S SISTER IN HAWAII)
Name: Wanda WilsonLocation: Pittsburgh PA Submitted: Mon May 19 5:40:28 2008 EST Comments: Hi Marshall Squirrel and all of The Chi-Lites. I just wanted to correct my previous posting on your website by congratulating you on the Grammies and your induction into the R & B Hall of Fame! I don't know of a group more deserving! It is long overdue! Step-on with your bad selves; I am so proud of you guys. You still look and sound so good after all of these years. And that harmony is off the chain as always that Chi-Sound perfection; like only you guys can present it. Keep on sending us the love and we'll be sending it right back to you. Because no one does it better than you guys! For you are surely love personified!!! Love ya Wanda Wilson P.S. I hope that you liked the DVD of our previous interview; I am sure that it brought back many great memories from the past! I hope to hear from you soon blessings!
Name: SherryLocation: Maryland Submitted: Fri May 16 13:22:43 2008 EST Comments: I saw you at the Mother's Day Soul Jam in Upper Marlboro MD. on May 9. I grew up on your music. You guys still have what it takes to get into our hearts. You gave an exceptional performanceand I truly enjoyed watching you and would like to know when you will be back in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Keep right on singing.
Name: Renee HinesLocation: Chicago Submitted: Thu May 15 13:57:30 2008 EST Comments: I am a true fan of your music. It brings back so many memories of being a young kid. I was interested in hearing your story and just wanted to know if there is a book I could purchase or have you written one yet?
Name: Wanda Wilson Producer Host & Casting Dir.Location: Pittsburgh PA Submitted: Tue May 13 4:36:29 2008 EST Comments: Hi Marshall Squirrel and all of the Chi-Lites! It was good to see you after so many years. Your music always brings back such good memories of the past. I didn't get a chance to talk to Squirrel I am sorry I missed him. But I am glad that I was able to leave a DVD copy with Marshall of an interview that I did with Eugene Record Marshall Thompson and Robert `Squirrel` Lester `The Chi-Lites` and a mini clip of the group performing `Hot On A Thang Called Love`. I hope you liked it! I know it brought back so many good memories from the past; Marshall and Squirrel please contact me and let me know what you think of the DVD and the song that I asked Marshall about! Please email me and I will send you my phone number. I would like to discuss a few things with you It was so good to see you on May 3 2008 in Pittsburgh PA after so many years! Thank you for continuing to keep the beautiful ballads and heartfelt love songs of Chi-Sound alive! You sound wonderful as always. And congratulations on the Grammies and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! I can;t wait to talk with you. Marshall I am sorry that I didn't remember the other email address that you told me to write you at I hope that you see this message and email me for my phone number! Old `true` friendships are like gold they last forever; at least the memories do! Blessings to all of you! And thanks for the memories! Hope to hear from you soon. God bless Wanda Wilson wonique@hotmail.com
Name: Rhonda A lewisLocation: PA Submitted: Mon May 12 13:52:50 2008 EST Comments: Hi Chi lites I really enjoyed you show last night. I am Cheryl's friend. Keep on doing your thing. you are always incredible. Thanks. Rhonda
Name: Joop van HaalenLocation: Netherlands Submitted: Fri Apr 25 6:48:55 2008 EST Comments: Dear Chilites I'm a fan for years and I finally managed to get a DVD from the performance in 2006 `The Chilites in concert`. The performance was amazing and I'm very pleased with this DVD. I wish you all health and many enjoying moments during your performances. With respect Joop van Haalen Zr. Cassianastraat 2 6653 CD Deest The Netherlands
Name: Darren McDonaldLocation: Dubai/Edinburgh Submitted: Thu Apr 24 5:05:25 2008 EST Comments: The first album I ever really heard and one I still know every word of was my Dad's copy of the Chi Lites album with homely Girl I found Sunshine Go Away Dream Stoned Out Of MY MInd Marriage License etc. I have not heard it for decades as my Mum threw it out. I want very badly to hear it again can anyone help me to source it? Thanks Darren
Name: Petra KobuschLocation: Germany Submitted: Thu Apr 10 11:21:53 2008 EST Comments: My husband Peter made his great dream come true! Today he took a fligt from Frankfurt/ Germany to Chicago just to watch your show at the Arie Crown Theater tomorrow (11.04.2008) night! He is very excited! He's been a fan of you for many many years! Lot's of love! Petra
Name: Sheridethdennis@sbcglobal.netLocation: kansas city mo. Submitted: Sun Mar 30 12:28:59 2008 EST Comments: great concert in kc. on march 29. keep up the good work. sooo many memories.
Name: William RichardsonLocation: ST. LOUIS MO Submitted: Sat Mar 29 21:37:34 2008 EST Comments: MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS JUST WANTED TO TELL THE 70'S SOUL TOUR AND YOU THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL TIME AT THE SCOTTRADE CENTRE FRIDAY MARCH 28TH. CONTINUED SUCCESS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Name: Shirley GullattLocation: Bronx N.Y./Columbia University Submitted: Wed Mar 26 12:33:20 2008 EST Comments: I love the group from way back in my teenage years. I am a big fan. Especially I wanna pay you back. I just bought the legend in concert DVD along with the CD which came with it. This DVD is awesome especially Mr. Marshall he look great! He also sound the same as if he was still 20yrs.old. My prayers will always continue to be with you all. God Bless. Shirley
Name: Joey LabriolaLocation: Ottawa Illinois Submitted: Sun Mar 23 15:55:37 2008 EST Comments: Just seen your show last night March 22 in Merriville. Outstanding as usual. Marshall befriended me many years ago and I have made nearly every show possible for the past 20 years. Thanks Marshall for being so kind and never forgetting. I will always be a fan and keep your music well and alive. Please drop me a-line along with your schedule especially in Tunica. I will travel wherever it takes me to see your fantastic show. I look forward to seeing you again soon and once again thanks good friend for the great memories.
Name: C. CarterLocation: Broadview Heights Ohio Submitted: Sun Mar 16 22:13:21 2008 EST Comments: I too saw your show at the Wolstien Center in Cleveland and as always you are the BEST!!! But I would like to alert you to a problem that you guys could not have been aware of: The Sound System!!! Those guys were a mess! But I have to admitt you guys and the Stylistics sounded GOOD anyway!! So thank you and God bless you and your music. We thank you for the trips to Cleveland. See you next year at the PLAYHOUSE!!!!
Name: Darlene JonesLocation: cleveland hts. ohio Submitted: Sun Mar 16 20:14:23 2008 EST Comments: my husband and i see you perform at the Wolsteins Center on Sat March 16 2008 and you all were truly awsome. I have seen you perform on numerous occassions and as always a truly great show. I grew up on your music I am 51 and now my son 28 loves it also !!! Thank you for so many years of great music. May God keep blessing this group and their families. We love you!!!!
Name: ShortyLocation: Ohio Submitted: Sun Mar 16 13:08:37 2008 EST Comments: My fiance and saw your performance at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Loved you as always but whoever was in charge of the sound system should be fired. It was pretty awful from where we were seated (we were in section 114 right above the technicians who were constantly pushing buttons and screwing up the sound). Nevertheless we still had a good time. We are very excited to hear that you will be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. You guys truly deserve it and it is about time. God bless and hurry back to Cleveland. Shorty
Name: MichelleCordellLocation: Cleveland Ohio 44145 Submitted: Sat Mar 15 23:54:28 2008 EST Comments: You Gentleman rewarmed my heart to what was contributed to the world through your music. God bless each of you in your lives. You gave me many joyous moments via song in the 70's. There is nothing new under the sun. The youth of today only benefit from the resurgence of this style of music. Loved the show. You brought the whole thing up several notches. Grace and Mercy MICHELLE
Name: Erica HarrisonLocation: Cincinnati OH Submitted: Sat Mar 15 14:30:31 2008 EST Comments: I saw you all perform for the first time in Cincinnati on March 14 2008 and I absolutely loved it! I am 36 years old and I grew up listening to my mom play your music. I still listen to it today and my two year old sings along with me in the car! You are truly an inspiration to fans of all ages. I can't wait to see you perform again! Keep on doin' your thang!
Name: Danny DLocation: Arlington TX Submitted: Tue Mar 11 17:55:24 2008 EST Comments: Can someone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post the lyrics to `Happy Being Lonely`. I just love that song but can't make out all the lyrics. You can post it here or e-mail me. Thank you!! Danny D
Name: RENEE GARRETTLocation: CHICAGO ILL.I JUST Submitted: Thu Mar 6 0:13:34 2008 EST Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY HI LOVE YOUR NEW STEPPING SONG. I M TRYING TO GET MY COPY. MY FREIND LET ME HEAR IT ON HER COMPUTER I WAS VERY INPRESS. YOU CAN STEP GOOD OF THE SONG I M A OLD SCHOOL STEPPER IF I SAY IT S GOOD IT RIGHT ON THE MONEY.
Name: Joe DickeyLocation: Gettysburg PA Submitted: Sat Mar 1 15:39:34 2008 EST Comments: You guys still rock it. I tried out `The Legends of Classic Soul` DVD collection and only found two of the DVDs touched me: The Chi-Lites and Edwin Starr. Your's was definitely #1. I was amazed and thrilled that after 4 decades you all can still blow with the best that's out there today. I'm really thankful you gave your web address so I could get here and buy your DVD. `The Legends of Classic Soul` will be on its way back tomorrow. Good job Marshal. Once again you've displayed your excellent grasp of marketing along with your superior talent. Keep the good stuff coming.
Name: Pearline WilliamsLocation: Stockton California Submitted: Mon Feb 25 16:33:37 2008 EST Comments: I had the pleasure of seeing you February 2 2008 in Oakland. I had a fantastic time with my friend Robin Poindexter (Frank's cousin). I'm looking forward to seeing you all at your next California concert. Thank you for blessing me with your soulful sounds. I pray that you have many many more successful concerts. Pearline
Name: Ian lowLocation: london england Submitted: Sun Feb 24 15:06:24 2008 EST Comments: i have been a fan of the group sine i was 18 i am now going on 54 the songs always remind me of a happy youthfulness and lots of love and feeling in the words the only regret is i have never had the chance to see the boys live in concert will you be coming to London any time soon if so could someone drop me an email with the dates so that can at last see the group live best regards an.
Name: TrellaLocation: Ann Arbor MI Submitted: Sun Feb 24 13:27:38 2008 EST Comments: I saw The Chi-Lites last night at the 70s Soul Jam in Detroit. They rocked it!!! I am only 26 years young but I love soul music from the 60s & 70s. The Chi-Lites music continues to be relevant and I pray that they continue to bless us with their sound!
Name: Irving `OG Geno` jonesLocation: Flint Michigan Submitted: Tue Feb 19 20:16:47 2008 EST Comments: The Chi-lites have SO MANY good songs it's always hard for me to pick my favorite but I like Living In The Footsteps Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was Inner City Blues(the Chi-Lites version) Somebody Else's Arms Write A Letter A Lonely Man Bottom's Up Give More Power To The People of couse OH Girl & Have You Seen Her and a lot of other ones I can't think of right now. The Chi-Lites are TRULY one of the best singing groups that ever step in the studio or on the stage.. Keep it grooving Chi-Lites and more power to you all..
Name: Alan LiddellLocation: New York City Submitted: Sun Feb 17 19:29:35 2008 EST Comments: `Too Good to be Forgotten` is definitely TOO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN. I was only 7 when I first heard it and I was one of those precocious music lovers even at that age!!! It is a real feel-good moment. Thanks
Name: Nancy and JohnnyLocation: Boston MA Submitted: Fri Feb 15 13:16:16 2008 EST Comments: We had the pleasure of attending your show last night (Valentine's Day) at the Colonial Theater in Boston. Wow! It was fantastic! Thank you so much for giving us such a great Valentine!
Name: KARLA JOHNSONSubmitted: Wed Feb 6 14:12:34 2008 EST Comments: Hello Mr.Marshall Thompson I attended the 4th Annual Tribute & Gala founded by Ken Bedford. That's where I had the priviledge of meeting you at. You mentioned that you would be having a concert coming up this month at the Star Plaza in Indiana.I be interested in attending that event. Thank You Karla
Name: Lady CaponeLocation: Chicago IL Submitted: Fri Feb 1 16:29:55 2008 EST Comments: Marshall I just wanted let you know i was so honored to meet you at 28th Annual Chicago Music Awrds.I would be honored to record with the Chi-Lites. Although I am young me as well as my whole family are big fans of the group. We have been fans for years. One of my favorite songs are Have you seen her. U guys have great voices. Hope to see you soon.And thanks once again just being in your presence & taking the photo with you i was a big accomplishment.
Name: Glo WestmorelandLocation: Indianapolis IN Submitted: Thu Jan 24 9:15:37 2008 EST Comments: Dear Marshall I ordered the Legends of Classic Soul and received the complete set promptly and in good condition. I have played your DVD several times already. I was well thought out and provided very good visual memories of the past and current ChiLites. I especially enjoyed the picture album. Your DVD was the most entertaining of all the DVDs in the package and I truly appreciate your efforts in keeping the group together. I feel as if I am at a live concert each time I see it. Thank you and God Bless You. Glo Westmoreland
Name: GabrielLocation: Milwaukee WI Submitted: Sun Jan 13 20:12:41 2008 EST Comments: Gentlemen! I've been a fan for about 10 years now - would love to see y'all in Milwaukee sometime! Was just wondering about the current line-up for your touring band? Maybe a profile page on the website somewhere? Thanks and God Bless Gabe
Name: StephanieLocation: Fort Lauderdale Fl Submitted: Sun Dec 23 23:27:36 2007 EST Comments: Happy Holidays to Marshall and the Chi-lites!!! Can't wait to see you guys again in Florida. God Bless.
Name: RENEE GARRETTLocation: CHICAGO Submitted: Fri Dec 14 20:04:43 2007 EST Comments: I JUST TO THANK YOU FOR BEING FROM CHICAGO. THE SHOWS ARE FIRT CLASS. THE WAY THE GROUP WALK IN YOU LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS. EVERYBODY KNOWS THE CHI-LITES IS IN TOWN.
Name: Tyrone StokesSubmitted: Fri Dec 14 12:42:42 2007 EST Comments: I have always looked at the music of the Chi lites very special. Although i love the other du wop groups i have always had a connection to the music arrangements harmony lyrics and the entire package. thanks for the years sorry Mr. Eugene passed on and even worse sorry he wasn't active throuhout the chi lites career with them. thanks for the good times.
Name: DrueLocation: Wichita KS Submitted: Sat Dec 8 13:28:15 2007 EST Comments: I have long been a fan of the Chi Lites and Oh Girl has sentimental significance in my life. It must be a good feeling to know your work is such an integral part in so many lives! Believe it. I was listening to Oh Girl on radio recently and honed in on Bass realized how incredibly beautiful it was. Song is what it is because of that piece of the whole. Would like to know more about that musician. Thanks again. Keep on keepin on.
Name:Annette ParkerSubmitted: Oct 29 2007 Comments:HI MY NAME IS ANNETTE, I MET ONE OF THE CHI-LITES AT THE RESTAURANT IN THE RADISSON HOTEL IN INDIANA, THE DAY AFTER THE GENUINE, TYRESE, AVANT AND TANK CONCERT AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE CONCERT WAS NICE AND THAT THEY ( THE CHI-LITES) HAD A CONCERT COMING TO THE SAME HALL IN FEBRUARY, 2008 AND HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD BE IN CLEVELAND IN JANUARY, 2008, I ALSO KNEW THAT THE CONCERT WAS VERY NICE AND NOW I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE CHI-LITES, HEATWAVE, HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES, EMOTIONS AND THE STYLISTICS, I KNOW THAT THIS WILL BE AN EXCELLENT CONCERT BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THE CHI-LITES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE. SEE YOU ALL THEN. Name: janicenolen Submitted: Sat Oct 20 2:28:19 2007 EST Comments: went to 70s soul jam in atlanta really enjoyed the show i met the chilites in denver co 27 yrs ago at lowry airforcebase met marshall backstage just wanting to sat i cant beleive how time has passed enjoyed your show tonight hope to see you again i also have a friend who sang with the platters gregg he is a drug rep now in denver i think his last name is anderson anyway friend of funkadelics Name: Irving `OG Geno` Jones Location: Flint Michigan e-mail: oggeno@msn.com Submitted: Mon Aug 6 20:33:36 2007 EST Comments: Hey Uncle Marshall and the rest of the Chi-Lites. I was watching PBS's 70's Explosion last night and I saw that performance of y'all with Eugene again. I say again because I already own the dvd that has y'all and a lot of other groups from the 70's on it hosted by Patty Labelle. As always I enjoyed the show and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Keep kicking and keep kicking high. Love Irving AKA `OG Geno` Name: Vince Location: KS e-mail: vlbptt@yahoo.com Submitted: Sun Aug 5 19:17:45 2007 EST Comments: The Chi-Lites take me back to where I live! It doesn't get any better than the 70s' love tunes. Help! What album/CD is `The Twelfth of Never` on? Can't find it. Name: Ricardo Rojas Location: Chile e-mail: rrojas@gmail.com Submitted: Sun Aug 5 18:58:24 2007 EST Comments: La música de ustedes y `the couldest days of my life` son sencillamente magníficos. Saludos Andrés Name: Susan Fiumara Location: Massachusetts e-mail: Fiumara@ll.mit.edu Submitted: Wed Aug 1 11:09:47 2007 EST Comments: I was at the Oldies 103.3 concert on Saturday 7/28 and you guys were absolutely fantastic. I have enjoyed your music for years (since the 60's) and you sound exactly the same. We had such a great time. Can't wait to download your new song from Itunes. Please come back to Boston soon Name: nanci poulos Location: MASS e-mail: Nanciellen618@yahoo.com Submitted: Sun Jul 29 19:14:31 2007 EST Comments: Hi guys how are you? I'm a huge chilites fan and I was sadden to hear about eugene record. unfortunately my husband and I did not go to last evenings 70s soul explosion but i heard about it. Thank you for giving us this great music. it just brings me back. Name: Iris Location: Maui Hawaii e-mail: maui_rainbow@hotmail.com Submitted: Sun Jul 29 12:17:15 2007 EST Comments: Seeing all of you here was just a dream come true! Loved your concert! It was awesome! Wish you all the best! Hope you got the pic we sent through phone with Marshall. With warmest aloha~ your forever fan Iris Name: Tamara Location: Lowell Massachusetts e-mail: tamara_w3@yahoo.com Submitted: Sun Jul 29 6:29:22 2007 EST Comments: My husband and I were at the 70's Soul Explosion at the Hatchshell in Boston last night. What an incredible show! We have both been big fans of the Chi-Lites from the beginning but the was the first opportunity to see you in person! Thank you for so many years of great music and many happy memories! Name: Johnnie Mae Johnson Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin e-mail: johnnie.johnson@ces.uwex.edu Submitted: Sat Jul 28 11:29:44 2007 EST Comments: Its the greastest feeling in the world to know that the group is still as popular as it was when I first met you all in 1965. I hope that my name rings a bell and that you remember who I am. I am going to try to send you some info. on me and what I do for a living now. Because I can't eliminate all text and just send you my photo everything is included. You may delete everything except my profile and photo so that you remember who I am. Also keep my email address. Love you all and best wishes forever Johnnie. Name: Iwalani Watai Location: Big -Island e-mail: malahi89@yahoo.com Submitted: Thu Jul 26 0:12:57 2007 EST Comments: first of all I want to thank my father in heaven for sending you all to our island `Hilo`. You have brought back alot of memories of my Late Parents when they use to play your records and dance all night...43 + years ago WOW.. I will never forget this 7/24/07 night!!! MAHALO NUI LOA Name: Robb Location: Maui e-mail: lopakalowsee@aol.com Submitted: Wed Jul 25 2:52:20 2007 EST Comments: Mahalo' for all those involved in bringing the Chi-Lites to Maui. The smooth sound was beyond words. Thanks Chi-lites for bringing memories and keeping the soul sound alive & well. Aloha Robb Name: James `Jam` Simmons Jr. Location: Atlanta GA e-mail: Jamjrsimm25@Yahoo.com Submitted: Mon Jul 23 15:10:56 2007 EST Comments: What's up Marshall & Squirrel i don't know if you remember me but i was the Guitarist (The guy with the Purple Guitar's) with The Manhattans f/ Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett (remember our Soul Jam Tour of California & Hawaii '2004 on the bus with Major Harris Harold Melvin's Blue Notes & The Stylistics Band) just hittin' you guys up to say i'm Glad god is still blessing the group with doing what you love to do best (i myself have left the Manhattans in '2005)so if you get a chance hit me on my e-mail(Jamjrsimm25@Yahoo.com)and let me know how to get in touch with you guys (marshall tell your daughter i said hello) and may god bless you guys always James Simmons Jr AKA Purple Panther Name: Joyce Robinson Location: Georgetown TX. e-mail: islandqueen51@yahoo.com Submitted: Mon Jul 23 0:17:50 2007 EST Comments: Was glad to hear you are still strutting your stuff keep on keeping on. Peace!! Name: Lorraine Taylor Location: Phoenix Ax e-mail: lstaylorladyl@yahoo.com Submitted: Fri Jul 20 16:19:57 2007 EST Comments: I was at the Soul Jam concert in Phoenix Az at the Celebrity and this time I was up close asa matter of fact I was sitting infornt of Marshal's ex- wife. We all had a good time. I just want to thank you for still singing and singing in tune. You all looked great. God bless you all. PS one last thing I tried to go to the website by outlook did not recognize the address . CHI1111@aol.com Lorraine Taylor Phoenix Az Name: Bob Location: Simply Awesome!!! e-mail: Hawaii Submitted: Fri Jul 20 13:17:14 2007 EST Comments: The Chi-Lites are the most awesome group ever. My wife and I are looking forward to the 70's Soul Jam 7-22-07 in Honolulu. There will `NEVER` be a group like the Chi-Lites. I have always and will continue to be a loyal fan. Mahalo (Thank You) for all of your dedication and hard work!! See you guys soon. Name: Sharon Location: San Diego e-mail: brnsgr002@hotmail.com Submitted: Fri Jul 20 9:52:49 2007 EST Comments: Wonderful show at Humphery's I had such a great time. Love you guys and can't wait to see you again. Name: Lucimara Location: Brazil e-mail: ltrevejo@yahoo.com.br Submitted: Wed Jul 18 20:44:58 2007 EST Comments: Hello. I´m looking so much for the song TRY MY SIDE but I can´t find it. Please can you help ? Where can I find this song ? Thank you. Name: Anthony Argento Location: lake geneva wisc. e-mail: Submitted: Tue Jun 26 10:18:37 2007 EST Comments: Marshall whats up its your freind Anthony. I need to talk to you please call me a.s.a.p thanks Name: tiwana bolden e-mail: ducetarsha@hotmail.com Submitted: Fri Jun 1 7:48:53 2007 EST Comments: whats up chilites this is tiwana i know that u are coming june 9 2007 to club labaron. venus and I will be attending and we will contract you all the day before. here is my contract number....(home)240-770-6410. and (cell)301-675-2177. what hotel will u be staying at? LOVE Tiwana see u soon. P.S walter scott please call me...... Name: michael drums Location: las vegas e-mail: mrcorpman@hotmail.com Submitted: Sun May 20 22:26:32 2007 EST Comments: thanks for good time in san diego 2005. Name: Martyn 'pippy' Appleyard Location: Gloucester UK e-mail: martyn@robertsgardner.co.uk Submitted: Tue May 15 12:01:46 2007 EST Comments: I cannot believe i have found a web page dedicated to my favourite band. I used to model my entire look on you guys! Are you planning a tours to England?? Name: david Location: stockport uk e-mail: d.wild720@ntlworld.com Submitted: Mon May 14 19:02:45 2007 EST Comments: hi love your website i have been a big fan of the chi-lites for many years my fav song is coldest days of my life got all your records hope you can come to uk it will be a dream come true to see you guys live keep on singing them great songs from your number one fan david. Name: maggiequeenbee@hotmail.com Location: Great Show e-mail: Sicklerville New Jersey Submitted: Tue May 8 17:33:37 2007 EST Comments: Saw you in Philly last year great show heard you on the only black ownew raido station in our area WURD 900. Really love your music Name: Ken Location: Camp Hansen Oakinawa 1979 e-mail: thunderjet85@hotmail.com Submitted: Sat Apr 28 11:11:24 2007 EST Comments: USMC 1979 I saw Chi-Lites at Camp Hansen Okinawa Japan NCO club when I was station their awesome memory Thank you Ken Name: sandy Location: atlanta ga e-mail: Mstamilla@aol.com Submitted: Thu Apr 26 20:00:31 2007 EST Comments: i enjoyed you guys at chastain park last you put on a good show. made up for our not showing up for the show the year earlier.again i say goos job Name: Dave Burton Location: UK e-mail: soulconnexion@ntlworld.com Submitted: Thu Apr 19 2:33:34 2007 EST Comments: Great site and wonderful to see you are still producing the music we all love so much here in the UK.Being a classic soul music radio station the Chi Lites will always feature high on our playlists keeping your devoted fans here happy on soulconnexion radio. Name: Kevin & Mary Kaihara Location: Chicago/Tokyo e-mail: kkaihara@aol.com Submitted: Wed Apr 11 19:50:19 2007 EST Comments: Hey guys What a blast being with your band on our flight back from Japan. If we can have that much fun in an airport than your concerts have to be out of this world. Thanks again... See you May 12th... Location: Chicago ill e-mail: mswendy205@yahoo.com Submitted: Thu Apr 5 20:43:53 2007 EST Comments: Frank Reed What a powerful contribution you are to the Chi-Lites. Your leader made a great decision!! From someone who had very little to say in High School you surely have much to sing about now!!! Enjoyed your show in Indiana and looking forward to the next one. I'm sharing the word. .. it's a Mustang Thang! Name: Mike Location: Jamaica e-mail: ecallaw4@yahoo.com Submitted: Sun Mar 11 9:59:56 2007 EST Comments: Missed the Jamaica show... was at work!!! But can u tell me the name of the song containing the line `the ground must be blessed to be under your feet`? Name: ELISABETH ROBINSON Location: Mt. Pleasant South Carolina e-mail: ELIZABETH.ROBINSON@US.BOSCH.COM Submitted: Thu Mar 8 12:28:23 2007 EST Comments: Hello Chi-Lites: On Friday March 2nd 2007 I went to The 70's Soul Jam in Charleston South Carolina at the Gaillard Auditorium. The Chi-Lites brought back so many memories that was forgotten! The other groups were good but the Chi-Lites were the BEST! Keep on singing and may God Bless each and everyone on of you. Love ya! Name: john Location: DEAL. kent. england e-mail: johng19492003@yahoo.co.uk Submitted: Mon Mar 5 10:14:59 2007 EST Comments: great site a treat to visit love all your records keep going Name: Beverly Location: Summerville South Carolina e-mail: bmilesdavis@aol.com Submitted: Sat Mar 3 18:32:24 2007 EST Comments: Last night (March 2nd 2007)my Sister & I saw the 70's Soul Jam in Charleston South Carolina at the Gaillard Auditorium. Appearing were the Chi-lites The Manhattans The Delphonics and The Stylistics. That show brought back so many memories but most importantly everyone in the audience remembered that at one time `Music was Music`. It told a story. There was love in the air not music that talked about guns violence and cursing. Everyone sang along with the groups and it didn't matter whether we were off key or not we all had a good time. If I'm not mistaken I believe the Chi-lites said they had been in the business for 47 years and the Stylistics 39 years. Now that is what I call longevity (smile). Keep up the good work guys and may God bless all of you for a long time to come. Name: Lisa Testa Location: Providence RI e-mail: ltesta@nymc.com Submitted: Thu Feb 22 8:30:15 2007 EST Comments: I woke up this morning trying to remember a song and as I walked to the shower I started singing Hot on a Thing (Called Love). I have no idea why I have not heard the song in ages and now I can't get it out of my head. I have a few Chi-Lite songs on my oldies CDs but not that one so I am going to buy a greatest hits CD with that song on it. Name: mark gritt Location: London England e-mail: markgritt@yahoo.co.uk Submitted: Wed Feb 21 20:01:53 2007 EST Comments: You guys never recorded a bad song from have you seen her to oh girl from the letter to its time for love they are all classics. Ive had the great pleasure of seeing you several times in England and would love to see you in the U S A i am in Las Vegas for 10 days in the middle of May and i look at your tour itinary every day to see if you are around Nevada at this time. the last time i saw you was when you were touring with Harold Melvin quite a few years ago. Please could you tell me if there is any chance of your tour dates changing in may and if there is any chance of you ever coming over to England again.Thanks for all the pleasure you have given all of us with your wonderful music i am definately your biggest British fan oh and i did have the pleasure of meeting marshall when he was staying at the holiday inn in Swiss cottage. Name: Pamela E. Gordon `Pammy` Location: Steve's `candy` land e-mail: pegniecenephew@yahoo.com Submitted: Wed Feb 21 11:24:52 2007 EST Comments: Hello Chi-lites!!! I was at your show in Philadelphia PA on Saturday February 17th at Temple University. I love your group--always have--always will. When you sang `Oh Girl` and `Have You Seen Her` I thought I was going to have a heart attack!!! You really turned it out!!! The pink outfits were bad!!!! Name: patricia smith Location: always the greatest e-mail: niya2naynay@optonline.net Submitted: Mon Feb 19 13:24:42 2007 EST Comments: I was at the Beacon Theatre last night (2/18/07)I have seen you many times and you are always the best act of the night. No one can out shine out sing you guys. thanks for a wonderful Valentine. Thank you for some of the best music around I have all of your songs. In 1992 when my daugther went to college its a 2 hours ride from here for 5 years I played your music going and coming. Now my 8 yr old grands are singing your songs. Can't wait for your return to New York. God bless Name: debra Location: ALBANY NEW YORK e-mail: DALBANYM1@AOL.COM Submitted: Sun Feb 18 22:03:58 2007 EST Comments: THE 2007 CONCERT AT THE PALACE IN ALBANY NY WAS FANTASTIC ONCE AGAIN I MUST SAY YOU TURNT IT OUT MARSHALL THANKS FOR SIGNING MY T-SHIRT AND MY DVD THIS DVD IS GOING IN THE VAULT I COULD WATCH IT EVERYDAY.MS JANARA IS BECOMING MY FAVORITE SHE'S JUST COOL RIGHT ALONG WIT YALL.THE YOUNG RAPPER I FORGET HIS NAME WAS REALLY UPLIFTING WHEN HE CAME ON STAGE HE JUST STIRRED IT UP.TELL KEVIN YOUR ROAD MANAGER.HE WILL ALWAYS BE MY ROAD DOG.YOU GET SUCH A WARM RECEPTION IN ALBANY NY I KNOW WE WILL SEE YOU SOON.GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU INCLUDING THE BAND PEACE LUV DEBBIE Name: WillPower Location: Houston TX e-mail: hrexec915@yahoo.com Submitted: Sun Feb 18 13:13:28 2007 EST Comments: Have long been a Chi-Lites fan. I remember when I first saw them at my Thornton High School ('69)in Harvey IL w/Barbara Acklin. I most recently saw them here in Houston in November '06. I still have 33rpm albums I play to this day from `Give It Away` to `Bottoms Up`. Thank you for the special songs that have touched my heart since my youth. `Give Me A Dream` is the song that pretty much sums it up. I've done some singing on the road and to do it for as long as you guys have is remarkable. God Bless and take care. Name: Cliff Anderson Location: Atlantic City New Jersey e-mail: cliffjft@comcast.net Submitted: Wed Feb 14 3:54:44 2007 EST Comments: I am sure that today’s generation will in 20 or 30 years feel a welling up of memories when sounds of today’s music blast through their ears by way of some future medium. However I can not imagine those future replays of today’s sounds invoking anything within today’s generation close to the deeply heart and soul stirring feelings that I am blessed to experience each time the beautiful harmonic notes and lyrics of such groups as the Chi-Lites drift through my ears and stimulate memories…of The Apollo The Uptown The Capital The Regal and even The Wonder Garden as well as Club Harlem where after a set it was not unusual for a group member or the whole group; (The Chi-Lites Blue Magic Delfonics Intruders H M & The Blue Notes etc etc) to except an offered of a drink at your table or at the bar and shoot the bull between sets. Today those up close and personal type of shows and the ‘blue light’ house parties are but distant memories for me. But I am blessed to be alive and employed here in Atlantic City as a Stagehand. And though many of the originals members of the groups have passed on to a Higher Stage the music is being carried on. And to the Chi-Lites and each and every other group that carries on that traditional sound “Thank you for the memories and with God’s Grace may you all keep-on-keeping-on.” I am just one of many in black-in back of stage I just have a tear and a smile when I working a 60’s & 70’s shows here in Atlantic City NJ Name: Sir Rudolph Jones Location: Saginawm Mi. e-mail: j_fjones@yahoo.com Submitted: Mon Feb 5 16:15:48 2007 EST Comments: As a child my partners and I used to wreck a crowd executing the harmonies of the Chi-Lites and the other groups of the era. With the acquisition of two of my former bandmates Marvin Weatherspoon [keyboards] and Greg Lee [bass]The Chi-Lites are going to blow-up all over again. I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the legendary performers in Chicago and I was seriously blown away. The Chi-Lites rule. Gentleman keep on keepin' on. Name: Paulette Wigfall Location: California e-mail: paulette_wigfall@yahoo.com Submitted: Tue Jan 30 16:38:34 2007 EST Comments: Hey there the Chi-Lites Toby was the bomb! My brother use to sing that song to death (he couldn't sing) I came back from Hawaii in 1975 and by then Ohio Players `Sweet sticky thing` album was out but my brother only song TOBY and I began to love the lyrics....my family adores the Chi-lites thanks for the opportunity to share how wonderful this group really is...they had back to back hits out that caused a lot of happiness in many lives...Thank you Lil Lette Name: Alicia Sanders Location: Tinley Park IL e-mail: augustday5@yahoo.com Submitted: Fri Jan 19 19:33:48 2007 EST Comments: Did the guys ever record the song `She's Gone` by Hall and Oates which was a number 1 hit for Tavares? Any help on this would greatly be appreciated....thanks! Name: nicole denise Location: goldsboro nc e-mail: nicoledenise@yahoo.com Submitted: Wed Jan 17 13:38:42 2007 EST Comments: for all the staff of the world organization of family and men were here to say-happy holidays and make great blessings to all. i'm here about to apologized to marshall thompson allegationgs back in 2002 of bribing a cop when he's disgusing as a homeless man. i still found it's tasteless. my boyfriend willam toby johnson has shot with an undentified bullet in fornt of his new house and wife tamara in cambridge massachuttes on october 3 2005. i give my blessed memories to him as a loyal man of honour. i hope mr. thompson will understyand that police officers has to feed their children and pay the rent also. i got to espouse how hurtful i felt but as for eugene record rip gives this quote-it not one make the other possible but it takes two to make life wonderful. i hate to see you suffering so bad and i thankg god you're an magnificent group and im keeping your blessings to the lord's prayers. as for the world organization of family-lets save someone who want to protect and serve. jesus loves you mr. thompson you're in our house!!!!!!!!!!! |