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Who sang Homely Girl?

Release date: 1974

Duration: 03:36

The Chi-Lites released the song Homely Girl. Date of release: 1974.

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The meaning of the song 'Homely Girl ', based on the lyrics

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The deeper meaning of the song's lyrics is that sometimes people are not appreciated for who they are until they become someone else. The lyrics tell the story of a girl who was considered lonely and uninteresting by her classmates, but is now considered a beautiful woman. The boys in her class would never have considered dating her when she was younger, but now they all want a chance to be with her. The lyrics suggest that we should appreciate people for who they are, not just for their outward appearance.

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The Chi-Lites - Short Biography

- The Chi-Lites are an American R&B/soul vocal quartet from Chicago, Illinois.

- The group formed in 1959 at Hyde Park High School.

- The original lineup consisted of Robert Lester, Eugene Record, Creadel Jones, Clarence Johnson, Burt Bowen, Eddie Reed and Marshall Thompson.

- They achieved international success with their hit singles "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl".

- The group is considered one of the precursors of the Chicago soul sound.

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The Chi-Lites released the song Homely Girl in 1974. It was a big success, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Hot Soul Singles chart. UB40 also covered the song and it became popular again between 1989 and 1991.

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