Gene Chandler - A Gene Chandler Album

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Review by Hugo Cardoso

A Gene Chandler Album: A Funky Soul Journey That Still Hits Hard If you’re into that raw, unfiltered funk and soul vibe from the late '60s, A Gene Chandler Album is one of those hidden gems you didn’t know you needed. Released in 1969 on Joy Records in the UK, this record feels like a warm hug wrapped in grit and groove. It’s not perfect—heck, it doesn’t even try to be—but that’s kinda what makes it special. Let me start with “Duke Of Earl.” Yeah, yeah, I know—it’s probably his most famous track ever, but hearing it here again just slaps. There’s something about the way Gene belts out those lines, like he owns the room no matter where you are. You can almost picture him strutting around some smoky club, owning every single note. The harmonies? Ridiculous. And when the horns kick in halfway through? Forget it. This song isn’t just music; it’s an experience. Every time it comes on, I find myself air-conducting or mouthing the words like I’m starring in my own movie montage. Then there’s “Kissin’ In The Kitchen,” which might sound silly at first glance, but man, does it work. It’s playful without being cheesy, smooth without trying too hard. The bassline alone could make anyone want to grab their partner and sway awkwardly across the floor (no judgment if you trip over your cat). What sticks with me is how effortlessly cool Gene sounds—he’s not showing off, just letting the groove do its thing. By the end of the track, you’ll either have a goofy grin on your face or feel inspired to whip up dinner while humming along. Or both. No rules here. The rest of the album keeps the energy alive too. Tracks like “Turn On Your Love Light” bring that fiery gospel-inspired soul vibe, while slower numbers like “I Wake Up Cryin’” hit you right in the feels. Sure, a couple of songs blend together after a few listens, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s just reminding you why wheels exist in the first place. What gets me thinking though is how timeless this stuff still feels. Like, here we are decades later, streaming playlists full of autotuned bangers, yet these simple, heartfelt tracks still pack more punch than half the stuff out today. Maybe it’s because Gene wasn’t chasing trends—he was making music for real people living real lives. And let’s be honest, don’t we all need a little more of that? Oh, random thought: If someone told me Gene Chandler wrote these songs while wearing bell-bottoms and eating fish n’ chips, I wouldn’t doubt it for a second. Just saying.

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Artist: Gene Chandler
Album: A Gene Chandler Album
Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Big Lie
Turn On Your Love Light
Lonely Island
Daddy's Home
Kissin' In The Kitchen
So Many Ways
I Wake Up Cryin'
Stand By Me
Duke Of Earl
Festival Of Love
Nite Owl
I'll Follow You

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Catalog Numbers

JOYS 136

Labels

Joy Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Notes

A Vee Jay Recording, California

About Gene Chandler

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Soul - funk - disco singer - songwriter Born on 06.07.1937 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. After his stint with he went solo. In the early 60's he released the smash hit "The Duke Of Earl

Real Name

    • Eugene Dixon

Name Vars

  • Chandler
  • Dickson
  • Dixon
  • Duke Of Earl
  • Gene
  • Gene \
  • Gene (Duke Of Earl) Chandler
  • Gene Duke Of Earl\
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Aliases

  • Eugene Dixon
  • The Duke Of Earl

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Gene Chandler's 1969 album, *A Gene Chandler Album*, released in the UK under Joy Records, blends Funk and Soul with a mix of heartfelt and upbeat tracks. Among them is "Duke Of Earl," a song that became one of his signature hits. It’s wild to think this funky classic shares space with covers like "Stand By Me" and "Daddy’s Home." Old-school vibes all the way!