Stoned Out of My Mind

Recorded by The Chi-Lites during the group's highly successful Brunswick Records period, with songwriter and producer Eugene Record leading the sessions. The recording featured the group's signature harmony vocals supported by lush orchestration and a polished Chicago soul arrangement. Released in 1973, the single became one of the group's final major crossover hits of the decade. Its blend of romantic melancholy, memorable melody and sophisticated production reinforced The Chi-Lites' status among the leading vocal groups of the era. The recording remained popular through repeated radio play, compilation appearances and extensive sampling by hip-hop and R&B artists. Its vocal passages and instrumental backing became particularly influential among producers searching for classic soul source material.