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Wikipedia article
"'Real People'" is from Chic's fourth album 'Real People'. It was the second single from this album and like its predecessor, featured a solo lead vocal by Luci Martin.
Background
Exploring new directions in the post-Disco era, Chic continued incorporating harder rock elements into their sound as evident by Nile Rodgers' blaring guitar solos which kick-off and end the song. Audiences were caught off guard by the new Chic sound. Prompting some radio programmers to flip the single and play the more upbeat/dancable B-side "Chip Off The Old Block" instead of the A-side. This, combined with other factors, resulted in the single not making much impact on the charts.
Chart performance
"Real People" only peaked at number 51 on Billboard's "Hot Soul/Black Singles" chart and number 79 on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart. It failed to chart in the UK, as the song "26" was released as a single, in lieu of "Real People".
Track listings
;Atlantic 3768, September 29, 1980
* A. "Real People" (7" Edit) - 3:45
* B. "Chip Off The Old Block" - 4:56
;Atlantic promo 12" DMD 247, 1980
* A. "Real People" - 5:20
* B. "Real People" (7" Edit) - 3:45
References
Category:1980 singles
Category:Chic (band) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Nile Rodgers
Category:Songs written by Nile Rodgers
Category:Songs written by Bernard Edwards
Category:Song recordings produced by Bernard Edwards
Category:1980 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
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