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Gene Chandler - River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down - The Funkadoobian
Gene Chandler - River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down - The Funkadoobian
Gene Chandler - River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down - The Funkadoobian
Gene Chandler - River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down - The Funkadoobian

Gene Chandler - River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down

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Product Details
  • Artist Gene Chandler
  • Title River Of Tears / It's Time To Settle Down
  • Label Checker
  • Catalogue No 1199
  • Format 7''
  • Genre Funk Soul
  • Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Sleeve Condition Generic
Description

Year Released: 1971
Genre: Soul / Chicago Soul

Description:
“River of Tears / It’s Time to Settle Down” by Gene Chandler is a heartfelt slice of early-’70s Chicago soul, released on Mercury Records in 1971. Known as “The Duke of Earl,” Chandler showcases a more mature, reflective sound here — moving away from his doo-wop roots into smoother, orchestrated soul territory.

“River of Tears” is a slow-burning lament, rich with strings, horns, and Chandler’s impassioned vocal delivery — a classic example of his emotional depth and command of phrasing. The B-side, “It’s Time to Settle Down,” shifts gears into a mid-tempo groove, balancing heartfelt lyricism with a steady rhythm section and subtle gospel inflections.

Though not one of Chandler’s biggest chart hits, this single captures the elegance and sincerity that made him one of Chicago’s most consistent and enduring soul voices of the era.