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A Chicago-based vocalist whose music was steeped in Southern gospel and deep soul, Otis Clay never had a major pop hit, but he was a periodic visitor to the R&B charts and an enduring presence in the world of blues and vintage soul, while also enjoying a long career in spiritual music. Clay was born on February 11, 1942 in Waxhaw, Mississippi, where the church was a vital part of his family's life. In 1953, Clay's family moved to Muncie, Indiana, where he began performing with a local gospel group. In 1957, Clay and his family relocated to Chicago, where he joined the Golden Jubilaires, the first of many gospel groups he would work with in the Windy City.

Eugene Record is best known as lead singer of The Chi-Lites. He demonstrated skills as a songwriter, arranger and producer for the group and other artists on the Brunswick label in the 60s and 70s In 1977 he moved to Warner Brothers for three albums, the first two of which are presented here. The collection of songs includes what is considered as his best solo work, Overdose Of Joy. It is the defining moment from his time as a solo artist, but the craftsmanship and beauty of the record is further evident on songs across these two albums on other standout moments including Here Comes The Sun and We Belong Together in his melancholic style.