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Gene Chandler, born on July 6, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., is a renowned soul, funk, and disco singer-songwriter. After his time with a group, he went solo and achieved fame in the early 1960s with the hit "The Duke Of Earl," which became a signature persona for his act. He appeared as "The Duke Of Earl" in the movie "Don't Knock The Twist." Following his solo releases, he recorded for various labels and was often produced by notable figures in the industry. Chandler collaborated with artists on several projects, including a duet with an unnamed partner on "From The Teacher To The Preacher." Among his hits from the 1960s were his cover of "There Was A Time" and "You Threw A Lucky Punch," which was an answer song to Mary Wells' "You Beat Me To The Punch." In the early 1970s, he released the album "One On One," featuring duets with another artist. His second biggest hit after "The Duke Of Earl" was the early 1970s track "Groovy Situation." During this time, while at a specific label, he established his own label, contributing to his long career in music. From 1978 to 1981, he served as executive vice president at another label, where he released four disco funk albums, including hits like "Get Down," "When You're #1," "Does She Have A Friend

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