A vibrant slice of late‑’60s Chicago soul, There Was A Time captures Gene Chandler in full orchestral‑funk flow, blending brass‑driven arrangements with his unmistakable vocal presence. This LP remains one of Chandler’s most dynamic Brunswick‑era releases, packed with tightly arranged grooves, emotive ballads and classic soul craftsmanship.

Track Listing
Those Were The Good Old Days
Never Give You Up (Never Gonna Give Up)
Blind Heart
Since You’ve Been Gone
Laughter To Tears
There Was A Time
Pit Of Loneliness
Teacher Teacher
Cowboys To Girls
Fooling Around
Lonely Avenue

Features

• 12" Vinyl LP, Album
• Classic 1968 Brunswick soul
• Chicago soul / funk
• Orchestral arrangements by Sonny Sanders
• Vintage‑era production from Carl Davis & Gene Chandler

Information
Artist: Gene Chandler
Title: There Was A Time
Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album
Label: Brunswick
Catalogue No: BL 754131
Country: US (original issue)
Released: 1968
Genre: Soul / Funk
Packaging: Standard sleeve