“I Love You” (Otis Leavill) #63 1/17/1970

The West Side of Chicago was fertile ground for entertainers. Along with his pals Curtis Mayfield and Major Lance, Otis Leavill found success in the music biz, though his was mainly behind the scenes. He helped run Dakar Records and was co-credited with discovering the Chi-Lites and Chaka Khan. Eugene Record, soon to become front man of the Chi-Lites, co-wrote this Top 10 soul hit for Otis.