The lovely A side ballad was a Top 10 RnB hit in 1967, but it's the terrific B-side dancer that puts this single on collectors' want lists. This is perhaps the best of his five Checker singles. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Chess/Checker/Cadet Records factory sleeve. It has nearly Mint labels, and the audio is also very close to Mint, despite some notable scuffs on the vinyl surface. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | EX+ | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Checker 1165 | 1967 | #9r, #94p in May |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler
Title
To Be A Lover
After The Laughter
Songwriter
Karl Tarleton (A), W.E. Butler (B)
Karl Tarleton (A), W.E. Butler (B)
Producer
Carl Davis, Arranged by Gerald Sims
Carl Davis, Arranged by Gerald Sims
Category
Other Northern Soul
Other Northern Soul
