Great record but does anybody know what it was all about? Just another example of the words not necassarily meaning anything as long it's got a catchy tune and there's a good voice. I remember having this argument with two former colleagues John Reynolds and Tim Hamblin.

Gene Chandler (born Eugene Dixon, July 6, 1937, Chicago, Illinois is regarded by soul fans as one of the leading exponents of the 1960's Chicago soul scene, along with Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler.[His signature hit is the  Billboard Hot 100 chart song, "Duke of Earl" (1962). Chandler wrote and performed many more songs, and collaborated with many of the greats in the soul and R&B world.

After spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Magazine charts, Chandler got a cape, a monocle, a top hat and a cane. He simply became "The Duke of Earl" and his concerts drew a large crowd. Occasionally he would come out for an encore, usually "Rainbow." "Rainbow" was one of Chandler's collaborations with Curtis Mayfield, and the only song Chandler has ever recorded three times. Each time the song has been re-recorded, it became a hit all over again.

After a number of years on the road, Chandler decided to become more involved with the business end of the music industry. He produced, wrote, arranged, and he had another major hit in 1970 on Mercury. "Groovy Situation", was a pop and R&B success (his second biggest hit after "Duke Of Earl".

In the late 1970's, even whilst he was placing hits on the disco chart, the nostalgia craze began. DJ Wolfman Jack put together a traveling show of "oldies" acts, and Chandler joined them in the travels around the country.

In 2002, his  hit recording of "Duke Of Earl" was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

He still performs in Chicago, Las Vegas and elsewhere around the U.S.at the age of 71.