Real People (song)
# Real People (song)

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard | (unrated) |

"Real People" is a song from American band Chic's fourth album Real People. It was the second single from this album and like its predecessor, featured a solo lead vocal by Luci Martin.

## Background

Exploring new directions in the post-Disco era, Chic continued incorporating harder rock elements into their sound as evident by Nile Rodgers' blaring guitar solos which kick-off and end the song. Audiences were caught off guard by the new Chic sound. Prompting some radio programmers to flip the single and play the more upbeat/dancable B-side "Chip Off The Old Block" instead of the A-side. This, combined with other factors, resulted in the single not making much impact on the charts.

## Reception

Record World said it has "impeccable" taste, "stylish production," "topical lyrics," "a sweltering guitar solo" and "vocal perfection."

## Chart performance

"Real People" only peaked at number 51 on Billboard's "Hot Soul/Black Singles" chart and number 79 on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart. It failed to chart in the UK, as the song "26" was released as a single, in lieu of "Real People".

## Track listings

### Atlantic 3768, September 29, 1980

* A. "Real People" (7" Edit) - 3:45
* B. "Chip Off The Old Block" - 4:56

### Atlantic promo 12" DMD 247, 1980

* A. "Real People" - 5:20
* B. "Real People" (7" Edit) - 3:45
