title: Real People (song)
text: # 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
  