Finally checking out some more Chicago!! Definitely a ‘Chick on a Blanket’ kind of song, especially on a Saturday in the Park!! Cheers guys what track do we need to check our next from them?! 🔥🙌🏻
“Your the inspiration” was a good 80’s hit if you guys haven’t done it by them. Might not be your style but I like it.😅 But i would also love it if you guys did “Truckin” by The Grateful Dead✌️☮️
Yes! And please make sure you do the longer edit of 4:28 called Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever off of "The Very Best of Chicago: Only The Beginning"
Awesome song! I found a video of "Make Me Smile" where the guitar track is Isolated and you get to hear only Terry's guitar through the whole song. The end of the video then plays the finished song. ruclips.net/video/6gSI77Uh2oE/видео.html
Needless to say this song saturated the airwaves on beautiful summer weekends in parks up and down Chicago's beautiful lakefront. Such glorious memories. Suggest "Beginnings", or "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" next please sirs.
OH YEAH!! Thank God you said that! I’ve been meaning to suggest that song as well for sometime!! Yeah do “I’d love to change the world” by the band 10 years after. Great song!
You guys are right that this song is well suited to its lyrics, but there's more. It's hard to convey unless you lived it, but the song has the spirit of a more relaxed time (with less technology), in which you could hang out in a "free" community. When they sing "listen children, all is not lost," I believe they're saying that that spirit still exists.
I’m tempted to dare them to listen to the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon suite to hear how it fits. As an added bonus they would get to hear Color My World.
Just go for it and play Chicago Transit Authority start to finish and have your mind blown dudes. From Introduction to Liberation the debut is phenomenal!
Check out "Introduction" from Chicago. Similar to Chicago are Blood, Sweat & Tears from them you could go with "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and "God Bless the Child".
1st.. Mellow Chicago song from 1972. This was a mainstay in Illinois where I..lived. 🎼🎧🎧Chicago in.early 70s was Huge.MASSIVE HORNS ..BUT That sappy ballad 80s crap. Was. Just THAT SAPPY. LOL
Yah, I gotta say, having listened to both "eras" of Chicago, I *definitely* favor the more jazz-like, horn-filled rock of the 70s, versus the (decidedly weaker, more assembly-line) 80s "love song" stuff.
Yeah Chicago was one of those few bands that could do hard rock and mellow ballads equally well. One of the best 70s bands for mellow songs... But in the 80s they completely lost the plot. Drum machines and cheap digital synthesizers and massive cheesy-cheese wiz. They are at the top of the list for the worst band sell out in history.
I was born in 82 and there is some connection to the sappy 80's ballad era of Chicago. But I still MUCH prefer the 70's Terry Kath era of Chicago. To me I think of them as two totally different bands. Kind of like how Heart had the 70's bad ass rocker chick vibe and went all sappy in the 80's.
“Make Me Smile” is my vote for your next Chicago song. If not that, then Dialogue Parts 1&2. Another Band with horns front that era? Blood, Sweat & Tears!
Yeah, B, S&T had a few pop songs. But songs like ‘I love you more than you’ll ever know’ I do not think of as pop. That would be my vote for a B, S& T song 😎
Chicago songs to check out - Make Me Smile (their best) or I'm a Man (my favorite song during the summer of 69). Similar band - Blood, Sweat & Tears, Spinning Wheel or And When I Die
Gotta follow this up with Shambala by Three Dog Night, and Another Park, Another Sunday by The Doobies. Great troika of songs (which I have on an early 70's playlist).
You had to have been there to appreciate, BBQs, Pool parties, 1972 in general. Try “Beginnings” “Does anyone Really know what Time it is” “Make Me Smile” “I’m A Man” which was a Spencer Davis Group cover so you’ll have to do both versions.
I’d love to see some Earth, Wind & Fire reactions. Similar to Chicago, and they even toured together recently. There must be nearly 30 people on stage when they do their finale!
I implore you, PLEASE do "Introduction", this is the first song from their first album, written and sung by the guitarist Terry Kath, who has the most beautiful blue eyed soul "Ray Charles" like voice. Time signature changes, tempo changes, key changes, style changes, it is truly just unreal. This is the reason I picked up a bass by the way, Peter Cetera's playing is superb. You will get a real feel for what these pioneers were capable of.
More greatness from Chicago with Terry Kath: "[I've Been] Searchin' So Long" - "Just You 'N' Me" - and "Wishing You Were Here" (with The Beach Boys singing backup). Start with Searchin' - the second half transitions to something unexpected.
I hope they will listen to a couple of War songs. Cisco Kid is short but great. If Andy and Alex want something along these lines...like with some tasteful wind, big band, I know ythey will love War's The World is a Ghetto. (A long one) I think need to get into some " socially-conscious", funky rock. Then there are other artists once you go on that path. (Some of the finer Curtis Mayfield songs, for example. Studio versions before live versions.) ruclips.net/video/ptIcert_Ra8/видео.html
Make Me Smile (the longer 4:28 edit off of "The Very Best of Chicago: Only The Beginning"), Dialogue (Pt. I & Pt. II) which the full version over 7 minutes can be found on "Chicago Presents The Innovative Guitar of Terry Kath", South California Purples, and you MUST do Poem 58. You won't regret it.
The lead vocalist on this song is Robert Lamm. Chicago actually had three guys who could sing! Next song: "Introduction" (It was the first song on their first album and Terry Kath wrote it to showcase all the things the band could do), "Questions 67 and 68", "Make Me Smile"
Feeling Stronger Every Day, Make Me Smile, and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is. As for similar bands, try Three Dog Night (One, Shambala, Eli's Coming, Momma Told Me Not To Come, Show Must Go On, and more), or Aliotta Haynes and Jeremiah (Lake Shore Drive), or Canned Heat (Going Up the Country), or maybe even the Moody Blues, though they're arguably closer to Pink Floyd.
Contemporaries to Chicago were Blood, Sweat, and Tears (I believe they shared Producers), I'd start with Spinning Wheel, also a more forgotten group Chase (Sadly, there was a tragic plane crash), I'd go with Get It On. Off the same album as Saturday in the Park, and as Andy likes Cetera, I'd consider a more topical song, Dialog Part 1, in which Kath and Cetera trade social views with a ripping rhythm guitar track, by Kath, underneath. Note, I was a classmate of Trumpeter Lee Loughnane's younger brother, Phil, at Elmwood Park High School near Chicago from 1971 to 1975.
Woah, I had forgotten all about Chase till you mentioned them. I had their 8-track back in the day! We even played “Get It On” in high school band during football games! Another vote for “Dialogue Parts 1& 2”!
I was fortunate enough to have met and chatted with Dartanyan Brown, fellow Drake University Alum, and Bassist/Vocalist for Chase's third and final album, Pure Music. Chase, with its Drake connection had a big following there, but, I understand, didn't get as much hype nationally. Ironically, the first track off of Chase's debut album was "Open Up Wide" and the final track of their final album, "Close Down Tight." Jim Peterik, founder of the Chicago based group, Ides of March, and author of Vehicle, also penned songs and sang on Pure Music. My other favorite tracks from Chase include their cover of d'Abo's Handbags and Gladrags, Peterik's Boys and Girls Together, from the debut album, and So Many People and Hades from Ennea.
can you imagine hearing all this on the radio as it was released . Im 59 and I did you guys bring back great memories an I like seeing younger people like you enjoying it as muck as I. Rock on guys
Fair review. Chicago has so many great tunes, especially the early albums before Terry Kath passed. Make me Smile is one that got a lot of air in the 70s. The short version on AM and the long version on FM. Both are good cuts. Cheers Gents!
Their first album (1969)... was a double album !? "Chicago Transit Authority". Record company did not think that was "wise". Then the actual CTA said they had to change their name. Became "Chicago". Their first album has SO many songs on it ! Beginnings, 25 or 6 to 4, Saturday..., Southern California Purples, I'm A Man, sooo many more.
Love it. Ha! ....I remember hearing this for the first time when I was12 yeas old. I was actually in the park with my family in Denver. It actually was the Fourth of July and I had my first beer with my uncle. I've always been a fan and always will be. With all that said, Feeling stronger Everyday is still my favorite. Especially after seeing them sing it live years later. Thanks for the memories guys!
In the early 70's I went to see Chicago expecting a fairly mild concert, knowing songs that were played on the radio like this one. I walked away from the concert saying this was one of the best concerts musically that I've seen. At the time I had never heard of Terry Kath, but he as outrageous and so was the drummer. What can be said about the horns, at the time there were not a lot of bands with horn sections, but it adds such a nice flavor to the music. A precursor to Chicago is Blood, Sweat & Tears , you'd enjoy Spinning Wheel, God Bless this Child, And When I Die or Lucretia Mac Evil.
Love classic Chicago! The strengths of Saturday in the Park are the vibe and the great chord/key changes. Try Poem 58, South Caifornia Purples, Free, Dialogue 1 & 2, or Ballet For A Girl In Buchanan. Some of these songs are a little bit under the radar for such a mainstream group, but they are all instantly recognizable as classic Chicago.
This is by far my favorite tune by Chicago for summer time. Edit: Tower of Power is definitely in the same vein if not even more so, freaking incredible groove that goes on for miles, and I would suggest checking out the song ... What is Hip.
Have you gents heard BAKER STREET by Gerry Rafferty from 1978? It was a huge hit with awesome sax and guitar solos and Gerry's voice is as smooth as butter. One of my favorite songs of all time. For Chicago, MAKE ME SMILE and BEGINNINGS are my next suggestions. Keep them coming!
To me, this is Chicago at their very best!! I may be partial because it brings back memories of when I was a kid and my family would play this song going to a park or a 4th of July event...but I find absolutely nothing wrong here...A+!!
Good song by them but even better ones are Beginnings, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is, Call On Me and Feeling Stronger Everyday
They jammed so long on this song when I saw them live that I forgot what they were even playing until they started singing again at the end. Fantastic band-so many hits!
My junior-senior prom theme in 1973 was Saturday in the Park. 😀 Lots of halter top gowns for the girls and baby blue colored men's formal wear with frilly fronted shirts underneath. I came from humble roots and couldn't afford a gown so my mom took me to Ben Franklin variety store and I bought fabric to make my prom dress. It turned out beautiful. Mom did my hair, which turned out to be an amazingl Renaissance looking updo. I was a nobody in high school but that night, my dress and hair got rave reviews from everyone. I felt like a princess for a night. This song always causes me to wax nostalgic about that prom.😊
Love it! Great going guys! When it comes to Chicago, there is a lot to recommend. The first CTA album is where to go. Beginnings, Questions 67 and 68, Poem 58, South California Purples and Liberation. For later Chicago, Feeling Stronger Everyday is superb. Thanks guys!
Great Chicago song. They were at the top of their game with this one. The first 3 Chicago albums are stellar. Beginnings, Q 67&68, and Lowdown are great choices for next.
The only kinda similar band I can think of off-hand is Blood, Sweat & Tears which was fronted by the great David Clayton-Thomas. "Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die" "God Bless the Child" "You've Made Me so Very Happy" And of course, attempt #87 for "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
"Saturday In The Park" primary lead vocalist was Robert Lamm (keyboard player), Peter Cetera (bass player) sang a lead line here and there in this song.
i'll add to others, your hearing "beginnings", and most certainly "ballet for a girl in buchannan " medley. neither of these early works were ever surpassed by the band.
DID YOU GET IT? It wasn't always the 4th of July, it just felt like it. They're saying: "If you want it really want it..." Every day can feel like the 4th of July. SO... "Can you dig it?... Yes I can!" THE MESSAGE is what makes this song ICONIC, not necessarily the melody. They have much stronger songs but, once you "get it" that's what makes this song very special.
Chicago is pretty unique. The only similar bands to pre-love songs Chicago I can think of are Blood Sweat and Tears (You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die) and The Ides of March (Vehicle). But there’s at least a half dozen more Chicago songs to check out - Feeling Stronger Everyday Make Me Smile Questions 67&68 Beginnings Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Old Days (I’ve Been) Searching So Long Just You n Me Have fun.
This song fully characterizes my childhood days in the park in the 70's - innocent days when people (of every color, in San Jose, CA) had fun listening to a free concert together on the 4th of July.
Just songs that come to mind after that... Atlanta Rhythm Section- So Into You, Looking Glass - Brandy, Seals and Croft - Summer Breeze, Logins and Messina - Your Mamma Don't Dance, The Guess Who - Undun, Boston - Hitch a Ride, Orleans - Still the One, America - Ventura Highway, Sanford Townsend Band - Smoke from a Distant Fire, ELO - Turn to Stone, Grass Roots - Temptation Eyes, Todd Rundgren - I Saw the Light, Gray Wright - Love is Alive, Yes - I've Seen All Good People ( all 7min), Blood, Sweat, and Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy... and a bunch more. Keep up the great work guys... btw... I love Bourbon... Jefferson Ocean is awesome but I just tried something crazy... Howler Head Banana Bourbon. I know seem sacrilegious but I love it.
"My Old School" by Steely Dan has a similar vibe to this song. Great horns, great singing and a similar laid back rhythm -- but a completely different sentiment. Yeah and definitely do "Make Me Smile" like everyone else says.
When I was a boy I loved this song so much, it just felt like such a great “summer” song and it made you want to be outside having fun. I can’t say that it hasn’t aged a bit (especially in these times) but it still very nostalgic for me.
Finally checking out some more Chicago!! Definitely a ‘Chick on a Blanket’ kind of song, especially on a Saturday in the Park!! Cheers guys what track do we need to check our next from them?! 🔥🙌🏻
“Your the inspiration” was a good 80’s hit if you guys haven’t done it by them. Might not be your style but I like it.😅 But i would also love it if you guys did “Truckin” by The Grateful Dead✌️☮️
Make Me Smile.. for sure. Thanks!
Call on Me.
Old Days.
Wishing you were Here.
My Top picks for (( Next🌶️🎸🎸🎸🎼🎧🎶
Keep Grinding Brothas✌🏾🧔🏾✌🏾Love The Setup👍🏾
Old Days is my favorite
"Make me Smile" and "Feeling Stronger Every Day"
Make me smile is my personal fave
OMG YES 🙏
Stronger Every Day starts out such a slow burn, and then hits right when you least expect it.
These Boys are High Energy young Men. Make me Smile and Feeling Stronger is a little more up their Alley. Saturday in the Park? WTF?
Yes! And please make sure you do the longer edit of 4:28 called Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever off of "The Very Best of Chicago: Only The Beginning"
"Beginnings" "Feelin' stronger every day" Can you dig it? Yes I can.
I KNEW thatcha COULD!
2 of my favs. Right there! Back in the Terry Kath days.
Absolutely!
No "I'm a Man"?
@@cheripetty1805 Can't blame you for that line, Cheri. I guess you're just "stayin alive!"
“Make Me Smile.” Great vocal and guitar work from Terry Kath.
Awesome song!
I found a video of "Make Me Smile" where the guitar track is Isolated and you get to hear only Terry's guitar through the whole song. The end of the video then plays the finished song. ruclips.net/video/6gSI77Uh2oE/видео.html
The live one is awesome...
Other band in the same vein of Chicago? Blood, Sweat &Tears: Spinning Wheel / You've Made Me So Very Happy
Yes, I agree!
Also Lucretia MacEvil and Symphony for the Devil.
What he said!
Yes!
Also And When I Die
Next :
Questions 67 & 68
My favorite Chicago tune. Thank God it never got a lot of airplay! Songs that get too much attention tend to get old quick!
Definitely!
Absolutely, it's one of my favorite Peter Cetera vocals, and I think Andy would really dig it.
I'll second that. There is something special about this song. I don't even know what it is exactly, but it's there.
@@foxholeatheist1914 It is Robert and Peter
Needless to say this song saturated the airwaves on beautiful summer weekends in parks up and down Chicago's beautiful lakefront. Such glorious memories.
Suggest "Beginnings", or "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" next please sirs.
San Francisco Bay too ! Awesome memories
I remember this being played at the lake ❤
TEN YEARS AFTER- ID LOVE TO CHANGE THE WORLD. you guys will luv it.
OH YEAH!! Thank God you said that! I’ve been meaning to suggest that song as well for sometime!! Yeah do “I’d love to change the world” by the band 10 years after. Great song!
I’ve been thinking for a while that TYA need some air time - good choice!
I have sent them a request for some Alvin Lee and Ten Years after. They sohwed some interest but never heard a test run.
Totally agree on 10 years after!!!
Definitely! Alvin Lee was a vastly underrated genius on gtr!!
You guys are right that this song is well suited to its lyrics, but there's more. It's hard to convey unless you lived it, but the song has the spirit of a more relaxed time (with less technology), in which you could hang out in a "free" community. When they sing "listen children, all is not lost," I believe they're saying that that spirit still exists.
It perfectly conveys that moment in time and remains a beautiful memory.
If you want a total jam, Make Me Smile is the pick.
Their best song.
I’m tempted to dare them to listen to the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon suite to hear how it fits. As an added bonus they would get to hear Color My World.
"Feeling Stronger Every Day"
Absolutely stopped what I was doing to watch! Making this old man happy! Keep jamming to Chicago.
Chicago one of the greatest bands ever love them.
Poem 58 is one of the best guitar songs ever, do yourself a favor. He is the best.
Terry Kath for the win!
Absolutely agree!
Please, please do Poem 58! Also, South California Purples off the same album. But Poem 58 is a must, some of the best guitar work out there!
Yes pleeeeease
Just go for it and play Chicago Transit Authority start to finish and have your mind blown dudes. From Introduction to Liberation the debut is phenomenal!
Chicago: "Feelin' Stronger Every Day"....."Make Me Smile"
There are so many great Chicago songs still left to react to; "Feelin' Stronger Everyday", Make Me Smile" and on and on..
Another band to check in this vein is Ides of March... check "Vehicle"
Great choice. Lot's of people don't recognize the band or song name. But, they know that first horn riff!
That Russian band does a really good version of that song:
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Vehicle is a forgotten mad BANGER!!
@@frankmarsh1159 Ksenia is worth the price of admission
Good song. Others to check out; "Wishing You Were Here", "Old Days", "Colour My World", "Does Anybody Really Know", "Feeling Stronger Everyday "!
Haven't heard "Colour My World" in years. Great song for when you're trying really hard. : )
No "I'm a Man"?
Wishing you were here is a must.
They already did it
Please please please. Next needs to be "Introduction". First album, first track. UNREAL!
Make me Smile, Question 67 &68 or Feeling Stronger Everyday
Next Chicago:
‘Make Me Smile’
Different band:
Ides of March - ‘Vehicle’
#1 vote for VEHICLE.
Vehicle ... smokin' song!
...take me anywhere I wanna go....
Vehicle is a cool song!
Ah, yes. "Vehicle". The song that taught a whole generation of kids that it's fine to jump in a sedan with a friendly stranger.
Check out "Introduction" from Chicago. Similar to Chicago are Blood, Sweat & Tears from them you could go with "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and "God Bless the Child".
Yes, 'Introduction' is awesome, as are BS&T!
There's something about the opening to "You've made me so very happy" that is just magical. Even 50 years later the magic is still there.
‘Introduction’ The first song off the first Chicago Transit Authority album. Killer guitar, killer bass, killer drums, killer horns. Need I say more?
Make Me Smile (long version), Beginnings, and Questions 67 & 68 - three great Chicago tunes
Gotta do Feelin' Stronger Everyday, such a great song that's super soulful
Suggested Chicago would include Make Me Smile or South California Purples.
The whole Ballet for a girl in Buchanan suite that includes make me smile and colour my world.
Horn bands besides Chcago... Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, Ides Of March, Earth, Wind & Fire, Edison Lighthouse.
Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" would blow their minds.
Edison Light House! My Baby Loves Lovin' was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid.
Yes yes EWF!
J.Geils band
1st.. Mellow Chicago song from 1972. This was a mainstay in Illinois where I..lived. 🎼🎧🎧Chicago in.early 70s was Huge.MASSIVE HORNS ..BUT That sappy ballad 80s crap. Was. Just THAT SAPPY. LOL
Yah, I gotta say, having listened to both "eras" of Chicago, I *definitely* favor the more jazz-like, horn-filled rock of the 70s, versus the (decidedly weaker, more assembly-line) 80s "love song" stuff.
I absolutely love the sappy 80's Chicago songs
Yeah Chicago was one of those few bands that could do hard rock and mellow ballads equally well. One of the best 70s bands for mellow songs... But in the 80s they completely lost the plot. Drum machines and cheap digital synthesizers and massive cheesy-cheese wiz. They are at the top of the list for the worst band sell out in history.
I was born in 82 and there is some connection to the sappy 80's ballad era of Chicago. But I still MUCH prefer the 70's Terry Kath era of Chicago. To me I think of them as two totally different bands. Kind of like how Heart had the 70's bad ass rocker chick vibe and went all sappy in the 80's.
“Make Me Smile” is my vote for your next Chicago song. If not that, then Dialogue Parts 1&2.
Another Band with horns front that era? Blood, Sweat & Tears!
Spinning Wheel would be a great addition to the rotation!
Make Me Smile has to be next. If you like Terry Kath’s guitar, you’ll love his singing on this.
Yay for Make Me Smile. Boo for comparing BS&T to Chicago. BS&T is just a pop band with a horn section.
Yeah, B, S&T had a few pop songs. But songs like ‘I love you more than you’ll ever know’ I do not think of as pop. That would be my vote for a B, S& T song 😎
If they do "Make Me Smile," it should be the whole medley that takes up most of side two of the vinyl album
Next Chicago MAKE ME SMILE .do yourself a favor..
Make Me Smile is a soulfull love rocker.....Beginnings is wonderful as well
Vocals by Robert Lamm ( Piano/ Keyboardist) and Peter Cetera ( Bassist)
They were at the peak of their powers and on a major run of hits.
Chicago songs to check out - Make Me Smile (their best) or I'm a Man (my favorite song during the summer of 69). Similar band - Blood, Sweat & Tears, Spinning Wheel or And When I Die
Robert Lamm sang this one. They had three great singers early on.
@ted ritola Yes! If only...
Love this song, reminds me of my childhood & and Central Park NYC, the sweet memories.🍁🍂☀️💛🩷🧡✨️
Gotta follow this up with Shambala by Three Dog Night, and Another Park, Another Sunday by The Doobies. Great troika of songs (which I have on an early 70's playlist).
yep.
Yeah, "Shambala" for sure.
Love Three Dog Night. Try a Little Tenderness, One, Liar, Eli’s Coming, lots to choose from
3 Dog Night "Shambala" YES !!!!!
You had to have been there to appreciate, BBQs, Pool parties, 1972 in general. Try “Beginnings” “Does anyone Really know what Time it is” “Make Me Smile” “I’m A Man” which was a Spencer Davis Group cover so you’ll have to do both versions.
Crosby Stills and Nash- Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
YES!!!..An absolute MUST!!...but the original studio cut first...Also, Stephen Stills "Treetop Flyer."
Oh yeah: AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! And also Carry On and Find the Cost of Freedom
Absolutely! And Deja Vu. And Almost Cut My Hair! A must for Alex!
"I've Been Searching So Long" and "Make Me Smile" were two of their most awesome songs!
The song "beginnings"!!
"Beginnings" will blow you away with its arrangement! TRUST!!
I’d love to see some Earth, Wind & Fire reactions. Similar to Chicago, and they even toured together recently. There must be nearly 30 people on stage when they do their finale!
I would too. I would probably start with "Shining Star", but "September" would work too.
Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone (Live) Do you feel the love? lol
Chicago is probably my all time favourite band!!! Love all the brass!!!
I implore you, PLEASE do "Introduction", this is the first song from their first album, written and sung by the guitarist Terry Kath, who has the most beautiful blue eyed soul "Ray Charles" like voice. Time signature changes, tempo changes, key changes, style changes, it is truly just unreal. This is the reason I picked up a bass by the way, Peter Cetera's playing is superb. You will get a real feel for what these pioneers were capable of.
Yessss!!! Terry Kath is brilliance!!
Yes! Agree with every word of this!
More greatness from Chicago with Terry Kath: "[I've Been] Searchin' So Long" - "Just You 'N' Me" - and "Wishing You Were Here" (with The Beach Boys singing backup). Start with Searchin' - the second half transitions to something unexpected.
For another similar band try Blood, Sweat & Tears. Best song: God Bless the Child (cover of Billie Holliday).
Just what I was going to suggest. But I think you gentlemen will like Go Down Gamblin'...
Yes, the original BS&T with Al Kooper. Incredible band. They just were never the same once he left and David Clayton-Thomas joined.
Spinning Wheel
I was thinking another song from that album "You Make Me So Very Happy". That's just going to blow them away.
I hope they will listen to a couple of War songs. Cisco Kid is short but great.
If Andy and Alex want something along these lines...like with some tasteful wind, big band, I know ythey will love War's The World is a Ghetto. (A long one)
I think need to get into some " socially-conscious", funky rock. Then there are other artists once you go on that path. (Some of the finer Curtis Mayfield songs, for example. Studio versions before live versions.)
ruclips.net/video/ptIcert_Ra8/видео.html
The other band you're looking for is Blood Sweat & Tears
Spinning Wheel was one of my favorite songs, growing up
Awesome, boys! This is the right era for Chicago. Gotta do “Beginnings”
Make Me Smile all the way for some more uptempo jazz/rock with face-melting guitar work
Make Me Smile (the longer 4:28 edit off of "The Very Best of Chicago: Only The Beginning"), Dialogue (Pt. I & Pt. II) which the full version over 7 minutes can be found on "Chicago Presents The Innovative Guitar of Terry Kath", South California Purples, and you MUST do Poem 58. You won't regret it.
The lead vocalist on this song is Robert Lamm. Chicago actually had three guys who could sing! Next song: "Introduction" (It was the first song on their first album and Terry Kath wrote it to showcase all the things the band could do), "Questions 67 and 68", "Make Me Smile"
Love! This song! Make Me Smile next, please
Oh, and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”
Part of my childhood soundtrack! This brings back wonderful summer memories!
'Make Me Smile' ripping guitar lead!
Absolutely one of my all time favorite feel good songs. The moment I hear that piano, I can't help but smile!
Feeling Stronger Every Day, Make Me Smile, and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is.
As for similar bands, try Three Dog Night (One, Shambala, Eli's Coming, Momma Told Me Not To Come, Show Must Go On, and more), or Aliotta Haynes and Jeremiah (Lake Shore Drive), or Canned Heat (Going Up the Country), or maybe even the Moody Blues, though they're arguably closer to Pink Floyd.
Canned Heat's "On the Road Again" is a must
Yep, but feeling stronger every day is also a great song
Yeah Three Dog Night is a pretty good comp, though they definitely had more of an early 70s pop quality.
Three Dog Night - Joy to the World aka Jeremiah was a Bullfrog
Totally agree, try three dog night, but try "play something sweet (brickyard blues)"
Have to do Make Me Smile!
It's a must!!!! Love some more Chicago!!!!!!!
Contemporaries to Chicago were Blood, Sweat, and Tears (I believe they shared Producers), I'd start with Spinning Wheel, also a more forgotten group Chase (Sadly, there was a tragic plane crash), I'd go with Get It On. Off the same album as Saturday in the Park, and as Andy likes Cetera, I'd consider a more topical song, Dialog Part 1, in which Kath and Cetera trade social views with a ripping rhythm guitar track, by Kath, underneath. Note, I was a classmate of Trumpeter Lee Loughnane's younger brother, Phil, at Elmwood Park High School near Chicago from 1971 to 1975.
Woah, I had forgotten all about Chase till you mentioned them. I had their 8-track back in the day! We even played “Get It On” in high school band during football games!
Another vote for “Dialogue Parts 1& 2”!
I was fortunate enough to have met and chatted with Dartanyan Brown, fellow Drake University Alum, and Bassist/Vocalist for Chase's third and final album, Pure Music. Chase, with its Drake connection had a big following there, but, I understand, didn't get as much hype nationally. Ironically, the first track off of Chase's debut album was "Open Up Wide" and the final track of their final album, "Close Down Tight." Jim Peterik, founder of the Chicago based group, Ides of March, and author of Vehicle, also penned songs and sang on Pure Music. My other favorite tracks from Chase include their cover of d'Abo's Handbags and Gladrags, Peterik's Boys and Girls Together, from the debut album, and So Many People and Hades from Ennea.
can you imagine hearing all this on the radio as it was released . Im 59 and I did you guys bring back great memories an I like seeing younger people like you enjoying it as muck as I. Rock on guys
Searchin and Feeling Stronger Every Day.
Searching so long 💜
@@amys7215 Yes, that's a banger!
That’s always been my favorite Chicago song. I’m so happy you finally reacted to it!
"I think it was the Fourth of July." Memories of the summers of my youth. And I'm Canadian! LOL.
Fair review. Chicago has so many great tunes, especially the early albums before Terry Kath passed. Make me Smile is one that got a lot of air in the 70s. The short version on AM and the long version on FM. Both are good cuts. Cheers Gents!
I can dig it. I remember this song on the radio every station every day. The 70s were a great time to be a kid/ teenager.
Their first album (1969)... was a double album !? "Chicago Transit Authority". Record company did not think that was "wise". Then the actual CTA said they had to change their name. Became "Chicago".
Their first album has SO many songs on it ! Beginnings, 25 or 6 to 4, Saturday..., Southern California Purples, I'm A Man, sooo many more.
Make Me Smile and Feeling Stronger Every Day please
Love it. Ha! ....I remember hearing this for the first time when I was12 yeas old. I was actually in the park with my family in Denver. It actually was the Fourth of July and I had my first beer with my uncle. I've always been a fan and always will be. With all that said, Feeling stronger Everyday is still my favorite. Especially after seeing them sing it live years later. Thanks for the memories guys!
Other bands in this genre
Blood Sweat and Tears “Spinning Wheel”
Tower of Power “Back on the Streets Again” “What is Hip”
In the early 70's I went to see Chicago expecting a fairly mild concert, knowing songs that were played on the radio like this one. I walked away from the concert saying this was one of the best concerts musically that I've seen. At the time I had never heard of Terry Kath, but he as outrageous and so was the drummer. What can be said about the horns, at the time there were not a lot of bands with horn sections, but it adds such a nice flavor to the music. A precursor to Chicago is Blood, Sweat & Tears , you'd enjoy Spinning Wheel, God Bless this Child, And When I Die or Lucretia Mac Evil.
Make me smile has to be next from the original CTA album take care boys
Love classic Chicago! The strengths of Saturday in the Park are the vibe and the great chord/key changes. Try Poem 58, South Caifornia Purples, Free, Dialogue 1 & 2, or Ballet For A Girl In Buchanan. Some of these songs are a little bit under the radar for such a mainstream group, but they are all instantly recognizable as classic Chicago.
This is by far my favorite tune by Chicago for summer time.
Edit: Tower of Power is definitely in the same vein if not even more so, freaking incredible groove that goes on for miles, and I would suggest checking out the song ... What is Hip.
I would also add Chase to that list.
Good choice, Tower of Power. I'd suggest: 'There is only so much oil in the ground'.
Tower of Power did a quarantine version of What is Hip. April 14th. Very fun. Only the vocals are live.
Have you gents heard BAKER STREET by Gerry Rafferty from 1978? It was a huge hit with awesome sax and guitar solos and Gerry's voice is as smooth as butter. One of my favorite songs of all time. For Chicago, MAKE ME SMILE and BEGINNINGS are my next suggestions. Keep them coming!
"Poem 58" is the jam to listen to by Chicago. ☮️
To me, this is Chicago at their very best!! I may be partial because it brings back memories of when I was a kid and my family would play this song going to a park or a 4th of July event...but I find absolutely nothing wrong here...A+!!
You guys rock n roll. I'm having great pleasure watching you enjoy the music of my youth.
Good song by them but even better ones are Beginnings, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is, Call On Me and Feeling Stronger Everyday
They jammed so long on this song when I saw them live that I forgot what they were even playing until they started singing again at the end. Fantastic band-so many hits!
you guys need to listen to: makes me smile, feeling stronger every day, wishing you were here - start there
My junior-senior prom theme in 1973 was Saturday in the Park. 😀 Lots of halter top gowns for the girls and baby blue colored men's formal wear with frilly fronted shirts underneath. I came from humble roots and couldn't afford a gown so my mom took me to Ben Franklin variety store and I bought fabric to make my prom dress. It turned out beautiful. Mom did my hair, which turned out to be an amazingl Renaissance looking updo. I was a nobody in high school but that night, my dress and hair got rave reviews from everyone. I felt like a princess for a night. This song always causes me to wax nostalgic about that prom.😊
Love it! Great going guys! When it comes to Chicago, there is a lot to recommend. The first CTA album is where to go. Beginnings, Questions 67 and 68, Poem 58, South California Purples and Liberation. For later Chicago, Feeling Stronger Everyday is superb. Thanks guys!
You can't go wrong with Chicago, guys! I have such great memories of this song from when I was a kid in the 70's.
Please listen to "Introduction". You will not regret it and that whisky will taste so good while it's going.
So glad I was a kid when this was on the radio. Love having this for my childhood soundtrack. It was released in 1972. I was five.
Great Chicago song. They were at the top of their game with this one. The first 3 Chicago albums are stellar. Beginnings, Q 67&68, and Lowdown are great choices for next.
One of my favorite Chicago songs ... just completely makes me happy
Chicago: "Can you dig it?" A&A: "Ehhhh, yeah, I guess. B+"
I suggest Ballad for a Girl in Buchannon. It’s a 13 minute masterpiece by Jimmy Pankow the trombone player.
The only kinda similar band I can think of off-hand is Blood, Sweat & Tears which was fronted by the great David Clayton-Thomas. "Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die" "God Bless the Child" "You've Made Me so Very Happy"
And of course, attempt #87 for "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
bobobobinalong Great suggestions!
First song longer than 5 minutes slotted for airplay! DJ's LOVED it, as it allowed them time to use the john during their show! ;)
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"Saturday In The Park" primary lead vocalist was Robert Lamm (keyboard player), Peter Cetera (bass player) sang a lead line here and there in this song.
i'll add to others, your hearing "beginnings", and most certainly "ballet for a girl in buchannan " medley. neither of these early works were ever surpassed by the band.
DID YOU GET IT? It wasn't always the 4th of July, it just felt like it. They're saying: "If you want it really want it..." Every day can feel like the 4th of July. SO... "Can you dig it?... Yes I can!" THE MESSAGE is what makes this song ICONIC, not necessarily the melody. They have much stronger songs but, once you "get it" that's what makes this song very special.
Next Chicago song, "Questions 67 & 68"
The brass instrument sound made Chicago unique. It wasn't usually overdone...just sounded great.
Chicago is pretty unique. The only similar bands to pre-love songs Chicago I can think of are Blood Sweat and Tears (You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die) and The Ides of March (Vehicle). But there’s at least a half dozen more Chicago songs to check out -
Feeling Stronger Everyday
Make Me Smile
Questions 67&68
Beginnings
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Old Days
(I’ve Been) Searching So Long
Just You n Me
Have fun.
This song fully characterizes my childhood days in the park in the 70's - innocent days when people (of every color, in San Jose, CA) had fun listening to a free concert together on the 4th of July.
"Make Me Smile", "Wake Up Sunshine", and "Fancy Colors" you'll probably enjoy than this.
Just songs that come to mind after that...
Atlanta Rhythm Section- So Into You, Looking Glass - Brandy, Seals and Croft - Summer Breeze, Logins and Messina - Your Mamma Don't Dance, The Guess Who - Undun, Boston - Hitch a Ride, Orleans - Still the One, America - Ventura Highway, Sanford Townsend Band - Smoke from a Distant Fire, ELO - Turn to Stone, Grass Roots - Temptation Eyes, Todd Rundgren - I Saw the Light, Gray Wright - Love is Alive, Yes - I've Seen All Good People ( all 7min), Blood, Sweat, and Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy... and a bunch more.
Keep up the great work guys... btw... I love Bourbon... Jefferson Ocean is awesome but I just tried something crazy... Howler Head Banana Bourbon. I know seem sacrilegious but I love it.
"My Old School" by Steely Dan has a similar vibe to this song. Great horns, great singing and a similar laid back rhythm -- but a completely different sentiment. Yeah and definitely do "Make Me Smile" like everyone else says.
When I was a boy I loved this song so much, it just felt like such a great “summer” song and it made you want to be outside having fun. I can’t say that it hasn’t aged a bit (especially in these times) but it still very nostalgic for me.