"Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari" is the first line in an actual Italian song, a children's song from 1955, _Eh Cumpari,_ and translates roughly from Sicilian as, "Hey buddy, what's that (musical) sound?" The lyrics then proceed to list off various instruments (whistle, saxophone, mandolin, violin, etc.), and fun words that are reminiscent of the sound of each of those instruments. It's a cumulative song, like _The Twelve Days of Christmas,_ in that each verse introduces a new instrument and its sound, then repeats all the previous verses, to educate small children about the instrumental sounds. So, in Chicago's lyric, a man is selling ice cream, singing Italian songs, like this Italian children's song.

@marcuspi999

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I always got that the ice cream man was singing the Italian, but knowing it's a classic kid's tune makes it way better. I don't think she ever reads the comments, but I appreciate it. 😀

@vincentwhitley1119

9 ай бұрын

Brilliant song craft from highly talented and extremely intelligent artists

@aaronfrazier7159

9 ай бұрын

Dude, that's cool! Thanks, Man! 😊

@kbrewski1

9 ай бұрын

And she was apparently completely oblivious that Lamm was "singing an Italian song" right after he sang the line "...singing Italian songs" immediately preceding that!! You can have all the technical vocal singing knowledge in the world, but if you don't LISTEN to what the singer is saying, you kind of miss the point. I certainly didn't know any Italian when I bought this album 50 years ago at age 13, and I figured out what was going on immediately without knowing exactly what the Italian phrase meant.

@jimmymac63

9 ай бұрын

Hero mode...activated....

I saw Chicago once live, in the park on a Saturday and it was in fact the fourth of July. imagine how we all went crazy when they started playing this song. EPIC

@scoots66

9 ай бұрын

Were you in Grant Park in Chicago? That would be absolute perfection!

@jdhaynes9887

9 ай бұрын

You’re a low level intelligent but it’s great band

@hfortenberry

8 ай бұрын

Awe man, that would have been AMAZING!!

@JefferySherred

8 ай бұрын

I was at this concert. It was at The Arie Crown Theatre on November 21, 1972. In Chicago.

@thaiwhite3854

8 ай бұрын

That is Epic!!

High school band teachers across the country thanked God for Chicago in the early 70s, because they made high school band relevant.

@davidbjornstad7759

Ай бұрын

The band arrangements are still around. Our community band just this past Saturday played an arrangement of a medley of Chicago songs, including this one.

@Spacedancer747

29 күн бұрын

Word! 😂

For the person who asked in the chat, The Italian is Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari. It means "Hey, buddy, what's that sound?" It's from an Italian children's song.

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

I hope she learns this.

@JadenGregg-su9no

9 ай бұрын

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@Marco-zq9vd

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tommack9395

9 ай бұрын

Right and is fitting since the man selling ice-cream is singing it... I don't think many adults know nor remember children songs anymore especially those in other languages, which pretty much was still common when I was growing up in the 60's/70's. We still had a lot of the older immigrant generation still around in the U.S. I still remember, Aaa, kotki dwa, szarobure obydwa, nic nie beda robily, tylko ciebie bawily - the first line of a Polish Lullaby. My last name used to be Makarewicz.

@spgtenor

9 ай бұрын

Dean Martin.

This is my second fave Chicago song. My first is "Make Me Smile" partly because I love Terry Kath's voice so much!

@richardnanian2446

9 ай бұрын

The saying was that he played guitar like Jimi Hendrix and sang like Ray Charles. I think his guitar style is quite different from Hendrix’s - that comment probably has more to do with Hendrix’s well-documented admiration for Kath - but his vocals definitely sound like Charles’s. And combination of two is just amazing.

@greynoise1409

9 ай бұрын

She does need the Terry Kath song to complete the set.

@BillWalker3rd

9 ай бұрын

Terry Kath is so underrated...such a great guitarist!

@willtown9646

9 ай бұрын

Omg!…that is a great song also…

@EricT3769

9 ай бұрын

Hard to have a favorite “Chicago” song. They were around my entire childhood.

Yes… More Chicago, please…

@TheAcgtrs

9 ай бұрын

I have over 50 Chicago videos on my channel… Trust me, they have a lot more than just their radio songs.

@bodhileaf

9 ай бұрын

Florence + the Machine suck more than Primus...

@jgold78

9 ай бұрын

Terry Kath next...

@stevepowell6503

9 ай бұрын

Seconded.

@bookhouseboy280

9 ай бұрын

The improved Steven Wilson remix/remaster of "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon" (including the hits "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World") would make for a suite analysis.

the Italian section is translated "Eh Cumpari, you'll be ringing" - Eh Cumpari is an old italian song that an old Italian ice cream salesman might be singing in the park? Love the reaction, as always!

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Yoo thank you

@MessagesFromAurora

9 ай бұрын

thanks for clarifying this!!

@payprplayn

9 ай бұрын

Interestingly, in the album version, he didn't sing the actual lyrics like he does here. He just improvised some italian-sounding nonsense. He later went back and looked up the actual lyrics for this version.

@joshuamichael9761

9 ай бұрын

Can you dig it?

@stanphillips7277

9 ай бұрын

Thanks,I'm so used to the studio version that I was caught off guard singing along (in my head) and then I tried holding my headphones to my phone and see if Google translate would help 🤣 I knew someone would know in the comments! Thanks for helping me "Change my World" !

All great musicians. People underestimate how much a brass section can elevate a track.

@MatthewLiebrich

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, a brass section that is not absolutely together can easily become muddled and unimpressive.

@mollypitcher9380

3 ай бұрын

All 7 were irreplaceable. That was Chicago.

@adam872

2 ай бұрын

Yep, great horns in a pop or rock song rule

@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x

22 күн бұрын

horns! I miss horns.

Please do us a favor never stop your channel and never lose your smile it's infectious.😊

Make Me Smile needs to be next. Terry Kath rips up lead vocals and (of course) shows his guitar god status. Start with the 13-min studio version

@stratcat3216

9 ай бұрын

"Ballet for a girl in Buchannon" is the title of the entire song :)

@michaelbereschak9495

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to nitpick, but it is "ballad" and not "ballet"

@davidadams3494

9 ай бұрын

It is "ballet". See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet_for_a_Girl_in_Buchannon

@tommack9395

9 ай бұрын

Kath was one of those musicians who "lived" the song, he's into it so delivers it, akin a SRV, especially on stage. imho, When he passed away so much of the band's musical energy passed with him.

@kennethmiller2333

9 ай бұрын

From that era, I have to go with "If You Leave Me now."

Chicago had so much talent. Each and every member was great in their own right. What I also love about this band is that the horns were not just background noise; they were always front and center. James Pankow (the Trombonist) wrote some great songs, and they all blended their talents very well. And Terry Kath is one of the most underrated guitarists of his generation.

@amd1273

9 ай бұрын

It's too bad the horn players acted like they were the star of the show and drove peter cetera out of the band. The real star, what a shame, practically unlistenable without him

@billsager5634

9 ай бұрын

@@amd1273 Chicago became unlistenable after Terry Kath died and Peter Cetera took over forcing Chicago down the sappy pop lane. Thing is, Cetera was a phenomenal bassist - which no one would know if they only listened to Cetera's sappy pop songs!!!

@amd1273

9 ай бұрын

@@billsager5634 those sappy pop songs made Chicago a lot of money. Those power ballads in the 80s made Chicago a household name. Terry karth was great, but Chicago's most popular songs were peter cetera doing his thing

@billsager5634

9 ай бұрын

@@amd1273 hahaha..... You must be young, if you think Chicago was unknown until those horrid Peter Cetera ballads of the 1980's!!!

@daflotsam

8 ай бұрын

@@amd1273 Twinkies make a lot of money. Doesn't make them good food, though.

Robert Lamm still sounds amazing into his 70's. I've seen them twice in the last few years and they are still amazing

Who doesn't Love Chicago? So many great classic songs. Glad to see you are enjoying them as much as we do.

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Only those who've never heard them right? Lol

@mattmilner4921

8 ай бұрын

My wife doesn’t like Chicago, but I keep her anyway. I saw Chicago perform this song on a Saturday, in a national park, on the Fourth of July. Was thrilled when they started playing this song.

Hopefully Elizabeth will check out Blood Sweat and Tears next. This was the other horn influenced band that was ironically managed by the same producer but most thought they were rivals but actually weren’t.

@rickcaruso7351

9 ай бұрын

I agree but don’t forget Tower of Power and Lighthouse , as a trumpet guy myself for 17 years I loved all those horn sections.

@johnjohn37371

9 ай бұрын

​@@rickcaruso7351I have always thought the Tower of Power were just the coolest dudes...

@QuantumBeeWellness

9 ай бұрын

Not to mention the amazing voice of David Clayton Thomas when he sang for Blood Sweat & Tears

@armadillotoe

9 ай бұрын

I love BS&T. I always thought of Chicago as jazz/rock and BS&T as rock/jazz.

@oldmanghost219

9 ай бұрын

BS&T One of my all time favorites.

Another vote for Make Me Smile here...there are many live versions of it, and have always been taken by the soulful richness of Terry Kath's voice. That is the final third of the Chicago vocal trifecta, and, no doubt will be amazed at how he attacks his guitar during that song while still executing the vocal lines at such a high level. All amazing...

@nbp8691

9 ай бұрын

Me too for Naje Me Smile, which also has the best drums in a pop rock song ever

"Beginnings" is one of my favorite of theirs. Really powerful brass in it too especially building up at the halfway point. 🎺👌

Elizabeth takes a walk through the park on a Friday for Saturday in the Park. So she's a little early 😂

@TheCharismaticVoice

9 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! Very surprising I'm early!

@JadenGregg-su9no

9 ай бұрын

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@davidt7482

9 ай бұрын

Hhhhmmm, Friday in the Park with Elizabeth or Sunday in the Park with George?

@martinedwards2004

9 ай бұрын

@@davidt7482George is only there in the afternoon.

Notice that when the rhythm changes, the first lyrics are 'Slow motion ...' THAT is great song writing. The rhythm goes to a back-beat, accentuating 2 and 4 in each measure, which gives a slow-down feel to it. It's like having the melody jump up right when you have an uplifting line in the lyrics - words and music working together.

I had a terrible childhood, and this song came out right in the midst of it. It cheered my poor damaged little child's heart. Thank heavens they played it endlessly on the radio. Very uplifting never fails to make me happy.

@Estes705

6 күн бұрын

Completely understand. Same either me.

Greatest horn band of the early 70s

@danielgoldberg2129

9 ай бұрын

Or, Tower of Power.😊

@scottwallace3450

4 ай бұрын

Greatest. Horn. Band. EVER!

Elizabeth's reacting to "Saturday in the Park" and I'm doing my happy dance.

Terry Kath and Chicago, "Wishing You Were Here", '74 New Year's Rockin' Eve .... Imagine - Chicago with the backing vocals of the Beach Boys. This live performance sounds just like the studio. Lead vocals are split between Terry and Peter who changes to acoustic guitar while Terry switches to bass.

In the seventies, I played trombone in the high school band. Chicago made me feel cool.

@Dark_Walker_

9 ай бұрын

I was a sax player from '70-'78... me too.

Omg I love this band so much! This was my first introduction to them. His vocals are always so clean and beautiful. “Questions 67 and 68” is my personal favorite song from them 😭🔥🔥

@sirkat344

9 ай бұрын

Questions 67 & 68 is a great track.

@nmmboy

9 ай бұрын

@@sirkat344 Right? It’s such a masterpiece.

@tsfurlan

9 ай бұрын

Theyre singing about Grant Park in downtown Chicago. It's where Lollapalooza is held every year

@christersulzer2733

9 ай бұрын

I agree that "Question 67 and 68" is so good, but also the first track on the "Transit...album" that is "Introduction" is even more great. Best wishes from another musiclover in Sweden!

@robertportillo1207

9 ай бұрын

I LOVE the first 3 LP's.

So many great tunes from these guys. Wishing You Were Here with the Beach Boys on backing vocals is beautiful. ❤

@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd

7 ай бұрын

I think should would go nuts with that one!

Elizabeth, I bet you would absolutely love their song feeling Stronger Everyday. It is a banger but it is so beautiful and it showcases some incredible horns and some incredible singing.

I love Robert Lamms voice in this era. Cool that you recorded this and the smile in his voice.

I never realized that verse was in Italian! No wonder I could not figure it out. Still my favorite Chicago song. It is simply a joyous picture created with musical instruments and voices singing happy lyrics! RIP Terry Kath - you are so missed.

I attended the actual Saturday in the Park concert on a sunny Saturday in Chicago. Wonderful memories. They were on fire that day. Chicago was the first three concerts I saw as a teenager. So appreciative that I was able to see Terry Kath perform those shows.

As a Teenager growing up in the 70s this song is so true, what an amazing time.

Such an over abundance of talent - I cannot see how one could listen this song and NOT be happy!

I was a bus driver for 6 months on the Chicago tour in 1995 and it was a blast. I've loved their music since the 70s and getting to know them just made me love them more.

Chicago was blessed to have three distinctive lead singers in the band. Keyboardist Robert Lamm with his sharp baritone voice, guitarist Terry Kath with his deeper bass/baritone and bassist Peter Cetera with his light tenor made for a perfect combination of voice types.

I totally loved their audacity. Bursting onto the scene with a double album, then following that with another double album! They just had so much to say; and everything they said was magnificent. Thank you for taking the time and sharing.

@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd

7 ай бұрын

I think they had 3 double albums in a row, then a four-record set at Carnegie Hall.

it brings back memories for me of luscious Saturdays, wandering around town or through a park. Soaking in the sun, doing a little people-watching, and meeting up with friends for a nice, easy day. A little bit of music, a little bit of breathing, and a lot of laughing. I hope kids get this these days because they were pure gold for me. I love songs like this that put the scent of those days back in my nostrils.

was 10 years old in 73 pleasant memories going to the local lake in the summer and listening to this on AM radio. will never forget the good ol days.

One of my all-time favorite songs. It always puts me in a good mood.

Chicago is one of the GOATs! Each song is huge production. Love their orchestration of instruments and voices to boot.

I saw Chicago in concert about 17 years ago. I remember Trombonist Jimmy Pankow saying that it was their 37th consecutive year of touring! Many of the members on stage were original members, and most of the others were close to being original members. As a musician myself (trombone) I was blown away by how they still made the performance feel like it was their first time, like it was all fresh and they were excited to be there - which they absolutely were! You can't fake that! This band has so many hits, they could play a 3 hour set and play nothing but hits, all homerun songs! And even when they ventured into something new and different, it was a jam! In fact, one of the highlights for me was when they took it down, kicked up a nice bosa nova rhythm, and the trumpet player Lee Loughnane set aside his horn and sang the lead..and he had a damn good baritone voice!

I was a big Chicago fan in my youth and saw them live three times in the early 70s, when this was recorded. Great memories!

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Amazing I can only imagine. Jeez

Love your upbeat vibe, and that you are doing (and truly enjoying) the songs of my youth. Music can lift us and our world certainly needs more lifting these days. Thank you.

Elizabeth you nailed it, Chicago is pure J.O.Y. when I hear them I can't help but smile!😊

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Joy

Agreed. Blood, Sweat & Tears, Elizabeth. Spinning Wheel - it will blow you away!

Chicago; the brass, the vocals, the song writing, so great. Why can't we find current music like this ? It's been so long since I've heard this that I almost forgot them. Damn I'm old !

@ericdustin4663

5 ай бұрын

the Brass. that Bone....

Make Me Smile or Colour My World with Terry Kath on lead vocals would be awesome for you to do next! Chicago Transit Authority or simply CHICAGO!

@davidpaine7398

7 ай бұрын

Color my world was the last dance of the night way back when...

I grew up listening to Chicago way back when! Born and raised here in Chicagoland. As a young girl, we moved to California. At first I was happy, but at the same time, I was sad for missing the classic Chicago. Then Chicago,the band, came up with a great song, “Take Me Back to Chicago.” And it was released the same week that I was moving back to Chicago! Talk about love and irony. Check it out.

@peacefulpossum2438

8 ай бұрын

I also grew up in Chicagoland with this music as the soundtrack to my childhood. I never thought much about the term Chicagoland till someone from another state asked me if that was like Disneyland LOL.

I want these early Chicago songs to go on forever. The brass charts are so exciting and the musicianship is top-notch throughout. What a groundbreaking ensemble. And what a great analysis, Elizabeth! Hope you and the fam are doing well.

This was one of my favorite songs as a kid. I remember going to Memorial Park in Blue Island near Chicago hearing this song as a toddler. Just sunshine.

Terry Kath and Peter Cetera interweave their singing to a higher level in Dialogue 1 & 2 which would make excellent fodder for an in depth reaction.

@jhnstn1

3 ай бұрын

As would Kath's Color my World.

@chetstevensq

3 ай бұрын

@@jhnstn1 she COULD do all 13 minutes of Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon which includes COLOUR My World, Pankow went with the pretentious spelling for some reason.

This is one of the greatest groups ever three lead singers and the band is made up of all great musicians love Chicago so much

I just found your channel today because a friend sent me your video for Blues Traveler’s “Hook,” which is my go-to karaoke song. Now it’s almost 1:30 am and I’m in a fascinating and fun rabbit hole! I love your energy, and I love your expansive, articulate music vocabulary. You’re describing things that I think and recognize but never had the words for. It’s fun seeing you have fun with this!

Question 67 and 68 is a must. I was lucky enough to see the original lineup when I was 8 years old. Just love them

One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite groups

We saw them 3 years ago and this band has not changed at all. They are so polished that it is truly remarkable. Must be my second best group, next to the Moody Blues. The Moodies wrote orchestras into their music.

@JohnHF1957

9 ай бұрын

Only three remaining from the original seven and now featuring at least ten members, so how can that be "..this band has not changed at all."?

This was a lovely start to my Monday. Apologies I couldn't make the premier but so glad you are enjoying more of Chicago!

This was such a joy to listen to more Chicago with you!!! 🥰

Looking forward to this one. Keep Chicago in the rotation, especially the Terry Kath years. I voted for Hocus Pocus in your Halloween poll, but I have never thought of it as a Halloween song. Please do The Midnight Special performance. They refused to cut the song down for their allotted time, so they sped it up. Totally insane. You will love it. Listen to it for everybody aside from your Halloween videos.

@thomasmacdiarmid8251

9 ай бұрын

No, Hocus Pocus is not a Halloween song, just as My Favorite Things is not a Christmas song; still, if it gets a good song listened to, who am I to complain. I have not seen the Halloweek list, but I sertainly hope DOA by Bloodrock (not the longest version) is on the list - as creepy a song as any you'll find.

@KenRoerden

9 ай бұрын

Love DOA! yes, very creepy and hits hard. A lot of stations wouldn't play it.@@thomasmacdiarmid8251

I feel old now, I had this on 8-track way back when.

I like the bass bridge beginning at 11:02 to make the transition in tempo/style. It's subtle but needed. Love your vocal observations and your joy in the music. Thank you so much 😊

Chicago is the most overlooked band. Three songs off the top of my head are Beginnings, Make Me Smile (the long version) and I’m A Man. Try the album versions before live versions.

I love your reaction to this. Growing up this song was radio music we sang along with in the car. I love to see your take on it. This song brings back a specific memory with my family and I was so glad to revisit it. ❤

My band plays this song and it is a super fun song to play... especially as a drummer! Such great grooves and when we get all the vocals together it sounds so good! Love this song!

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

So fun

@tommack9395

9 ай бұрын

I can't think how any drum parts played by Danny Seraphine would not be fun to play?

Legendary band, prime musicians. Thank you for including Chicago again.

I grew up to bands such as Chicago and Bread playing on my parents console stereo in the 70’s!

Elizabeth, you definitely have to do a voice reaction of Chicago's "ballad for a girl from buchannon" from their Live at Tangle concert" Especially paying attention to the sing and guitar playing of the late great Terry Kath. He is incredibly underrated as a guitar player, and his voice is so incredibly rich and soulful in the song "Colour My World". This is a multi song piece created by James Pankow who is one of the few remaining founding members of Chicago. You will definitely not be disappointed.😀

@lvglen

9 ай бұрын

Dude... it's "Ballet For A Girl in Buchanon", NOT Ballad! I've been loving Chicago's music since 1973, and I feel like this is Jimmy Pankow's masterpiece. Although the Tanglewood version gives it life, the studio album version is so clean and under control that it is the standard for this medley. Key Points "Colour My World" and the extended end to "Make Me Smile."

Excellent!! Glad to hear more of the wonderful music I grew up with! Yes...I rode dinosaurs to school, in the snow, uphill both ways. 😅

@JUSTIFIED-R.W.M.J.

9 ай бұрын

At least we had great music to listen to on the way!

@Merzui-kg8ds

9 ай бұрын

I think I went to the same school. :)

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

With no shoes

@lisawallace3124

9 ай бұрын

same! As I tell my kids..."yes, I was there when they invented dirt" 😂😂

When I lived in the west suburbs of Chicago in the early 1970s, this was the "wake up in the morning" tune on the radio that got me going for the day. I've visited the 'Park' several times, from then to recent years. It has become a beautiful place to see the lakeside sights and to meet friends.

One of my favorite bands that I started listening to as a little girl. My dad introduced me to them. My little girl heart was in love with Peter Cetera in the 80s. I’ve seen this band twice in the last few years. Even though they’ve lost some members, it was a great show. The last show I went to by myself (most of my friends wouldn’t know much about them) and made some friends with some older ladies in the same row. A great time was had by all.

Another Chicago song you MUST do is "Make Me Smile"

Another great feel-good song that came out about this same time is King Harvest's _Dancin' in the Moonlight._ The two songs aren't similar in composition, arrangement, or even vocally -- BUT it's got that same laid back vibe. Only, instead having fun on a summer afternoon in the park, they're out dancing under the moon... maybe later that night! At least, I like to think so. :)

@geetee2694

8 ай бұрын

Love their version of the song. The original writer wrote it after he and his girlfriend were attacked by a gang on an island. His band was Boffalongo.

I have such bright childhood memories if this song, of sunny days at the community pool hearing this on some teenager’s transistor radio and they and their friends singing along.

The contrast of melody. Is like a hot summer July day !

You know there is another band from that era that you haven’t covered yet, the Eagles. And probably one of the best harmony intros in Seven Bridges Road. I would love to her your take on that buttery harmony. It was so good it’s hard to find the original over all the cover that have been made since.

@TheCharismaticVoice

9 ай бұрын

I'm actually very familiar with the Eagles. My mother reminded me that they listened to them a lot when I was growing up. That said, I know the Eagles are super hard on copyrights, so we've been holding off for a bit. I might cross that bridge next year!

@metalmark1214

9 ай бұрын

@@TheCharismaticVoice You are right Elizabeth. The Eagles are super difficult with copyright. Don Henley has 60 people scanning the internet looking for Eagles material. I've heard he's even destroyed some peoples KZread channels. Beware.

@Knutterbife

9 ай бұрын

​@@TheCharismaticVoiceYou mean you'll cross Seven Bridges Road next year? Lol

@donnam5891

9 ай бұрын

The Eagles are great but not worth getting blocked or worse.

@umainebearman

9 ай бұрын

The Eagles (Mostly Don Henley) is a NOTORIOUS video striker and in most all cases getting any of their music in any kind of video is way more trouble than its worth. Eagles, Metallica, Led Zepplin, Queen... totally waste of time.

They've always been one of my favorites. I saw them live in June with three of the original members. The whole concert was hit after hit.

I remember riding the school bus and hearing this song playing a lot on my little transistor radio. One of my favorites as a 9yo in 4th grade, 1973-74.

The transition into the second part is one of may favorites in any song.

We could sure use a Chicago style band today!

@itsmedave81

9 ай бұрын

The Tedeschi Trucks Band is what you're looking for

@mikepatterson6416

9 ай бұрын

@itsmedave81 OK I am skeptical but I will try them out. Thanks for the recommendation!

@fredruthven4566

9 ай бұрын

Leonid and Friends is an amazing Chicago (and others) tribute band. Check them out here on KZread.

@mikepatterson6416

9 ай бұрын

@fredruthven4566 oh yeah I enjoy their KZread videos 😎

@johnjohn37371

9 ай бұрын

​@@mikepatterson6416Derek Trucks is amazing...he joined the Allman Brothers and then formed a band with his wife, blues vocalist Susan Tedeschi. There is YT footage of him playing guitar sitting between John Mayer and B.B. King and just blowing there mind...B.B King commented that "that was the best I've ever heard that played." I know I'm rambling, but he is a really special player...I'm sure you'll love them both...

If Chicago does it for you, and you love the happy vibe… you should check out “And When I Die” by Blood Sweat and Tears. Not for the channel, just for you. If you don’t know them they are a Great bluesy jazz rock combo, with crazy transitions, difficult meters, and a singer with a voice that was made for whatever you may classify this band as. If you do know them… then you already know what I am talking about.

One of the most fun, talented and entertaining concerts I've ever been to. I've seen them several times over the years.

Saw them in 1970; it was a great departure from what we had grown accustomed to. Of course we had listened to the records but to experience them live was exhilarating. They "blew the roof off the joint!"

Along with Chicago, you should check out Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire! Great vocalists with powerful horn sections.

This popped up on my feed tonight, and the wonderful composition by Chicago and your joyous reaction pulled me out of a day long funk. Thank you!

I'm from Chicago, so I always loved their name, and growing up with these songs was so wonderful.

This is one of my favorite songs during the 70’s

So much love your enthusiasm and informed analysis. Great song, great band

Chicago was blessed to have three lead singers, great songwriters and musicians. A true super group loaded with so much talent. Also, this song is pure summertime, pure joy, pure artistry! You can't ask any more from music than that!

@scoots66

9 ай бұрын

This particular song had Robert Lamm (piano/keyboards) as lead vocal with Peter Cetera singing backup. I believe Lamm also wrote this song as well.

@stpnwlf9

9 ай бұрын

Not just 3 lead singers, but all completely distinct sounds. You could identify each singer instantly on records.

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Too cool.

Peter's voice has always reminded me of the horns they use so much throughout their music. Love Chicago!

Forgot how good they are. So clean and cool. Great horn section always.

the italian line is from a popular traditional italian song - what the icecream vendor was singing

Saw them twice in the 70's - so much positive energy in their shows. Best trumpet playing band no one ever heard of ;)

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

True I love Tower of Power as well

Great reaction! Loving the early Chicago! For a somewhat more introspective song, try "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" And for more uplifting rock, I would suggest "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas. Steve Walsh's vocals are amazing, and I've never seen a tighter band in concert than Kansas. Thanks for all you do!

He's quoting the man selling ice cream ... (Eh, Cumpari! ci vo sunari ("Hey, buddies, what [music] are you playing?")

I had the pleasure of watching them live around 1990/91. Such a good show??? ❤️

Boy thos really takes me back to a much funner place, and time. I grew up with Chicago. You could always count on their music to bring Happy , and Joyous Symphonic Harmony to your Day. Beautiful analysis of this song. Thanks for the share. AWESOME!!!!!🎉!!!!!🎉

Colour my World by Chicago!

@threecedarshomestead1330

9 ай бұрын

That was the theme for my Senior Prom back in '74. Still brings back memories.

I remember them when they we're CTA. Being from the area I got a jump hearing them before the rest of the country

@jaypeterson7637

9 ай бұрын

I did as well living in the Chicago suburbs.

@Nastyn1nja808

9 ай бұрын

Damn Ive never looked into the history but wow you OGs. 85 baby here

That was super fun. Not wanting a song, or anything, to end is a grand compliment.

Saw Chicago for the first time this summer. Pushing 50, I was towards the younger end of the crowd. They, of course, were awesome.

Seen them last night in Tulsa. Still put on a great concert.

Edit ; Warning - People have been asking for this song. All of it. It is easy to get a cut up version of it so read this entire post for clarification. ... Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon live (Tanglewood 1970) . 14 minutes. Terry was on FIRE in this concert both with guitar and vocals. Terry's vocals are both intense at times then calm. Note ; It was too long for AM radio's 3 minute limit, so the record company cut 2 songs out of it. They took the beginning and spliced the end to make a song called Make Me Smile. Then they cut a song out of the middle and called it Colour My World.

@patrickhenry4675

8 ай бұрын

I have the original vinyl record from Tanglewood. I will check it to see if it has the full Ballad but I think it does. I also have their Toronto Rock & Roll Revue live record from 1969.

@bigredmatt1011

8 ай бұрын

Colour My World is beautiful.

@oldmanghost219

5 ай бұрын

@@patrickhenry4675 ("I have the original vinyl record from Tanglewood.") ... That's fantastic. I didn't know there was vinyl. I only found and heard of the Tanglewood version a few years ago when I started using KZread.

@patrickhenry4675

5 ай бұрын

@@oldmanghost219 A significant percentage of the album is online since it was also filmed. The sound was very good for such an early recording. I am not sure but I suspect the vinyl was cut from a remastered audio section of the film recording that day.