ledzep45 Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 So, hey I haven't been on the forums for ages (for one reason or another........) but I'm back! Anybody else love early chicago before they turned all pop? And on another note, anybody like Electra Glide In Blue? Quote
ally Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 So, hey I haven't been on the forums for ages (for one reason or another........) but I'm back! Anybody else love early chicago before they turned all pop? And on another note, anybody like Electra Glide In Blue? Love CTA. Terry Kath was amazing . Thought they completely lost the plot after his untimely death Quote
ledzep45 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Posted April 27, 2010 Love CTA. Terry Kath was amazing . Thought they completely lost the plot after his untimely death Yeh, Kath was (still is) one of the best. I still can't get over the sustain he gets on 'Listen', i'ts too amazing! I remember reading somewhere Hendrix was a big fan. Quote
ally Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Yeh, Kath was (still is) one of the best. I still can't get over the sustain he gets on 'Listen', i'ts too amazing! I remember reading somewhere Hendrix was a big fan. I was lucky enough to see them live a couple of times ( 71/72 ). Free Form Guitar/ California Purples , I'm A Man, 25 or 6 to 4 were all Kath trademarks. However, It wasn't just about TK, the whole band was great ! Quote
Deborah J Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 They were fantastic! Bringing back some memories here:-) I saw them live in mid 70's, they were Chicago by then. Chicago Transit Authority - "Listen" [studio Version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eobQYJRgS0 Quote
ally Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 It's definitely an album that needs to be listened to start to finish. So much going on throughout it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72NMsRyD-6Q Quote
Deborah J Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 So agree ally! This is awesome. It was for TV in 1970 Quote
ally Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 So agree ally! This is awesome. It was for TV in 1970 It's hard to find good live vids of the band...love that one Here's another off the studio album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psHpgomSisg Quote
Steve Z(oso) Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 The first 5 albums are fantastic, the first 2 & Carnegie Hall are some of my favorite albums of all time. Truly groundbreaking stuff. Too bad they got sucked into the pop hits routine. And of course, Terry Kath was a huge loss to the music world. I never got to see them in the 70's, and once he was gone, I had no interest. Great band for a topic! Quote
ledzep45 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Posted April 27, 2010 I was lucky enough to see them live a couple of times ( 71/72 ). Free Form Guitar/ California Purples , I'm A Man, 25 or 6 to 4 were all Kath trademarks. However, It wasn't just about TK, the whole band was great ! just listening to the live version of South Californian Purples from carniegie hall blows my mind. Introduction sounds freakin awesome too. Quote
Electrophile Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 Chicago is awesome. The band ain't half bad either. When Peter Cetera took over as the full-time lead singer, they started going downhill. He was alright before that with the few songs he sang lead on, since he has such a distinctive voice. Quote
The Rover Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 "South California Purples" I just love the "Fat" Bass, and the horns/organ/guitar work on this track... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lghDG9vYfRQ I was lucky to see Chicago in 1972, just before they took off to their pop-commercial era, they were just foraying into it... One of the most satisfying rock shows of the year, for me !! The had perfect sound for that auditorium, something that happens because you make it happen, and not by chance. The highlight of that live show was one of the encore numbers, a jammin' version of "Free". Quote
Janet Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 I used to love them. I talked my brother into taking me to see them when I was probably around 12 or 13 years old. My parents would never have let me go to a rock concert otherwise. Funny thing is, my neighbor used to love Zeppelin and whenever he used to blast it, I would blast CTA back at him. Quote
beetleron Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 yeh that was great stuff......i imagine any fan of zep loves those long solos.....i know i do have a bunch of old vinyl by them that belonged to my parents and i stole before they could be sold at some crappy yard sale.......nice! Quote
danelectro59 Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 Chicago is a band that I never liked when I was young, but as i've aged, I find myself digging their stuff more and more. The original lineup kicked some ass and to me, they haven't gotten the respect they deserve. Quote
ledzep45 Posted April 30, 2010 Author Posted April 30, 2010 Interesting thing i found on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voJjsGwAzaQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Esrp86LSg&feature=related Quote
ledzep45 Posted May 1, 2010 Author Posted May 1, 2010 "South California Purples" I just love the "Fat" Bass, and the horns/organ/guitar work on this track... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lghDG9vYfRQ I was lucky to see Chicago in 1972, just before they took off to their pop-commercial era, they were just foraying into it... One of the most satisfying rock shows of the year, for me !! The had perfect sound for that auditorium, something that happens because you make it happen, and not by chance. The highlight of that live show was one of the encore numbers, a jammin' version of "Free". Your right, its such a cool track, me and my friend sometimes have a little jam to it lol. i would give anything to see them at that period. It's such a shame not more of their shows at that time were recorded on audio or video. I don't think theres ever been an official release of CTA-Chicago 3 area. Well, apart from Live At Carnegie Hall Quote
Zepaholic Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 Hot damn...great thread! CTA is still a staple in my house. I was lucky enough to see TK and Chicago, 2 of my all time faves. Quote
ally Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 Hot damn...great thread! CTA is still a staple in my house. I was lucky enough to see TK and Chicago, 2 of my all time faves. Good to see ya my friend and why am I not suprised that your a fan of CTA. Trying to find the complete version of Make Me Smile on Youtube but no luck . Great song Quote
Deborah J Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 Good to see ya my friend and why am I not suprised that your a fan of CTA. Trying to find the complete version of Make Me Smile on Youtube but no luck . Great song Ally, here is an older version. Think I'll listen to Chicago today! Chicago- Make Me Smile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzViV6PUOSM Another one:-) Chicago - Make me smile/Colour my world Quote
ledzep45 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Posted May 4, 2010 Ally, here is an older version. Think I'll listen to Chicago today! Chicago- Make Me Smile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzViV6PUOSM Another one:-) Chicago - Make me smile/Colour my world great song(s). the 2nd album is great (especially ballet for a girl in buchannon), its certainly one that grows on you. Can anybody reccomend anything from the 3rd album? haven't got it yet thanks Quote
ally Posted May 4, 2010 Posted May 4, 2010 Ally, here is an older version. Think I'll listen to Chicago today! Chicago- Make Me Smile http://www.youtube.c...h?v=GzViV6PUOSM Another one:-) Chicago - Make me smile/Colour my world Quote
Deborah J Posted May 5, 2010 Posted May 5, 2010 Another Good One:-) Chicago/ Dialogue - from 1972 Quote
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