Chicago, “Winter Wonderland” from ‘What’s It Gonna Be, Santa?’ (2003)
Chicago tosses out the often-corny way “Winder Wonderland” is usually rendered in this Robert Lamm-sung version.
Chicago tosses out the often-corny way “Winder Wonderland” is usually rendered in this Robert Lamm-sung version.
Robert Lamm’s sophisticated deep cut recalls a period when Chicago was one of the preeminent jazz-rock ensembles – not just a rock band with horns.
“Memories of Love” is both an oddity and a perfect fit for ‘Chicago II.’
Chicago will be excellent throughout the Terry Kath years, but rarely, if ever better than this deep cut. “Poem for the People” is the sound of a band that can do anything and do it well.
In the ’70s, Chicago came very close to their original goal of becoming the ‘American Beatles.’ It all starts here.
I love the horn section’s raw sound on ‘Chicago Transit Authority.’ As time went by, Chicago smoothed that sound out – but not here.