Chicago, “Introduction” from ‘Chicago Transit Authority’ (1969): Saturdays in the Park
Where better to begin a multi-writer, song-by-song examination of the music of Chicago than the aptly named “Introduction” from their debut release?
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Chicago, “Take Me Back to Chicago” from Chicago XI (1977): One Track Mind
Danny Seraphine joins us to discuss how a shocking loss sparked “Take Me to Chicago,” released on Sept. 12, 1977 as part of ‘Chicago XI.’
Sun Speak – Sacred Rubble (2015)
Guitarist Matt Gold and drummer Nate Friedman display a jazz acumen well beyond their years on Sun Speak’s sophomore album, ‘Sacred Rubble.’
Chicago’s two musical eras were bridged by the sweet, complex ‘Just You ‘N Me’
Released this week in 1973, Chicago’s “Just You ‘N Me” combined their now-familiar easy-listening vibe with cool earlier-period improvisational asides.
Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin Defend ‘Chicago 17’: ‘Biggest Album We Ever Had’
‘Chicago 17,’ released on May 14, 1984, was a multi-million-selling smash. And Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin aren’t about to apologize for it.
Robert Lamm is ready for another Chicago album – but are his band mates?
Robert Lamm and Chicago released ‘XXXVI: Now’ last summer, marking their initial new studio recording since ‘Chicago XXX’ in 2006.
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2014 (Rock, Roots + Pop Music): Brownout, Seth Walker, Chicago
Brownout, Seth Walker, Judith Owen, Chicago, Toto and Nathan East are included on Preston Frazier’s Best of 2014 list for rock, roots and pop.
James Pankow once refused Frank Sinatra’s request to cover Chicago: ‘I still wonder if I did the right thing’
Frank Sinatra was interested in remaking one of Chicago’s signature early-1970s hits, but there was one problem.
Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of ‘Chicago 18’
Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin discuss David Foster’s platinum-selling era with Chicago, and how it ended.
Danny Seraphine on ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘Full Circle,’ ‘Hard Habit to Break’ + Others: Gimme Five
Danny Seraphine looks back on a career that started and continues with CTA.
