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📷 Columbia Records · Public domain

▸ Artist · 1970–1990

Chicago

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Formed1967OriginUnited StatesGenrejazz, soft rock, pop rockLabelWarner Bros. Records, Columbia RecordsMembersTerry Kath, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, James Pankow

Picture a sun-soaked day in "Saturday In the Park," where the sounds of brass and rock harmonize, creating a musical tapestry that captures the essence of summer. Chicago, the iconic band from the Windy City, has been enchanting listeners with their unique blend of jazz, soft rock, and pop since 1967. With legendary members like Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow, their sound became synonymous with hits like "Make Me Smile," "25 or 6 to 4," and "Colour My World." Their knack for fusing genres gives tracks like "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" a timeless quality, while songs like "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" resonate with a heartfelt yearning. Chicago’s music is a celebration of life, love, and the vibrancy of the human experience, inviting us all to join in the joyous symphony of existence.

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25 or 6 to 4
Chicago1970
Make Me Smile
Chicago1970
Colour My World
Chicago1971
Saturday In the Park
Chicago1972
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
Chicago1973
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Chicago1974
Call On Me
Chicago1974
If You Leave Me Now
Chicago1976
Hard to Say I'm Sorry
Chicago1982
Hard Habit to Break
Chicago1984
You're the Inspiration
Chicago1985
Will You Still Love Me?
Chicago1987
I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
Chicago1988
What Kind of Man Would I Be?
Chicago1990

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