On Sunday, February 11, 1973 CBS TV aired a star-studded special entitled Duke Ellington…We Love You Madly. Among those paying tribute to The Duke were the band Chicago. Here’s a rare clip of the group performing Ellington’s “Jump For Joy” … Continue reading →
Chicago’s “25 Or 6 To 4” was recorded in 1969 for the band’s January 1970 self-titled LP. The song was written by founding member Robert Lamm and released as a single in the summer of ’70. “25 Or 6 To … Continue reading →
EIGHT TIMES TWO: RUFUS, ‘STREET PLAYER’ (1978) & CHICAGO, ’13’ (1979) Two bands, two albums, one timeless song. Let’s play! The song: The danceable “Street Player” was recorded by two acts from the Windy City, funk combo Rufus (who did … Continue reading →
The 2016 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony took place in Brooklyn on Friday night. 1970s-era inductees were; Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple and Steve Miller. The event was not without it’s minor controversies. Check the links below for … Continue reading →