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Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts [ CD / Box Set ]

Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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Format: CD / Box Set

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  • Released Date: 27 Sep 2024

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, Chicago, the band that gave us iconic hits like "Saturday in the Park" and "25 or 6 to 4." This live album recorded at the John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts in Washington D.C. captures the band at the peak of their powers on September 16th, 1971. From the moment the band hits the stage, you can feel the energy pulsating through the room. The opening track, "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," sets the tone for the rest of the performance with its intricate arrangements and virtuosic musicianship. The horns are blaring, the guitars are shredding, and the rhythm section is as tight as ever. Lead vocalist Peter Cetera shines on tracks like "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and "Questions 67 and 68," his soulful voice soaring over the band's lush instrumentation. The crowd is eating it up, dancing in the aisles and singing along to every word. As the set progresses, the band dives into deeper cuts like "Poem for the People" and "I'm a Man," showcasing their versatility and range. The musicianship on display is truly something to behold, with each member getting a chance to shine in the spotlight. By the time the band launches into their epic rendition of "Free," the audience is in a frenzy, clapping and cheering for more. Chicago may have been known for their pop sensibilities, but this live album proves that they were also a force to be reckoned with on stage. So grab your bell-bottoms and platform shoes, and get ready to party like it's 1971 with Chicago at the Kennedy Center.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Tune Up & Band Introduction
2. Dialogue
3. Loneliness Is Just a Word
4. Poem for the People
5. A Hit By Varése
6. Lowdown
7. Goodbye
8. Beginnings
9. Make Me Smile
10. So Much to Say, So Much to Give
11. Anxiety's Moment
12. West Virginia Fantasies
13. Colour My World
14. To Be Free
15. Now More Than Ever


Disc: 2
1. Fancy Colours
2. 1st Movement
3. 2nd Movement (Flute Solo)
4. 3rd Movement (Guitar Solo)
5. 4th Movement (Preach)
6. 5th Movement
7. Saturday in the Park
8. Mother
9. In the Country


Disc: 3
1. A Song for Richard and His Friends
2. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (Free Form Outro)
3. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
4. I'm a Man
5. Free
6. 25 Or 6 to 4

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