Chicago - Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon (1970)

[@jerispencer5220]

My cousin gave me this album before he was shipped off to Vietnam and killed in action on June 12 1970. RIP PFC Jesus Oleta.

[@tomhernandez6591]

So sorry for your loss. He had great taste in music.

[@heavnnnsent]

What a memory I'm so sorry for you lost and lost the family experience and I believe that you will see him again when it's your time

[@alexrosales1175]

Thank you for your sacrifice Jesus.

[@howardclegg6497]

I hope you treasure the memories of your cousin as well as treasure this album always. Peace.

[@jessiebutler627]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Carry on the music for the future.

[@smshapi]

This particular album side should always be played in its entirety, beginning to end.

[@pohardin]

Excellent point! This side takes you through an awesome journey

[@wa6roy]

I agree, just like the album dark side of the moon, it is really one long song.

[@jerzaw]

2023 and still nothing can top this

[@thomasbrunn4182]

and nothing can change a year watcher like you we know what dam year it is

[@alexandermakrianis]

​@@thomasbrunn4182there's always got to be that one who wants to act like an asshole.

[@alexandermakrianis]

Damn right!

[@carmenortiz3737]

Bohemian Rhapsody 2nd!!!❤

[@johnglad5]

6/15 2024

[@petertavella4752]

Chicago in their original form was the best group of musicians in the world. They were a soulful force of nature All you got to do is listen!

[@thomasmaxwell8353]

i know that

[@TheCoupe06]

Amen, bro... Amen to that!

[@iamdjsluggo]

That horn section… so tight.

[@kaypowell407]

I will pass on the current wannabes

[@alelis2529]

It's hard for me to disagree, but The Beatles and Pink Floyd are ahead.

[@brianjlevine]

James Pankow's brass arrangements are spectacular. Great group.

[@mrcell61]

James Pankow is one of my musical heroes.

[@lesliecreason4803]

He wrote this entire movement side 2 of album 2.

[@billholt2198]

Those people that only know the radio version of "Make Me Smile" are missing some of the greatest music ever made.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

Whew!!!! You're not kidding!!! The entire song is 🔥🔥

[@marshaevelyn1]

So true! Like only listening to an opera's preludes and not the whole composition.

[@bkthin]

And colour my world

[@gabrieldelacruz4278]

I know this one due to a concert video I've watched before listening to the radio version.

[@edwardbliss8931]

This should be up there with Stairway To Heaven, Hey Jude, Born To Run, etc, as one of the greatest songs of all time

[@mrsmacca126]

Word!

[@tehayes99]

Absolutely

[@genestippell1833]

Terry kath's singing ... Makes me smile no matter how many times I hear this... Best cover I've seen/ heard is Leonid and friends on KZbin... They cover old Chicago better than Chicago does.

[@mjgyrosdude484]

Agreed 1000%!

[@oldschoolruler]

For those of us who were here when this dropped...it is.

[@jcoletti3881]

One of the best album sides ever

[@paulleconte7658]

sides?

[@willard2729]

Yes. Starts with wake up sunshine, a throwaway that was really a gem

[@jeffreylujan7424]

I love Terry Kath he is the best GUITARIST I EVER HEARD WHAT A VOICE!!

[@otisnight6034]

What a guitar player too and yes he really could sing!

[@thomasmaxwell8353]

white ray charles with a guitar instead of a piano

[@chrisbudai409]

@@thomasmaxwell8353 you know for years when I was a kid growing up in the 70's (I will be 56 next month)listing to Chicago and before really researching the band I thought that Terry was a Black man he has such a deep soulful voice, so sad when we lost him i remember when the news of his accidental death in 1978 wonder what his music would be like if he was still here

[@MarkPerzinski-um2fl]

During Chicagos time with Terry Kath..one of the most talented group of musicians ever assembled. So soulful .

[@harvey20c]

not enough people realize that Colour My World is just a movement in a larger piece of music and that this whole magnificient piece should always be played in its entirety

[@thomasarabia8895]

Indeed!

[@cammy85]

The whole thing should have been on Chicago IX in that case since it was the Greatest Hits album.

[@betsybednar5469]

No doubt about it!

[@hfjjor3681]

I’d like to hear a symphony orchestra version of it. It would be lovely.

[@willard2729]

Couldn’t agree more. I love CMW as an element of the ballet but am indifferent to it as a standalone

[@robhov188]

Terry Kath! Enough said

[@robmorrison1043]

The greatness of this epic display of writting ,production, arrangement, musicianship and vocals is off the charts. This is 1970!!!!!!!!!! Still sounds as fresh today as it did the first time my generation heard it! Talent like this is unfortunately GONE ftom the industry. Mid sixties to 1980 was the pinnacle of pop, rock,R&B and all commercial music. The artirsts and music that put out their best work , we will never see their likes again.

[@zombywoof1015]

No more crap hair metal bands? If that were true I'd be ecstatic.

[@magneto7930]

It sounds even better today because there's nothing to compare!

[@thomasmaxwell8353]

agreed

[@kevinbean8619]

Every generation draws a line in the sand regarding new music. Elvis’ generation shook their hips, while their elders heard the music of the devil, that would cause the downfall of civilization. The new music is always for the teens.

[@v.c.webster9250]

Kevin bean, true, but you must admit... They played real instruments before, and some were virtuosos like these. The horns, providing such mood, and tone have mostly disappeared. This is also far more complicated and complex to be compared to current rock pop or rap. They were also rather sui generis.

[@marymoe77471]

I still have this album

[@ing.joseluisjuarez2391]

All of them are or were great musicians. Lamm, Kath, Cetera, Seraphine,Lougnane, Pankow, Parazider the BEST band EVER!!

[@janiehinds9645]

I am 61, born at the end of 60. I met my husband only 6 years ago. He is a musician, more folky than me... but he gets my Chicago fixation. He got me the new remix of Chicago II, which to me is a major sign of love. Ballet is one of my most favs ever. "Make Me Smile" was the final of our two 2-CD wedding music. I never get tired of it, or of how he understands how hot I've always thought this is.

[@richrostan3525]

After more than 50 years, this holds up and I never tire of hearing it. So happy I saw them at Blossom Music Center before Terry Katy died. This song and Beginnings from CTA are two of the most perfectly produced songs ever. And, yes, Danny Serraphine may be the most underrated drummer of all time

[@pohardin]

Hell yes! Watch some of the early footage of Chicago and watch how Terry and Danny play off each other. It's beautiful.

[@chuyhighman6927]

I had this album, being a trumpet player, Thanks KZbin for putting this album on KZbin December 2023 ☺👍💎🈁

[@craigfazekas3923]

Man alive !! Has music gone backwards or what ?! This is just supreme; always was, always will be.....🚬😎

[@RedRoosterParty]

I am listening to this in 2020 -- fifty years after it arrived -- and it remains a relevant and virtuosic performance by today's standards. In 1970, fifty year old music would have been recorded acoustically into a horn, jazz on record would be three years old while blues and country would not yet have existed on record. The achievement of this group of seven is stunning.

[@thomasmaxwell8353]

yes indeed!!!

[@nancyjarvis-demuth3236]

Absolutely this band is off the charts fantastic.

[@heavnnnsent]

This came right on right after lowdown and honestly I never even heard this before. Everyone in Chicago is so amazing and so talented and I am grateful to have been alive during the 60s '70s and '80s and the 90s.....to hear all this amazing music that we have even in the years leading up to today's minimal amount of talent but there is always some good music out there you just have to find it. Chicago is such a legendary band.... the greatest will ever see in our lifetime

[@maxdingotm]

ballet came before lowdown. ballet was on 2 - lowdown on 3

[@randysteele6741]

@@heavnnnsent Been listening to III for the last couple of days. As mindblowing today as it was the first time I heard it 50 years. No...even more than 50 years ago!

[@artmedina4052]

In my opinion, and remember this is MY opinion, this album side stands toe to toe with side 2 of Abby Road. This medley so smoothly runs together. I bought this album in 1970 on the strenghth of the AM radio version of "Make me Smile" as I'm sure so many people did. This was unexpected to my young ears as I was a high school freshman and only listened to pop music of the time. After listening I called my best friend to hear this amazing find as well. He brought over a joint and we listened together and music changed for both of us. This album along with Santana's lion album which I also bought that day shaped my music ears and mind forever. The joint may have also had a little bit to do with it as well ;-). Bye I'm going to do a hit and listen one more time. Some things never change.

[@janiehinds9645]

Yes, Abbey Road side two... none better, but there's this, which is just as good for flow. 1970 I was a 9 YO girl drummer and loved loved loved horns so much!

[@jose.luis.ayala.]

Kicks MAJOR A$$ with a doob & headphones. 😇💪✊👊🖐️👍👌✌️🤘🙂

[@fossie32]

I'm a Beatles tragic but I agree with you there, this is magic.

[@johnperry-nx3gl]

Actually, this is far better.

[@gkfrandsen7739]

I always thought of Chicago as a prog/jazz band that did some great pop tunes. I don't think Abbey Road touches their complexity.

[@iamdjsluggo]

Jeez, at times I think, ‘no one has ever sang with as much raw soul as Terry Kath. Amazing. RIP Terry Kath… ❤️✌🏾

[@alfeaver7335]

This one band had more musical talent than 500 bands out today!

[@joeyricci3796]

The late great Terry Kath is still one of the top five best guitarists of all time (in my opinion).

[@davidbowman4259]

Can't argue with that. He was stupendous. Hendrix praised him.

[@LesbianPretzel]

I agree. Terry Kath was a legendary guitarist, and one of the least-recognized at that. If he hadn't been taken so soon, I don't doubt his work would have been more widely recognized.

[@bennet63]

Terry was Jimi Hendrix favorite guitarist.

[@chadhoy7489]

That guns not loaded...

[@wiegajc]

Wonderful guitarist. When Jimmy says you're the best. Awesome 👌 👏

[@anthonybrunello137]

Terry Kath on the guitar is heart stopping.

[@jorgealbertofloressosa3452]

The masterpiece of this magnificent band, excellent musicians Terry, Robert, James, Peter, Walter, Denny, Lee

[@plantfeeder6677]

What band in their history debut a Double l.p. only to follow that up with ANOTHER Double Album! These guys had a lot of material when they signed their record contract. All of it phenomenal.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

Exactly!!! True musicianship!!! They were🔥🔥🔥

[@mikeroby7556]

The Clash took crap from their record company over 'London Calling' being a double LP. So their next one was a triple.

[@daveburns3886]

Think3-4 in a row!! All fantastic

[@johncheek2207]

And Hendrix saw this raw talent before their big recording contract

[@rochellefreed1287]

Radio stations did a disservice to their listeners when they shortened this version! This the version I have always loved! Brilliant!

[@The6580scot]

My all time favorite Chicago tune. Danny Seraphine is under-rated, he is one hell of a fine drummer!

[@poom641]

i bet he wasn't 'underrated' by the other band members :D

[@johnnyrock6576]

He's in my all-time top 3 drummers. and, i can't put them in a 1 2 3 order. I love Danny!

[@magneto7930]

One of the most brilliant pieces of music to ever be pressed to vinyl!

[@EclecticTrio]

Absolute classic! Yes, go buy Chicago II. It is one of the best produced albums in history; far ahead of its time

[@adrielguitron4575]

It's 2022 and I'm listening to this just like I did as a 15 year old kid. I was dumbstruck at this genius piece of music. Rates right up there with the Beatles "A Day in the Life". James Pankow's brilliant lyrics and horn arrangements for this song are now legendary.

[@blucy10]

Jimmy Pankow waking up Walter Parazaider - “Hey, Walt, I have something I need you to play the flute on”. Sublime.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

Love Chicago and "Big Walt" Parazader(sp). Tall and handsome...helluva player. He no longer tours with the band so I guess I will never see him in concert. Would love to see them period but I keep missing them when they're in the area.

[@tonyrossodivita9180]

I'm listening to this in 2021 and still utterly marvelling at it the way I did when I heard it for the first time over 50 years ago.

[@stephenohluk2019]

They just played the WHOLE 13 minute ballad on Music Choice cable station ( Classic Rock channel ) & BLEW ME AWAY----usually ya Only hear parts of it----never the Whole thing ! Had to hear it again, here, even tho I have the original vinyl album, buried somewhere around the house.

[@74bshs]

Yeah, me too... :)

[@mga2899]

Seraphine was smooth on drums.

[@davidshulimson9491]

Probably the most underrated drummer ever.

[@shaney8275]

Does not get nearly enough credit - dude was a master. CTA was the first album I ever bought, 47 years ago.

[@chronicmalady7424]

and Lamm was velvet smooth on vocals

[@davidshulimson9491]

@Chris Paul I have to admit I had to look up Bobby Colomby. I always liked Blood, Sweat and Tears, but I typically focused more on the horns and vocals. I'll go back and check out some BST and focus on the drums. Right there with you on Carl Palmer. Like everything he's done, his pieces on Side 3 of Works, Volume 1 were incredible.

[@greensombrero3641]

a perfect contributor to this magic band. total freaking magic - the whole band.

[@philhurd7990]

James Pankow is a genius.

[@zby1478]

"To be free" is my favourites part ever

[@randysteele6741]

Yes, he is.

[@thomasarabia8895]

SHEER GENIUS!!!

[@toyotaphil54]

Fun fact: James' brother John was Cousin Ira on the sitcom Mad About You. Very talented family!

[@randysteele6741]

@@toyotaphil54 He was also in the movie, Once Upon a Time In LA, as well as others.

[@saintpreferred9223]

Robert Lamm...the King of seventh chords!!

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

Glad that I was born in an Era of awesome music (1970).

[@curiousnomad]

What an absolute masterpiece of playing and composition. And, the joy of holding the actual album with the art and listening to the vinyl was just sublime.

[@robertvillarreal7055]

For my and our sweet cousin Joey Garcia from Corpus Christi, Texas (RIP), who was a devoted fan. His smile said it all.

[@heavnnnsent]

If your cousin Joey has passed away then I know he's smiling that you just dedicated this to him. I know they are watching over us and that we will meet them again when it's our time

[@lizcenterfield1963]

This was the high point of their 1970 Tanglewood concert. That must have been some girl!

[@greensombrero3641]

maybe it was you!

[@RedRoosterParty]

Her name was Terrie Heisler. She left Pankow to go to school at West Virginia Wesleyan College (hence "West Virginia Fantasies"). She married someone else in 1975 and lived happily ever after. She just passed away in 2 Feb 2020.

[@henrrycapiro2045]

Danny seraphine playing inspires me I play this whole thing on drums And I just don’t wanna stop playing it all over and over again

[@Wim_Regtien]

I was born in 1952 and the first song I heard from Chicago was "I'm a man". I was blown of my feet. I loved their first two albums with jazz rock but when they started to play ballads I didn't recognize my favorite band anymore and so I stopped buying their albums. Hearing this post on KZbin gives me goosebumps again.

[@daveburns3886]

First 8 ?? albums with Terry were phenomenally great, but they lost their direction/ core.. realized they could easily crank out pop hits / ballads . They were more talented than their competitors

[@brucecampbell560]

Saw them at Soldier Field summer of 1970. What a great concert! I think there were 5 bands but I was too stoned to remember. Just remember Chicago CTA being the GREATEST!

[@funch357]

Had I been that Girl in Buchannon,, I’d have been so damn flattered by this masterpiece they would’ve had to call 911 for me.

[@paulbowen1532]

Fun fact. The closest place to Chicago called Buchanan is a little factory town In Michigan about 90 miles away.

[@mr.sinclair4940]

@@paulbowen1532believe the Buchanon in West Virginy is what they are referring to!

[@paulbowen1532]

@@mr.sinclair4940 there are probably lots of girls in this beat down little factory town in SW Michigan that have Chicago beaus. Not near as far away as WV.

[@fossie32]

@@mr.sinclair4940 That would fit as West Virginia Fantasies is part of it ???

[@CB-dv2xm]

In its' entirety probably Chicago's greatest song from one the Greatest ever bands!!

[@chuyhighman6927]

For my friend Tony Nunez,...He was the BEST Trumpet Player ,... Cancer got him Bad 🙏🛐

[@paulbowen1532]

Fun fact. The closest place to Chicago called Buchanan is a little factory town In Michigan about 90 miles away.

[@paulvaultguy]

this is the way it should be presented. the whole ballet in its entirety. If you heard individual songs from here it doesn't have the same impact. this is just Greatness!

[@tinataylor1896]

This was when Chicago rocked. I won't listen to any of their stuff that was done after Terry Kath passed away.

[@chronicmalady7424]

hear ya loud and clear. they went in a bad direction, for sure.

[@richardmitchell8482]

Nor will I - Pete Cetera had way too much influence after that!

[@liddlekiddle]

100%. Different band without Terry.

[@boataxe4605]

Some musicians can be replaced, some cannot. Led Zeppelin is about the only band that knew the difference. Are you listening Pete & Roger?

[@RhinocerosProductions]

yep...exactly how I feel

[@jerryfeigelson4728]

pankow brilliant! songwriter and jimmy trombone! Genius! I was lucky to have t\seen this classic group over 50 times! original band had no competition

[@marshaevelyn1]

The early 70's were a great time in popular musical diversity and experimentation. I so loved this album and the fact that they spelled the title of one of their great numbers like the British, "Colour my World."

[@paulrobinson5833]

70s were the best time for music.

[@jeffsmathers3007]

Classic Chicago never gets old, even after 50 years.

[@charlenebaer3022]

Can't help but smile when singing along for 43 years.

[@johnhinsdale9203]

Growing up in the Chicago suburbs in the '70s, "Colour My World" was the song you had your first dance to in the fifth grade, and likely playing when you had your first kiss. 💋

[@cammy85]

My parents' wedding song. :)

[@jcdealy5962]

Oh man... not just in Chicago. Junior high Sock hops... all over America!

[@thaiyogamassagewl]

Yes, indeed!! I was there!

[@davidderitis9068]

Back in the day they would actually play this version in it's entirety on a local radio station: I was very young at the time but I LOVED Chicago and always enjoyed hearing the FULL VERSION of this, which included "Colour My World"

[@jasonmullins7115]

In a word: brilliance.

[@genegustafson715]

Saw them live at the Erie Crown Theatre, in Chicago 1972. Clearly the best musicianship ever.

[@josephfranklin1882]

Always play this album when I’m working around the house. Will always be my favorite band.

[@paulrobinson5833]

I luv hearing the crackling of the vinyl record.

[@marymoe77471]

Great music, great memories!

[@josephmeo261]

I played this album to death when it came out and I still love it all these years later. Brilliant.

[@mrslesalee]

My favorite of all.

[@debraweaver5608]

Me too

[@robmatlock7675]

I heard this coming out of the office at summer camp when I was 12, and had to go in, cuase I instantly fell in love with it, 5 other campers came in before it was over, powerful!

[@kasahnharris6518]

The very beginning of this song is EVERYTHING

[@hurlock009]

FINALLY!!! I’ve been looking for the original full version! Tytytyty!!! Much love!

[@megachiefs2011]

This band will always be great. Love the music 🎶

[@jasonbovera1588]

FIN OUTSTANDING!!! Terry Kath and this band

[@moto238]

The very first band I was ever in was a Chicago cover. Man, did I learn what a percussion genius Danny was. I was the drummer!

[@jgpherbert]

The great Terry Kath

[@jimmyb8060]

Thank you so much for putting this out there. This is one of the greatest songs of all time, rating up there with the likes of Stairway to Heaven and Free Bird. In my opinion, of course. Their best rendition is the live version from Carnegie Hall, which has been taken down.

[@jeffsmathers3007]

I have my dad's live at Caregie Hall album set. Still sounds like new.

[@button-jeff]

An absolutely beautiful piece of music. Thank you for uploading the whole thing uninterrupted.

[@mrslesalee]

That’s for sure. Just the best!

[@georgemathie8123]

Chicago were true innovators and with their first few albums that were double albums and their genius laid in the late Terry Kath and this band was so inventive and brilliant they are so much more than their hits these boys were a true album and prog band

[@VibesvilleStudio]

First I just want to echo all the comments that this a masterpiece like Stairway etc.... but here's why this is better. Most of those songs we know from the studio versions, well recorded and produced. Ever seen Stairway live? not quite the same. Ever seen this whole thing live? It's exactly the same. This is exactly what they sounded like. and still do sound like. Also worth mentioning that in 1970 this was cut in two short radio songs Make Me Smile and Colour My World. Most people had no idea it written as a suite. I didn't catch on until I bought Carnegie Hall. Thanks again Chicago, this wonderful piece is one of my early potent influences to study and perform music.

[@videodrome99]

Terry Kath, the forgotten guitar hero!

[@greensombrero3641]

He is growing again in popularity due to youtube. What a player Kath was

[@greensombrero3641]

not by me!

[@greensombrero3641]

and a great singer

[@brucemoeller]

I will never forget the guy. He was pure. The man was one of a kind.

[@mrsmacca126]

videodrome99 Gone, but NEVER forgotten!! 💗

[@darrenbethell5893]

Love the timing changes and terry Kaths voice and guitar

[@robertmaimone8733]

I saw CTA in 69 with Terry K. @Spectrum, I'll never forget Terry playing lead guitar, the rest is history

[@mabelclayton.....imsinglew6997]

Hi

[@alexkashia2053]

The best band of all time!!!!listening this songs 30 years... Never tired!!!

[@skibunnytoo99]

They knew about the world even in their youth when writing these masterpieces!

[@mikestoebe2694]

We saw Chicago live last night in Lewiston, New York. They played this and other favorites for a solid 2 hours!!! They were fantastic!

[@rodneyutley5787]

My wife and I were there too! So glad after close to fifty years, finally to see them....Great setting at Artpark with the Niagara gorge in the background, eh?

[@jeffsmathers3007]

I've seen them twice in concert at the Toledo Zoo in Ohio. Awesome shows.

[@johnmaresh7243]

@@rodneyutley5787 Use

[@steveskouson9620]

Saw them, June 7th, 2022. AMAZING! Even better than the first band, which was Brian Wilson's Band. (Only been a Beach Boys fan, since 1966.) TWO Bucket lists concerts in a single evening! Terry, Dennis, and Carl, were there in spirit! steve

[@thenicklas615]

Wow, what an album, what a band. The original CTA was fierce competition back in 1969 / '70.

[@zombywoof1015]

@Ramona Rael Georgia Greens.

[@greggolden2242]

SOMEBODY SAID IT BEST, MAGIC. ABSOLUTE MAGIC.

[@rebeccadeane4679]

I Wholeheartedly agree and, it SHOULD be played in its entirety because it it extremely well written, constructed, and Fabulously played by The FABULOUS Original line up, the ONLY LINE UP. I also think this younger generation SHOULD listen to this Brilliantly BEAUTIFUL PIECE of music in its entirety at least once in their life time.

[@briantakashima1018]

For a rock guitarist who had no formal training and played by ear, Terry was a musical genius who was so under-rated and under appreciated the rock industry. What a shame!

[@greeremalachi926]

Jane turn me onto that song, I must’ve been about 20 years old, back in the 70s, ballet for a girl in Buchanan. Chicago II. What can I say except for the pleasure it’s giving me for 40 years and more

[@Dragon-lb6ky]

Masterpiece without doubt. Isn't it?

[@mrslesalee]

Yes it is!

[@heavnnnsent]

Well I'm sure Jimi Hendrix was there to escort Terry kath to the next adventure .... Because when we die our friends are relatives come and take us to our next journey

[@Dragon-lb6ky]

@@heavnnnsent oh,yes,definitely you're right! Thanks

[@angelguerrero6890]

Wow i can't not believe that that the two main songs were connected make me smile and color my world. But wounded up ending with half of make me smile. Just wow

[@davidshulimson9491]

What I miss most about vinyl is being able to say my all-time favorite album side is Side 2 of Chicago II. Although I should have listened to Fancy Colours first!

[@jackarmstrong1838]

I told somebody who never attended a Chicago Concert- they played this towards the beginning of the concert and I said " Thats Chicago. We can all go home."

[@thaiyogamassagewl]

There are a lot of comments here honoring Terry Kath, and I agree his style was amazing, but let's not forget that the Ballet was composed by James Pankow, Chicago's trombone player. A virtuoso!

[@kevinbortz2854]

The first time I heard the full movement, it was actually on the radio. The DJ said "And now, a bunch of good stuff from Chicago". And music changed for me.

[@angelguerrero6890]

This is just as better than hearing it from the single versions .Just amazing

[@poom641]

This is a gloriously beautiful song Always reminds me of my 70's childhood, my sister had all their records and always let me play them in her bedroom

[@scottkaye7932]

Simply Brilliant!

[@xaviergutierrez8786]

This album...man! A family treasure I received from my older siblings. Timeless.

[@devinerevelations7273]

Introduction and Dialogue 1&2 off CTA are two of the best songs off one of greatest debut albums of all time.

[@garycolon4213]

Dialogue is on Chicago V, not CTA. It IS great though!

[@daveburns3886]

CTA is awesome

[@fabricioassismg5622]

I had never heard this long version... I always heard it on a compilation, which is totally edited, to be played on the radio, so when I heard the original album, released in 1970, I even reacted: "Wow, what a difference!" - From then on, I never stopped listening to this long original song!

[@alexandermakrianis]

I listen to this just to hear that intro. That is a musical masterpiece!

[@randysteele6741]

That intro is the most vivid memory of my first time hearing them live, way back in November of 1972. I was already an insane fan and couldn't wait to hear them in concert. They were one of the biggest bands in the world then and when they came out and blasted the opening notes of that incredible medley, I couldn't believe the power, passion and energy. It was phenominal. I've been to a zillion concerts of all kinds in the last 50 years and I haven't heard anything like it since.

[@jessicarangel7121]

Yes he had a great voice... Love listening to him sing..❤

[@RonaldCharlesEpstein]

"Chicago - Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" -fancy name for a Chicago sampler.

[@gabrielrojas9476]

Simplemente la MEJOR BANDA DEL MUNDO...! o no? 2021 y lo que le falta!!!

[@victormadrid4750]

Una música de Chicago que alegró mi adolescencia en 1970, tenía 16 años,después de 51 años la vuelvo a escuchar y ahora con 67 años la disfruto como en mi juventud; ¡Viva Chicago!