Chicago - Saturday in the Park (Official Audio)

[@andriaguillen8316]

This song has such a 70's vibe to it and yet it NEVER gets old.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!

[@oskeewootwoot]

My dad played in a band just after high school in the early 70s that played a lot of Chicago covers, including this one. In 2018 they did a reunion for a week including a couple of public gigs, and I was lucky enough to get to join them on trombone (we did Beginnings and that was a blast!). Last summer we did it again, and played Saturday in the Park (and Beginnings!) again, this time with my then 2 year old son in tow, and he loves this song now as well, because he heard it from "daddy and grampie's band".

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

WOW! Beginning is so great!

[@rickiestevens1291]

❤

[@jasonmendoza2044]

Awesome man, my dads been in a band since I was in high school and I’m a musician as well, would be awesome to perform together sometime

[@richardcallery477]

Early.. mid.. late.. Chicago.. what a ride.. love every minute of it.

[@SandraNasrollah]

Wow

[@jessetombstone7773]

This was my late wife's absolute favourite song & our wedding anniversary was the 4th of July. She has been gone over eight years now & I still think of her every time this song comes on! I know she is smiling down as I type this, she had the most amazing smile!!!

[@Spartan265]

I'm sorry for your loss. Hope life has treated you relatively well these last 8 years.

[@jeanninem8227]

My late husband loved this too.

[@FavoriteTunes2009]

I am truly sorry for your loss. Nice to have wonderful memories.

[@yellowstonecounty]

Amen! 🌞

[@Ollay245]

God bless you Jesse, from across the pond x

[@bobt.1274]

I’m so lucky I got to grow up in Chicago. Chicago got constant airplay on my A.M. transistor radio. Sitting on my front porch with all my friends. Good times!

[@williamking9859]

The 70’s was the greatest time to be a teenager, the best music! ❤

[@BillBadMule123]

I Agree WOW Those were the best days of my life 🙂

[@dianameza5423]

I am totally with that what a great time we could actually talk to each other. And we were cool

[@the_bait_shop]

except maybe the 60s and even better in the 90s . . 70s wasn't that great because Disco kind of ruined the decade.

[@christophercoles4401]

Man, you can say that again!

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

Yes, sir!!

[@cindysingleton1957]

One of the best groups from the 70's with excellent harmonies and horn section! Brings back great memories from my high school years in the 70's.

[@mrlakerbob]

Pop music at it's finest.

[@Andy-rp3vy]

I agree. I have always like pop music with brass incorporated. I could listen to this song over and over for hours. Thanks Chicago you’re the best!

[@maryjoy5641]

I went to music school with some of these guys..De Paul..they always practiced in those little practice rooms !!they worked for their success!!

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

Just as Chicago musicians must have!

[@amadeuswolfe7180]

ahh real music. man I miss growing up in the 1970's Chicago was always on the radio, LONG GAS LINES, HOT summer days No AC in cars windows down, 8 track players and mainly radio, night time TV was welcome back cotter, Good times, Happy days, Brady bunch, Gilligan island, threes company, love boat, fantasy island, lost in space, SAT MORNING CARTOONS school house rock, Under dog, looney tunes, Hannah Barbera, Hong kong phooey, banana splits, movies Jaws, star wars. creature double feature GODZILLA, free lunches for is kids in the summer months .

[@bettyjean11]

What happened to this America? Damn shame!

[@shadowjammer9981]

☝😉~"If I ever find a time machine,, I'm goin back to the early '70's !! ✌😎

[@effend446]

Maybe not the long gas lines, but everything else? Hell yeah!

[@khernandez46]

@@bettyjean11 Internet and a population that got too complacent under a corrupt gov now showing its face. I'm grateful for the wisdom that comes with age, but I long for the innocence of time gone by that the above poster mentioned Excellent Music during that period too

[@dianameza5423]

Damn we were lucky

[@northernsoutherngirl]

C'mon?! How can you NOT love this song?!?!?

[@mitsukikanazumisinzo8390]

I know right the song is so catchy in that bass tone it's just so awesome

[@topping911]

Some people are tone deaf x

[@karenmcdade8755]

I think some thumbs down just to be doing it. They're miserable and think they are spreading it to others.

[@Musicmysister]

Sweet, sweet, sweet 4ever! I LOVE Chicago!!!

[@perryhailey6715]

Reminds me of life as a12 year old boy😊😊

[@urbanwithoutgrace6683]

The seventies was the best time to be kid. THE BEST.

[@ronniemack4831]

It damm sure was.

[@gorman646]

Yep. Definitely.

[@leskobrandon691]

Yes...no doubt. What great memories. RIP Terry Kath

[@debrawilliams7983]

You bet!

[@iantaylor7840]

The seventies was the best time to be in your late teens too. It was a groove compared to now. So glad for those happy days.

[@Provemewrongwithfacts]

I was about 13 or 14 when this song was released, and I'm so happy that I got to experience America at this time. Simple, happy, upbeat music that reflected simple, happy, upbeat times.

[@betteboston5634]

Nice song Chicago and those horns and drums omg.... who could ever forget this wonderful band

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

They are a lot of fun to watch too...all gifted musicians.

[@ecoRfan]

Great piano intro

[@Njbear7453]

That’s what made them “them”

[@Maggie.carolynn]

One of my favorite memories is when I went to my Mimi’s house (dad’s mom) she would play this band and this was her favorite song so we would dance to it in the living room. This was a core memory

[@yolandajohnson8685]

sunny day 🌞 song, definitely

[@SuzanneLewis-od6rr]

The 70's was the "BEST" time in Chicago! Devon Avenue was a Blast! Best stores, restaurants & friends. I feel sorry for these kids nowadays. They don't have a clue!

[@rwproductions6879]

Exactly. Chicago was such a great city to grow up in. Senn High School and Devon and Sheridan and the club called It's Here and the Club Laurel on Broadway near Foster. Great memories..

[@荒巻次郎]

懐かしい曲ですね❣️シカゴの演奏に癒されました😂🎉土曜日の午後の平和な光景が浮かんで癒されましたね😂🎉世界が平和になりますようにお祈りします😂🎉

[@timothywolfe5887]

i was 13, delivering newpapers, hot, clear blue sky and i could hear this song on the radio because it was summer and people had a screen door or the door was open and ppl sitting on the porch talking. today’s society has missed out.

[@tmoney99296]

That's their fault some people are still living

[@Gonzomedic1]

Yep.

[@thedeekabides]

We still have clear blue skies and hot weather wtf?

[@FunnyCosmos-hq7vy]

D newsP..​@@thedeekabides

[@lb10445]

The world was indeed once a better place than it is today, sad to say. Rough seas ahead. Let's work to just keep afloat in the storms.

[@AgnosticProle]

Every time I hear this it brings me back to 72 when I was 8. I miss the early 70s.

[@sireorcry]

Me too, friend! I was 10 years old in '72, still a great song.

[@debrawillard3034]

i was 8 also

[@ufkrec]

I'm from the 83 but I can feel that through the music

[@RevKevin-wu8bm]

Me too

[@100aceswid]

I was 5.

[@K-holeKarl]

I’m 30 years old and this song means so much to me it’s not even explainable lol

[@tmoney99296]

Lol this song means success to me I used to listen to this every day at the food 4 less grocery store I've been all over the world since then. I used to be stuck in a freezer and I started imagining a world on the outside years later made my way out.

[@NintendoCapriSun]

This song was on a tape I got for my birthday (yes, a cassette tape) the same year I got Secret of Mana, the video game. I'll never be able to dissociate the two.

[@BrandyKubena-zy9bp]

So cool...my family went to the Alamo, there was a park , kind of in front of the Alamo. There was a man with an ice cream cart....and it was playing Italian songs. Close to us , parked on the curb, a man was playing this song on his radio.......IT WAS JUST AWESOME......I felt like the song was about me......I'll remember that on my dying day....for sure.....!

[@paulgiaconi-bonaguro4055]

This was a time of thankfullness and a greater appreciation for the more simple things in life with a positive hope for the future. Gr8 tune!!

[@batman66ism]

I've always loved the intro it just reminds me of Saturday in general

[@johntapp1411]

One of the earliest songs I remember. I remember when I was four years old (48 years ago) I would hear it around lunchtime and know that Maw had a meal prepared for me. I always loved lunchtime.

[@johntapp1411]

Hear Hear!!

[@batman66ism]

@GasconyKid Yes that was a good year.

[@andhikaheru]

Same with me, it was the Intro....💪

[@Jacksirrom]

I'm in Chicago, it's Saturday, and I'm going to the park.

[@ianthewarriorgamer8180]

This song always makes me think about the Sears Tower brightly lit at nighttime for some reason

[@SandEnterprise7]

Phenomenal Talent and Band was 1 of the Best on the Planet ❤😂🎉

[@michaelbruns449]

When i was like 15 yrs i luved listening to this dazzling irrisitable song thru real headphones and 40 years later im still listening the same and ive easily heard it like a hundred times, never lessens or dulls, never fades away.

[@lb10445]

Man, what a great tune. It puts me in brighter spirits when I've had a rough day. Well done, Chicago. Thank you.

[@kitspackman3994]

We used to go to a pub in Nottingham in the 70s, and their resident band, Cisco, played a mean version of this track. Every time I hear the Chicago version I'm there in that back room, stomping on the table again. :-)

[@oregon32nursenurse43]

Every time I hear this song, I’m back in Spokane Washington, swimming at Liberty lake with all my 4 siblings and our young uncle who was stuck babysitting us while mom went to nursing school. The best music!!!

[@jacobheaney3836]

Chicago is my favourite band of all time. They have the melodies that weak my knees, they have the virtuosic musicianship that blows me away. Seriously, no one else that I’ve listened to can bring a group of people together and have them be equally talented in both vocal & instrumental ability.

[@jerry3647]

This album and Saturday in the Park is one of my all time favourites. I use to to listen Chicago 5 when i want to go back to my teens 70s and clear my brain. Jerry from Finland

[@Drivehead103]

Great summertime tune

[@upthedownescalator630]

Yup, too bad it's winter :(

[@jacksonhild2917]

Heck, I’m also enjoying it in winter but it definitely has summertime vibes

[@PresAdams-bz2ep]

A slice of our old lives ❤

[@alanc1491]

Damn, tear up that piano in the intro! And the horns! Can you dig it? Yes I can!

[@cmtaylor1267]

Memories of 1977...saw several Chicago concerts and loved them!

[@colaptesauratus]

this was on the radio at work, and my coworker scowled and turned the radio off... i already knew she was an evil person, but she really hit it home with that move

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

So what does the Princess of Darkness listen to? I'm shaking my head. You, my friend, have great taste. Rock on!

[@johnybarnes8029]

lmao

[@JadeDelphi]

And the billionaire class wonders why regular folks prefer working from home.... 🙄

[@hootie191]

everytime she hears that song it reminds her of when the love of her life walked out and said he was fed up and going to find somebody else.

[@ernstthalmann4306]

Janice in HR

[@robertthacher]

Was number 1 in 1972. Became a gold record the same year. Robert Lamm said he was taking footage in Central Park in 1970 and got the idea for the song!

[@tjcampana2120]

We just saw them at the amphitheater in Youngstown Ohio june 28 THEY WERE KICK ASS AWESOME, BROUGHT MEMORIES OF ME AND MY BEST FRIENS BILLY RIDING IN MY 69 Z-28 SMOKIN A GOOD JOINT!!! 👌

[@kcsnow9447]

Saw them tonight [9/26/2019] in Loveland, CO. Great show--very tight, very smooth, and very true to their own hits and the way they were played back in the day. Go see them if you can. You won't regret it.

[@legrand3774]

Things were better then. Wish I could've been born already.

[@mitsukikanazumisinzo8390]

But I can tell you this from for sure they don't make music like this Today song I can tell for one thing and that's just coming from our perspective that it might opinion

[@fernandozavala7308]

We saw them open for Jimi Hendrix at the L.A. forum. 1st show appearance on the west coast. Band called themselves,CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY. BAD A*S GROUP. Im pretty sure Hendrix gave them his blessing. 7- 4 - 2020. Grampa Nando.

[@miguelclarkeottovonbismarck]

but did you smoke a nice joint? That's the difference.@@kcsnow9447

[@Buffykc62]

Listening December 2024. I could listen to the 70s music forever, & I do.

[@romaynecarlin1249]

you have no idea how much this (and others of Chicago's) tune means. I graduated h.s. 1976. i hounded our marching band/chorale leader, mr. vince corozine, to get S.I.T.P. to be played at football games. You see, I was a flag twirler and wanted to share my fave band with everyone. well, it worked!! we created a new routine, the band played and everyone cheered at the games. i still feel that when i hear this tune. xoxo always

[@sgsound12]

Happy Birthday Robert William Lamm...78!...Wow I'm 66 and whole life hearing Chicago songs...As you I'm a keyboard player too (amateur, self trained) Greeting from CHILE!!!!

[@ronniemack4831]

What a great song, I can almost smell the weed of the 70's. Just laughing and having a good time.

[@doggiegamer4464]

I’ve had this song stuck in my head for months now. I heard it on a muffled speaker in a store and did not know which song it was, and no one knew what it was was humming. It was not until today that I discovered the name and now I have the ability to listen to it whenever I want. I am glad this quest is over and that has led me to a fantastic work of art :)

[@greggjohnson3835]

Song book of the 70s. So fresh today at the same time a blast from the past.

[@davebarrett7126]

This is how I became as huge a Chicago fan people the min I heard this I was hooked

[@andrewstallard6927]

Chicago was my favorite band as a teenager. Back then I liked their 80's stuff now I like their earlier songs more.

[@coffeewithkarlie]

My dad used to cover this in his band and man I tear up everytime I hear this. We played this song at parties as well and wow this is just the perfect song. :)

[@Express-420]

Great song please check out Chicago - Chicago V Album Review on my channel

[@Rosales3269]

Nice pic.

[@margaretplasencia7619]

That's rite. My 3 brothers listened to Chicago growing up. I was younger but I remember and I love them too.

[@TraceyBigelow]

My dad would also play this with his band at jazz festivals. It’s one of my favorite songs to remember

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

@@TraceyBigelow Totally cool!

[@paulasommer2922]

Just saw Chicago at Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, CA! EXCELLENT show! They are amazing!!!

[@derekkess2585]

I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?

[@whenisdinner2137]

I genuinely didn't know they were still doing shows

[@willowens2682]

I just smoked some dank and it has me chilling. You can’t be sad with this song.

[@RobinPower-ui1ov]

God, this takes me back! 💗

[@jaydenpenguin9306]

Saturday 4th July. I’ve waited 8 years for this song to match the day !!!!!! Listening to it is the first thing I’m doing today

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

Me too! Happy 4th, my friend!🎆

[@kariwoodard7965]

I shared this song with a friend about 2 months ago. Sharing music is my biggest love language. In that moment I was caring for my actively dieing grandmother full-time. Music like this held me through all of that. What I commented for though was that, Gram ended up transitioning on the 4th of July, 2024. I find it so ironic and yet still comforting to know she is with gramps. Maybe it's always Saturday in the park for them now 🩵✌️ I know you're still protecting me, I feel you around all the time 😘

[@barbarasisk-r8x]

Sorry for your loss but I'm glad you have good memories. Grandparents are priceless!

[@jeanniegonzalez665]

😊

[@jeanniegonzalez665]

Bet they listen to this song all the time up there.😊

[@jeanniegonzalez665]

Sorry for your loss

[@PhiletaPumphrey-fn2mi]

This was a favorite in the mid to late 70's.

[@tomhoffmann6442]

I keep hearing this great song while I'm on my summer vacation in Door County Wisconsin!

[@davidderitis9068]

Perfect summer song !

[@tomhoffmann6442]

@@davidderitis9068 Thank you kindly!!!!😅

[@julieshelley-fd5kp]

Love this song--memories! Love the 80's

[@SJtheMFZB]

Bloody obsessed with the percussion breaks and trumpet follow-throughs at 1:02, 1:56, and 3:24.

[@tomhoffmann6442]

As always it makes me to enjoy this great tune😁

[@tonybarba6132]

The best times were the 70s and 80ys for everything 😊

[@jcarter6213]

I actually first heard this at my first job at Macy's over a decade ago. Man time flies

[@dbcchannel10kaibigannetwor54]

One of The best song of Chicago in the 1970's i'm using this everytime i celebrate my birthday celebration

[@jonshull830]

Just like summer at the swimming pool this song and the hot sun miss them days.

[@davidg.9932]

A very, very happy 77th birthday Peter Paul Cetera. September 13, 1944 Chicago, Illinois.. A living legend in rock/pop music. We love Chicago and especially your solo music. Cheers and many, many more Peter Paul..

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

It was a sad day when he left the band!

[@LA-rv2fr]

So hard to choose, but this is my favorite Chicago song! Heard the group perform it at Chicago Fest on a warm summer night in the 80's. Sublime.

[@SavedbyGrace22-o8k]

I would take my girls to the park every Saturday when they were little and I would always sing this song wish I had those days back

[@Jennifer-hr3hc]

Chicago is everything

[@apan5179]

I’m a kind of late gen Z but I love this song. I know this song came out in the seventies. I really love this song I want more music like this ❤

[@davidderitis9068]

You MUST listen to the first 2 albums from Chicago then; the first one was called "The Chicago Transit Authority", and the second one is a silver tone type cover with the "Chicago" logo. HIGHLY RECOMMEND these two, and "The Very Best Of Chicago" which is ALL their greatest hits!

[@vegasanimal]

suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch a good jam. Iconic opening riff and the memories start flowing

[@brianmoser3947]

"A man selling ice cream" and /or with sprinkles?" Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?😊👍🙏😎❤️🎈😊

[@davidderitis9068]

Use your imagination 😉

[@christinenapoli5106]

Always loved Chicago. One of the best!👍

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!

[@belindaclassen1561]

This one brought me full circle as a lover of the group.......the lyrics are simple yet catchy! So idk how anybody hates a long long long time signature of greatness!

[@hiroyukikubo7195]

Saturday in the park I think it was the Fourth of July Saturday in the park I think it was the Fourth of July People dancing, people laughing A man selling ice cream Singing Italian songs Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For Saturday Another day in the park I think it was the Fourth of July Another day in the park I think it was the Fourth of July People talking, really smiling A man playing guitar Singing for us all Will you help him change the world Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For today Slow motion riders fly the colours of the day A bronze man still can tell stories his own way Listen children all is not lost All is not lost, oh no no Funny days in the park Every day's the Fourth of July Funny days in the park Every day's the Fourth of July People reaching, people touching A real celebration Waiting for us all If you want it, really want it Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For the day, yeah yeah yeah

[@s.romero2934]

And always remember we can still use our imaginations and still plan for future goals! Love and Peace...Jan 2021

[@gchavsg1905]

Thanks

[@xandermansmom1]

Thank you for posting the lyrics. I didn’t know the Italian part when I sang it… misheard lyrics. Now I know. 😂

[@cheryldeboissiere1851]

Thank you very much for the lyrics... I kept blowing the Italian line, figured I wasn’t getting the words...

[@arlensolochek894]

Love that you love this. The abrupt ending works perfectly on the record as their songs often flow right into the next cut.

[@seanmcmillan472]

Gonna be blasting this song come July 4th

[@paulenriquez8307]

Today

[@littlemscantbewrong9241]

This song instantly makes me smile!!! It reminds me of driving in the car with my mom as a little kid. I remember every word and it's still as great as ever!!!! Thanks for the memory!!!!

[@davidderitis9068]

I think ALL of Chicago's songs "Make Me Smile" ! 😉

[@Murcans-worship-felons]

I’m an old blues guy and my CHICAGO and BST remains at the top of the list. Played this stuff, full sections, thru the 70s and 80s. ❤❤❤luv it SOO much

[@dianefiddler9884]

Wow! Remember this song back in the 70’s! Still awesome today!!!

[@crisgonzaba7751]

DIANE FIDDLER , 💟 🔥 🎷 🎸 🎤 🎧 🎻 , 🎈⚡💟🔥🔥💟♨🎻💟🎧💟🎧💟🎤💟🎸💟🎷💟‼🔥💥⚡‼⚡‼🔥‼💟

[@marinogheno8962]

Grandissimi.....non ci sono più band così..fantastici

[@ChristopherDavis-uh1gq]

This is the happiest song I've ever heard!!!

[@cafeesotericaradiohostesss3983]

Love Chicago, what a band in their heyday! Still awesome, their song so unique and so big yet also can be mellow and romantic. xx

[@derekkess2585]

I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?

[@merleginsburg388]

@@derekkess2585 one of them... let me know when find that time machine...

[@bhossast]

Song just makes me feel good.

[@alanhyt79]

That brings back memories. I was a teen when that came out. Haven't heard it since then. Even though I'm terrible at remembering lyrics, I sang along and knew every word. That's the power of great music.

[@wesleylashure2925]

Yes in the 70"s we had the best music and we could go to the park to sing and play where'd the time go

[@breezyvibe]

I love Chicago . . I had their greatest Hits album and I'm sure I played it a thousand times.

[@barbaramatthews4273]

One of my favorite songs ever i got the cd for Christmas last year.

[@ezequielarredondogarcia114]

Anytime is a good time to listen to this song but today, Saturday July 4th 2020 is the best time. 💓

[@RockBallads257]

Beautiful voice. Great music. I am ready to listen indefinitely.

[@billlong1206]

Oh what Memories that song has for me 😂😅❤️❤️

[@marciogouvea8431]

In times of Covid-19, we miss to play, to walk on Saturday in the park.

[@Eddie42023]

And yes, this is a Chicago Fourth. Saturday July 4, 2020.

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

And all those days blocked from everything appear to have made zero difference in "slowing down" or hahahahahaha, "stopping" the virus. What fools we were with our "science".

[@italianboyz12345]

@@TheRadioAteMyTV Unfathomable based

[@sevynwest7332]

He's going to be at the HardRock casino November in Atlantic City! You don't want to miss this performance from what I'm hearing his music is memorable 😊

[@LifeCoach]

I once attended a Chicago concert on a SATURDAY on the 4th OF JULY (in the Salt Palace).

[@lynnfindlay1895]

Reminds me of summer in the 70's.. great song

[@Njbear7453]

What a classic song

[@ChanceTEK]

This song reminds me of riding in the car with my grandmother during the summer. Listening to WABC radio on the AM station. In NYC, growing up… Feel good, timeless music… ❤️🔥

[@michaelwascom62]

I've loved this song from its beginning. Remember vividly when it was first released; still ratchets my spirit fifty-something years later! The "best" will always be the BEST! Thanks "Chicago" for the memory!

[@amangogna68]

Great song and amazing group. I still have the original LP in great shape !

[@fredericfournier5662]

Nice vinyl. I found last year a 72 pressing which seems new, mirror-shiny and cover clean with 2 posters but I don't think it's an US one, I'll have a look. I will dig soon for the double VII, great too. 68-76 Chicago era is... Wow...

[@davepsax]

Happy music with NO gimmicks.

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

And lyrics you can understand, that make sense.

[@robertnelson7748]

Grew up listening to this band, my father had very diverse tastes. As an adult m, I saw them on tour with Earth, Wind ,and Fire, OMG , what an experience...

[@johnpuryear50]

I use to live near a park in the early 70s so every time I hear this song, it reminds me of the good old days hanging out with friends and family in the park.