Chicago are one of the biggest-selling bands of all time in the U.S.A. In the UK, they are known, if at all, for laid-back soft-rock, but their true
voice was in the way they started out, as a big-band rock outfit.
This is the debut album of Chicago. Originally they called themselves
"Chicago Transit Authority" but the real CTA, fearing possible confusion,
ordered them to change the name.
A very impressive debut it was too. It is music-making of high standard,
confident, brash and assertive.
At the time, they were lumped together with Blood Sweat and Tears as
"jazz-rock" but the band were playing a hybrid of rock and soul music, with musicians of extreme talent who could carry it off.
Back in 1970, this was one of the very first records I bought. I still think
it is one of the best I've ever bought. Catch Chicago when they were still an
innovative cutting-edge outfit.
Introduction
Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?
Beginnings
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