They have huge library. Great band. So much competition for air played brought out the best in so many artists in 60's ,70's, and 80's. Then, MTV took over and made music corporate, for tv, not for listeners. Thanks for keeping these great artists in people's minds
Terry Kath Sang and played guitar on this song. Terry was the Leader and an incredible musician…. Terry died in his 20’s when accidentally shot himself. Terry had many great songs and forever be sadly missed😢
How can we know it’s accidental, though? We didn’t recognize a lot of mental illness back then, did we? (saying this as someone who has been in a psychiatry field for the past 30 years)
@@beadybaby He had a loving, beautiful wife and new baby. He was very happy. He was showing off a new gun to a friend, and his friend told him to be careful, but Terry said it's fine, it's not loaded, see?- and he put it to his head and pulled the trigger to prove it wasn't loaded. But it was. That is the story I was told. Such a tragic loss; he is sorely missed by his family and fans.
Terry Kath, the white Ray Charles! The first time I heard this tune, I'd have bet Terry was black. Great music transcends generations, cultures, and races. Great reaction.
Terry Kath, lead singer on this song and lead guitarist, had a Jazz soul. Add all the other incredible band members and early Chicago was magic. After Kath died the band changed - much of it due to David Foster’s influence, dropping the horns, (which I think was the worst desecration), and focusing on Peter Cetera as main vocalist. Robert Lamm was the third lead vocalist for the band and wrote many of their biggest hits. He had a great voice as well. The music was still good, Chicago was incapable of being bad, but it was very very different. No longer a jazz oriented band the band segued into more mainstream ballads, some of which are truly beautiful. I like all of Chicago’s catalog but the loss of Terry Kath was a tragedy for everyone.
This song is part of a suite called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" written by the trombone player. It has seven tracks, three of which are instrumentals, on the Chicago II album. It is a roughly 13 minute long journey through one of the finest pieces of music ever written.
@@skevich1 "Wake Up Sunshine" was the first track on Disc 1 Side 2 of their second double-LP album, and leads into the seven movement Ballet suite. "Chicago" (retronamed Chicago II) was just as phenomenal as their debut double-LP "The Chicago Transit Authority" before they shortened their name.
Love anything Chicago did. Have been to see them several times in concert and each time I was blown away with their sound and performances. They are the best and so versatile. Love Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Saturday in the Park, If You Leave Me Now, etc. When you’re sitting in a concert hall waiting for them to start, there is nothing like the sound when they start up. Thanks for a great reaction. 👏👏🥰
Part 1 of James Pankow's 7-part "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" song cycle/suite, "Make Me Smile" was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. A radio-friendly edit of "Make Me Smile" was released as a single, becoming the band's first Top 10 record (Part 5, "Colour My World," was initially released as the B-side). "Make Me Smile" was the group's breakthrough hit, in that Its success triggered renewed interest in the group's two prior releases, "Questions 67 and 68" and "Beginnings." - Edited from Wikipedia
You got it brother. I’m so glad you got to hear this music I grew up with. I’m old now and watching you react to it is like hearing it again for the first time. Peace.
Once again, thank you for showcasing artists from my youth!! Another generation rediscovering music from "back in the day." Everything from the orchestral arrangements to artists who are accompanied by just acoustic guitar or piano. Blessings, Shon! (& no auto tune back then!!!)
Shon's analysis and explanations of the songs are far more in depth and inciteful than any of the other reaction videos on YT. He deserves more subs than he has gotten so far.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice as you just heard on "Make Me Smile"! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will have you needing an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He walked up to their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that's better than me! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
Try Chicago's Color My World. Love the piano.... actually got me to learn how to play piano. Many groups then had a huge band with horns & more. Tower of Power is another great group. Thanks, Shonrah!!
Hi Shon, Chicago is a great group and yes Terry Kath was the Singer & Guitar player. They have many good songs like Saturday in the Park. 25 or 6 2 4 and you can see a live performance of Saturday in the park & Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is from 1973 having a BBQ with friends and at the end you can see Al Green
Being in HS from 72 to 78 and in band throughout, we played plenty of Chicago. We had a small combo and played a couple songs from Chicago including this one, and we had a singer as well!
"Wishing you were here" is my favorite Chicago groove. Beach Boys sing back up on the song. F#cking beautiful. Love your channel bro..and the hair. HAHA
This song is from the music suite of Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon also known as "The Ballet" and "Make Me Smile Medley", is a nearly thirteen-minute mini-rock opera/song cycle/suite from Chicago's 1970 album Chicago (also called Chicago II). It was the group's first attempt at a long-format multi-part work.
If you like a group that has it all, music, instruments and great vocals👍 this is the one they were very popular when I was in high school 1969-1972 and college 1972-1976. This is definitely a rabbit hole you should investigate! Peace✌️ and Love❤️ Gary😅 "Saturday in the Park" you'll love it ❤️
Should definitely do Chicago 25 or 26 to 4 live at tanglewood 1970 Has one of the greatest guitar solos ever or react to 80s Chicago which was more about the vocals of Peter Cetera songs like you’re the inspiration hard habit to break and hard to say I’m sorry can’t go wrong with either
Musicians, including synthesizer musicians, add a body, spirit, or essence to a song - they're a part of it. Also, the may sing backup, lead, or they may write. Excellent as always, Shon.
First 7 Albums have THIS KINDA VIBE ...till about 1975 . 1. Sing A Mean Tune . 2. IT Better End Soon . 3. What's This World Coming To ? 4. Sing A Mean Tune Kid . 5. The Approaching Storm ... Enjoy immensely!
That was fun! Thanks Shon. My Mom lived in Chicago for many years, and I’ve been there a bunch. Some more great Chicago titles from their early years: I’m a Man, South California Purples, Lowdown, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Searching So Long, Saturday in the Park, Questions 67 and 68. Enjoy!
Some of the other best (soulful with Terry) songs to check out. I'm a Man. What's This World Coming To. Poem 58. South California Purples. Dialogue Parts 1 & 2.
'Questions 67 & 68' next please. Great rocker from the 1969 debut album. Canada has a great band along these lines as well. Check out 'Lighthouse - One Fine Morning' (1971) Cheers.
I'm sure that this was already mentioned but Hendrix loved Chicago. Was going to tour with them - he died right after that. He said of Terry Kath, that he was a better guitarist than he was and their horn section, "blew with one lung" Kath is undoubtedly the best percussion guitarist, ever and he was one of the few in Hendrix's league, but in my opinion, Hendrix was being modest.
Great band from the 70's-80's. They were a rock & roll band with horns & blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, & pop music. They had a lot of great songs such as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Feelin' Stronger Everyday", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "If You Leave Me Now", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Old Days" etc.
Other horn bands to check out-Lighthouse (One Fine Morning), Ides Of March (Vehicle) and Chase (Get It On) and of course Blood Sweat & Tears (God Bless The Child, spinnoing Wheel, Lucretia MacEvil, Hi De Ho, Go Down Gamblin and You've Made Me So Very Happy)
Terry Kath is one of the greatest and most underrated guitar players ever. Jimi Hendrix admired him. I've heard it said that Jimi thought Terry was better than him. Check out Chicago's, I'm a Man (Live). Make sure it's the live version, so you can see Terry play the guitar.
Such a classic & another great reaction! I'd love to see you react to The Broken Bells "Holding on for Life" (original video starring Anton Yelchin RIP). Such a fantastic & original song by a black & white duo. ❤
Many if not most of the late 60s and early 70s recordings were recorded "live". Meaning, the musicians were all playing at the same time while recording their parts. Typically vocals would be tracked separately. These days, recording is built instrument by instrument. Drums and bass often first, then guitars, keys etc. then vocals. Due to the musicians NOT all playing at the same time, modern recordings are often done with guiding click tracks for consistent tempos. This recording, these guys are pushing and pulling the tempo a bit as the energy shifts from one part of the song to the next. It isn't perfect the way modern recordings typically sound. It gives it that feel that you might not get from a similar song recorded today. I love this band and this song. It swings a bit, Tery Kath sounds like a young Ray Charles and the band just kills it.
Fun fact: the human ear is designed to natively accept analogue sound waves. Waves. Digital isn't a wave at all. It's blocks of data. It's completely inorganic to how we receive information. This is why, if you have occasion to listen to an album recorded on vinyl, it sounds so warm and natural. It's far superior to digital. Problem being, it's a finicky medium and humans do love their convenience. No matter the actual cost.
Chicago Transit Authority was the GOAT ! Thanks for the music & the memories, Terry Kath! Peter Cetera destroyed the real sound of Chicago when he killed the horns.
New music is artificial. You can do a lot with computers. Back then, and this was 1969, you recorded to tape. You could try to enhance it, but you got what you got. A lot more skill was required to make a good song.
Terry Kath was such a soulful singer... incredible!!!
I miss bands like this. Real Musicians!! The Best music came out this era!
My second favorite after 25 or 6 to 4. I love Chicago .❤ The late great Terry Kath singing lead on this one.
They have huge library. Great band. So much competition for air played brought out the best in so many artists in 60's ,70's, and 80's. Then, MTV took over and made music corporate, for tv, not for listeners. Thanks for keeping these great artists in people's minds
Back in the day (76-80) we used to play a lot of Chicago tunes in HS jazz band...loved it then, love it now!
My dad was a band director back then and they played a lot of Chicago tunes. I remember "Saturday In The Park" as one. Great memories!
Great group for a full band to play!
They're KNOWN for their brass!!!🎷🎺🥁
Terry Kath Sang and played guitar on this song. Terry was the Leader and an incredible musician…. Terry died in his 20’s when accidentally shot himself. Terry had many great songs and forever be sadly missed😢
How can we know it’s accidental, though? We didn’t recognize a lot of mental illness back then, did we? (saying this as someone who has been in a psychiatry field for the past 30 years)
@@beadybaby He had a loving, beautiful wife and new baby. He was very happy. He was showing off a new gun to a friend, and his friend told him to be careful, but Terry said it's fine, it's not loaded, see?- and he put it to his head and pulled the trigger to prove it wasn't loaded. But it was.
That is the story I was told. Such a tragic loss; he is sorely missed by his family and fans.
@@beadybaby The official story was that it was an accident. Someone in the psychiatric field might know sometimes accidents happen.
@@beadybabyAsk Don Johnson, the actor. It happened at his house.
You picked an amazing song…it’s a classic. 😊 And those drums!!!
Terry Kath, the white Ray Charles! The first time I heard this tune, I'd have bet Terry was black.
Great music transcends generations, cultures, and races. Great reaction.
Best Chicago song by a mile.
Terry Kath, lead singer on this song and lead guitarist, had a Jazz soul. Add all the other incredible band members and early Chicago was magic. After Kath died the band changed - much of it due to David Foster’s influence, dropping the horns, (which I think was the worst desecration), and focusing on Peter Cetera as main vocalist. Robert Lamm was the third lead vocalist for the band and wrote many of their biggest hits. He had a great voice as well. The music was still good, Chicago was incapable of being bad, but it was very very different. No longer a jazz oriented band the band segued into more mainstream ballads, some of which are truly beautiful. I like all of Chicago’s catalog but the loss of Terry Kath was a tragedy for everyone.
Spot on!
“The horns bring the energy”
Well said!
It's so wonderful to see the younger generation appreciate the music that I grew up to
This song is part of a suite called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" written by the trombone player. It has seven tracks, three of which are instrumentals, on the Chicago II album. It is a roughly 13 minute long journey through one of the finest pieces of music ever written.
Side two of Chicago II
@@skevich1 "Wake Up Sunshine" was the first track on Disc 1 Side 2 of their second double-LP album, and leads into the seven movement Ballet suite. "Chicago" (retronamed Chicago II) was just as phenomenal as their debut double-LP "The Chicago Transit Authority" before they shortened their name.
Chicago IX Greatest hits is Legendary.
Yes sir, this is Muuuusssiiiccccc....
Straight Masterpieces were EXPECTED from these Blokes ...n they Delivered !
Love anything Chicago did. Have been to see them several times in concert and each time I was blown away with their sound and performances. They are the best and so versatile. Love Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Saturday in the Park, If You Leave Me Now, etc. When you’re sitting in a concert hall waiting for them to start, there is nothing like the sound when they start up. Thanks for a great reaction. 👏👏🥰
Kath really put everything into his vocals, just like he does with his guitar. He goes crazy on this song in the live at Tanglewood take.
That's Terry Kath on guitar.
Part 1 of James Pankow's 7-part "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" song cycle/suite, "Make Me Smile" was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. A radio-friendly edit of "Make Me Smile" was released as a single, becoming the band's first Top 10 record (Part 5, "Colour My World," was initially released as the B-side). "Make Me Smile" was the group's breakthrough hit, in that Its success triggered renewed interest in the group's two prior releases, "Questions 67 and 68" and "Beginnings." - Edited from Wikipedia
Peter Cetera is a monster on the bass!
One of my FAVORITE BANDS of all time. “Can Anyone Tell Me What Time it is”, “25 or 6 to 4”… CLASS
I'll second that, Mark!
You got it brother. I’m so glad you got to hear this music I grew up with.
I’m old now and watching you react to it is like hearing it again for the first time.
Peace.
Once again, thank you for showcasing artists from my youth!! Another generation rediscovering music from "back in the day." Everything from the orchestral arrangements to artists who are accompanied by just acoustic guitar or piano.
Blessings, Shon!
(& no auto tune back then!!!)
Shon's analysis and explanations of the songs are far more in depth and inciteful than any of the other reaction videos on YT. He deserves more subs than he has gotten so far.
Kath's rhythm guitar was mesmerizing
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice as you just heard on "Make Me Smile"! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will have you needing an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor!
When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He walked up to their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that's better than me! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
Try Chicago's Color My World. Love the piano.... actually got me to learn how to play piano. Many groups then had a huge band with horns & more. Tower of Power is another great group.
Thanks, Shonrah!!
An iconic band
Great music🎶🎶🎶❤️👍🙋♀️
Terry Kath was a great musician and he really put his heart into this music
Hi Shon, Chicago is a great group and yes Terry Kath was the Singer & Guitar player. They have many good songs like Saturday in the Park. 25 or 6 2 4 and you can see a live performance of Saturday in the park & Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is from 1973 having a BBQ with friends and at the end you can see Al Green
They have a 4 album/CD Live album, Live from Carnegie Hall, HAPPY 'CAUSE I'M GOING HOME Live.
Great musicians made Chicago a legendary . Many hits over the years including this gem.
Blood Sweat and tears - You've made me so happy!
Being in HS from 72 to 78 and in band throughout, we played plenty of Chicago. We had a small combo and played a couple songs from Chicago including this one, and we had a singer as well!
"Wishing you were here" is my favorite Chicago groove. Beach Boys sing back up on the song. F#cking beautiful. Love your channel bro..and the hair. HAHA
Great reaction dogg
This song is from the music suite of Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon also known as "The Ballet" and "Make Me Smile Medley", is a nearly thirteen-minute mini-rock opera/song cycle/suite from Chicago's 1970 album Chicago (also called Chicago II). It was the group's first attempt at a long-format multi-part work.
If you like a group that has it all, music, instruments and great vocals👍 this is the one they were very popular when I was in high school 1969-1972 and college 1972-1976. This is definitely a rabbit hole you should investigate! Peace✌️ and Love❤️ Gary😅 "Saturday in the Park" you'll love it ❤️
Of course you love it!!
I can’t wait for you to hear “Beginnings!!”
Should definitely do Chicago 25 or 26 to 4 live at tanglewood 1970 Has one of the greatest guitar solos ever or react to 80s Chicago which was more about the vocals of Peter Cetera songs like you’re the inspiration hard habit to break and hard to say I’m sorry can’t go wrong with either
My Favorite band!!! 🙌💞
Terry brought leadership to the great band 👏 Excellent ❤
Hope you check Chicago's "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" ~ it's 🔥✌
Musicians, including synthesizer musicians, add a body, spirit, or essence to a song - they're a part of it. Also, the may sing backup, lead, or they may write. Excellent as always, Shon.
First 7 Albums have THIS KINDA VIBE ...till about 1975 .
1. Sing A Mean Tune .
2. IT Better End Soon .
3. What's This World Coming To ?
4. Sing A Mean Tune Kid .
5. The Approaching Storm ...
Enjoy immensely!
I seen them in concert about 37 yrs ago, the horn section will blow your mind, when i seen it live , I'm mesmerized ❤
Go ahead and say it Shon. It makes you smile. Lol😊
Question 67 and 68 is a must listen. Terry is so intense and you can feel his voice go right through you like this one.
i loved this era of there music!
25 or 6 to 4 live from Tanglewood. 30 million views. If you wanna know who Terry (Kath) and Chicago is my brother from another mother.
Definitely one of the greatest guitar solos ever
🗣 MORE CHICAGO‼
They blew your mind in last part of the song 🤯🤯🤯😊
That was fun! Thanks Shon. My Mom lived in Chicago for many years, and I’ve been there a bunch. Some more great Chicago titles from their early years: I’m a Man, South California Purples, Lowdown, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Searching So Long, Saturday in the Park, Questions 67 and 68. Enjoy!
Bro did 3 years at Ft. Sheridan and got to see Chicago !!!! 1984-87!
You have a bunch of great songs in the Chicago Catalog!!!! I suggest their cover of I'm a Man Shon!!!
Great reaction!
Some of the other best (soulful with Terry) songs to check out. I'm a Man. What's This World Coming To. Poem 58. South California Purples. Dialogue Parts 1 & 2.
Wow, I can’t believe I’ve never heard this song before. Thanks for reviewing awesome tune.
Just to let you know this song came out in the spring of 1970 so it's almost 55 yrs. old!
Terry Kath accidentally killed himself in a freak gun accident.....R.I.P ☹️☹️
'Questions 67 & 68' next please. Great rocker from the 1969 debut album.
Canada has a great band along these lines as well.
Check out 'Lighthouse - One Fine Morning' (1971)
Cheers.
the canada version of chicago. superb group
Ah!!! Memories, freakin memories!
Was originally called CTA. Saw them several times. First was when they were still called CTA. It was on Thanksgiving, 1968.
Superb musicians and song.
Terry Kath is definitely one of the greatest guitarists to ever live and we lost so much great music when he died so suddenly and sadly. RIP Terry
Their original name was Chicago Transit Authority but they were given a warning. And just shortened it to Chicago
Maaaan, I'm so glad you're on Chicago. Next, you really should check out Beginnings. BANGER.
" Saturday in the Park I think it was the Fourth of July "
I'm sure that this was already mentioned but Hendrix loved Chicago. Was going to tour with them - he died right after that. He said of Terry Kath, that he was a better guitarist than he was and their horn section, "blew with one lung" Kath is undoubtedly the best percussion guitarist, ever and he was one of the few in Hendrix's league, but in my opinion, Hendrix was being modest.
Huge Chicago fan ❤
Terry Kath amazing talent. Gone too soon!!
Great band from the 70's-80's. They were a rock & roll band with horns & blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, & pop music. They had a lot of great songs such as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Feelin' Stronger Everyday", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "If You Leave Me Now", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Old Days" etc.
My vote is for "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" next.
Other horn bands to check out-Lighthouse (One Fine Morning), Ides Of March (Vehicle) and Chase (Get It On) and of course Blood Sweat & Tears (God Bless The Child, spinnoing Wheel, Lucretia MacEvil, Hi De Ho, Go Down Gamblin and You've Made Me So Very Happy)
If you want to feel the power even more, check out Rick Beato's breakdown of the song where he isolates Terry Kath's vocals. It's just incredible.
Song was written by Timmy trombone
They have so many great songs for you to react to, but I would love for you to check out their song, INTRODUCTION, next.
For Chicago's jazzy brass influence, try their "Call on Me" next.
This song reminds me of driving to work at night with this on L O U D.
Love CCR this is one of their best, I remember it well. Thanks Shon
The White Ray Charles
Terry Kath is one of the greatest and most underrated guitar players ever. Jimi Hendrix admired him. I've heard it said that Jimi thought Terry was better than him. Check out Chicago's, I'm a Man (Live). Make sure it's the live version, so you can see Terry play the guitar.
If you like Terry Shon, you will live 25 or 6 to 4 Live at Tanglewood. Best guitar solo all time and brassy as hell.
Such a classic & another great reaction!
I'd love to see you react to The Broken Bells "Holding on for Life" (original video starring Anton Yelchin RIP). Such a fantastic & original song by a black & white duo. ❤
Beginnings should be next
Could be my favorite Chicago song, I'm not sure! Better listen to it another 100 times... :)
☮️❤️🙏🌏🌍🌎🇺🇸❤️☮️
So Good!!!
love your reaction, keep it up
Great review!
Many if not most of the late 60s and early 70s recordings were recorded "live". Meaning, the musicians were all playing at the same time while recording their parts. Typically vocals would be tracked separately. These days, recording is built instrument by instrument. Drums and bass often first, then guitars, keys etc. then vocals. Due to the musicians NOT all playing at the same time, modern recordings are often done with guiding click tracks for consistent tempos. This recording, these guys are pushing and pulling the tempo a bit as the energy shifts from one part of the song to the next. It isn't perfect the way modern recordings typically sound. It gives it that feel that you might not get from a similar song recorded today. I love this band and this song. It swings a bit, Tery Kath sounds like a young Ray Charles and the band just kills it.
They did many, many other great songs with great horns, but consider checking out 'Questions 67 & 68'.
Fun fact: the human ear is designed to natively accept analogue sound waves. Waves. Digital isn't a wave at all. It's blocks of data. It's completely inorganic to how we receive information. This is why, if you have occasion to listen to an album recorded on vinyl, it sounds so warm and natural. It's far superior to digital. Problem being, it's a finicky medium and humans do love their convenience. No matter the actual cost.
You in it now
Rest in Peace Terry Kath 😢
Try from live from tanglewood!
❤Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Saturday In The Park, many more, awesome band, tight, upbeat...love the horns 😈!
Chicago Transit Authority was the GOAT ! Thanks for the music & the memories, Terry Kath! Peter Cetera destroyed the real sound of Chicago when he killed the horns.
New music is artificial. You can do a lot with computers. Back then, and this was 1969, you recorded to tape. You could try to enhance it, but you got what you got. A lot more skill was required to make a good song.
I suggest The Hollies-
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress;
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother;
The Air that I Breathe
Thanks!😊