I saw Chicago touring with the Beach Boys on two different tours. Honestly as much as I love the Beach Boys, they really sounded like a garage band next to Chicago but they did this song and a few others during the transition from one band to the other. All in all, those shows were fantastic, I had a great time. I think I saw them both at the Hollywood Bowl.
Totally agree. Time to come back around check out some great Chicago ballads that were NOT from their love song era. 'Colour My World' is another great one.
Not a deep cut by any means; this was a huge hit and reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single from Chicago VI. It still gets airplay.
Written by Peter Cetera, with trombonist James Pankow, about the dissolution of Cetera’s first marriage, this is a song of triumph over adversity, expressed well both lyrically and instrumentally. Keep on feeling strong, Andy!
That superb outro was directly ripped off by Journey with "Feeling that Way." Which is ok, because musicians constantly borrow. You can't copyright much other than words.
@@izzonj Huh? Which song did Chicago supposedly rip off 5 years after this? I'm confused. David said that Journey ripped off Chicago, not the other way around. As in the "ripped off BY Journey" part of his comment. David's comment has not been edited, so maybe you read it wrong.
This song was played on the radio very often, back in the 70s... it was one of their most popular songs. I strongly recommend "Searching for an Answer" or "Wishing You Were Here".
Yes! These are two fantastic songs. Just for clarity, the precise title of the "searching" track is "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long". Thanks for recommending 🙂
This is a masterpiece of a great song! One of my all time Chicago top 3 tunes! It has so much dynamic range and perfect vocals, and the build up with the horns is immaculate, man! This is 'S Tier' for me!
I know it’s considered a break up song, but I found encouragement in it a year or two after my husband passed and I was feeling stronger every day (and knowing he would want me to feel that way).
YES me too! I knew the song from my teenage years, but after I lost my wife it took on a very different significance for me. I hope you are managing well now, I know for me that first year was the must crushing thing I have ever experienced.
Great song. Before Chicago went mush (and yes I know millions of people love that fluff stuff, too), they were phenomenally unique, creative, inventive, versatile...
I like most of their music but when they made Peter Cetera the main focus it diluted the rest of the bad. They lost the “Chicago” sound that millions loved.
This was actually a big hit for them. It's a better than average song from an arrangement perspective. It has everything Chicago does best and it leaves you wanting more. That's a hit single in a nutshell.
Or Lowdown. Lowdown or Dialogue is closer to a deep cut than Feelin Stronger, I would bet it was a top 5 song. Speaking of Lowdown, Andy and Alex should definitely do Lowdown by Boz Scaggs too.
You're welcome. I happened to be the first to suggest it because it is so positive. First time they ever wound up going with my suggestion... thanks to all who up-voted it. Too bad Alex didn't seem to get it.
One of the best songs ever, instrumentals and vocals are insane!Danny kills it again on the drums!This is considered one of the favorites by most CHICAGO fans!it is an A++! by any stretch!
A+ for me. Big hit back in the day. How someone takes control of their life rather than letting things out of their control do the controlling. Decision to live life!
First speeding ticket I ever got was because of this song! You guys interested in talking to an old hippie broadcaster who played this stuff on analog radio on VINYL for over 40 years?!
In watching these reactions, I realize how much I have taken these songs for granted in having grown up listening to such great music. I love that you guys bring this back around.
This song is as good as their others- which is why Chicago is so amazing. They have many A+ S tier songs. I bet you’ll change your mind as you listen to it more throughout your life.
As a guitar guy, I always wished that Terry's guitar would have been more aggressively up front in the mix, but it is still easily one of my favorite early Chicago songs.
IMO… any Chicago track prior to Terry’s death is a minimum A rating. (Majority Ss and A+s) And even after his death there are so many great songs. I could listen to any album beginning to end and not glean great enjoyment from every track. This one’s an A+ for me. ❤ *** Have to add, no song should be down-rated simply because a band has so many other great songs. Chicago is just that freakin’ good!
Dude, if I remember correctly, it was the big hit from the album that DID propel it, ultimately And it’s the album closer, so that killer fade is what the listener of the entire album hears/is left with as the final “feel” of the record. It TOTALLY worked!
When the original vinyl of this album came out, the album cover had the raised lettering you'd find on some high-end bond shares or bank notes. Really cool.
Depends on what you mean by only other one of note. Yes Just You N Me is the only other hit. from Chicago VI ,but I love the deep cut What's This World Coming To from this LP. It is definitely a song of note in my mind.
Great song, great band! Leonid & Friends should be next on your list. They’re an incredible Chicago tribute band, it’s scary how much they sound like the original!
@@summertime_bloozSame reason as why people climb mountains, because they’re there! I agree that the original is typically the best, but Leonid & Friends is still definitely worth checking out. Trust me, you’ll be blown away! They do other groups as well (Ides of March, EW&F, Spencer Davis Group, etc.), top notch stuff!
@@summertime_blooz for my playlist, I'll always listen to the genuine article, but for a live performance I've reached a point where I'd rather see Leonid & Friends than the current version of Chicago.
I went to visit my sister in San Jose California in 1973 , she loaned me her car that had one of those 5 push button station selectors on the car radio , as I drove around listening to the radio every time I pushed a button this song was playing , every station , coming from Scotland I didn’t appreciate just how big this band was in 1973 USA . Larry from Glasgow 😎
I love how this song progresses, stronger with each transition. Chicago went through so many musical styles throughout the years. Different lineup different vibe. Love this one, great memories with this band.
I’m amazed and amused at how many times I hear “yeah, yeah, yeah” in songs from this era. It makes me smile to know that all these fantastic artists choose to give a nod to the Fab Four. And a righteous tune, to boot!
Chicago's first greatest hits album, Chicago IX, is an album that EVERY lover of music should have in their collection. Just a fantastic collection of music.
Musicianship in this band is top notch all around. Danny Seraphine played terrific drums as you say. Kath’s guitar, Cetera’s bass and vocal, the horns, Lamm on keys.
Hey guys! Really diggin' your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times 🤘. I bought this LP when it dropped. The cover was unique in that it was printed to resemble the look and feel of currency. It says in the liner notes that the original engraving was done by the American Bank Note Co. I started in music learning cornet at 8 y.o. at the Salvation Army church in Scotland. I think that is why I love rock and roll that incorporates horns and does it well. "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" was far from a deep cut, actually. It was all over "Top 40" radio in 1973-74. It managed to crack the top 10 in the U.S.A. BTW I decided that it's about time I became a patron, so I did.
Somewhere there in the early 70s, Robert Lamm fell in love with the Fender Rhodes and you hear it all over Chicago V and VI. It works pretty well in this song.
Consider this. Chicago was just featured on PBS’s “A Capitol Fourth” Independence Day celebration concert on the lawn of the US capitol a couple weeks ago. And the three songs they did… “25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday in the Park” and…. “Feelin’ Stronger Everyday “ out of their entire catalogue. So, it’s not a deep cut.
One of the greatest bands of all time. This was a Top 10 hit. Peter Cetera is and was one of the greatest singers and bass players. Terry rocks as usual and Danny on drums. One of their best songs.
This was definitely written for the pop charts (and it reached #10 on Billboards Hot 100) and it was the first single released from this album (Chicago VI). Danny Seraphine's pounding drum fills on the outro are a highlight, along with Robert Lamm's rock n'roll electric piano chords. And as always, the horn section rounds it out and gives it that unique sound. Your next song should be Dialogue Parts I & II from Chicago V - a banger that is both a vocal and an instrumental masterpiece.
Let's get the facts straight, this wasn't a deep dive, see from Google further on and me, I'm 56 and my sister 64, I heard it first on the radio and my sister bought the album because of it. From Google {"Feelin' Stronger Every Day" is a song written by Peter Cetera and James Pankow for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago VI (1973). The first single released from that album, it reached #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100}. Also, as it stands this is an A++ song.
One of their best. A radio staple on the better FM stations. Peter cetera on opening leads, with I'm sure Robert Lamm on backup. Signature horn arrangement on the latter half of the song.
A+ song at least. This is a triumphant breakup song - they still believe in each other, they are still cheering for each other, and will be friends for life. That's my take on the lyrics.
For several years, while coming home from college for holidays, etc., this tune would come on at about the same place on the Thruway, played by whatever radio station it was. Well, the idea was to come down this hill and hit the flatland just as the tempo changes up. Worked out many times! So, one of my favorite Chicago tunes. Here we go! Rock on! Feel stronger, Andy!!
This is not a deep cut. It was a single, a top 10 hit, and has been played a lot on the radio over the years. For your next Chicago song, I recommend "Questions 67 and 68".
It's great to see these contemporary music listeners love this Chicago gem that was totally dismissed by the rock powers that be when it came out 50 years ago. Chicago's amazing music will continue to be discovered and appreciated decades after they...and we...are long gone.
Way to go, guys! This is a great feel good song by them. All seven guys are superb musicians. To hear this song performed live back in the day was a rush. You should check out another tune from this album that kicks ass. "What's This World Comin' To? Of course, I always ask for my favorite Chicago song, "Dialogue (Parts 1 and 2)" Rock on. Love you two. Have a great weekend!
B+?! Any other band would kill for a song like that on their album.
This song was not a deep cut but actually a huge hit in summer 1973.
Topped out at number 10 on Billboard Hot 100.
We played this song in Jr. High during PE everyday the fall of '73.
Oh man, this song was top radio play and booming out of every teen's headphones back in the day. Easy S, at minimum A++.
Well, Alex, you’re wrong. It was the first single released from the album. As a kid in the 70’s this was my favorite Chicago song.
A&A, you'll love their “Question 67 And 68”!!! Terry Kath era Chicago is best!
I'll second that recommendation. That's always been my 2nd favorite Chicago song. "Feelin Stronger every day" is my favorite.
I think this one, Questions 67 and 68, and "Make Me Smile" are my Chicago faves. A & A, y'all need to listen to the album version of the latter... :D
This song was huge back in the day. A++ for me.
The musicianship of these players rarely get the love deserved. Pete Cetera's bass work is on point. Danny Seraphine's drums and fills always kill.
And right from the get-go. They were all so young when they recorded the first album, and it has killer writing, and playing from all of them.
I’ve said it before, I truly believe Chicago in their prime was better than any band
Next Chicago reaction should be "Wishing You Were Here" since it features three Beach Boys doing backup vocals
Yeah, a great one!
I saw Chicago touring with the Beach Boys on two different tours. Honestly as much as I love the Beach Boys, they really sounded like a garage band next to Chicago but they did this song and a few others during the transition from one band to the other. All in all, those shows were fantastic, I had a great time. I think I saw them both at the Hollywood Bowl.
Totally agree. Time to come back around check out some great Chicago ballads that were NOT from their love song era. 'Colour My World' is another great one.
That song has always been one of my faves.
My favorite Chicago song
Not a deep cut by any means; this was a huge hit and reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single from Chicago VI. It still gets airplay.
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@@WolfCat5102 yes you’re correct. I fixed the typo.
Written by Peter Cetera, with trombonist James Pankow, about the dissolution of Cetera’s first marriage, this is a song of triumph over adversity, expressed well both lyrically and instrumentally. Keep on feeling strong, Andy!
Hey Andy, I have a granddaughter named Kyndal.......😊😊😊
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That superb outro was directly ripped off by Journey with "Feeling that Way." Which is ok, because musicians constantly borrow. You can't copyright much other than words.
@@David-iv6je Yes, Chicago ripped off a song written 5 years after this.
@@izzonj Huh? Which song did Chicago supposedly rip off 5 years after this? I'm confused. David said that Journey ripped off Chicago, not the other way around. As in the "ripped off BY Journey" part of his comment. David's comment has not been edited, so maybe you read it wrong.
This song was played on the radio very often, back in the 70s... it was one of their most popular songs. I strongly recommend "Searching for an Answer" or "Wishing You Were Here".
Yes! These are two fantastic songs. Just for clarity, the precise title of the "searching" track is "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long". Thanks for recommending 🙂
This is a masterpiece of a great song! One of my all time Chicago top 3 tunes! It has so much dynamic range and perfect vocals, and the build up with the horns is immaculate, man! This is 'S Tier' for me!
Dude, you can’t give a song a lower rating because it’s other songs are better. Every song should be based on its own merit. IMHO
Amen
Agreed
Well said
His logic is flawed for sure.
Absolutely agree! Rate it for what it is, don't compare it to anything else
I know it’s considered a break up song, but I found encouragement in it a year or two after my husband passed and I was feeling stronger every day (and knowing he would want me to feel that way).
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YES me too! I knew the song from my teenage years, but after I lost my wife it took on a very different significance for me. I hope you are managing well now, I know for me that first year was the must crushing thing I have ever experienced.
@@KurtFlechtner my hubby passed in 2012 so I’m better now-but yeah those first couple of years were rough! Hope you’re doing better too.
Great song. Before Chicago went mush (and yes I know millions of people love that fluff stuff, too), they were phenomenally unique, creative, inventive, versatile...
Both phases are great at what they set out to do
I like most of their music but when they made Peter Cetera the main focus it diluted the rest of the bad. They lost the “Chicago” sound that millions loved.
"went mush"; LOL!
Spot on.
@@1BobsYourUncle Agree
This was actually a big hit for them. It's a better than average song from an arrangement perspective. It has everything Chicago does best and it leaves you wanting more. That's a hit single in a nutshell.
Danny Seraphine's finest hour. Killed it on the drums.
Lot of energy!
The bell on that cymbal!🤘😎
Danny had many fine hours. What he did on the long play of Beginnings is unmatched.
Danny's up there with Bill Ward, and Bonzo in my book!
Make me smile-a feel good song with the great Terry Kath on lead vocals
Even better unedited as part of the Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon suite.
Grew up in Chicago listening to CHICAGO! The first 7 albums are masterpieces. 👍😎
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Me too. The only Chicago I listen to are during the Terry Kath years.
Absolutely. And all a bit different.
Yep, every one of them.
Next should be Dialogue Pts. 1 & 2. Amazing song.
My favorite Chicago song!
Absolutely!!
Or Lowdown. Lowdown or Dialogue is closer to a deep cut than Feelin Stronger, I would bet it was a top 5 song. Speaking of Lowdown, Andy and Alex should definitely do Lowdown by Boz Scaggs too.
Yes dialogue part 1and 2
I think they already did that.
Feeling Stronger is my all time favorite Chicago song, hands down, without question.
Mine too!
Kudos to whomever suggested this positive uplifting song. Soul restored!! Fav line: " I do believe I'm feeling stronger everyday...."
You're welcome. I happened to be the first to suggest it because it is so positive. First time they ever wound up going with my suggestion... thanks to all who up-voted it. Too bad Alex didn't seem to get it.
Chicago's best song,closely followed by 25 or 6 to 4.I love how the song builds in intensity and Peter Cetara's voice is great as well.
Great choice!
'Feeling Stronger' was the lead single off the album and reached #10 on the charts.
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My fav Chicago tune for 50 years
One of the best songs ever, instrumentals and vocals are insane!Danny kills it again on the drums!This is considered one of the favorites by most CHICAGO fans!it is an A++! by any stretch!
3:22 This song really takes off here and showcases Chicago's instrumental talents. The drumwork is sensational.
This song is just utterly and completely incredible!!!!!!! It’s just too much!!!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
A+ for me. Big hit back in the day. How someone takes control of their life rather than letting things out of their control do the controlling. Decision to live life!
Now we’re talkin! Back into songs with some energy! Thanks, guys! 👍🏻🤘🏻✌🏻
First speeding ticket I ever got was because of this song! You guys interested in talking to an old hippie broadcaster who played this stuff on analog radio on VINYL for over 40 years?!
In watching these reactions, I realize how much I have taken these songs for granted in having grown up listening to such great music. I love that you guys bring this back around.
This by far my favorite "Chicago Song" . Wishing you were here and 25 or 6 to 4 are close seconds....
So many memories connected to Chicago. A perfect blend of 70s pop and jazz infused horns. What a sound.
This song is as good as their others- which is why Chicago is so amazing. They have many A+ S tier songs. I bet you’ll change your mind as you listen to it more throughout your life.
Yes, I'm surprised you hadn't hit this AWESOME Chicago song until now. Bravo!
This song WAS a hit for them. Maybe it resonated more in the '70's? Thanks for your reaction.
HOW CAN ANY BAND HAVE TOO MANY GOOD SONGS ???? A ALL THE WAY !!!
so much richness in that tune , all sorts of sounds , it''s a magical mystery tour
As a guitar guy, I always wished that Terry's guitar would have been more aggressively up front in the mix, but it is still easily one of my favorite early Chicago songs.
IMO… any Chicago track prior to Terry’s death is a minimum A rating. (Majority Ss and A+s) And even after his death there are so many great songs. I could listen to any album beginning to end and not glean great enjoyment from every track. This one’s an A+ for me. ❤
*** Have to add, no song should be down-rated simply because a band has so many other great songs. Chicago is just that freakin’ good!
you nailed it, I'll match their catalog up until the mid 70's against any similar stretch
The Single made it to number 10 on the US charts... Definitely an A and it was the first Hit from the album to Chart BTW.....
Dude, if I remember correctly, it was the big hit from the album that DID propel it, ultimately
And it’s the album closer, so that killer fade is what the listener of the entire album hears/is left with as the final “feel” of the record. It TOTALLY worked!
When the original vinyl of this album came out, the album cover had the raised lettering you'd find on some high-end bond shares or bank notes. Really cool.
Still have that LP, still play it..
Terry Kath was the band's leader. They were never the same after he was gone.
This song rocks with peter cetera. Amazing vocalist
"(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long" - another hopeful Chicago song and one of my favorites.
This is a song that you will most definitely end up 20 mph above the speed limit if you listen to it while driving.
This song puts notes together in ways that we never expected, and made it work in epic fashion. Love Chicago.
One of my favorite bands of the period. A testament to how great music was from that decade.
Peter Cetera was such an underrated bassist on those early albums!!
The outro on this song grooves so hard.
I'm 62 love this tune top20 all time for , I feel good every time I listen to it .
This song is an absolute treat. Fills my imaginative senses.
This was a major hit that got bucco airplay for years. By no means a deep cut.
Alex was not on his game today, definitely.
What is it exactly that you imagine "bucco" means? Because that's not a word in any language I know. Did you mean "beaucoup"?
@@rollomaughfling380 I've seen it both ways, but yeah.
This is one of my favorite Chicago songs.
Omg a B+, this is an A+ to me. This song was a big hit in 73’.
This IS their best song on this album, the only other one of note is Just you N' Me. It's an A+ song (as long as I'm not driving).
Depends on what you mean by only other one of note. Yes Just You N Me is the only other hit. from Chicago VI ,but I love the deep cut What's This World Coming To from this LP. It is definitely a song of note in my mind.
Just You n Me is fantastic
@@hughcorrigan3265 the only other hit everyone seemed to liked is what I meant.
“Dialogue Pts 1&2” and “Just You ‘n’ Me” are definite Chicago high points for me.
One of my favorite Chicago songs, it was awesome in concert.
Great song, great band! Leonid & Friends should be next on your list. They’re an incredible Chicago tribute band, it’s scary how much they sound like the original!
DAMN RIGHT! I just saw them at the Winery in NYC. They were great.
Still so much more of the originals to go before that !
Why listen to a copy however good they are rather than the genuine article?
@@summertime_bloozSame reason as why people climb mountains, because they’re there! I agree that the original is typically the best, but Leonid & Friends is still definitely worth checking out. Trust me, you’ll be blown away! They do other groups as well (Ides of March, EW&F, Spencer Davis Group, etc.), top notch stuff!
@@summertime_blooz for my playlist, I'll always listen to the genuine article, but for a live performance I've reached a point where I'd rather see Leonid & Friends than the current version of Chicago.
I went to visit my sister in San Jose California in 1973 , she loaned me her car that had one of those 5 push button station selectors on the car radio , as I drove around listening to the radio every time I pushed a button this song was playing , every station , coming from Scotland I didn’t appreciate just how big this band was in 1973 USA . Larry from Glasgow 😎
I forgot about those push buttons - that’s a good story ! I’m sure at the time it was considered “hi-tech”.
I love how this song progresses, stronger with each transition. Chicago went through so many musical styles throughout the years. Different lineup different vibe. Love this one, great memories with this band.
I’m amazed and amused at how many times I hear “yeah, yeah, yeah” in songs from this era. It makes me smile to know that all these fantastic artists choose to give a nod to the Fab Four. And a righteous tune, to boot!
Chicago's first greatest hits album, Chicago IX, is an album that EVERY lover of music should have in their collection. Just a fantastic collection of music.
For a band that had so many hits, their deep cuts were their best. Try Poem 58 for the most amazing guitar work you never knew about.
Beyond All Our Sorrows (Terry Kath demo) Is amazing. One of Terry Kath best vocal Performances.
For sure!!
Musicianship in this band is top notch all around. Danny Seraphine played terrific drums as you say. Kath’s guitar, Cetera’s bass and vocal, the horns, Lamm on keys.
James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet) and Robert Lamm, all founding members, still rockin on tour with Chicago, since 1967!
Hey guys! Really diggin' your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times 🤘. I bought this LP when it dropped. The cover was unique in that it was printed to resemble the look and feel of currency. It says in the liner notes that the original engraving was done by the American Bank Note Co.
I started in music learning cornet at 8 y.o. at the Salvation Army church in Scotland. I think that is why I love rock and roll that incorporates horns and does it well.
"Feelin' Stronger Every Day"
was far from a deep cut, actually. It was all over "Top 40" radio in 1973-74. It managed to crack the top 10 in the U.S.A.
BTW I decided that it's about time I became a patron, so I did.
Somewhere there in the early 70s, Robert Lamm fell in love with the Fender Rhodes and you hear it all over Chicago V and VI. It works pretty well in this song.
This song had heavy rotation on the jukebox at the local pinball joint I hung out at 50 years ago. Now you understand why 😁
Dang it HAS been exactly 50 years since this song was released. Where the heck does the time go?
Love this song! One of my favorite Chicago songs
Consider this. Chicago was just featured on PBS’s “A Capitol Fourth” Independence Day celebration concert on the lawn of the US capitol a couple weeks ago. And the three songs they did… “25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday in the Park” and…. “Feelin’ Stronger Everyday “ out of their entire catalogue. So, it’s not a deep cut.
Nice! Thanks for posting, I need to go watch it.
Funny you should mention that concert, this song reminded me of it and how much I did not care for that program (except for the fireworks, of course).
One of the greatest bands of all time. This was a Top 10 hit.
Peter Cetera is and was one of the greatest singers and bass players. Terry rocks as usual and Danny on drums. One of their best songs.
Oh guys, this was a big hit song on the radio, I remember it, 1973.
I saw them live at MSG in NYC back in 1977. Great show.
This was definitely written for the pop charts (and it reached #10 on Billboards Hot 100) and it was the first single released from this album (Chicago VI). Danny Seraphine's pounding drum fills on the outro are a highlight, along with Robert Lamm's rock n'roll electric piano chords. And as always, the horn section rounds it out and gives it that unique sound.
Your next song should be Dialogue Parts I & II from Chicago V - a banger that is both a vocal and an instrumental masterpiece.
This is one of their great songs. A+ for me.
Dialogue pts 1 & 2 . Kath and Cetera trading lead vocals back and forth with the band bringing the heat!!
Chicago has so many great songs. I think Old Days should be your next Chicago song.
SUCH a good song seen live.
SO F****ING GOOD.
One of my Chicago faves, for sure.
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Dudes, the bass, the driving drums, can't any better than Chicago!
It's always good to get back to early Chicago! I hope Andy is feeling better!
Let's get the facts straight, this wasn't a deep dive, see from Google further on and me, I'm 56 and my sister 64, I heard it first on the radio and my sister bought the album because of it. From Google {"Feelin' Stronger Every Day" is a song written by Peter Cetera and James Pankow for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago VI (1973). The first single released from that album, it reached #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100}. Also, as it stands this is an A++ song.
One of their best. A radio staple on the better FM stations. Peter cetera on opening leads, with I'm sure Robert Lamm on backup. Signature horn arrangement on the latter half of the song.
This one and Gloria Gaynor's, "I Will Survive" have to be the two best break-up songs ever.
Next Chicago... go funky or go home..."Skin Tight"
A banger with funk and groove
"Just You "N" Me". _GREAT_ horns.🎺🎷📯
A+ song at least. This is a triumphant breakup song - they still believe in each other, they are still cheering for each other, and will be friends for life. That's my take on the lyrics.
For several years, while coming home from college for holidays, etc., this tune would come on at about the same place on the Thruway, played by whatever radio station it was. Well, the idea was to come down this hill and hit the flatland just as the tempo changes up. Worked out many times! So, one of my favorite Chicago tunes. Here we go! Rock on! Feel stronger, Andy!!
For every Chicago track you listen to, let me suggest also watching Leonid & Friends doing the same song live from their studio. Jaw-dropping.
If I recall correctly they mentioned seeing L&F live a year or so back. Maybe even got to meet them?
L&F are the best! Saw them twice and I couldn’t believe it wasn’t Chicago.
Add another recommendation for ‘Questions 67 & 68’. Paul Shaffer used to play it as a bumper song between breaks on the Letterman show quite often.
This is not a deep cut. It was a single, a top 10 hit, and has been played a lot on the radio over the years. For your next Chicago song, I recommend "Questions 67 and 68".
Always loved this track..so many musical elements. I can never not air-drum to it. 😎
It's great to see these contemporary music listeners love this Chicago gem that was totally dismissed by the rock powers that be when it came out 50 years ago.
Chicago's amazing music will continue to be discovered and appreciated decades after they...and we...are long gone.
Way to go, guys! This is a great feel good song by them. All seven guys are superb musicians. To hear this song performed live back in the day was a rush. You should check out another tune from this album that kicks ass. "What's This World Comin' To?
Of course, I always ask for my favorite Chicago song, "Dialogue (Parts 1 and 2)"
Rock on. Love you two. Have a great weekend!
This is one of the BEST CHICAGO SONGS EVER
It's definitely a hit. You still hear it...Heard it an an ACE hardware a few years ago. Think I heard it in a gas station within the last year or so.
Always a good day when Chicago gets a spin!
Definitely A+
"B+"?! B PLUS!!!??? Dude, THIS song blew up the charts in '73. Listen to this driving down the highway - and hope you don't get a speeding ticket!
"A Hit By Varese" is my favorite Chicago song. Hope you guys take a listen to that some time.
You have great taste! Do you like Yes?
@@dhfenske 🤣 I am wearing a Relayer shirt this very second.
@@markjacobsen8335 Cool!😎
I agree, A Hit By Varese totally kicks @ss.