People always think of Chicago as mainly a horn band but for me this is a guitar player's band. Terry Kath was an incredible player and singer. RIP. Unfortunately this short version has no guitar solo.
Loved Terry Kath. Being originally from Illinois I was a fan from when CTA first recorded. After Terry's death I drifted away from them. They were probably still good but they just weren't the same.
The long version of make me smile is part of a 13 minute ballet for a girl in buchanan. Do the long version - or if you’re ready to have your mind blown, listen to the whole ballet!😊
Terry Kath’s (guitar) vocals on this song are incomparable and unforgettable R I P Terry. ✌️ This is the “radio “ version, the full version has a guitar solo and lets Danny Seraphine’s drum work shine ✨
AM or FM Radio. There was a slight difference with FM having the end with the horns AM didn't and it was just a matter of 10 or 15 seconds.. That's what clued us in to thinking we needed to get the album.
Terry Kath on lead vocals here. Amazing band with three lead vocalists. You are cheating yourselves without listening to the long version… The guitar solo is a must part of this song.
Finally! Was hoping you got to this one eventually. Long version with weird intro & guitar solo was absolutely the best thing Chicago ever did in my opinion. Terry Kath was a beast all around. You owe yourself to listen to that original extended version. If this is an A+ that will be an S for sure.
You guys reacted to the single version. The LP version is part of a suite called “Ballad for a Girl in Buchanan “. So there IS more, as you were hoping. You need to react to the whole suite. It will be S tier for sure.
Yes there is a lot more. This is the edited short version which was released as a single. On the double album, it s just one part of a 13 minute suite. I suggest you give that a listen. th-cam.com/video/xgM4xSIShYw/w-d-xo.html
Danny Seraphine (the drummer) was one of my drumming heroes when I was learning to play the drums in the late 60's-early 70's. He's still crazy good to this day.
No one ATTACKED a song like Terry Kath. Vocally and his strumming are insane. Gone Too Soon, RIP. I think this was the single version. There's a guitar solo in the full one.
I grew up with this 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?", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "Where Do We Go From Here?", "Free", "Lowdown", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "If You Leave Me Now", "Old Days" etc.
Yes this was the shorter version for AM radio. It was the first version I heard and from then I loved this early Chicago sound. Some time later at a party I heard the full version well as the whole LP and it really had an impact on me. If you would like to take a trip back in time the YT channel YouCanDanceToit! has a video of the kids from 1970 dancing to this song. Kind of fun seeing the dancing,hair and fashions from that period.
Yep, this is the 45 rpm single edit. There's an extended version that's been released in recent years, probably on one of the anthologies, with the extended intro and outro, and the Kath guitar solo in the middle. It's not the entire "Buchanon" track, but it extends MMS out to over 4 minutes, for a far more satisfying aural experience.
This song is awwwsum🤘 It has always and to this day been a favorite of marching bands all over the country🎶🔥 When I was in school our band did it and I've been hearing college bands play it ever since😎
I saw Chicago twice way back in the day. Some of my favorites by them are 25 or 6 to four,Wishing You Were Here,Saturday in the Park.If You Leave Me Now,Colour My World,Feelin' Stronger Everyday,I'm a Man and especially Old Days. There are so many more but I'll stop myself here.
It's absolutely criminal that the record company even considered releasing a version of this with the guitar solo removed. I was watching your faces to see your reaction when the solo started and then "AAARGGHHH!!!!" - it's the freaking single!
You got steered to the AM radio cut. You want either the full album version, or one of their live versions. There’s a lot in the middle you missed out on! Really glad you’re getting into horn bands.
*~ This was the first big Chicago hit, went to #9 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. (The singer / guitarist Terry Kath accidently & fatally shot himself in 1978). "COLOUR MY WORLD" was another hit ballad...BEST ~*
Dang, dudes. You listened to the clipped version, totally leaving out Terry Kath’s solo and so many subtle shifts. Gotta listen to the whole thing. For your own sake.
I was about 4 yrs old when this song came out and this brings back memories of playing in the backyard and hearing this song in the background on the radio. The radio was ALWAYS on in our house so it was the soundtrack of my childhood and there are certain songs that I use as bookmarks to my childhood. This is one of them.
The late great Terry Kath on lead vocals and lead guitar. Unmatched on guitar. Even Jimi Hendrix said Terry was the best Jimi has ever heard. RIP Terry.
Andy you are so right as far as the early albums of CHICAGO no band was as consistently good. Alex I am sending you a hearing aid so you can listen to those early CHICAGO tunes again!🤪
Some huge hits from Chicago more on the mellow side are "Call On Me", "Just You 'N' Me", "(I've Been) Searching' So Long", "Wishing You Were Here", "If You Leave Me Now", and "Feeling' Stronger Every Day".
Sure, but these are all later when that type of song was the norm for Chicago. “Color My World” is a great example and is even part of the same extended song as “Make Me Smile”. Terry Kath songs both. Amazing diversity. “Memories of Love” is another great example from this album.
Always enjoyed the band! I'm partial to the early stuff, before Terry Kath passed away. He was a fantastic guitarist and had an outstanding, soulful voice. Everyone is correct with regard to the long version being outstanding with a great solo!
* Reminder: Jethro Tull's "Minstrel in the Gallery" is a banger needing your reaction. Also, if you haven't yet reacted to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac - "Oh Well" (Parts I &II) and "Green Manalishi" ... well, best get on these ... you'll feel the love ...all Bangin' classics!!
The next Chicago song you should check out is from their first album it's called" introduction ". There are about 6 tempo changes and lots of horns, I think you will like it.
I loved Chicago when I was a young kid in the late 60's and early 70's. Then Dire Straits reminded me that I hadn't listened to them in while when Sultan's of Swing came out in 1978. "They don't give a damn about any trumpet-playing band." Now when I hear one, I'm reminded of the other.
Yes. As just about everyone else has commented, you owe it to yourselves to check out the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon. Guaranteed not to disappoint!
Terry Kath is the lead singer. His soulful voice makes this song unique of most Chicago songs that are sung by Peter Cetera. And of course, his incredible guitar speaks for itself.
They have quite the library, too bad for not doing the long version. I've always liked "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "(I've Been) Searching so long", "Questions 67 and 68", "Dialogue Part 1 and 2", "Wishing You Were Here", "Baby What A Big Surprise", "Alive Again", and "Old Days". This and all of the songs I've mentioned bring me back to the greatest decade of rock, the 70's and all of carefree times we had. Thanks for this awesome reaction!
Chicago has been able to consistently magically blend the horns like another voice in their music and have their unique sound remain popular for years.....
Yeah I almost feel bad for you guys you didn't hear Terry Kath's shredding guitar solo . But it's a reminder of who Chicago was before they became a ballad band. Suggestion: "Free" sometime down the road. Carpe diem, boys.
it is a deeply edited Radio version to be short enough to make the 3 min-ish cut popular for the time. It was a portion of a longer LP song called "Ballet for a girl from Buchanon" which is worth experiencing in its glorious entirety. The entire song 'suite' of parts was written by Jimmy, Chicago's trombone player. It's disappointing that Terry Kath's guitar solo was edited out for time. It was major portion of the song's essence. Still it's a cool song and has long life value.
The late 60's and '70's were FILLED with "consistently great bands" -- those of us who came of age then were indeed BLESSED! I wish you two had been there...but you are now, so that's fantastic. This was a huge favorite my husband turned me onto when we met in '71. He passed in July, so this was a real gift...thank you, guys! PEACE.
Early Chicago never disappoints with the amazing Terry Kath’s bluesy vocals and shredding the guitar, Danny Seraphine‘s unique and unmistakable drumming and Peter Cetera killing it on the bass guitar. Check out “Poem 58” and the ultra funky “What’s This World Coming To”. By the way, if you’re talking about consistency, Chicago is easily in the top 10.
You guys really need to do the entire suite…Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan, composed by trombone player and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee James Pankow and flawlessly performed by a band who absolutely did not have a weak link
this radio version does not do it justice. missing the guitar solo -- the difference between A+ and S. i am still pulling for poem 58 and south california purples
This needs another reaction to the extended version. It's that much better. Also, This shows the musicianship of the whole band. James Pankow the trombonist who wrote the song write a very tight horn arrangement and yet showcased the amazing drumming of Danny Seraphine and that incredible guitar solo from Terry Kath. Not to mention Ceteras complex bass line that stays in the background.
You guys have to do the long version. Missed the guitar solo half the drums at the end. You have to re-do this one. Especially if you liked this, you will be blown away by the longer version. Not necessarily the entire ballet, which is also incredible.
Late to the show today, we had a staff outing. I’ve been throwing axes all afternoon! A&A is great for lunch, but Chicago, and this song especially, as my welcome home video will make (me smile) my evening grand. Thanks!
I love this band and this song is so good. So sorry that you did the short version. Oh! that voice !!! I have seen this song done live so many times and they totally rock it.
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Omg we accidentally did a shorter version 😭😭
Yes I remember a guitar jam in the album version
It’s do over time. Gotta listen to the full version.
Very unfortunate not to play the medley - unforgivable, actually. It shouldn't be hard to redeem yourselves. 😉
...aw, that's allright. I'll listen to a *longer* version of this song with ya too. :D
Do the longer version like… next…
This song is a part of an entire side of the album. I still can't accept the "radio version" without feeling cheated.
Absolutely the wrong version. Cut to pieces. Missing the guitar solo.
I was wondering what happened. I was waiting for that great lead guitar solo and it just skipped over it. Such a shame.
Agreed 100%
I do like playing Make Me Smile and Now More Than Ever together.
You took the words out of so many mouths Deb. You hit it on the nose.
I was "hoping" that this would have been the long version, with Kath`s extended guitar solo.
Yeah,.the missing guitar in this version really detracts from the song, I think.
Sounds like a job for Patreon.
I'd forgotten about that solo part. Gotta re-listen. Terry Kath was rock to the bone.
People always think of Chicago as mainly a horn band but for me this is a guitar player's band. Terry Kath was an incredible player and singer. RIP. Unfortunately this short version has no guitar solo.
Terry Kath was one of the best. And the band is both, horn and guitar band. Which makes them even better if you ask me.
Yes, they may have given it an S then.
Loved Terry Kath. Being originally from Illinois I was a fan from when CTA first recorded. After Terry's death I drifted away from them. They were probably still good but they just weren't the same.
Yes, the single version is letdown.
I cringed when I heard him say he almost forgot they were a horn band🎶👊😎🤘
The long version of make me smile is part of a 13 minute ballet for a girl in buchanan. Do the long version - or if you’re ready to have your mind blown, listen to the whole ballet!😊
Completely agree
Including Color my world, or is it Colour?
Terry Kath’s (guitar) vocals on this song are incomparable and unforgettable
R I P Terry. ✌️
This is the “radio “ version, the full version has a guitar solo and lets Danny Seraphine’s drum work shine ✨
AM or FM Radio. There was a slight difference with FM having the end with the horns AM didn't and it was just a matter of 10 or 15 seconds.. That's what clued us in to thinking we needed to get the album.
Noooooo this is a shortened version Where was the lead guitar????? They friggin edited it out?!?!?!!
I mean, it *should* have been the full "Ballet for a Girl In Buchannon" suite.
Yeah, AM radio single version. It’s like half a song.
Yeah, it's the radio-friendly single version. Always a disappointment.
yes indeed! 2:58 (Original single edit), 4:43 (Album version)
Seriously, editing out that guitar solo was criminal.
Terry Kath on lead vocals here. Amazing band with three lead vocalists. You are cheating yourselves without listening to the long version… The guitar solo is a must part of this song.
Hold On! WTF. That's the edited short AM radio version! Great guitar solo was cut out!!! The whole song was chopped up.
Finally! Was hoping you got to this one eventually. Long version with weird intro & guitar solo was absolutely the best thing Chicago ever did in my opinion. Terry Kath was a beast all around. You owe yourself to listen to that original extended version. If this is an A+ that will be an S for sure.
I've heard this song hundreds of times and I still got a chill when it began. LOVE Chicago.
Nancy, so weird because I got a chill at the beginning too! Amazing song and memories!❤
You missed the guitar solo. Listen to the album version soon!
Yeah, you missed out on the full experience. You have to listen to the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon.
Great tune. I have seen these guys 3 times. Still a couple guys in the original band. The trombone player for sure. So many great tunes!
One does not simply miss a Terry Kath guitar solo.
This was the radio version…this album is a Jazz / Rock orchestra all in one you need to listen to the whole album at once.
Honestly this is one of those records you really need to do the whole way through. A lot of it flows together a la Abbey Road.
Like, this track should be the beginning (and end) of a 12 minute suite.
You guys reacted to the single version. The LP version is part of a suite called “Ballad for a Girl in Buchanan “. So there IS more, as you were hoping. You need to react to the whole suite. It will be S tier for sure.
An entire deep dive of the first 3 Chicago albums, all 6 sides, isn't a bad Patreon idea.
I think others have mentioned already, but this is the single version of the song. The album version has a burning guitar solo and more horns
One of my all time favorite rock/ pop tunes with incredible vocals , drums and horns!
Chicago the early years and Terry Kath’s voice 🔥🥰
"Another Rainy Day in New York City," was big on my Jr. High School play list.
"Beginnings."
Yes there is a lot more. This is the edited short version which was released as a single. On the double album, it s just one part of a 13 minute suite. I suggest you give that a listen. th-cam.com/video/xgM4xSIShYw/w-d-xo.html
A FAVORITE of MINE. Terry Kath had it ALL. BEST GUITARIST EVER. And those RASPY VOCALS can't be matched. Awesome choice. Thanks for playing this.
Terry Kath sings like Ray Charles plays guitar like Jimi Hendrix!!
It's going to take the rest of my lifetime to understand this comment.
Perfectly said!
@@John_Locke_108 Hendrix said he Kath was better then him and duh he sounds like Ray Charles.
@@stocksgoupward5922 But how does he sing like Ray Charles plays guitar? Ray Charles played the piano.
@@John_Locke_108 LOL
Danny Seraphine (the drummer) was one of my drumming heroes when I was learning to play the drums in the late 60's-early 70's. He's still crazy good to this day.
"This is where it ends?" On the radio cut, yes.
Short version is great too. Chicago's very unique use of a horn section is brilliant. For more Terry Kath, I love his heartfelt " Little One" 😎👍
No one ATTACKED a song like Terry Kath. Vocally and his strumming are insane. Gone Too Soon, RIP. I think this was the single version. There's a guitar solo in the full one.
Radio version
I grew up with this 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?", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "Where Do We Go From Here?", "Free", "Lowdown", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "If You Leave Me Now", "Old Days" etc.
I am with you on that.
Have you done Color My World? Another kickass song with Terry Kath's amazing vocals.
Listening to Chicago always makes me smile.
A&A, you'll love their “Feeling Stronger Everyday” and “Question 67 And 68”!!! Terry Kath era Chicago is best!
OMG! You guys would’ve LOVED the album version!
S TIER!!
Chicago’s in MY Top Five 💖🎵🎶
Yes this was the shorter version for AM radio. It was the first version I heard and from then I loved this early Chicago sound. Some time later at a party I heard the full version well as the whole LP and it really had an impact on me. If you would like to take a trip back in time the YT channel YouCanDanceToit! has a video of the kids from 1970 dancing to this song. Kind of fun seeing the dancing,hair and fashions from that period.
Yep, this is the 45 rpm single edit. There's an extended version that's been released in recent years, probably on one of the anthologies, with the extended intro and outro, and the Kath guitar solo in the middle. It's not the entire "Buchanon" track, but it extends MMS out to over 4 minutes, for a far more satisfying aural experience.
Rick Beato isolates Terry Kath's voice on this song. (Ep.108) It's unreal! In his 20's and as soulful of a voice and performance you'll ever hear!
Any day is a good day for Chicago. Love this track. Album version, ofcourse, with the incredible Terry Kath. That's an S Tier for me.
Terry Kath's daughter made a movie titled "The Terry Kath experience" free on TH-cam! Must see!
😎✌
As others have said, the album version of this is way more up your alley. This single version is like the movie trailer for the whole song.
This is just such a great upbeat song! I smile every time.
This song is awwwsum🤘
It has always and to this day been a favorite of marching bands all over the country🎶🔥
When I was in school our band did it and I've been hearing college bands play it ever since😎
Ditto!
I played this song (on flute) in high school; also played "25 or 6 to 4". Chicago was always fun to play in band.
Back in 1970 when I was a senior in high school, this song changed everything.
This was a radio edit. You need to hear the album version with Terry’s guitar solo. His vocals are amazing.
I saw Chicago twice way back in the day. Some of my favorites by them are 25 or 6 to four,Wishing You Were Here,Saturday in the Park.If You Leave Me Now,Colour My World,Feelin' Stronger Everyday,I'm a Man and especially Old Days. There are so many more but I'll stop myself here.
It's absolutely criminal that the record company even considered releasing a version of this with the guitar solo removed. I was watching your faces to see your reaction when the solo started and then "AAARGGHHH!!!!" - it's the freaking single!
You got steered to the AM radio cut. You want either the full album version, or one of their live versions. There’s a lot in the middle you missed out on! Really glad you’re getting into horn bands.
Terry Kath on vocals! Love how the drummer goes absolute HAM!!
*~ This was the first big Chicago hit, went to #9 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. (The singer / guitarist Terry Kath accidently & fatally shot himself in 1978). "COLOUR MY WORLD" was another hit ballad...BEST ~*
Dang, dudes. You listened to the clipped version, totally leaving out Terry Kath’s solo and so many subtle shifts. Gotta listen to the whole thing. For your own sake.
I was about 4 yrs old when this song came out and this brings back memories of playing in the backyard and hearing this song in the background on the radio. The radio was ALWAYS on in our house so it was the soundtrack of my childhood and there are certain songs that I use as bookmarks to my childhood. This is one of them.
Best Chicago vocals on any one of their songs. Terry Kath's vocals were so gritty and soulful... RIP Mr. Kath.
The late great Terry Kath on lead vocals and lead guitar. Unmatched on guitar. Even Jimi Hendrix said Terry was the best Jimi has ever heard. RIP Terry.
Andy you are so right as far as the early albums of CHICAGO no band was as consistently good. Alex I am sending you a hearing aid so you can listen to those early CHICAGO tunes again!🤪
Every high school marching band in the 70’s played this during football games. What fun memories!
The live version blows it away! Kath's guitar and vocals... outstanding!!
Love love love 💗💗💗 Terry Kath was brilliant and had a great voice!
Some huge hits from Chicago more on the mellow side are "Call On Me", "Just You 'N' Me", "(I've Been) Searching' So Long", "Wishing You Were Here", "If You Leave Me Now", and "Feeling' Stronger Every Day".
Sure, but these are all later when that type of song was the norm for Chicago. “Color My World” is a great example and is even part of the same extended song as “Make Me Smile”. Terry Kath songs both. Amazing diversity. “Memories of Love” is another great example from this album.
Those are mainly from Chicago part 2 when they became soft pop. I personally prefer Chicago part 1, the rockin' blues band.
I find that Chicago always lifts my spirit. Love love this band!!
I love this so much ! I listen on my
Lunch break and always add these songs that I had forgotten about to my playlist for the drive home ❤️❤️❤️
"(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long" probably my favorite Chicago song. So uplifting and powerful.
No No...The best Chicago song is Hard Risin Morning Without Breakfast! From Kath's Hour in the Shower Suite. It is a love song to Spam!
Very cool you did this, though would love to hear the longer version! My favorite Chicago song of all time
Always enjoyed the band! I'm partial to the early stuff, before Terry Kath passed away. He was a fantastic guitarist and had an outstanding, soulful voice. Everyone is correct with regard to the long version being outstanding with a great solo!
Wrong version short one,,, play the long version only 2 mins longer Missed the whole guitar part... u guys just got ripped off
Play the long version dammit!
This.
Whole.
Album.
❤
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Seconded
Probably my favourite Chicago song. It’s so beautiful
The next Chicago song you should check out is from their first album it's called" introduction ". There are about 6 tempo changes and lots of horns, I think you will like it.
Yeah I recommended that too. I know Alex is really into good drumming and Danny Seraphine's drumming is just ridiculous in that song.
I loved Chicago when I was a young kid in the late 60's and early 70's. Then Dire Straits reminded me that I hadn't listened to them in while when Sultan's of Swing came out in 1978. "They don't give a damn about any trumpet-playing band." Now when I hear one, I'm reminded of the other.
For a totally different, but beautiful and haunting Chicago song, check out “Wishing You Were Here.” With guest vocals from the Beach Boys.
Yes. As just about everyone else has commented, you owe it to yourselves to check out the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon. Guaranteed not to disappoint!
Terry Kath is the lead singer. His soulful voice makes this song unique of most Chicago songs that are sung by Peter Cetera. And of course, his incredible guitar speaks for itself.
This song is so good it gives me goosebumps hearing it again....
The Long live version at Tanglewood is musicianship at its very very best
You guys really need to listen to the entire ballet. It’s truly mind blowing.
They have quite the library, too bad for not doing the long version. I've always liked "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "(I've Been) Searching so long", "Questions 67 and 68", "Dialogue Part 1 and 2", "Wishing You Were Here", "Baby What A Big Surprise", "Alive Again", and "Old Days". This and all of the songs I've mentioned bring me back to the greatest decade of rock, the 70's and all of carefree times we had. Thanks for this awesome reaction!
Dialogue is STILL relevant today!
Chicago has been able to consistently magically blend the horns like another voice in their music and have their unique sound remain popular for years.....
My very favorite Chicago song. The song really does make you smile.
Want some Chicago sadness, Alex?
"Wishing You Were Here".
You're welcome.
I LOVE THIS SONG AND IT DOESNT MAKE ME FEEL SAD LOL
So good!
Wow, my brain was conditioned to hear so much more. Wasn't expecting the short version.
Yeah I almost feel bad for you guys you didn't hear Terry Kath's shredding guitar solo . But it's a reminder of who Chicago was before they became a ballad band. Suggestion: "Free" sometime down the road. Carpe diem, boys.
I love this band so much !!! There earlier stuff is my favorite. ❤️
What happened to the guitar solo? One of the best parts of the song. Try listening to Questions 67 and 68 next.
Yes, Questions 67 and 68 - fantastic recording.
Full version has an awesome guitar solo too
it is a deeply edited Radio version to be short enough to make the 3 min-ish cut popular for the time. It was a portion of a longer LP song called "Ballet for a girl from Buchanon" which is worth experiencing in its glorious entirety. The entire song 'suite' of parts was written by Jimmy, Chicago's trombone player. It's disappointing that Terry Kath's guitar solo was edited out for time. It was major portion of the song's essence. Still it's a cool song and has long life value.
The late 60's and '70's were FILLED with "consistently great bands" -- those of us who came of age then were indeed BLESSED! I wish you two had been there...but you are now, so that's fantastic. This was a huge favorite my husband turned me onto when we met in '71. He passed in July, so this was a real gift...thank you, guys! PEACE.
Terry channeled his inner Ray Charles on this great song...
Ahhhh, 60's take me back. Great music
I'm always amazed how his vocals blow out the speaker in that final point
"If You Leave Me Now" was huge in '77 when I was in grade school...always on the radio.
Early Chicago never disappoints with the amazing Terry Kath’s bluesy vocals and shredding the guitar, Danny Seraphine‘s unique and unmistakable drumming and Peter Cetera killing it on the bass guitar.
Check out “Poem 58” and the ultra funky “What’s This World Coming To”.
By the way, if you’re talking about consistency, Chicago is easily in the top 10.
"POEM 58" is a MUST HEAR! Terry Kath absolutely KILLS in the opening instrumental 5 minutes. 🎸🎸🎸🎸
You guys really need to do the entire suite…Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan, composed by trombone player and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee James Pankow and flawlessly performed by a band who absolutely did not have a weak link
Is there ANY other song where the singer sings whooOOO at the top of his lungs? Pure celebration
Quintessential classic Chicago. Ohh the memories.
this radio version does not do it justice. missing the guitar solo -- the difference between A+ and S. i am still pulling for poem 58 and south california purples
What a great song. Nuf said. Glad you finally got to hear it.
Yupp. This is also one of those songs you need to see live. The best live version is at Alex' favorite venue....Tanglewood!!
They cut the guitar solo on that too, I’ve watched it a few times all the way through
Absolutely see the Tanglewood live version!!!
I saw them live in Sydney headlining with Peter Frampton and America. One of the best line-ups that I have ever seen.
This needs another reaction to the extended version. It's that much better.
Also, This shows the musicianship of the whole band. James Pankow the trombonist who wrote the song write a very tight horn arrangement and yet showcased the amazing drumming of Danny Seraphine and that incredible guitar solo from Terry Kath. Not to mention Ceteras complex bass line that stays in the background.
You guys have to do the long version. Missed the guitar solo half the drums at the end. You have to re-do this one. Especially if you liked this, you will be blown away by the longer version. Not necessarily the entire ballet, which is also incredible.
Agree! The radio cut’s still great but they really cut some of the best parts out.
Late to the show today, we had a staff outing. I’ve been throwing axes all afternoon! A&A is great for lunch, but Chicago, and this song especially, as my welcome home video will make (me smile) my evening grand. Thanks!
You guys have got to do Go Down Gamblin' by Blood, Sweat & Tears. Horns, guitar and groove in spades!
You really need to do the live version !….The energy is unbelievable!
Also an interesting point is that this was written by the trombone player along with a lot of their other hits
You Have to hit Feeling Stronger every Day. It's one hell of a feelgood song.
Listen to “Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan”. The long version of this song. Enjoy!!
I love this band and this song is so good. So sorry that you did the short version. Oh! that voice !!! I have seen this song done live so many times and they totally rock it.