I have to say that I'm glad to see they're playing better than they were about 10 years ago. They sound tight and not just going through the motions. I'm lucky enough to have been in my late teens when they started and saw them about 6 times from 1970 until 1976. When I watch this I remember how lucky I was to have seen groups like Chicago - with the original 7 members.
To answer what song this is, it's simply called "Introduction." It was the first song on their first album, "Chicago Transit Authority," from way back in 1969. It was written and originally sung by the late, great Terry Kath. After all these years, it's still my favorite Chicago song.
I have to say that I'm glad to see they're playing better than they were about 10 years ago. They sound tight and not just going through the motions. I'm lucky enough to have been in my late teens when they started and saw them about 6 times from 1970 until 1976. When I watch this I remember how lucky I was to have seen groups like Chicago - with the original 7 members.
dowagiac52 2 years ago
@dowagiac52 They were great that night. Seeing them again with the Doobie Brothers yet again, this July.
drhey19 1 year ago
Long live cellphones...
I like this for two reasons:
First of all it's ROBERT singing ( almost as a tribute ? )
and secondly the version is a good copy of the original recording (the part in this clip at least)
"Introduction" is a breathtaking song !
Lyrics talk of Heavens help when this group was born.
That is the truth.
TomtenT 2 years ago
My favourite Chicago song is Listen, so i did.Then i heard Southern California Purples. And liked early Chicago ,5 was good.
greg0058 3 years ago
Early Chicago music was so good. What a talentled band.
Chicago Transit Authority was probably the best deput album for any band of all time.
Had to change name for second album ,Chicago was chosen Next album OK but not as good as C.T.A.
My opionion one of the best albums ever, written recorded played the whole 75 minutes .Its brilliant.
greg0058 3 years ago
I agree with you guys. This is the greatest.
bobomber 3 years ago
indeeeeed...it is the BEST Chicago song. nothin like that Terry Kath solo.
tsrun527 3 years ago
To answer what song this is, it's simply called "Introduction." It was the first song on their first album, "Chicago Transit Authority," from way back in 1969. It was written and originally sung by the late, great Terry Kath. After all these years, it's still my favorite Chicago song.
sticks7864 3 years ago