I hadn't heard this in years and found it tonight. I used to play this on my weekend radio show in Lansing, MI. 1968-72 while attending Michigan State. Funny how I couldn't remember the name of this song until I saw it here. Thanks for the posting.
As a New York Kid of the 60's who would have ever know how many great groups and tunes came out of "The Windy City" Youth is blind you tube is an eye opener.
@thepeasantspoet Rock was very regional in the '60's. It was hard for bands from the midwest to be heard in the east and vice versa. It really wasn't until Lenny Kaye's Nuggets that they were merged Enjoy
Chicago memories :) I remember working closing shift at Trac Auto parts in Mount prospect with the Radio overhead blasting WJMK Magic 104 with Dick Biondi playing this and right after going in to Lakeshore Drive by Aliyota haynes and Jeremiah. Chicago really had talent :)
The comments pretty much sum it up: "Romantic and hopeful", Infectious", "Generates excitement"... - all the qualities that made 60's music so much fun!
The voices, the energy, the guitars and playing, arrangements of many of their songs, simple yet effective, the songs are great -- very romantic and hopeful. I could go on.... Yes, we need a Chicago R&R Hall of Fame.
Toad- It would be incredible if you would be willing to have a beer with me and a bunch of friends just to hear the history of the Shames. Your songs and harmonies were memorable. What an honor that would be.
@chicagorock100 The Cryan Shames, New Colony Six, The Buckinghams, American Breed, Shadows of Knight and all the other groups from my hometown of Chicago showed the rest of the world what great Rock music sounded like! Chicago Gold Rocks forever!
Illinois needs a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Iowa has one, why don't we? All the groups you mentiond would go in on first ballot. Then add Chicago (or CTA when they first started), Styx, REO, Cheap Trick, etc
@ktjap Maybe ill start a new jersey music hall of fame there is already a state hall od fame for politicians and other snobs it wouldnt just be rock because of many jazz musicians like dizzy gilespie bill evans youseff lateef roland hanna but plenty of rock groups the knockouts 4 seasons critters magicians
@chicagorock100 i was kid of 14 when i saw you. 1967 at st. demetrios in chicago. my church. i never saw a band in chicago near as good as cs til the boyzz in the late 70's
I hadn't heard this in years and found it tonight. I used to play this on my weekend radio show in Lansing, MI. 1968-72 while attending Michigan State. Funny how I couldn't remember the name of this song until I saw it here. Thanks for the posting.
newhotman1001 10 hours ago
I have this 45 autographed by them!
izzatluv 1 week ago
clearly a Cryan Shame this one didnt get big time play
had all the requsites to be big in the day.
major league open, pop filled harmony throughout, instrumental bridge the way the greats of the day.....and 2 mins!!
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jctorontojctoronto 1 month ago
Nobody of the Cellar times could HIT the opening like the Shames.......Not a garage band like many claim......Great Band and good memories
billthebrown 4 months ago
Remrmber this from WLS radio in Chicago. Great group!
greitje50 4 months ago
As a New York Kid of the 60's who would have ever know how many great groups and tunes came out of "The Windy City" Youth is blind you tube is an eye opener.
thepeasantspoet 5 months ago
@thepeasantspoet Rock was very regional in the '60's. It was hard for bands from the midwest to be heard in the east and vice versa. It really wasn't until Lenny Kaye's Nuggets that they were merged Enjoy
drno2150 4 months ago
one of thegreat Chicago radio songs- a really true Cryan Shames classic that should've received more play than it did!
aershamus 5 months ago
Chicago band - local hit. Elsewhere - nope.
OffTheCharts365 5 months ago
@OffTheCharts365 there was an oldies rqdio show in new york remmeber then they played this but it was too late for it to be a hit in the 80s
spacepatrolman 2 months ago
Chicago memories :) I remember working closing shift at Trac Auto parts in Mount prospect with the Radio overhead blasting WJMK Magic 104 with Dick Biondi playing this and right after going in to Lakeshore Drive by Aliyota haynes and Jeremiah. Chicago really had talent :)
saul7 5 months ago
Good song. It remindsme of something that the Beach Boys would sing.
TJCATLOVER 5 months ago
Good song. It remindsme of something that the Beach Boys would sing.
TJCATLOVER 5 months ago
The comments pretty much sum it up: "Romantic and hopeful", Infectious", "Generates excitement"... - all the qualities that made 60's music so much fun!
bobbyweiss01 5 months ago
great :)
RockforPop 5 months ago
Woohoo back to high school days! One of the very best!
nikitakelley 7 months ago
what a great band
TheBogband 8 months ago
I would love to hear music like this again.....
TheBogband 8 months ago
The voices, the energy, the guitars and playing, arrangements of many of their songs, simple yet effective, the songs are great -- very romantic and hopeful. I could go on.... Yes, we need a Chicago R&R Hall of Fame.
jlbaker2000 9 months ago 2
2:11 blast.
gametoo2 9 months ago
Very infectious.
5277088 11 months ago
This song still generates excitement!
003Damian 1 year ago 2
ANOTHER Awesome classic, thanks for posting W-Frog!!
GGG59
goldenglovegreek59 1 year ago
I don't care what this song did nationally it should
aershamus 1 year ago
Awesome group. Awesome song. They don't make 'em like this any more.
micron506 1 year ago
@micron506 thanks much. we had a great time playing and recording.
toad
chicagorock100 1 year ago
@chicagorock100
Toad- It would be incredible if you would be willing to have a beer with me and a bunch of friends just to hear the history of the Shames. Your songs and harmonies were memorable. What an honor that would be.
micron506 1 year ago 2
@chicagorock100 The Cryan Shames, New Colony Six, The Buckinghams, American Breed, Shadows of Knight and all the other groups from my hometown of Chicago showed the rest of the world what great Rock music sounded like! Chicago Gold Rocks forever!
scanman975 1 year ago
@scanman975
Illinois needs a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Iowa has one, why don't we? All the groups you mentiond would go in on first ballot. Then add Chicago (or CTA when they first started), Styx, REO, Cheap Trick, etc
ktjap 1 year ago
@ktjap cheap trick uses rickenbacker amps there is an atricle in vintage guitar right now led zep did too.
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
@ktjap Maybe ill start a new jersey music hall of fame there is already a state hall od fame for politicians and other snobs it wouldnt just be rock because of many jazz musicians like dizzy gilespie bill evans youseff lateef roland hanna but plenty of rock groups the knockouts 4 seasons critters magicians
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
@scanman975 dont forget the Ides of March and the Mauds
rms0916 1 year ago
@rms0916 Jimy Rogers (The Mauds) passed away Dec 4, 2010 from Cholangiocarcinoma ( bile duct cancer). Jimy was one of my best friends.
airshotsphotoco 5 months ago
@chicagorock100 i was kid of 14 when i saw you. 1967 at st. demetrios in chicago. my church. i never saw a band in chicago near as good as cs til the boyzz in the late 70's
56nickjames 1 year ago