Chicago Transit Authority
My new M. O. M. (Moment of Meaning)
I have seen Chicago with my DadI have seen Chicago by myself
I have seen Chicago with my Wife
I have seen Chicago all through my life!!!
This group has special meaning for me. Back in 1971 or 72, My Dad took my sister and I to our first rock concert in Tulsa OK. That alone was impressive with him coming from a Big Band/Classical background. I first heard of Chicago when I was in 6th grade ( in Coopersville Michigan ) and my choir teacher came into the room and told the class, "You all have to hear this!" He proceeded to play the Chicago II album and the song, "Colour My World." I was hooked from that point on.
My favorite album was Chicago VI recorded in Nederland Colorado and the song Just You And Me. Although I can list numerous favorite songs. As a sax player, their horns were and are amazing and inspiring. I bought my first album with my own money and it was Chicago III. Awesome album. They are all good. Even the new line up. Back in 1992, I hired a guy at the Empress Casino in Joliet Illinois from the south side of Chicago, Jim Quimette, who said he actually grew up with a few of these guys. Jim played trumpet. He was a great player and a great guy. RIP my Friend!!
Here are a couple of songs that spark that M. O. M. for me:
SONG #1:
Just You And Me
SONG #2:
Beginnings
Peter's bass part at this point in the song is my MOM!!!
ENJOY!!!
