Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Poem 58” by Chicago Transit Authority

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The fact that Chicago Transit Authority was the horn band of the late 1960s has obscured the fact that Chicago was also one hell of a guitar band. Proof positive is this somewhat obscure track from their eponymously titled debut album from 1969. (Play the track and continue reading.) This song has it all! The [...]

Today in Rock History – January 30th

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1967, In Kent, England, the Beatles shoot a promotional clip for “Strawberry Fields Forever,” while the Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed at London’s Saville Theatre to promote their next single. 1969, Working at Apple studios in London, The Beatles (with Billy Preston on keyboards) recorded ten takes of ‘Get Back.’ 1971, Steel Mill played their [...]

Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" by Chicago

          Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Ballet For A girl In Buchannon” by Chicago In 1970, Chicago Transit Authority shortened their name to Chicago and released their second album, which like the first one was a double album. The better part of side two featured this suite comprising [...]