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Chicago XXXIV – Live in ‘75

Chicago · 2011

118 min · 24 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock

A vibrant live showcase blending rock and jazz elements, capturing Chicago's dynamic stage presence.

Why this album works

This live album is significant for its historical recording of Chicago's performance in 1975, encapsulating a pivotal moment in their career when they were shifting towards mainstream success. It offers fans a glimpse into the band's innovative arrangements and tight musicianship during the height of their jazz-rock fusion era.
Best for
dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with contrasts nostalgic sing-along moments
Context
By 2011, Chicago was celebrating their long-standing legacy with 'Chicago XXXIV – Live in ‘75,' a retrospective of their early performance energy. This album follows their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, aiming to connect newer audiences with their classic sound while highlighting their evolution as a band.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 7:49
  • 2 Anyway You Want 3:57
  • 3 Beginnings 6:08
  • 4 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? 3:55
  • 5 Call on Me 5:10
  • 6 Make Me Smile Standout 3:19
  • 7 So Much to Say, So Much to Give 0:58
  • 8 Anxiety’s Moment 0:56
  • 9 West Virginia Fantasies 1:23
  • 10 Colour My World 3:09
  • 11 To Be Free 1:07
  • 12 Now More Than Ever 4:06
  • 13 Ain’t It Blue? 3:47
  • 14 Just You ’n’ Me 5:05
  • 15 (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long Standout 4:36
  • 16 Mongonucleosis 12:29
  • 17 Old Days 3:39
  • 18 25 or 6 to 4 Standout 7:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Got to Get You Into My Life 3:32
  • 2 Free 5:42
  • 3 I’m a Man 13:04
  • 4 Dialogue 8:00
  • 5 Wishing You Were Here 4:54
  • 6 Feelin’ Stronger Every Day 4:29

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