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The Best of Chicago – 40th Anniversary Edition

Chicago · 2007

111 min · 30 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock

A rich tapestry of horn-driven melodies and heartfelt ballads that encapsulate Chicago's musical evolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • reflective afternoon listening
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • heartfelt emotional connections
  • melodic storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, this compilation marked the band's 40th anniversary, showcasing their extensive catalog since forming in 1967. By this time, Chicago had transitioned from a pioneering rock band with jazz influences to a staple of adult contemporary music, reflecting their long-standing impact on multiple genres.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Questions 67 & 68 3:26
  • 2 25 or 6 to 4 2:52
  • 3 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? 2:45
  • 4 Make Me Smile 2:59
  • 5 Beginnings 2:48
  • 6 Colour My World 3:02
  • 7 Saturday in the Park 3:56
  • 8 Feelin’ Stronger Every Day 4:14
  • 9 Just You ’n’ Me 3:42
  • 10 (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long 4:18
  • 11 Call on Me 4:01
  • 12 Wishing You Were Here 3:00
  • 13 Old Days 3:30
  • 14 Another Rainy Day in New York City 3:00
  • 15 If You Leave Me Now 3:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Baby, What a Big Surprise 3:06
  • 2 No Tell Lover (single edit) 3:50
  • 3 Hard to Say I’m Sorry (single edit) 3:41
  • 4 Love Me Tomorrow (single edit) 3:58
  • 5 Hard Habit to Break 4:45
  • 6 You’re the Inspiration 3:48
  • 7 Will You Still Love Me? (remix edit) 4:13
  • 8 If She Would Have Been Faithful… 3:51
  • 9 I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love 3:54
  • 10 Look Away 4:00
  • 11 What Kind of Man Would I Be? 4:19
  • 12 You’re Not Alone 4:00
  • 13 Here in My Heart 4:20
  • 14 Feel (With Horns) 4:31
  • 15 Love Will Come Back 3:43

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