The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning
Chicago · 2002
157 min · 39 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soft rock
A rich tapestry of horn-laden melodies and heartfelt ballads that define Chicago's soft rock legacy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for nostalgic reflections great for sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 2002, this compilation album summarizes Chicago's extensive career as a prominent rock band since their formation in 1967. It captures their transition from jazz-rock experimentation in the early years to mainstream adult contemporary success by the late '70s and '80s. This retrospective serves both as a celebration of their past hits and a reintroduction for newer audiences.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, pop rock, soft rock
The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning is an album by Chicago, released in 2002. A rich tapestry of horn-laden melodies and heartfelt ballads that define Chicago's soft rock legacy. This album not only highlights Chicago's chart-topping successes but also serves as a reminder of their influence on the soft rock genre. With several tracks reaching high positions on Billboard charts over the decades, it solidified Chicago as one of the best-selling bands in music history, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock compilations, further embedding Chicago's legacy in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning sound like?
A rich tapestry of horn-laden melodies and heartfelt ballads that define Chicago's soft rock legacy. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.
What makes The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning by Chicago notable?
This album not only highlights Chicago's chart-topping successes but also serves as a reminder of their influence on the soft rock genre. With several tracks reaching high positions on Billboard charts over the decades, it solidified Chicago as one of the best-selling bands in music history, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock compilations, further embedding Chicago's legacy in popular culture. Released in 2002, this compilation album summarizes Chicago's extensive career as a prominent rock band since their formation in 1967. It captures their transition from jazz-rock experimentation in the early years to mainstream adult contemporary success by the late '70s and '80s. This retrospective serves both as a celebration of their past hits and a reintroduction for newer audiences.
Who is The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning for?
The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for nostalgic reflections and great for sing-along moments.
How many songs are on The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning?
The Very Best Of – Only the Beginning has 39 tracks, running approximately 157 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Make Me Smile (new edit) 4:27
- 2 25 or 6 to 4 Standout 4:50
- 3 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (new edit) 3:20
- 4 Beginnings 6:29
- 5 Questions 67 and 68 4:54
- 6 I'm a Man (new edit) 5:44
- 7 Colour My World 3:01
- 8 Free 2:17
- 9 Lowdown 3:36
- 10 Saturday in the Park 3:55
- 11 Dialogue (Part I & II) (single version) 5:02
- 12 Just You 'n' Me 3:42
- 13 Feelin' Stronger Every Day 4:15
- 14 (I've Been) Searchin' So Long 4:29
- 15 Wishing You Were Here 4:36
- 16 Call on Me 4:02
- 17 Happy Man (GH2 edit) 3:16
- 18 Another Rainy Day in New York City 3:00
- 19 If You Leave Me Now Standout 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Old Days 3:30
- 2 Baby What a Big Surprise 3:05
- 3 Take Me Back to Chicago (single version) 2:58
- 4 Alive Again 4:05
- 5 No Tell Lover 4:14
- 6 Love Me Tomorrow (single version) 3:59
- 7 Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away Standout 5:06
- 8 Stay the Night 3:49
- 9 Hard Habit to Break 4:44
- 10 You're the Inspiration 3:50
- 11 Along Comes a Woman (single version) 3:48
- 12 Will You Still Love Me? (single version) 4:13
- 13 If She Would Have Been Faithful... 3:52
- 14 Look Away (single version) 4:01
- 15 What Kind of Man Would I Be? (single version) 4:14
- 16 I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love 3:57
- 17 We Can Last Forever (single version) 3:45
- 18 You're Not Alone (single version) 4:00
- 19 Chasin' the Wind 4:18
- 20 Sing, Sing, Sing 3:20
Release Date
July 2, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
157 min 57 sec
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