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That's not very nice to say about the song. It can't do anything to keep itself fresh and relevant like you can. Congratulations, sir, on aging well. 😁
From what I read this song was written by Robert Lamm and inspired by his home movies of Terry Kath playing guitar in Central Park (NY City) back to back years in the early 70s.Terry Kath is the man playing guitar mentioned in the song. A bronze man telling stories his own way is a nod to the many bronze statues in NY City.Robert stated that they recorded albums at Columbia records in Manhattan so they spent alot of time in Central Park on their off days. Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day was a tribute to all the anti war hippies attaching colored balloons to their bicycles handlebars and zooming around Central Park ! And each home movie was filmed during 4th of July on separate occasions of different years . Hence the 2 lines,i think it was the 4th of July! A great song! A great time in America, a great band!! And Terry ,a great guitar player!!
@@edwardcapobianco2975 Since no specific park is mentioned in the song I suppose each listener’s mind/imagination will think of some city park. Probably many will think Central Park. For myself growing up in Chicagoland my mind goes to Grant Park on the lakefront. I do enjoy learning the backstory to the song though so thanks.
@@bradsense7431 I don't want to ruin your vibe cause like you say every Chicago fan around the world has a park in their mind that they can relate to when hearing and singing this song. It's there for all of us. Yes the backstory is nice especially cause Robert Lamm says even to this day 50 years later he still thinks of Terry when singing Saturday in the park
Beginnings is Chicago's tribute to The Beatles and Hey Jude. A nice soothing intro that builds in the middle and finishes with a 3 + minute fade . Just like Hey Jude ! A 7 min and 11 second song. Beginnings is just like it, where the song builds and builds to a nice long repetitive fade .. na ,na ,na ,naaaa compared to only the beginning,only the beginning, etc
Terry Kath was with the band in 1972 for Chicago V which featured this song. He passed in '78. "Saturday In The Park" was a Robert Lamm song with Peter Cetera sharing lead vocals. Terry contributed some great vocals to this album on songs like "Dialogue" and "Now That You've Gone" which is a monster and my favorite song on the album. Recommended listening.
Just pulled this album out to re-listen... so much good songwriting and great musicianship on Chicago V. Terry's guitar solos in the background of A Hit by Varese and State of the Union are worth tuning into.
I feel so lucky to have grown up with this music. We turned on the radio and there was just good music coming out all the time, from a range of genres. We were so spoiled. Thank you for this & Happy 4th!
One trumpet, one sax, one trombone, and a full rock band behind it. Chicago is the "Rock band that plays Jazz". Coincidentally, Blood Seat & Tears is the "Jazz Band that played Rock"!
I was around 9 yrs. old when this song came out. Our mom would take me and my brother to our friend’s house to go swimming that summer. We would play this song off the greatest hits album on his Fisher Price record player and jump in the pool. That summer was some of the most carefree days of my life.
the choreographed horns; impeccable drums throughout; and easily overlooked baseline - as you said, this is a total feel-good jam and summer day; one of their best - Happy Fourth, Fellas - peace and love!
This song always reminds me of my early years growing up in the city of Chicago and driving in my father's convertible down Lake Shore Dr. What great memories.
"Make Me Smile", "Feeling Stronger Every Day",...Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Glenn Beckert...so many more. Early Chicago is the best Chicago! Edit: "Tinkers to Evers to Chance" (look it up!).
I'm one of the biggest Chicago fans ever. Love them so much, have been to many concerts and I own every album they've ever put out. That being said, you folks need to do a search for Leonid & Friends and listen to their Saturday In The Park. They are the ultimate tribute band and if you know Chicago like I do, you'll see that they play the song note for note. Since all of the original Chicago guys (inlcuding me) are old dudes now, Leonid & Friends are a re-birth of Chicago. Catch one of their concerts. You won't be disappointed.
I was a teen in the 70's, and this song brings on a wave of nostalgia so intense it's almost painful. I can see my friends, and the quad at school, and that brassy summer sunlight. Man, I miss those friends. I wonder what became of them.
Rocking with horns!!! One of my favorite groups. The Trombonists is James Pankow. I went to Northwestern with him. We took music theory classes together. He's a great musician and friend.
An absolute classic, probably Chicago's most iconic tune! The horns are trombone, trumpet and sax. For studio they double them for depth. Lamm on lead, Cetera with the "yes I can". This will always be a timeless song. These guys were all from Chicago or met in college in Chicago and this song was inspired by watching people in NYC Central Park, but also evokes Grant Park in Chicago. This was Chicago V, 1972 (the wood album). Great pick for a 4th of July! And great reaction guys!
Chicago V with Saturday in the Park on it is one of the first 3 albums I ever bought with my lawn cutting $$ in late 1972 as a 12 year old. The album is full of underrated tunes beyond Saturday. Now That You've Gone is must hear. A Hit by Varese is very funky and jazzy. Dialogue Parts I +II is a great Kath-Cetera vocal debate about the Vietnam War. Great stuff.
This was a huge hit when we went to Panama City Beach summer of 72 when I was (almost) 12. I can't help but be transported back to those fun days....a genuine time machine....and a great song in it's own right...
Many have stated how lucky we (boomers) were so lucky to have grown up in this decade of the 70s to hear this group...and still see them live in concert...with another great GOAT group Earth, Wind and Fire.
Happy 4th to you. Great one guys! Here's a great 4th of July 2013 (I think) performance, I know you'd love this one. Susan Tedeschi with the Boston Pop's Orchestra, Do I Look Worried/Made Up Mind. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DqhPStW23Qs.html
One of my favorite groups. Followed the from day one when they were Chicago Transit Authority. Until they were going to sue by the Chicago Transit authority. Rocking with horns baby. I went to Northwestern and was in Music theory with James (Jimmy) Panko. He's the trombone player He writes and scores all of the brass.
Terry Kath played rhythm guitar on this track, it can be heard when the vocals weren't present, just strumming a chord every other beat and a little deedle leedle leedle at verse breaks. This was from Chicago V, and the album cover design was a woodcut (you have the debut album cover of The Chicago Transit Authority, their previous name, showing in the video. Keyboard player Robert Lamm wrote this after a visit back to New York, strolling through Central Park. He was born in Brooklyn and his family moved to Chicago when he was a kid.
I'm really enjoying your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times 🤘💯. I was raised in Ayrshire🏴 Scotland 🏴 My parents were in the Salvation Army church so brass band music is ingrained in my psyche 😊. Combining the horns with rock and roll was pure "diamonds in my ears". The Terry Kath years are still my favorite. I would like to submit "Feeling Stronger Every Day" and "Make Me Smile" for your consideration.
@@AirplayBeats Thise are both great suggestions but you may want to strap in for Feeling Stronger Every Day. Let's just say it's one of those songs where you can't pick your fav part, or instrument. Everybody had Wheaties for breakfast. Just my opinion but I'm really looking forward to your guys' opinions, as always! Great suggestions, Jim! Have a blessed day, or most likely night by now. ✌🏼❤
It is so rare for a pop radio hit to switch from straight eigth notes to swing and then back again. And it's done so smoothly. I wonder who even thought to do that...brilliant
Wasuuup my Northern Cali Brothers....!! I'm 62 so I grew up on this when I was a young buc. 'FEEL GOOD' music back before Social Media, Computers, Cell Phones and RU-vid...!! Think about that for a moment. When we use to go to the park and actually play, Baseball, Football and Basketball with all your neighborhood friends. Peace and Blessings on the Fourth of July 2023...!!
Hearing Chicago feels like I’m back listening to AM radio. Hadn’t noticed the continuous bass drum before. Thank you for the reaction and have a wonderful 4th of July 🇺🇸
My first concert ever was Chicago on June 13, 1973. I was 15 and it was the end of my junior year in high school. The kicker was the opening act was some guy named Bruce Springsteen...
The Definitive Chicago song is "Dialogue"from the album Chicago 5 which this is from. You two should give that a listen because the lyrics are pertinent to today in the form of a dialogue between two of the singers.
I'm glad dude noticed the drummer -Danny Seraphine- because he was infamous for his relentless kick drum. Not to mention all the tasty fills he perfectly placed throughout most of Chicago's tunes. Quite possibly the bestest "band" in pop music history..
The name of the band at the time of this album was CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY. The dept. in Chicago that they named themselves after had a conniption fit over a bunch of long hairs using the name. So the band shortened it to CHICAGO.
Happy Independence Day!! Love all your reactions. Early Chicago is great. I have a lot of great memories to this song but my 4th of July jam is US Blues by Grateful Dead.
Too many of these other reaction RU-vidrs make the exact same comments. You two are one of the few that are original, and I appreciate it. I look forward to more Chicago reactions. I'm A Man - Tanglewood, would be a good one to do.
Happy Fourth, y'all. Actually this early Chicago stuff is most known for its amazing horn arrangements and killer vocals and really everybody is just so good. It's my favorite era of Chicago, originally Chicago Transit Authority, but I do like a few of the later ones.
Chicago was a great band! Chicago Transit Authority was amazing but but every album up when Terry Lath passed we’re great albums. This was on Chicago V which I love! Great reaction guys!
Fantastic group, great song. Their entire catalog is fantastic! 7 Original members - Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine Enjoy your Independence Day. You guys are great!
