Chicago/CA, USA 1985

CHICAGO in 1985 became the darling of the times with the big hit of “CHICAGO 17”, but it also became Peter Cetera’s last tour. A masterpiece soundboard album representing such a heyday milestone is now available. This work includes “Auckland performance on April 26, 1985”. This is the best stereo soundboard recording. This show is also known for being broadcast on the radio, and its FM soundboard has become a standard. This work is the highest peak update album that has been refined with the latest mastering of the best master, which is said to be the best. Before we look at the quality, we should first consider the show’s position. Let’s look back at the progress from 1984, when “CHICAGO 17” was released, to Peter’s departure. 1984, January 8th-18th: Japan (6 performances) [Chicago 17 released on May 14th], July 27th-August 25th: North America #1 (16 performances), September 14th -December 12: North America #2 (43 performances) December 18: Dortmund performance February 15, 1985 – May 6: North America #3 (44 performances) ←★Here★《July: Peter・Withdrawal from Cetera >> This is CHICAGO in 1984/1985. After their fourth performance in Japan, they released “CHICAGO 17” and toured the United States. The Oakland performance of this work is the 39th performance of “North America #3″, which is the final version. In other words, it was the last 6th concert after Peter left. This work recorded at such a show is a truly exquisite FM sound board. In fact, the balance of the stereo feeling changes about the last two songs, so even though it is an official grade, it is an excavation board class, but the vivid mix and the direct feeling unique to the sound board are still tremendous. There is no doubt that it is an “official replacement” that allows you to fully enjoy the commercial heyday that even that “LIVE VI DECADES LIVE” missed. What you can enjoy with that direct sound is a show that can be called the pinnacle of the AOR route. Let’s organize the contents of the set here. 60’s/70’s Numbers Chicago’s Trajectory: Beginnings/Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? ・Chicago and 23 Oaths: Make Me Smile/Colour My World/To Be Free/Now More Than Ever ・Chicago V: Saturday In The Park 80’s numbers and more ・Yume no Limelight: Livin’ In The Limelight ・Chicago 16: Love Me Tomorrow/Hard To Say I’m Sorry/Get Away ・Chicago 17: We Can Stop The Hurtin’/Along Comes A Woman/Please Hold On/Hard Habit To Break/You’re The Inspiration/Prima Donna/Stay The Night ・Others: Gimme Some Lovin’/Got To Get You Into My Life…and so on. Although classics from the 70’s are sprinkled in, the main focus is on “CHICAGO 16” and “CHICAGO 17”, which are in the midst of huge hits. In particular, “CHICAGO 17” is a big hit with 7 out of 10 songs, including “Prima Donna”, which is exclusive to this tour, as well as “We Can Stop The Hurtin’,” “Along Comes A Woman,” “Please Hold On,” and other delicious songs. Lots of repertoire. In addition, covers of Peter’s solo song “Livin’ In The Limelight”, THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP’s “Gimme Some Lovin'”, and The Beatles’ “Got To Get You Into My Life” are included, making for a very colorful show. It is. In any case, you can enjoy the big hit era with an exquisite stereo sound board…this is all. This is an official live album that conveys the golden show that should have been recorded officially. Its highest peak. Live at Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, CA, USA 26th April 1985 STEREO SBD Disc 1(67:36)01. Intro 02. We Can Stop The Hurtin’ 03. Make Me Smile 04. Color My World 05. To Be Free- More Than Ever 06. Along Comes A Woman 07. Saturday In The Park 08. Love Me Tomorrow 09. Please Hold On 10. Hard Habit To Break 11. Livin’ In The Limelight 12. Beginnings / Drum Solo 13. Piano Solo 14. Does Anbody Really Know What Time It Is 15. You’re The Inspiration Disc 2(23:50) 01. Prima Donna 02. Stay The Night 03. Hard To Say I’m Sorry-Get Away 04. Gimme Some Lovin’05 . Got To Get You Into My Life 06. Get Away (Reprise) Peter Cetera – bass, acoustic guitar, lead & background vocals Bill Champlin – keyboards, guitars, lead & background vocals Chris Pinnick – guitars Robert Lamm – keyboards, percussion, lead & background vocals Lee Loughnane – trumpet,ozzyguitar, percussion, background vocals James Pankow – trombone, percussion, background vocals STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING