I got lost in the depths of Chicago tonight
Swaying to the horn sections sonic assault
Catching the beat with a melody so bright
Hearing this rhythm burning hot as asphalt
Smooth transition into another catchy hook
A walking bass line marches with the drums
Piano is simmering as vocals begin to cook
A blazing guitar solo where each note hums
Sometimes when this world gets out of hand
I find solace in music from some classic band
..Tonight I found solace in Chicago
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2024
I grew up listening to them. They bring back many high school memories. Nice one, Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Love the classic stuff myself. After Kath passed away, Cetera took control. His vision was more pop, and less horns. Like I said the band lost it’s soul without, Terry. Appreciate you.
Damian
A beautiful tribute to Chicago and Terry Kath. I love how the poem captures the energy of their horns, bass, piano, and guitar. It perfectly conveys how their classic sound can bring both excitement and solace.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Roma. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Terry Kath, was the heart of the band for sure. Appreciate you.
Damian
To find solace in the music. It is a comfort that I need. Nice writing cuz
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It’s something we all need in my opinion. Appreciate you, cuz.
Damian
There is something about classic rock that is so authentic.
The way it sounds and the tempo. Love the stuff!
Wonderful tribute write Damien.
I especially loved the piano is simmering line!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Adel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I love that line as well, gotta love the classics. Appreciate you.
Damian
A fine and much deserved tribute to one helluva guy .. Write and rock on my fine literary friend .. Neville 😎👍
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. He was one of a kind for sure. Appreciate you.
Damian
There really wants another sound like theirs, was there? I’m permanently haunted by the music of the 80s and theirs always lands on my mental and emotional playlists. This is a beautiful tribute, my friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. They had some decent songs in the 80’s. But Peter Cetera took control of the group once Terry died. He envisioned a more poppy sound with less horns. It just never had the soul of the classic 70’s sound. Terry Kath was their heart, and they were never the same without him. Just my opinion. Appreciate you.
Damian
See, I always learn something from you in these. I wasn’t allowed to listen to the radio until the 80s so I missed most of the ‘before’ era. I’ll have to go hunting…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uAUoz7jimg&list=RD7uAUoz7jimg&start_radio=1
1970 Live Terry Kath on Guitar. 25 or 6 to 4 is a great place to start. Appreciate you.
Damian
Chicago is absolute badass. I never liked the pop-driven 80’s stuff, and I believe it skews the perception of this band for many. Live performances as powerful as any metal band. Solid tribute.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Benjamin. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I agree. Cetera’s vision of the band was a huge departure from Kath’s. The 70’s stuff had balls, it had heart and soul. Killer live band, Kath’s blazing solo on 25 or 6 to 4 comes to mind. You know your music. Appreciate you.
Damian
I like it when you put us nearer an artist, or group, and we can perhaps learn a bit or just revel in the story too.
You’re an interesting man, Mr Damian. Thank you for sharing some of your talent and history with us! I enjoy it all.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Well thank you, that means a lot to me my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Having older sisters gave me access to all types of music from an early age. Can still recall hearing ‘If You Leave Me Now’ for first time. Your words are a poignant tribute.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Ghosteen. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I love all kinds of music. I started out a metal head, but I’ve evolved over time. lol. Good song. Appreciate you.
Damian
Hello Damian. Excellent write as usual. Never was a fan of Chicago. My parents were huge into them during the 70’s. The one album I do appreciate and own is their debut from 69. Terry Kath destroys it on that release. His playing is right up there with Hendrix.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. The first album was killer, Kath, was an amazing guitarist. Hendrix himself, told one of the horn players in the band, that Kath was better than him. According to legend that is. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Band like Chicago were so good and creative. We don’t get bands like that anymore. Great ink friend.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. No we don’t it’s a shame. Appreciate you.
Damian
I absolutely love the music of Chicago. They rock my world. And your poem is true to the city and the band. I felt the urban pulse of he music an city that was vibrant and totally had me in the world of that band and the city. As rhythmic as a song and colorful as the greatest jazz poems. Enjoyed this immensely.
John
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Love them too, Terry Kath, was their heart and soul. Chicago after his death was a more pop/rock. Thank you for the excellent commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
Wasn’t it Jimi Hendrix who said Terry Kath was THE best guitar player – EVER? Wow, what a sound this group had…what talent. I caught them in concert in my high school years, and was blown away by the “horn sections sonic assault”. I had a crush on James Pankow, but Terry was truly the heart and soul of this group. What an awesome tribute to one of music’s elite bands. Thank you for your inspiration, Damian!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Kelly. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’ve heard that Hendrix said that as well. So cool you got to see them live, that had to be an amazing show. Elite musicianship throughout that group. The man on the sly trombone, Mr. Pankow. Danny Seraphine was a beast on the drums. But, Terry was the man. He made the guitar talk and sing. He had a hell of a voice himself, very soulful. Thank you for the lovely commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian