Chicago in 1970 | Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon / Make Me Smile / So Much to Say, So Much to Give

Chicago in 1970 | Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon / Make Me Smile / So Much to Say, So Much to Give 🔔 Subscribe to Rock Through Time channel: https://bit.ly/3Oc7bqB Experience the raw power of Chicago at the height of their creative peak during this legendary 1970 performance. This segment features the intricate movements of the Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon suite, showcasing the band’s seamless fusion of rock and brass. Watch as the original lineup delivers a high-energy rendition of the breakthrough hits that defined the jazz-rock genre. 🎹 Robert Lamm 🎸 Terry Kath, Peter Cetera 🥁 Danny Seraphine 🎺 Lee Loughnane 🎷 James Pankow 🎷 Walt Parazaider 📅 July 21, 1970 The album Chicago II peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and is certified Platinum by the RIAA. The single Make Me Smile became the band's first top 10 hit, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over 1 million copies of the single were sold in its initial release. Did You Know? • The entire Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon suite runs nearly 13 minutes and was composed by trombonist James Pankow. • The title of the suite refers to Buckhannon, West Virginia, where Pankow's girlfriend attended college at the time. • This 1970 tour followed the band's name change from Chicago Transit Authority to simply Chicago to avoid legal action from the city's transit line. Welcome to Rock Through Time, a channel where you can find our entire collection of the best of classic rock. Witness the evolution of sound through an archive legendary live concerts. We travel decade by decade, uncovering rare footage and career-defining shows that shaped the cultural landscape from the psychedelic '60s to the grunge-filled '90s. Explore the timeline of rock 'n' roll with restored performances from the most influential artists in history. Subscribe to preserve the legacy and watch history unfold on stage. #Chicago #ClassicRock #LiveConcert #JazzRock #1970s