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Atlantic City concert
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Okay, guys. Since 1979, I have attended at least one of your concerts every year (usually quite a few more). I was on hand when Bill and Jason joined the band and went through a bunch of guitarists…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lou Anne Tiller Jun 3, 2011.

 

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Boitano Special

Great job, guys! Too bad there was so much skating! Would have liked just to watch you all perform for two hours. Still, you sounded great and wowed the crowd at Notre Dame. Every performance is fun to watch. This time, I was rockin' 'round the Christmas tree in my living room at home, dancing with my favorite musicians.
Dec 18, 2011
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Jeanne R. Smith posted a blog post

Just saw the film!

Still flying high after 90 minutes of music, interviews, backstage goofing off and profound explanations from my favorite band members about why they love music. Didn't want it to end, although I was disappointed with the video and could have been content with a rousing 25 or 6 to 4 encore. The Christmas music is excellent and watching the guys do so many of the songs from O Christmas Three was a real treat. Only three songs in concert from the album, so I really loved the variety in the movie.…See More
Dec 6, 2011
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Lou Anne Tiller replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"I totally agree with you Jeanne. I went to see them on Sunday evening, May 29, and loved every minute of the show. Great set list - brought back so many memories from my life in the 70's of falling in love with my husband with this music…"
Jun 3, 2011
cathleen replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"I would really like to see them again in that kind of venue. I am still sssooo excited that I did see them, what a great surprise it was!!!!!"
May 31, 2011
Andrea Klein replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"Spending time with the band backstage is certainly a memory I would never forget. (Chicago was my favorite band in the 80s...I was in my late teens then.) I try to see them every year if I can and they always seem to surprise me with the songs…"
May 31, 2011
Omar DeLeon replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"I am glad that many fans have had the opportunity to catch the band this year. I am lucky to say that I saw them kick off thier 2011 World Tour here in Monterrey, Mexico back in January, with an incredible set-list that could only be topped by the…"
May 31, 2011
Andrea Klein replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
May 31, 2011
Jeanne R. Smith replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"There's nothing like the experience of the first Chicago concert. I've racked up well over 50 of them in my years as a fan and I get as excited every time as I was at the first (Allentown Fair in 1979). Hope you get to attend many, many…"
May 31, 2011
Jeanne R. Smith replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"Andrea: So glad you had such a great concert experience! Mine came in 1982 (you probably weren't even born yet!) when I got to go backstage at Merriweather Post in Maryland and spent an hour with the band, particularly Jimmy and Lee. Went…"
May 31, 2011
Andrea Klein replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"I have to agree with you. I was at the Atlantic City concert on May 28 as well and once again, they outdid themselves. I have seen them more than 15 times in concert, but this night, they were truly amazing...so amazing, that I could not stop myself…"
May 31, 2011
CarolAnne Lugiano replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"What was even greater was that the band did a whole show.  The casino shows are usually shorter; which is always a disappointment for the "hard core" fans.  We were waiting for the mini Ballet, but as soon as we heard…"
May 31, 2011
cathleen replied to Jeanne R. Smith's discussion Atlantic City concert
"I was at that conert in AC also, wow ssooo great I have never seen them before. WHAT A GREAT NIGHT."
May 31, 2011
Jeanne R. Smith posted a discussion

Atlantic City concert

Okay, guys. Since 1979, I have attended at least one of your concerts every year (usually quite a few more). I was on hand when Bill and Jason joined the band and went through a bunch of guitarists with you, finally delighted to welcome Keith. Drew is a great addition and I can't say enough about Lou. But on Saturday, May 28th, the concert at Caesar's in A.C. topped them all. You were all so on your game! Jason's voice was superb; Lee, Jimmy and Walt were amazing (loved to hear Lee in lead…See More
May 30, 2011
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Jeanne R. Smith commented on Jeanne R. Smith's blog post 40th year of fanship
"We old-time fans have seen a lot of changes over the years... in personnel, in sound, in management etc. One thing that hasn't changed is the great music that comes from the men of Chicago. Just yesterday, I heard "No Tell Lover" on…"
Jun 16, 2010
Curt Carpenter commented on Jeanne R. Smith's blog post 40th year of fanship
"I have been a fan of Chicago since 1968 when I first heard Make Me Smile on Am Radio out of Cleveland, Ohio. I was 16 yrs. old at the time. Really the only group I have continually followed since then. I have had the pleasure of only seeing them…"
Jun 15, 2010
Steve Martin commented on Jeanne R. Smith's blog post 40th year of fanship
"you said it all ...... what almost everyone of us are thinking, feeling and experiencing. Here's to you making another 40 shows ..... with 3 generations of your family in attendance at each !!"
Jun 3, 2010

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Boitano Special

Great job, guys! Too bad there was so much skating! Would have liked just to watch you all perform for two hours. Still, you sounded great and wowed the crowd at Notre Dame. Every performance is fun to watch. This time, I was rockin' 'round the Christmas tree in my living room at home, dancing with my favorite musicians.

Posted on December 18, 2011 at 3:59pm — 1 Comment

Just saw the film!

Still flying high after 90 minutes of music, interviews, backstage goofing off and profound explanations from my favorite band members about why they love music. Didn't want it to end, although I was disappointed with the video and could have been content with a rousing 25 or 6 to 4 encore. The Christmas music is excellent and watching the guys do so many of the songs from O Christmas Three was a real treat. Only three songs in concert from the album, so I really loved the…

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Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:30pm

The best concert ever!

But then, I say that every time I attend one. Last night my hubby and I went to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby (Philadelphia) for our second show of the year. Since 1979, I have not missed seeing the band at least once a year, usually multiple times. Even though writing is what I did during my working career, it is very hard to find the right words to describe how I feel about the incredible music these guys make. Their musicality is phenomenal; their love of their art is infectious; their… Continue

Posted on November 30, 2011 at 10:48am

40th year of fanship

They've done it again! For the 35th straight year, I sat in the audience (well, for some of the time I sat, but most of the time I was on my feet!) for another great Chicago concert.



This time, I went with some trepidation. No Bill? Wonder how the band will sound with someone else in Bill's chair? Would the Fab Four Founders all be there? Would any of them look even a day older, let alone a year? It's always fun to pass the time before curtain to speculate, so I never check out the… Continue

Posted on June 1, 2010 at 6:50am — 9 Comments

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