Solace In Chicago

Nicely done... I enjoy these musings...

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, LDF. I'm glad you enjoy them, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian  

Amazing piece. Such an underrated guitarist  Hendrix was a big fan of his playing. Never was a huge Chicago fan. That's more my father's liking. I will say that their debut is one kick ass record though. After that record, there was too much horns in the music.
Great piece of writing. This deserves an award!

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. Honored to make your RL. Yeah, Hendrix was a big fan. I'm a huge fan, when Kath was in the band. After he passed away they weren't the same, he was the heart and soul of the music. Not a bad singer either, he always sang at least one song an album. Soulful voice. In the 80's they were just a pop band under, Peter Cetera's influence. Other than the song, "Stay The Night" wasn't a fan of 80's Chicago. The Debut was killer, also loved their second album as well. Loved the horns. lol. Without the horns you get 80's Chicago. lol. Appreciate you.

Damian  

I love Chicago when I'm in a certain mood. They hit the spot.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tams. Honored to make your RL. I'm a binge listener, when it comes to some bands. Chicago, being one of them. So I understand the certain mood vibe. But when In the mood, their music hits the spot. Although, I can listen to, "25 or 6 to 4" anytime. I consider it a musical masterpiece. Especially, Terry Kath's guitar solo. Appreciate you.

Damian  

I can imagine you find solace in Chicago, there's something so soothing about their music.
It's been a while since I listened to them, they're on now and I'm tripping down memory lane :-)
 
Great piece, my friend. I appreciate you.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Duende. Honored to make your RL. I love their use of a Horn Section. Brilliant musicians, every single guy in the band was beyond talented. But obviously, Terry Kath, was my favorite. His guitar solo in, "25 or 6 to 4" is one of the best solo's I've ever heard. Enjoy that trip, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian  

Love some of there early stuff over some of those power ballads, great piece Damian ♥️

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Pete. Love the early stuff, everything with, Terry Kath, was great. After his passing, Peter Cetera took leadership of the band. And we got power ballads. lol. I've heard of bands covering another bands song poorly. But, Cetera, committed an abomination when he came up with the idea to rerecord a masterpiece like, "25 or 6 to 4." No horns, filled with synth pop mumbo jumbo, he killed that songs soul. It's terrible, it's an embarrassment that it was even documented. lol. Appreciate you.

Damian    

the whole poem has melancholy encasing it as heart tugging notes .. in spite  of the do jubilance of music in the descripts & solace from it.. the acceptance of suchness & going towards a mend of music or perhaps a dance or walk or hug ir even sleep .. feels so self- courageous is the soul in such acts  of transitions.. to just rest or refuel or whatever be the pause mode.  . love how you formed this flow & feel in it . Great one x

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Uma. Honored to make your RL. I couldn't agree with you more, sometimes I have to rest and reconnect the dots of my soul. I enjoyed your stellar commentary, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian  

I love Chicago. They remind me of my dad and honestly, I think they were ahead of their time sound-wise. It's because of them I love the sound of horns in any song.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mars. They were definitely ahead of their time. They made me appreciate horns as well. I'm glad you enjoyed the write. Appreciate you.

Damian

We all need to find peace somehow. Damian, I like how you worded this.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. Ain't that the truth, my friend. I gotta reconnect the dots in my soul, from time to time. I'm glad you enjoyed the write. Appreciate you.

Damian

You can't listen to Chicago without evoking some kinda emotion. I remember buying their greatest hits album & thinking "this isn't enough". It takes you somewhere. Classy & soul rich. And now I'm there...

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. I agree with you there, their music evokes emotion and connection for sure. I love their use of horns, and Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist. The whole band was full of brilliant musicians. Glad you enjoyed the write, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian  

This is super cool. Even the pic gives it that classic vintage vibe.
There is something about denim with guitars in black and white.
Awesome write Damien.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Adel. Honored to make your RL. I'm glad you enjoyed the write my friend. Always enjoy your commentary. Appreciate you.

Damian    

(Stupid RL quotas are full)

Yet I can dote on your write at least.
I've been to Chicago once, before it was a crap hole. Perhaps you could go salvage it. Graffiti the buildings with your writes. What a thought!
It needs saving. You're the one.

Your write is awesomely done, btw.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. There is never enough RL's in my opinion. lol. Wish we had an unlimited supply. A lot of the bigger cities are in bad shape. I don't know if I could save a city, I'm but a humble poet. lol. Glad you enjoyed the write, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian