On this day in music history: January 26, 1970 - “Chicago (aka “Chicago II”)”, the second album by Chicago is released. Produced by James William Guercio, it is recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City and Hollywood, CA in August 1969. Following the groundswell of underground FM radio play for their debut release and the relentless touring they do in support of it, Chicago will return to the studio during breaks in their whirlwind schedule to record the follow up. In the interim period, the band will shorten their name from the Chicago Transit Authority to Chicago. Like their debut, the album will be another double LP set, with much of it being dominated by side long music suites, one of which titled “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon” will be its centerpiece. The album will be their commercial breakthrough spinning off three top ten singles including “Make Me Smile” (#9 Pop), “25 Or 6 To 4” (#4 Pop) and “Colour My World” (#7 Pop). Original pressings of the LP will come packaged with a poster of the album cover artwork featuring the bands now famous logo. “Chicago II” will peak at number four on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:00:19 +0000
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