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Chart Information:
Chicago II - February 1970 LP Chart Position
#4
- Make Me Smile [edit] / Colour My
World
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Columbia Single #4S-45127 (March 17, 1970)
- Hot 100
Chart Position
#9
- 25 or 6 to 4 / Where Do We Go From
Here
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Columbia Single #4-45194 (June 30, 1970)
- Hot 100
Chart Position #4
- Jul. '71 - Colour My World / Beginnings
- Columbia Single #4-45417
(June 11, 1971)
- Hot 100 Chart Position #7
Liner Images:
Band Members:
Peter Cetera: bass, vocals
Terry Kath: guitar, vocals
Robert Lamm: keyboard, vocals
Lee Loughnane: trumpet, vocals
James Pankow: trombone
Walter Parazaider: woodwinds, vocals
Daniel Seraphine: drums
Original Production Notes:
Poseidon Productions
A Division of James William Guercio Enterprises Incorporated
Produced by James William Guercio
Engineering by Donald Puluse, Brian Ross-Myring & Chris Hinshaw
Recorded & Mixed at Columbia Recording Studios, New York, NY
Orchestration for "Prelude" by Peter Matz
Cover Design by John Berg
Cover Art by Nicholas Fasciano
Poster Photos by Herb Greene
All selections Aurelius Music (BMI)
It Better End Soon / Robert Lamm, Terry Kath (c) 1969 Aurelius Music, BMI
Producer's Note: This endeavor should be experienced sequentially.
With this album, we dedicate ourselves, our futures and our energies to the people of
the revolution. And the revolution in all of it's forms.
Robert Lamm
Terry Kath
Walter Parazaider
James Pankow
Lee Loughnane
Daniel Seraphine
Peter Cetera
James William Guercio
January 1970
Rhino Production Notes:
A&R/Project Supervision: Lee Loughnane, David McLees & Gary Peterson
Audio Supervision: Jeff Magid
Remastering: David Donnelly at DNA Studios, Studio City, CA
Product Manager: Mike Engstrom
Liner Notes Coordination: Tim Scanlin
Editorial Supervision: Cory Frye
Editorial Research: Steven Chean
Art Direction: Maria Villar
Design: Amy McFarland & Maria Villar
Additional Photos: Hugh Brown & Michaelochsarchives.com
Project Assistance: Bob O'Neill, Ingrid K. Olson, April Milek, Steve
Woolard & Randy Perry
Special Thanks: Emily Simon, Bob Emmer, Lynda Lou Bouch, Laurie Gorman,
Malinda Ramirez, David Millman, Nina Avramides, Debbie Aronofsky, Lisa Thomas &
Steve Brumbach
Representation:
HK Management
Howard Kaufman & Peter Schivarelli
9200 Sunset Blvd. #530
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Original Issue Columbia #KGP-24, January 1970
Rhino Records Re-issue Date: July 16, 2002
Rhino Selection #76172
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THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS COPYRIGHTED.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT SECURED.
Lyrics:
1) Movin' In (4:03) - J. Pankow
We know it's hard for you to see
That this is all we want to be
A constant urge within us grows
We know it
To do the thing that we propose
We know it
We tried so hard to make the grade
Yes we know it
By making music day to day
Yes we know it
Although our task is never done
You know we know it
You ought to know it's just begun
You know we know it
And now it's time for us to say
But most of all we like to play
A song or two that makes you feel
We know it
Like all the good in you is real
We know it
Together now we've lots to hear
Yes we know it
To warm my heart to shed a tear
Yes we know it
So come and listen if you choose
You know we know it
And feel a joy you'll never lose
You know we know it
So everybody listen
Yeah
Everybody please give a listen
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2) The Road (3:10) - T. Kath
If you'd like to get together
Then come right over to me
Ooh, We can do anything
That you like to do
If you'd like to give your love
Then please just feel free
Because I may be gone tomorrow
And not even know your name
Now please don't misunderstand my loneliness
Let's never ever talk of time
Cause friends may fade away
And our hopes will say goodnight
And our friendship would be lost
It would be such a waste of time
So let's just
Let's have a good thing girl
And let's not worry
Let's do everything we want
And let's not cry
When it's over
When I leave
Our thing won't die
If you really understand
Then come right over to me
We can play together for a while
And still be free
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3) Poem For The People (5:30) - R. Lamm
If the people only knew
If they could visualize
Just open their eyes
Even stop to think about
If they could open their minds
They could get beyond
The world's a funny place you know
Most of what goes on
Is rarely funny
Rarely funny
Could the people understand
In only whisper and screams
And colorless dreams
Could they finally comprehend
If they could suddenly see
And suddenly feel
The world's a funny place you know
Most of what goes on
Is rarely funny
Rarely funny
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4) In the Country (6:33) - T. Kath
Oh my reasons
And my ways
Keep on changing
From day to day
As I grow
It becomes so clear
Why I'm here
It's all here
for you and me
The beauty of life
Someday you'll see
Then you'll join in
And sing along
And you'll understand why I sing this song
Let me tell you now
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you
Well I'm talkin' bout life
And livin'
And the beautiful earth
And givin'
Talkin 'bout the natural things we've had since birth
That's lovin'
Well I'm talkin' 'bout a walk in the country
'Bout an angel's sweet charm
The smell of her perfume
And they both comin' on
Let me tell you now
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you
Well it's a beautiful day
And I'm on my way
Oooh, thank you lord, for the country
Well my thoughts
Are like ripples in a stream
I see myself so free
My eyes and spirit say hello
My soul goes dancing by, oh hello
The clean fresh air
Goes jumping through my head
The sun is smilin' down
If you have ever lived out here
Then you know why I say
I do love you
I do love you
I do love you
So come on let's move
Out to the country
Yeah, let's go live out there
Let's get funky
Come on people
Come on people
Yeah, let's be free
We got to be free
In the country
You and me
Come on people
Come on people
Better have a good time (background: oh baby, good)
We'll have a good time (background: let's give 'em life (?)
We got to be free (background: come on now)
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5) Wake up Sunshine (2:29) - R. Lamm
Wake up sunshine
Open up your sleepy eyes for me
Can't have you hidin'
I've been waiting all the night
People waiting for the light
Sunshine, sunshine
Wake up sunshine
Let me feel your warm sunlight on me
Can't have you hidin'
Night was long and night was cold
But today we're one day older
Sunshine, you make my life sunshine
You know I'm talkin' to you
I know you're knowin' it too
So just stop hidin' your face
Just open your eyes
Just smile your smile
I'm talkin' to you
Wake up sunshine
Ooh it's good to have you here with me
Can't have you hidin'
Can't imagine what I'd do
But feel too lonely without you
Sunshine, sunshine
You got to wake up girl
And face the day ahead
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6) Make Me Smile (3:16) - J. Pankow
Children play in the park, they don't know
I'm alone in the dark, even though
Time and time again I see your face smiling inside
I'm so happy
That you love me
Life is lovely
When you're near me
Tell me you will stay
Make me smile
Living life is just a game so they say
All the games we used to play fade away
We may now enjoy the dreams we shared so long ago
Oh my darling, got to have you. Feel the magic when I hold you
Cry sweet tears of joy, touch the sky
Now I need you more than ever. No more crying - we're together
Tell me you will stay. Make me smile
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7) So Much to Say; So Much To Give (1:12) - J. Pankow
So hard to be
Free to
Love only you
People
Starin' at me
Try to
Take you away
There's no
Time to delay
We've got to live for today
I've got
So much to give
There is
So much to say
Night after night
Day after day
In spite of our words
They all turn away
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8) Anxiety's Moment (1:01) - J. Pankow
*Instrumental*
9) West Virginia Fantasies (1:33) - J. Pankow
*Instrumental*
10) Colour My World (2:59)
As time goes on,
I realize
Just what you mean
To me
And now,
Now that you're near,
Promise your love
That I've waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Color my world with hope of loving you
11) To Be Free (1:15) - J. Pankow
*Instrumental*
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12) Now More Than Ever (1:26) - J. Pankow
Now I need you
More than ever
No more cryin'
We're together
Tell me you will stay
Make me smile
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13) Fancy Colours (5:10) - R. Lamm
Going where the orange sun has never died
And your swirling marble eyes shine
Laughing
Burning through the light
Bittersweet the drops of life
Memories only fading
Fancy Colours
Fancy Colours
All we ever did see
When we're down at the sea
We see things so very bright at the sea
Fancy Colours
Fancy Colours
All we ever can do
The morning covered with dew
We do things so very fine at the dew
Fancy Colours
Fancy Colours
All we ever do hear
The world whether we're hear or there
We hear things so very fine when we're there
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14) 25 Or 6 to 4 (4:50) - R. Lamm
Waiting for the break of day
Searching for something to say
Flashing lights against the sky
Giving up I close my eyes
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
25 or 6 to 4
Staring blindly into space
Getting up to splash my face
Wanting just to stay awake
Wondering how much I can take
Should I try to do some more
25 or 6 to 4
Feeling like I ought to sleep
Spinning room is sinking deep
Searching for something to say
Waiting for the break of day
25 or 6 to 4
25 or 6 to 4
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15) Prelude
*Instrumental*
16) A.M. Mourning
*Instrumental*
17) P.M. Mourning
*Instrumental*
18) Memories of Love (3:58)
A warm summer night
The moon above us
The stars for a wish come true
Are memories of love
A motionless pound
A beautiful swan
The smell of flowers growing near
Make me shed a tear
Memories of love gone by
Make me stop and cry
Now I kneel and pray
For the lord took her today
And all that's left to think of
Are memories of her love
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19) It Better End Soon 1st Movement
20) It Better End Soon 2nd Movement
21) It Better End Soon 3rd Movement
22) It Better End Soon 4th Movement
Can't stand it no more
The people dying
Crying for help for so many years
But nobody hears
Better end soon my friend
It better end soon my friend
Can't take it no more
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
They can't understand
Better end soon my friend
It better end soon
Hey, everybody
Won't you just look around
Can't anybody see?
Just what's going down
Can't you take the time?
Just to feel
Just to feel what is real
If you do
Then you'll see that we got a raw deal
They're killing everybody
I wish it weren't true
They say we got to make war
Or the economy will fall
But if we don't stop
We won't be around no more
They're ruining this world
For you and me
The big heads of state
Won't let us be free
They made the rules once
But it didn't work out
Now we must try again
Before they kill us off
No more dying!
No more killing
No more dying
No more fighting
We don't want to die
No, we don't want to die
Please let's change it all
Please let's make it all
Good for the present
And better for the future
Let's just love one another
Let's show peace for each other
We can make it happen
Let's just make it happen
We can change this world
Please let's change this world
Please let's make it happen for our children
For our women
Change the world
Please make it happen
Come on
Come on
Please
Come on
It's up to me
It's up to you
So let's do it now
Yeah
Do it now
Can't stand it no more
The people cheating
Burning each other
They know it ain't right
How can it be right
Better end soon my friend
It better end soon my friend
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23) Where Do We Go From Here? (2:34)
Every day just gets a little shorter don't you think
Take a look around you, and you'll see just what I mean
People got to come together, not just out of fear
Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?
Try to find a better place, but soon it's all the same
What once you thought was a paradise is not just what it seems
The more I look around I find, the more I have to fear
Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?
I know it's hard for you to
Change your way of life
I know it's hard for you to do
The world is full of people
Dying to be free
So if you don't my friend
There's no life for you, no world for me
Let's all get together soon, before it is too late
Forget about the past and let your feelings fade away
If you do I'm sure you'll see the end is not yet near
Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?
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