Chicago - Saturday in the Park (Live at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts, D.C. 9/16/1971)

Enjoy the debut performance of single "Saturday in the Park", from the historic performance featured on Chicago At The JFK Center For The Performing Arts, Washington D.C. (9/16/1971)!

Originally played in preparation for the upcoming studio date at the time. Founding member and trumpeter Lee Loughnane confirms that the band road-tested some new songs in D.C. “Case in point: we did "Saturday In The Park" for the first time at the Kennedy Center show."

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Chicago is one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. Lifetime achievements of the legendary “rock band with horns” include being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, two Grammy Awards® and two American Music Awards. Record sales top 100M, including five #1 albums and 11 #1 singles.

[TerryWilson]

So new at the time Cetera is singing Robert’s lead parts too. Wow!

[mustangman]

Thank you, Lee and Tim for taking the time to prepare more Kath era concerts for release!

[debbiethomas]

My all time favorite soft Rock band! Peter Cetera, a one of a kind voice.. ❤🥰❤👍

[erock]

This is like stepping back in time. Getting to hear them perform this live for the first time is priceless. I'm looking forward to the whole album.

[sharonousmankobo]

My absolutely favorite song and band!! YES, CHICAGO!!

[PriorityNewsNow]

Can't wait for the release of the full concert! Now if only the Live in Japan 1972 complete could be refurbished and released ...

[waltertx.]

Thanks so much for the wonderful music 🎶🎉

[terrykathspotlight]

So wonderful to have another Terry era live show!!! Excited to hear the whole thing!

[davemiller]

A song that will be played many more years to come
You can't help but like it. Thanks for posting

[SAJ]

Thank god we have Tim Jessup to absolutely ruin what would otherwise be a great release!

[karol]

Deliciosa voz de Peter Cetera❤ . La mejor etapa de Chicago es su alineación original, una 💎 joya en la historia de la música. Amo esta súper banda.

[juanmariohinojosa]

Me parece excelente 🌹 👌
Gracias por compartir 😊
Muchas felicidades ❤ 🌹 👏

[studiodlux]

Peter w the lead originally ! Pete and Roberts voice and phrasing are really cool

[optimusprimeable]

Yes I love the Chicago band ever since I was in my high school days -my all time favourite!

[romaynecarlin]

Oh, those early days... begging my high school band director to play this for Saturday football games - big hit with the crowds by the way!!! Will love you forever ❤❤❤❤

[MrRugbyloosehead]

WOW! Excellent version of the Chicago classic!❤😎👍

[СашаМуз]

I did play on bass guitar and sing this song in 1976 year in Soviet Army and later in music college in 1978 year.

[waltertx.]

Aww Terry Kath is singing with in this concert. 😢

[lukpac]

So why exactly is the piano from the studio recording flown in?

[douglevi]

Sounds like a pretty good recording. I’ll have to get my hands on the LP when released.