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  1. On This Day December 10 1988 – Look Away by Chicago Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day December 10 1988 – Look Away by Chicago Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day December 10 1988 Look Away by Chicago became the number 1 song in America and marked one of the band’s biggest late decade successes. The power ballad combined emotional lyrics, smooth vocals, and polished production that connected strongly with listeners during the height of late...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Chicago 18 by Chicago Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Chicago 18 by Chicago Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Chicago 18 by Chicago was released. The band’s fifteenth studio album marked a new chapter in their career, introducing a refreshed lineup and a more contemporary pop rock sound that connected with a new generation of listeners. The album featured memorable tracks...
  3. On This Day September 11 1982 – Hard to Say Im Sorry by Chicago Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day September 11 1982 – Hard to Say Im Sorry by Chicago Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day September 11 1982, Hard to Say Im Sorry by Chicago reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the band’s most enduring ballads. Written by Peter Cetera and David Foster, the song showcased a softer, more polished pop rock sound that marked a new chapter for the...
  4. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Chicago Releases Their Sixteenth Album Chicago 19

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Chicago Releases Their Sixteenth Album Chicago 19

    On this day June 20, 1988, Chicago released their sixteenth studio album, Chicago 19. Continuing the band’s transition into a more radio friendly pop rock sound, the album built on the success of their earlier 80s hits. It featured charting singles like Look Away, I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your...
  5. On This Day: June 7, 1982 - Chicago Releases Chicago 16

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 - Chicago Releases Chicago 16

    On this day June 7, 1982, Chicago released their thirteenth studio album Chicago 16. The album marked a major comeback for the band, reaching number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and introducing a refreshed sound for a new decade. Chicago 16 featured the hit single Hard to Say I’m Sorry, which went...
  6. On This Day: May 17, 1982 - Chicago Released the Hit Single Hard to Say I’m Sorry

    On This Day: May 17, 1982 - Chicago Released the Hit Single Hard to Say I’m Sorry

    On this day May 17, 1982, Chicago released the single Hard to Say I’m Sorry, a powerful ballad that marked a new era in the band’s sound and became one of their biggest international hits. The song later reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 from September 11 through September 24 and also...
  7. On This Day: May 14, 1984 - Chicago Released Their Fourteenth Album Chicago 17

    On This Day: May 14, 1984 - Chicago Released Their Fourteenth Album Chicago 17

    On this day May 14, 1984, Chicago released their fourteenth studio album Chicago 17, a major commercial success that marked both a creative high point and the end of an era for the legendary band. The album reached number four on the Billboard 200, hit number one in Sweden and went on to sell...
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