Questions 67 and 68
Chicago
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Can this feeling that we have together Ooh, suddenly exist between Did this meeting of our minds together Ooh, happen just today, somewhere I'd like to know, Can you tell me, please don't tell me It really doesn't matter anyhow It's just that the thought of us so happy Appears in my mind, as a beautifully mysterious thing, well, yeah, yeah Was your image in my mind so deeply, ooh Ooh, other faces fade away Blocking memories of unhappy hours Ooh, leavin' just a burnin' love I'd like to know Can you tell me, please don't tell me It really doesn't matter anyhow It's just that the thought of us so happy Appears in my mind, as a beautifully mysterious thing Yes it does now, baby Can this lovin' we have found within us Ooh, suddenly exist between Did we somehow try to make it happen Ooh, was it just a natural thing I'd like to know Can you tell me, please don't tell me It really doesn't matter anyhow It's just that the thought of us so happy Appears in my mind, as a beautifully mysterious thing Yes it does now, baby Questions 67 and 68
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Written by: ROBERT WILLIAM LAMM
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Questions 67 and 68" was the first song released by Chicago, a rock band that was initially formed in 1967. Back then, the band was known as "The Big Thing" before settling with the name "Chicago" in 1969.
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Track InformationThe song is part of the band's debut album "Chicago Transit Authority" which was released in April 1969. It was the very first single off their debut album.
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Chart Performance"Questions 67 and 68" peaked at No. 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100 that same year. However, when re-released in 1971, the song managed to rise to No. 24 on the same chart.
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Writing InspirationRobert Lamm, a member of the band, wrote the song. The song was inspired by a question he had about the nature of love and relationships.
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Genre ClassificationThe song mixes several music styles together, including jazz, rock, and pop, reflecting Chicago's unique genre-blending approach.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features a noteworthy bass line and a brass section which are considered hallmarks of Chicago's distinctive sound.
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Re-ReleaseSurprisingly, the song was re-released in Japan in 1971 following Chicago’s first Japan tour. The re-released version performed incredibly well, hitting No.4 on the Japanese charts.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song runs for 5 minutes and 1 second, but like many of Chicago's songs, it was edited for radio airplay, shortening it to 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Unique CompositionThe song is unique in its composition, changing meters several times throughout the song, which is unconventional in pop music.
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Live Performances"Questions 67 and 68" has remained a staple of Chicago's live performances. It epitomizes the early sound and direction of the band.
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