Chicago
Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby
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So your brother's bound and gagged And they've chained him to a chair Won't you please come to chicago just to sing In a land that's known as freedom how can such a thing be fair Won't you please come to chicago for the help that we can bring We can change the world rearrange the world It's dying - to get better Politicians sit yourselves down, there's nothing for you here Won't you please come to chicago for a ride Don't ask jack to help you `cause he'll turn the other ear Won't you please come to chicago or else join the other side We can change the world rearrange the world It's dying - if you believe in justice Dying - and if you believe in freedom Dying - let a man live his own life Dying - rules and regulations, who needs them open up the door Somehow people must be free I hope the day comes soon Won't you please come to chicago show your face From the bottom of the ocean to the mountains of the moon Won't you please come to chicago no one else can take your place We can change the world rearrange the world It's dying - if you believe in justice Dying - and if you believe in freedom Dying - let a man live his own life Dying - rules and regulations, who needs them open up the door
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Written by: DONALD CLINT GOODMAN, JACK S. CONRAD
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Chicago" is a song by British-American singer-songwriter Graham Nash. He wrote this song as a protest against the Chicago Eight trial.
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Album InformationThis song was originally released in 1971 and appeared on Nash's debut solo album, "Songs for Beginners."
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Noteworthy CollaborationsMany high-profile musicians played on the album "Songs for Beginners," including David Crosby and Neil Young, Graham's bandmates from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Other performers included noted drummer Russ Kunkel and multi-instrumentalist session musician Joe Yankee.
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Song InspirationGraham Nash wrote "Chicago" after his friend and bandmate David Crosby was denied entry into the US because of a drug conviction. The lyrics in the song "Won't you please come to Chicago for a ride" beckons listeners to join him in his protest.
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Social ImpactThe song is a protest against the political unrest surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The so-called Chicago Eight were activists who were charged with inciting a riot during the convention.
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Impact on the Music Industry"Chicago" helped establish Graham Nash as a prolific solo artist outside of his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many popular songs, "Chicago" does not contain a chorus. Instead, it relies on a powerful arrangement and poignant lyrics to deliver its message.
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Recognition and PopularityThe song remains one of the most popular and recognized songs from Graham Nash because of its historical context, its heartfelt lyrics, and the passionate performance by Nash and his fellow musicians.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Chicago" at various times, further enhancing its reputation as a classic protest song.
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