Chasin' the Wind
Chicago
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Did the best I could to make you mine If you ever felt anything for me Well, you never gave a sign Thought time would make you change Make you want me but baby I never had a chance Now, I know that there's just some things Just not meant to be No use makin' you care about me No way that I'm gonna win Oh darlin', I might as well be chasin' the wind Oh, I'm just chasin' the wind Open up my heart, let you inside If love was what you we're lookin' for Well, I guess it wasn't mine So I guess I better go, it's over and done But you know I'm not really sad at all 'Cause you can't really say it's over When it never had begun No use makin' you care about me No way that I'm gonna win Oh darlin', I might as well be chasin' the wind Oh, I'm just chasin' the wind Can't reach the sea if you can't get past the sand Can't touch the sky if you can't reach up your hand Can't give if you give nothin' back No use makin' you care about me No way that I'm gonna win Oh darlin', I might as well be chasin' the wind (No use makin' you care about me) Makin' you care about me No way that I'm gonna win Oh darlin', I might as well be chasin' the wind Oh, I'm just chasin' the wind Oh, I'm just chasin' the wind
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10 facts about this song
Song and Album"Chasin' the Wind" is a song by the band, Chicago, from their 21st studio album "Twenty 1", released in January 1991.
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Band MembersDuring the recording and release of this song and the album "Twenty 1", the line up of Chicago included Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walt Parazaider, Jason Scheff, Dawayne Bailey, and Tris Imboden.
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Chart Achievements"Chasin' the Wind" was a significant hit for the band in 1991. It reached No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Key ProducersThe song was produced by the renowned music producer, Ron Nevison, who is known for his work with bands such as Heart, Survivor, and the Who.
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Album PerformanceDespite the success of "Chasin' the Wind", the album "Twenty 1" was not a commercial success, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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LegacyThemes of love and longing, featured prominently in "Chasin' the Wind", are emblematic of many of Chicago's biggest hits.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by famous American songwriter, Diane Warren, who has written numerous hits for various artists.
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Lyric Concept"Chasin' the Wind" adheres to the time-honored pop song tradition of comparing a hopeless or unrequited love to a futile endeavor – in this case, chasing the wind.
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Transition EraThe song's release marked a period in which Chicago was transitioning from their earlier, brass-driven rock sound toward a more mainstream pop-rock style.
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Radio Play"Chasin' the Wind" received substantial adult contemporary radio airplay during its peak period.
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