Lowdown
Chicago
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Oh my Life has passed me by The country I was brought up in Fell apart and died Oh no Love's no longer there Cold wind blew away the sun That used to warm the air Lowdown Oh! Feelin' pretty bad Feelin' like I lost the best friend That I ever had Lowdown Oh! Got to find a way Got to make the people see The way I feel today
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Written by: DANNY SERAPHINE, PETER CETERA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, SHELLY BAY MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Lowdown" is classified as a blend of jazz fusion, rock, and pop, a fusion style that Chicago was famous for.
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Album InformationThe song "Lowdown" is part of Chicago's album "Chicago III" which was released in 1971.
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Chart Performance"Lowdown" is a chart-hitting single. It peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100, highlighting the band's popularity and song's reception during the time.
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Song Creators"Lowdown" is credited to band members Peter Cetera and Daniel Seraphine. Cetera was the band's bassist and one of the vocalists, and Seraphine was the drummer.
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Lyrical MessageThe song tells a story of a man who's down on his luck, and it encourages listeners to be thankful for what they have.
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Live Performance"Lowdown" is known for its unique live performances, especially the improvised solos played by Chicago's brass section.
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Unique SoundOne of the hallmarks of "Lowdown" and other Chicago songs is the band's use of a horn section, which was unusual for a rock band and gave their music a distinctive sound.
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Influential Song"Lowdown," along with other songs by Chicago, greatly influenced the development of jazz-rock fusion, making it a significant song in the music history.
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Song LengthThe original album version of the song runs for more than 3 minutes while the single version was edited down to make it more radio-friendly.
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Backing VocalsOne of the interesting facts about "Lowdown" is that it's one of the few Chicago songs where Terry Kath’s role is primarily backing vocals without being a lead singer.
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Album Recognition"Chicago III", the album that contains "Lowdown", has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating it sold over one million copies.
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Song InterpretationThe title "Lowdown" is often interpreted as a reference to feeling low or depressed, and the song's message of empathy has resonated with many listeners.
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Musical StructureThe unique fusion of jazz and rock elements in "Lowdown" can be seen in its complex musical arrangements, which include multiple key changes and intricate harmonies.
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