Robin BannksJan 31

Terry Kath

A goddamn genius. The founding member, lead singer, and "musical leader" of the rock band Chicago. Renowned for his soulfully gritty "white Ray Charles" vocals and explosive guitar work, he's the one Jimi Hendrix called the greatest guitarist of his era.  b. January 31, 1946.Have you watched his daughter's rock doc yet? 'Check out my Chicago playlist featuring Terry Kath on Amazon Music ... #terrykath #birthday #chicago #jazzrock #rock #60srock #70srock…

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Terry Kath

A goddamn genius. The founding member, lead singer, and “musical leader” of the rock band Chicago. Renowned for his soulfully gritty “white Ray Charles” vocals and explosive…

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50+ MusicJan 31
80 years ago today, #TerryKath, American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist (Chicago - "Make Me Smile"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1978).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🥀🕯️
50+ MusicJan 30
"Make Me Smile" is a song written by #JamesPankow for the rock band #Chicago with the band's guitarist, #TerryKath, on #leadVocals. Part 1 of Pankow's 7-part "#BalletForAGirlInBuchannon" #songCycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. The song "Now More Than Ever", a separate track from the same song suite, serves as a #reprise of the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jin0eOhCU
Chicago - Make Me Smile (1970)

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Robin BannksJan 26

Chicago II

Make me smile. Chicago II is released on January 26, 1970. It's a double-album .. just like the debut album. They had to change their name from that of the debut album -- Chicago Transit Authority -- after a threatened lawsuit from the actual Chicago Transit Authority in their hometown. Listen to Chicago II on Amazon Music ... #Chicago #chicagoII #70srock #classicrock #rock #rrockmusic #70srock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #terrykath

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Chicago II

Make me smile. Chicago II is released on January 26, 1970. It’s a double-album .. just like the debut album. They had to change their name from that of the debut album — Chicago Transit…

You Can't Make This Stuff Up ...
50+ MusicJan 23
On the 23rd of January 1978: #TerryKath, American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist (Chicago - "Make Me Smile"), accidentally shoots himself in head at 31.
50+ MusicDec 5
"Make Me Smile" is a song written by #JamesPankow for the rock band #Chicago with the band's guitarist, #TerryKath, on #leadVocals. Part 1 of Pankow's 7-part "#BalletForAGirlInBuchannon" #songCycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. The song "Now More Than Ever", a separate track from the same song suite, serves as a #reprise of the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HrjLRGTUXU
Make Me Smile

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50+ MusicNov 10
"Make Me Smile" is a song written by #JamesPankow for the rock band #Chicago with the band's guitarist, #TerryKath, on #leadVocals. Part 1 of Pankow's 7-part "#BalletForAGirlInBuchannon" #songCycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. The song "Now More Than Ever", a separate track from the same song suite, serves as a #reprise of the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMk-Qdajf3M
Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever (2002 Remaster)

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50+ MusicSep 23
"Colour My World" is a song written by #American musician #JamesPankow, one of the founding members of the #rock/#jazzFusion band #Chicago. Part of Pankow's "#BalletForAGirlInBuchannon" #songCycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album Chicago, also called Chicago II (1970). #TerryKath sings the lead vocal, and #WalterParazaider performs a flute solo. The song was initially released as the B-side to "#MakeMeSmile" in March 1970.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWkXmx-0phc
Colour My World (2002 Remaster)

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50+ MusicAug 19, 2025
"Make Me Smile" is a song written by #JamesPankow for the rock band #Chicago with the band's guitarist, #TerryKath, on #leadVocals. Part 1 of Pankow's 7-part "#BalletForAGirlInBuchannon" #songCycle/suite, it was recorded for their second album, Chicago (often called Chicago II), which was released in 1970. The song "Now More Than Ever", a separate track from the same song suite, serves as a #reprise of the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NifeiFF2Ufo
Chicago - Make Me Smile

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50+ MusicAug 14, 2025
"Wishing You Were Here" is a song written by #PeterCetera for the group Chicago and recorded for their album #ChicagoVII (1974), with lead vocals by #TerryKath (uncredited on #theOriginal album package), while Cetera sang the song's bridge. The third single released from that album, it reached No. 11 on the U.S. #Billboard #Hot100, No. 9 on the #CashBox Top 100, and hit No. 1 on the #EasyListening chart. Kath and Cetera swap their usual instruments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj3TOw8DIDw
Wishing You Were Here

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