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Chicago, formerly Chicago Transit Authority, are one of the longest-running and most successful American pop-rock bands ever. In terms of album and singles sales, only the Beach Boys can better Chicago's figures. While they are derided by some, Chicago are a rock band capable of looking in many different directions -- jazz, pop, disco, classical -- without ever losing sight of the hook.

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  • Audio CD (April 22, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: April 22, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner Bros / Wea
  • ASIN: B000002NEP
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,076 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. You're The Inspiration
2. If You Leave Me Now
3. Make Me Smile
4. Hard Habit to Break
5. Saturday in the Park
6. Wishing You Were Here
7. Only One
8. Colour My World
9. Look Away
10. Here in My Heart
11. Just You 'N' Me
12. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
13. Will You Still Love Me?
14. Beginnings
15. Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away

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An unusual collection of only 16 songs (14 hits and two new ones) from a group that has written more prom themes than any band in history, The Heart of Chicago showcases the group's ability to sing about love from every phase of their career. (Not sure what else they might've sung about, but their anti- war compositions don't register here). "Baby, What a Big Surprise," "Feelin' Stronger Everyday," and "25 or 6 to 4" are those songs that have never left the radio. The digital remastering might be triumph of sorts; however, the absence of liner notes to accompany them leaves the band's story sadly untold. --Rob O'Connor
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing collection!, May 11, 2001
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I'm not really sure what exactly got me into Chicago, but all I know is that I'm glad I did! Being that I'm 19, I wasn't around or old enough to really hear them in their "day."

However, upon purchasing this collection, I can say that is simply one of the best CD's I own. With tracks spanning from their first album, right up to the new stuff they recorded exclusively for this disc, it serves as a great overview of their career.

Standout songs would include "Colour My World," "Saturday in the Park," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," and "Hard To Say I'm Sorry," however every track is great, and obviously carefully selected by the band. If you're new to the group, or want to hear the best they have to offer, definately get this CD, as well as Vol. 2.

I plan to see them on concert this summmer and then will probably have to buy all of their CD's. Hands down, Chicago is one of the best bands of all time!

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mix of Hits, February 6, 2000
By John (LaGrange Park Illinois) - See all my reviews
If you want a Chicago album that has a variety of their best hits in the span of 30 years, then I recommend that you buy this album. It's got songs like 1970's "Make me Smile" 1982's "Hard to Say I'm Sorry, and 1988's "Look Away". It also has 2 new songs called "Here in My Heart", which I think is a great song and "The Only One", which is also a really good song. This album features a vareity of lead singers such as the legendary Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, the late Terry Kath, Bill Champlin, and Jason Scheff. If you want a vareity of Chicago hits then buy this.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection, September 2, 1999
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This album is definetly one of my favorites of all time. Almost every Chicago hit is here. Two new songs, "The Only One" and "Here in My Heart" hold their own against these favorites. If you haven't bought a Chicago album before, buy this album. You won't regret it. The brass section sounds awesome, especially on "Make Me Smile" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?". The power ballads sound fantastic, and Peter Cetera really stands out as a singer. My only complaint is that the album is a bit soft, a problem that including "25 or 6 to 4" could have remedied. But hey, they had to save something for The Heart of Chicago Vol. II, right?
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5.0 out of 5 stars First of two volumes includes If you leave me now
In 1997 and 1998, two compilations were released, apparently to celebrate thirty years in the business. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Peter Durward Harris

4.0 out of 5 stars The Heart of Chicago 1967-1997
The Heart of Chicago 1967-1997 is a greatest hits album that was released 1997 to commemorate their foundation as a group 30 years earlier. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bjorn Viberg

5.0 out of 5 stars The one fans need to own
I will be the first to say, I am not a Chicago enthuiast. I don't own every single release they put out. But, I am smart enough to know that these guys are a great band. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Johnny Boy

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard Reviewing Habit to Break.......
People. They brought your poor Metamorpho to the witness stand. They made me swear on the bible to tell the truth. I was o.k. with it so far. Read more
Published on March 1, 2008 by ! Metamorpho ;)

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Bunch Of Songs
The Heart Of Chicago 1967 - 1997 (RED) is a great bunch of songs. The love song "You're The Inspiration" is about how much a loved one can inspire you to do anything but... Read more
Published on August 6, 2007 by Music Lover

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT COMPILATION
I am a really fan of the 60's and 70's music, and I think Chicago is one of the most representative groups of the two decades; this disc and its sister volume two had together the... Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by C. Bellegarrigue

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Chicago - For The Non-Fan
This is an outstanding, excellent compilation - perfect for those non-Chicago fans in your life (like my wife). Some people, amazingly, claim they "don't like" Chicago. Read more
Published on June 23, 2006 by Gord o' The Books

4.0 out of 5 stars REMASTER and ADD a Few SONGS
This album and VOL.-2 are far greater than the new 2-disc "BEST OF" hits CD's. WHY? Because of the 4 new songs added on these ( RED and BLUE ) hit's album's. Read more
Published on May 20, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Chicago album I was waiting for.
It's true that there are a few songs I would have liked that didn't make it to this compilation, but I never bought the other compilation albums they put out. Read more
Published on December 12, 2003 by Mr. Phillip T. Alden

3.0 out of 5 stars Do We Need Another Compilation?
It depends. If you haven't got any Chicago CDs. Definitely, yes. If you only have original albums and has no compilations resounding yes. Read more
Published on February 9, 2003 by susumu-5

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