On this date in 1974, CALL ON ME by CHICAGO entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #89 (Jun 22, 1974) NOTE: I've restored this live clip taken from from the 1974 Chicago TV special "Meanwhile back at the ranch", improving the audio and color. Featuring the group's bass player Peter Cetera on lead, CALL ON ME was written by Chicago founding member and trumpet player Lee Loughnane. "I was at the end of a marriage, and I wanted to remain friends with her," explained Lee. "I put that in the lyric: you can

Call on Me is a quintessential example of the sophisticated blend of Rock, Jazz, and Pop that Chicago pioneered. The song features a bright, optimistic melody driven by a vibrant horn section and the soaring, effortless vocals of Peter Cetera. The lyrics provide a sincere message of reliability and the willingness to support a loved one or a friend. Songwriter: Lee Loughnane. (The band's trumpet player; this was his first song to be released by Chicago). Year Written: 1973 - 1974. Original Relea

Chicago - Live At The Rockpalast (1977) Warm Up Beginnings Scrapbook A Hit By Varese Call On Me Uptown If You Leave Me Now Once Or Twice I've Been Searchin' So Long Mongonuclosis Drum Solo 25 Or 6 To 4 Got To Get Into My Life I'm A Man | Jukebox