Chicago released their debut album 'Chicago Transit Authority' 52 years ago today, April 28, 1969

[IcyPeas]

Chicago released their debut studio album ‘Chicago Transit Authority’ 52 years ago today, April 28, 1969

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[CincyDem]

1. Sheeeeet....I remember bringing that one home from the record store and unwrapping the plastic. n/t

[Skittles]

2. heh

then the CTA told them to knock it off so they became CHICAGO

great band!

[Ferrets are Cool]

3. Great, great album!!!

I just listened to part of it last nite.

[House of Roberts]

4. Played trombone in 7th grade band when that was released.

James Pankow was my hero.

[CurtEastPoint]

5. Does anybody really know what time it is?

[area51]

8. I see what you did there.

[gratuitous]

11. Someone on Facebook pointed out . . .

The singer whose point of view is articulated in that song is kind of a dick.

But Sides 1 and 2 of that album are permanently etched in my mind.

[3catwoman3]

6. As if turning 70 this past Saturday wasn't already...

...making me feel ancient! Ack!

[CurtEastPoint]

9. Hon, I'm 71 today! LOL!

[3catwoman3]

10. Happy Birthday!!!

🎂 🎉

[Mr.Bill]

7. Saw them live shortly after that.

It was my first concert.