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9 Chicago quizzes and 100 Chicago trivia questions.
1.
  What Chicago Album is that on?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answers will all be multiple choice. I give you the song. You pick the correct Chicago album it originally appeared on.
Tough, 10 Qns, rebeccakitty, Mar 07 08
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  Chicago - Lyrics   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
My brother's favourite group when we were teenagers was Chicago, so naturally I learned to love some of their songs, as well. In this quiz, I'll give you some lyrics, and you give me the title of the song.
Average, 15 Qns, spiritseeker, Oct 27 07
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  Chicago The Band: Beginnings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2016 the band Chicago was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A year later the group celebrated its 50th anniversary. Let's have a look at how it all began!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jan 18 21
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Jan 18 21
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  Chicago-The Band Goes On- Part 1   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a two volume quiz dedicated to one of the most enduring bands in history. This quiz deals with some unusual facts concerning the history of the group. See how much you know, and have fun
Average, 15 Qns, fredsixties, Aug 31 08
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  Chicago   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From their formation as "The Big Thing" in 1967 through their 2004 tour with Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chicago has continued its long tradition of doing things a little differently. This quiz will show you if you're a real Chicago fan.
Tough, 10 Qns, Jayman0755, Dec 10 04
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  Chicago: Name that Tune    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fill in the correct Chicago song title.
Easier, 10 Qns, willyq-50, Aug 31 09
Easier
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  Chicago-The Band Goes On-Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with interesting facts about individual members of the this enduring supergroup, past and present. See what you can remember, or maybe you'll learn something interesting. Have fun and enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, fredsixties, Aug 17 09
Difficult
fredsixties
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  Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chicago was the most popular American band of the 1970s, and is still recording and touring today. If you're ready to reminisce, here's your game!
Average, 10 Qns, astorian, Jan 27 07
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  Chicago Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chicago is my favorite rock band! I will give a piece of the song, and you tell me what song it is. Do you know Chicago?
Average, 10 Qns, pianoman41588, Nov 26 04
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trivia question Quick Question
What group provided harmonies on the hit "Wishing You Were Here," and later went on tour with Chicago in 1974 and 1989?

From Quiz "Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll"





Chicago Trivia Questions
1. Please complete the following song title: "________ in the Park".

From Quiz Chicago: Name that Tune

Answer: Saturday

Robert Lamm wrote this song after spending an afternoon in a city park. Though a war protester, the calmness in the park inspired the song.

2. The original version of the band was formed in 1967. How many members were in the original group?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On-Part 2

Answer: 7

The group that laid down the first tracks consisted of Walt Parazaider (saxophone,), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), James Pankow (trombone), Danny Seraphine (drums), Peter Cetera (bass), Terry Kath (guitar), and Robert Lamm (keyboard). All members with the exception of Seraphine contributed to the vocals.

3. What album was "25 Or 6 To 4" originally on?

From Quiz What Chicago Album is that on?

Answer: Chicago

The album was listed and actually called just "Chicago", but since it is their second album, many refer to it as "Chicago II". The song later appeared as a remake of their own song on "Chicago 18" in 1986.

4. Which colourful Chicago song contains these lyrics? "Now that you're near, Promise your love That I've waited to share"

From Quiz Chicago - Lyrics

Answer: Colour My World

"Colour My World" was included on the album entitled "Chicago II". It was written by James Pankow. "Colour My World" was released in 1970 as the B-side to "Make Me Smile", and was re-released in 1971, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

5. Under what name did the band Chicago record their first album?

From Quiz Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll

Answer: Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago mayor Richard Daley and the real Chicago Transit Authority objected to the band's name, so they shortened it to just Chicago.

6. "Everybody needs a little time away, I heard her say, from each other"

From Quiz Chicago Lyrics

Answer: Hard To Say I'm Sorry

"Hard To Say I'm Sorry" was released on the album "Chicago 16" in 1982.

7. Please fill in the missing word for this song title: "Does Anybody Really Know What _______ It Is?".

From Quiz Chicago: Name that Tune

Answer: Time

Though this song was on the band's first album, it wasn't released until the second album came out. The album features a piano solo at the beginning.

8. How many original members celebrated their 40th anniversary with the group in 2007?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On-Part 2

Answer: 4

Still making great music with this band after 40+ years are Walt Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, and Robert Lamm.

9. What album was "If You Leave Me Now" originally on?

From Quiz What Chicago Album is that on?

Answer: Chicago X

"If You Leave Me Now" was the band's first number one song (1976).

10. This song puts me in a mind of a summer day. Which of Chicago's songs contains these lyrics? "People dancing, people laughing A man selling ice cream Singing Italian songs"

From Quiz Chicago - Lyrics

Answer: Saturday in the Park

"Saturday in the Park" was included on the album entitled "Chicago V". Robert Lamm wrote "Saturday in the Park" after being inspired by a visit to Central Park in New York City in 1971. "Saturday in the Park" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.

11. Almost every member of Chicago has written songs for the band, but one man has written more than half of the songs they've recorded. Which band member has always been their most prolific songwriter?

From Quiz Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll

Answer: Robert Lamm

Everyone is equal in Chicago, but pianist Robert Lamm has always been just a little more equal than everyone else!

12. "Are you optimistic about the the way that things are going "

From Quiz Chicago Lyrics

Answer: Dialogue Part I

"Dialogue Part I" and "Dialogue Part II" were released as one song on "Chicago V" in 1971.

13. The band Chicago began with of a core group of three musicians who were already playing together in another group. Danny Seraphine played drums for the band. Who played bass?

From Quiz Chicago The Band: Beginnings

Answer: Terry Kath

Terry Kath had been teenage friends with Walter Parazaider and Jimmy Guercio. During his time with the "Missing Links", which also included Parazaider and Seraphine, Kath played bass, as the band already had a guitar player! In fact, when Guercio became a producer, he asked Kath if he wanted to join another band and play bass, but Kath declined the offer, saying that he felt guitar was his main instrument and he wanted to be a lead singer. Kath did not have the formal training in music that the others had; he was mostly self-taught, influenced by both jazz and rock. He was, however, viewed by the others as the leader of the group. Jimi Hendrix once told a member of the band Chicago: "Jeez, your horn players are like one set of lungs and your guitar player is better than me". That was high praise, now wasn't it? Donnie Dacus (guitar) and Dawayne Bailey (guitar) are past members of the group. Keith Howland joined the band as lead guitarist in 1995, after showing up at an audition without an appointment.

14. Please fill in the missing number in this song title: "Question 67 and _____".

From Quiz Chicago: Name that Tune

Answer: 68

Peter Cetera had just broken his jaw. This song was the first where he sang through clenched teeth. It became his special sound.

15. Who plays saxophone on all their songs, as well as flute and horns on some of their hits as well?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On-Part 2

Answer: Walt Parazaider & Walter Parazaider

Parazaider, actually was instrumental in putting the group together in 1967, and is still one of its driving forces today. He can play just about any wind instrument, but is largely known for his saxophone and flute. The flute solo on the very popular "Color My World" is his.

16. According to Billboard, where did Chicago rank in U.S. singles charting groups in the 1970s?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On- Part 1

Answer: First

Billboard says that Chicago sold more singles in the 70s than any other U.S. group, beating out the likes of The Eagles and Three Dog Night, among others.

17. What album was "Thunder and Lightning" originally on?

From Quiz What Chicago Album is that on?

Answer: Chicago XIV

"Chicago XIV" was released in 1980.

18. From 1970 until 1978, all Chicago album titles consisted of the name "Chicago" and a Roman numeral. What was the first Chicago studio album with a title that didn't include the band's name?

From Quiz Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll

Answer: Hot Streets

Unlike previous album covers, which featured the "Chicago" logo and a Roman number, the cover of "Hot Streets" featured a photograph of the band. Surveys later showed that fans didn't care to see the band on album covers, and missed seeing the old, familiar logo! The band went back to their older way of naming albums.

19. "Slow motion riders, fly the colors of the day"

From Quiz Chicago Lyrics

Answer: Saturday In The Park

"Saturday In The Park" was from the 1973 album "Chicago VI".

20. Robert Lamm is a founding member of the band Chicago. Why was he originally invited to join the group?

From Quiz Chicago The Band: Beginnings

Answer: He said he could play bass pedals on the organ.

In the early days, when the band Chicago was being formed as "The Big Thing", people were needed to fill certain positions for the band. They wanted to recruit someone to play bass and keyboards, and had come into contact with a band called "Bobby Charles and the Wanderers", that featured Robert Lamm as Bobby Charles. When Lamm was called to see if he would be interested in joining, he was asked if he could play the bass pedals on an organ. He said he could (when he really couldn't), and had to learn how to really fast! His first meeting with the others (Parazaider, Kath, Seraphine, Loughnane, and Pankow) took place on February 15, 1967. The band was formed - almost. Ultimately, the bass pedals on the organ did not provide the range of sound that the band wanted. In the winter of 1967 they met someone - Peter Cetera - who could play bass and also provide a tenor voice. The group finally had the sound - both vocally and instrumentally.

21. What word is missing from the title of this tune? "Make Me ______".

From Quiz Chicago: Name that Tune

Answer: Smile

James Pankow was the key writer of this tune. While driving in Los Angeles, Pankow heard it being played on a radio station. He knew Chicago had made it.

22. This musician, and another founding member of the group, plays the trombone and has a brother who has also done very well in the entertainment field. Trombonist James Pankow's well known brother is...

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On-Part 2

Answer: John Pankow

Brother John has worked in TV for over 20 years, and is best remembered for the role of "Ira" in the hit TV series "Mad About You". He also has done theater, and performed on Broadway in the revival of "Twelve Angry Men". Talent runs in the family!

23. Legal action was threatened against the group in 1969, shortly after their first album was released. What was the reason behind this?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On- Part 1

Answer: Name infringement

No secret here. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) contacted the group and demanded that they stop using the name, and threatened to take them to court if they persisted. So the name was ultimately shortened to just "Chicago" for their next album.

24. What album was "No Tell Lover" originally on?

From Quiz What Chicago Album is that on?

Answer: Hot Streets

"Hot Streets" was released in 1978.

25. Do you believe that you know which of Chicago's songs contains these lyrics? "I do believe in you And I know you believe in me"

From Quiz Chicago - Lyrics

Answer: Feelin' Stronger Every Day

"Feeling Stronger Every Day" was included on the album entitled Chicago "VI". Peter Cetera and James Pankow wrote "Feelin' Stronger Every Day". "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973.

26. What was Chicago's last single to feature Peter Cetera?

From Quiz Chicago

Answer: Along Comes a Woman

"Along Comes a Woman" (with "We Can Stop the Hurtin'" on the flip side) was released as a single in March 1985. Peter Cetera left the group to launch a solo career after that year's summer tour.

27. How did Chicago's original guitarist/vocalist Terry Kath die?

From Quiz Chicago: They Put the Brass in Rock & Roll

Answer: an accidental shooting

Kath was playing with a gun he apparently didn't think was loaded, and shot himself through the head. Kath's deep, gruff vocals on songs like "Make Me Smile" had helped define the band's sound.

28. "As time goes on, I realize just what you mean to me"

From Quiz Chicago Lyrics

Answer: Colour My World

"Colour My World" was from the album "Chicago" in 1969.

29. Put the missing word into this song title. "No Tell _______ ".

From Quiz Chicago: Name that Tune

Answer: Lover

This was one of the last songs that Cetera sang for Chicago. He started his solo career soon after the song hit the charts.

30. The band was involved in a full length feature film in 1973. Which movie was it?

From Quiz Chicago-The Band Goes On- Part 1

Answer: Electra Glide In Blue

The film starred Robert Blake and was about an Arizona motorcycle cop. It was produced by James William Guercio who, coincidently produced Chicago's first eleven albums. Band members featured in minor roles in the film were Peter Cetera, Walt Parazaider, Lee Loughnane and Terry Kath. The group also was part of the film's soundtrack.

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