The Great Chicago Album Count: A Mystery More Baffling Than Deep Dish Pizza Ingredients
Ah, Chicago. The Windy City. City of Broad Shoulders. And, of course, the city that gave us a band so enduring, they've practically become a natural wonder themselves. But here's a question that's plagued music fans for decades: just how many albums did Chicago put out?
Is it a trick question?
Some folks might say it is. After all, Chicago has been around since the late 60s, churning out hits like "Saturday in the Park" and "25 or 6 to 4" that have become ingrained in our collective consciousness. They've got a sound that's as recognizable as a bright red cab. It's easy to lose track of just how many albums they've stacked up over the years.
The numbers game: wading through a sea of studio sessions
Take a deep dive online and you'll find yourself swimming in a sea of conflicting numbers. Some sources claim a cool 26 studio albums. Others bump it up to a dizzying 37. There are even whispers of a number so high it would make a mathematician weep.
So what's the truth?
Well, that depends on how you define an "album." Do you count live recordings? Compilations? Those special holiday releases that appear like clockwork every December? The truth is, there's no single, definitive answer. It's all about where you draw the line.
Here's the bottom line:
Chicago has released a boatload of music. Enough to fill your car on a road trip from Chicago to, well, anywhere you want to go. And that's the beauty of it! There's a Chicago album out there for every mood, every occasion. So, don't stress about the exact number. Just crank up the tunes and lose yourself in the music.
Bonus challenge:
For all you superfans out there, can you tell me the name of Chicago's very first album? If you can answer that, then you're a true Windy City music maven!
