Chicago Didn't Look Away, They Just Had Better Things to Do
So, you wanna know what movie Chicago was in? Let's clear something up right away: Chicago is a band, not an actor. They didn't star in any movies. Unless you count those really weird music videos from the 80s as movies, but let's not go there.
Look Away, But Don't Blink
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But wait," you might say, "I've seen a movie poster with the word 'Chicago' in it." And you're absolutely right! There's that musical, Chicago, which is a totally different thing. It's about a couple of jazz-age murderesses trying to manipulate the media. It's got great songs, but it's got nothing to do with the band Chicago.
So, why am I writing this? Because I'm bored and I love to overexplain things. Plus, I figured it would be fun to clear up this common misconception.
The Real Question: Why Did Chicago Sing "Look Away"?
Okay, let's talk about something interesting. Why did Chicago sing "Look Away"? Was it a breakup song? A cry for help? A plea to the paparazzi?
The truth is, we'll never know for sure. But I like to think it was a message to their record label, saying, "Look away from us and let us make some jazz again."
How to Distinguish Between Chicago the Band and Chicago the Musical
To avoid any future confusion, here are a few quick tips:
- How to tell if something is about the band Chicago: If there are horns involved, it's probably the band.
- How to tell if something is about the musical Chicago: If there's a lot of glitz, glamour, and murder, it's probably the musical.
- How to tell if you're confusing the two: You're probably singing along to "If You Leave Me Now" while imagining Catherine Zeta-Jones.
FAQs
How to stop thinking about Chicago the band when you're watching Chicago the musical?
- Focus on the plot, the costumes, and the amazing dance numbers.
How to appreciate both Chicago the band and Chicago the musical?
- Recognize that they are different art forms with different strengths.
How to avoid accidentally buying a Chicago the musical soundtrack instead of a Chicago the band album?
- Read the album cover carefully.
How to explain to your friends that Chicago is a band, not a city?
- Use simple language and lots of examples.
How to cope with the disappointment of realizing that Chicago didn't star in a movie?
- Find a new band or movie to obsess over.