Street Player
Chicago is easily recognized as one of the most successful pop rock bands ever, having lasted for so many years while still charting single after single.
To achieve longevity in the music industry, Chicago’s sound evolved to keep pace with popular culture. With disco rising to dominate the airwaves in the 70s, the band released their thirteenth LP (cleverly titled ‘Chicago 13′) which was produced with disco clubs in mind.
Their track Street Player is such a departure from traditional rock and roll. There’s this long sort of tribal funk house break about halfway through (which is pretty standard for disco records of the era), but keep listening and check out the last couple minutes. It’s easily my favourite part!
Oh yeah, and it’s been heavily sampled as well… but I’ll leave that up to you to figure out. Too easy.
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sampled once or twice. CLASSIC!
I always wondered what was being said in the “Street sounds running through my mind” line
OMG T H A N K Y O U Sooooo MCUH!!!! Holy crap since the 1st time I heard that stupid Pit Bull or LiL Jon song whoever it is, I knew it was sampled from a pretty famous song. Everyone I told said they didnt think so, but I knew I heard that smple b4, I think I hate the sample in the new song b/c they cut it short to say 234 blah blah blah. The Original is WAY better, great song thx 4 sharing! Knowledge is Power!!!
R.I.P. AM