Tonight I was rather at a loss for a song … been a stressful night, with the neighborhood fools putting off fireworks for some reason that I can’t understand, keeping the kitties and myself stressed and grumpy. So, I did the old blindfolded, point a finger method of picking from my repertoire. I first picked January 2016, but apparently I hadn’t started doing the music posts yet then. Next blind stab was August 2018 and this one by Chicago came up. I’ve only posted it the one time, nearly 4 years ago, so I figure it’s time for a redux, eh?
This song by Chicago is 2:58 minutes, but the lyrics are very short, so it almost, in my mind anyway, qualifies as an instrumental. It was written by Chicago’s trombone player, James Pankow, and sung by Terry Kath. After Kath’s death in 1978, the band did not play the song for several years.
Frank Sinatra, on first hearing the song, called Chicago’s publicist and asked that Pankow write a second verse. Panko mulled it over, and called Sinatra back and said, “I can’t do it – it’s like sewing another arm on your kid, I can’t do it.”
By the way … I’m just curious … do any of you like classical music?
Colour My World
Chicago
As time goes on
I realize
Just what you mean
To me
And now
Now that you’re near
Promise your love
That I’ve waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Color my world with hope of loving you
Songwriter: James Pankow
Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Filosofa's Word 
This is a lovely instrumental, never heard this one before.
I adore Classical music: Symphonic, Chamber, Piano Concertos, Sonatas, Cantatas, Opera, Ballet. Such richness and depth with nearly a millennium of history! ❤
Have u listened to Mozart's operas? …..you might become a fan!
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M’gosh!! One of my faves!! Oh the memories!! 💞
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When I was looking at the last time I posted this one, I saw that you had absolutely loved it, so that was just one more reason to redux it! 😊💞
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What does ‘redux’ mean? Looooove that song!! 💞
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Redux means brought back, revived. I use it mainly when I play a song that I’ve played here before. I’m so glad you loved it!!! 🤗
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Jill, this is a classic song. In a Chicago concert, it is a nice respite from the more up-tempo and brassy songs. Keith
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I like this one, but I think some of my favourites by Chicago are the ones with all the brass! Glad you liked this!
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I think Beethoven deserves a co-writer credit for this, as it is so much like his Moonlight Sonata. Yes, I do like a fair bit of classical music, so feel free. Just don’t go anywhere near Stockhausen though! As for this one, if I’ve ever heard it before it went into the ‘instantly forgotten’ part of my memory 😉
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No Stockhausen … I promise! This isn’t my absolute favourite by Chicago, but I do like it. I really should have done something by the Doors yesterday, because … well, a day late isn’t so bad … maybe today!
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It didn’t grab me, to be honest. A Doors song for Morrison’s anniversary? Nice touch 👍
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Might have been a nice touch, but I decided the Doors were just too dark … my psyche is dark enough right now … I needed something upbeat, something that would make me smile, if only for a minute. The Doors will have to wait.
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No like classical music. Chicago just fine.👍✌
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I’m not surprised you don’t like classical! Glad you liked Chicago okay, though.
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I first heard them as the Chicago Transit Authority. I was actually fisappointed when they shortened thrir name, but I got used to it over time.
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I had forgotten that they were ever called the Chicago Transit Authority … that’s been ages ago! I think I like Chicago better, just because it’s simpler to both say and write!
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Lol. Lazy!
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Yep, that I definitely am!!!
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I named myself the laziet man in the world 40 years ago. I still do
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Some days I get energized and am like a whirling dervish, but those days are rare anymore. Long as Gail doesn’t whack you upside the head for your laziness, all is well!
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Gail said she does not whack me upside the head for anything. I get things done, usually, but in my own time.
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I am the same, and fortunately for me, especially these days when I have such limited energy and mobility, the girls are very tolerant of my shortcomings.
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Yes, I like classical music. And Chicago. 🎵🎶
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Cool!!!
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