CHICAGO Live In Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, MA. 07-21-1970 DVD “UPGRADE”

CHICAGO
Live In Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, MA. 07-21-1970 DVD (UPGRADE)

Concert Review:
Captured at the height of their early creative fire, Chicago’s 1970 performance at Tanglewood Music Center is a powerful display of the band’s fusion of rock, jazz, and brass-driven innovation. The show delivers the raw, youthful urgency that defined their first era, with complex arrangements and tight musicianship fueling every track. The band’s synergy is unmistakable, each member leaning into the other with precision and explosive energy. From soulful melodies to blistering solos, this upgraded footage feels like a time capsule of pure musical ambition.

Concert Highlights:
• A dynamic opener with “Introduction,” showcasing the band’s signature horn section
• A passionate and rhythmic “In The Country” overflowing with improvisational spirit
• A bold take on “25 or 6 to 4,” featuring ripping guitar and punchy brass accents
• “Poem for the People” brings emotional depth and vocal harmony richness
• A fiery performance of “I Don’t Want Your Money” electrifies the stage
• The multi-part suite “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon” shines with orchestral rock flair
• “I’m A Man” closes the night with powerful percussion and crowd-driven energy

Performance Rating:
• Musicianship: ★★★★★
• Vocal Performance: ★★★★★
• Setlist Strength: ★★★★☆
• Audio/Visual Quality (Upgrade): ★★★★☆
• Overall Live Experience: ★★★★★

DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Professional Shot (Multi Camera)
Video Quality: Rating:  8.0
Menus: No
Chapter Selection: No
Fullscreen: Yes
Total Running Time: 95 Min.

SETLIST:
Introduction
In The Country
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
25 Or 6 To 4
Poem For The People
I Don’t Want Your Money
Mother
It Better End Soon
Beginnings
Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon >
Make Me Smile >
So Much To Say, So Much To Give
Colour My World
Make Me Smile
I’m A Man