Beginnings

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"Beginnings" is an early soft rock ballad by the band Chicago, known for its melodic horn arrangements and enduring popularity as one of their signature songs.

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Beginnings canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album Chicago Transit Authority NERFINISHED
artist Chicago NERFINISHED
associatedAct Chicago Transit Authority (band era) NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
genre rock
soft rock
hasAudience adult contemporary listeners
classic rock listeners
soft rock listeners
hasCulturalStatus classic of 1970s rock era
hasInstrumentation bass guitar
brass
drums
guitars
keyboards
percussion
hasLiveVersion performed in Chicago concerts
hasMusicalFeature ballad style
horn arrangements
hasNotableCharacteristic classic rock staple
early example of jazz-rock fusion elements
early hit for Chicago
enduring popularity
extended instrumental coda
frequent radio airplay
live performance favorite
melodic horn lines
prominent brass section
romantic lyrical theme
signature song of Chicago
soft vocal delivery
hasReputation fan favorite
one of Chicago's best-known songs
radio standard
isIncludedIn Chicago greatest hits compilations
isPartOf Chicago Transit Authority NERFINISHED
language English
performer Chicago NERFINISHED
performerType band recording
recordLabel Columbia Records
tempo slow to mid-tempo
theme love
new relationships
optimism
vocalStyle melodic lead vocal with harmonies

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Chicago (band) notableWork Beginnings
subject surface form: Chicago