A Frank Lamphere original swinger.
jazz vocals
frank sinatra
frank lamphere
frank swings
rat pack jazz
chicago theme song
Story behind the song
There have been many songs written about Chicago but none quite like this!
Chicago Is For Me is the new hard swingin' "unofficial" theme song of the city of Chicago. With his lyric, melody and arrangement Frank Lamphere, who has lived in the Chicago area all of his life, captures the energy and vibrancy of the city.
Chicago Is For Me is a catchy song with an appeal to young and old alike. In fact, the tune has been one of Lamphere's more requested, since he started performing it in 2007. This was Lamphere's second composition; the followup to Las Vegas, City of My Dreams.
Frank's lyric describes the breathtaking view from the John Hancock's 95th floor, gives a tip of the hat (or fedora) to the bustling night time "Rush Street" and evokes pleasant memories for sports fans while recalling three prominent Chicago athletes of the 1960s. Dick Butkus, Ernie Banks and Bobby Hull.
Aside from Frank's powerful vocal, (delivered in a way that hopes to remind listeners of the classic early1960s pre-Beatles American sound) this song really really swings.The all star rhythm section of pianist Jim Ryan, bassist Jim Cox and drummer Bob Rummage are in a cookin' swing groove that not only perfectly support Frank's vocals but leave lots of room for some a very memorable alto performance by Chicago great Eric Schneider.
Lyrics
Chicago........Chicago
Our windy city by the lake
You can't help but stare!
At Chicago........Chicago
When the sun goes down
Rush Street defies compare!
Chicago.........Chicago
The view from the Hancock’s ninety fifth
Can take your breath away!
In Chicago........Chicago
So much to do and see
Chicago is for me
Chicago....With it’s sporting legends ...
Like: Dick Butkus.Ernie Banks
And Bobby Hull
Chicago..... Chicago
Sites and people that will enthrall
You’re guaranteed to have a ball
So much to do and see
Chicago is for me